Solo diving on Buddy dive house reef?

[jf3193]

Good morning,
I apologize in advance if this belongs in the solo diver forum,

Long time Bonaire diver, but never stayed at Buddy Dive. Seriously considering a trip in a few months, but i wanted to see if anyone has ever gotten any 'grief' or asked not to dive solo on the Buddy dive house reef?
I dive with full redundancy, and have my solo cert. to make anyone feel more at ease. I contacted Buddy dive and asked if they allowed solo diving, and the response was 'a very vague ' well.. we don't suggest it'. I realize that they often play vague for liability purposes, but just made me second guess.
I just wanted to see thoughts on the topic from the Buddy dive faithful before considering it more.

 

[rick00001967]

is it just me or does this post not sound very familiar??

 

[tursiops]

Good morning,
I apologize in advance if this belongs in the solo diver forum,

Long time Bonaire diver, but never stayed at Buddy Dive. Seriously considering a trip in a few months, but i wanted to see if anyone has ever gotten any 'grief' or asked not to dive solo on the Buddy dive house reef?
I dive with full redundancy, and have my solo cert. to make anyone feel more at ease. I contacted Buddy dive and asked if they allowed solo diving, and the response was 'a very vague ' well.. we don't suggest it'. I realize that they often play vague for liability purposes, but just made me second guess.
I just wanted to see thoughts on the topic from the Buddy dive faithful before considering it more.

I go once or twice a yar, for 25 years now. Never a problem with solo diving off their dock. except immediately after Fiona Sharp's death a few years ago, on a solo CCR dive.
Don't ask, don't tell.

 

[tkaelin]

I have been solo diving for years over at Capt Dons and never had an issue. They have filled my pony as well for years without question or issue (other than to perhaps check to see if vis and hydro up to date). I have not heard of anyone having an issue solo diving off Buddys dock.

 

[tarponchik]

I contacted Buddy dive and asked if they allowed solo diving

Oh no...And what kind of answer did you expect? Keep your mouth shut, just go and dive. If they object they will tell you.

 

[CT Sean]

There's nobody there watching the water making sure divers come out at least 2 at a time.

 

[divemastermike]

Been solo diving for over 20 years off the dock at Buddy Dive. Never an issue.