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[WreckWench]

I'll be bringing a check for $1 million

Does you bank have $1, $5, & $10, just in case.

A million no...1's 5's and 10's YES!!!

[Landlocked Dive Nut]

PAYMENT UPDATE:

1) Louise aka WaterLou, we have received your payment of $150 + $4.50 cc fee!
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[WaterLou]

Great thanks Tammy

[WaterLou]

I'm not real good with notical stuff but I found this on the http://www.caymanisl...ky/weather.aspx website.

"The extended outlook through morningSunday
Partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of showers. Winds will be southeast 10 to 15 knots. Seas will be moderate with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet. "


Do you seasoned divers think this is ok to dive in in relation to the wind and wave heights?

thanks,
Louise

[droptop]

Where is the nearest chamber in Cayman?

[droptop]

Georgetown hospital, Grand Cayman.

[Landlocked Dive Nut]

I'm not real good with notical stuff but I found this on the http://www.caymanisl...ky/weather.aspx website.

"The extended outlook through morningSunday
Partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of showers. Winds will be southeast 10 to 15 knots. Seas will be moderate with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet. "


Do you seasoned divers think this is ok to dive in in relation to the wind and wave heights?

thanks,
Louise

Wind is not a problem. If we have 3-5 foot seas, the biggest issue will be with sea sickness. If you are prone to motion sickness, be sure to bring whatever remedy works for you. If you're so new to ocean diving that you don't know if you'll get seasick, judge based on your ability to ride roller coasters or other fair rides, or driving on winding mountain roads. If those make you "iffy", then so will the boat. It's best to start taking the medication on Friday, to get it into your system well before you board a boat!

Trust me....I'm an expert on being absolutely GREEN on a boat as well as under water.

I will be wearing the scop patch and taking Meclizine in 3 foot seas, but I'm very sensitive to motion.

The dive op will brief us on their preferred methods for boarding the boat in 3-5 foot seas. Much more than 5 foot seas, and boarding a boat becomes dangerous if you're not very experienced with rough seas. Most dive ops will not go out in 6 foot or worse.

[Starfish Sandy]

I'm not real good with notical stuff but I found this on the http://www.caymanisl...ky/weather.aspx website.

"The extended outlook through morningSunday
Partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of showers. Winds will be southeast 10 to 15 knots. Seas will be moderate with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet. "


Do you seasoned divers think this is ok to dive in in relation to the wind and wave heights?

thanks,
Louise

Wind is not a problem. If we have 3-5 foot seas, the biggest issue will be with sea sickness. If you are prone to motion sickness, be sure to bring whatever remedy works for you. If you're so new to ocean diving that you don't know if you'll get seasick, judge based on your ability to ride roller coasters or other fair rides, or driving on winding mountain roads. If those make you "iffy", then so will the boat. It's best to start taking the medication on Friday, to get it into your system well before you board a boat!

Trust me....I'm an expert on being absolutely GREEN on a boat as well as under water.

I will be wearing the scop patch and taking Meclizine in 3 foot seas, but I'm very sensitive to motion.

The dive op will brief us on their preferred methods for boarding the boat in 3-5 foot seas. Much more than 5 foot seas, and boarding a boat becomes dangerous if you're not very experienced with rough seas. Most dive ops will not go out in 6 foot or worse.

I medicate daily - I too am "sensitive" - (I like that description Tammy) I start taking meds the day I get on the plane - and there are times that NO matter what/when I've taken it - NOTHING WORKS. As Tammy said - better safe than sorry. We used to tease another SD'er that he got seasick in the rain...............I'm almost as bad.

[rkymtwy]

I just looked at the link and it doesn't say anything about 3 -5 foot seas now. Hopefully they will be nice and calm by next week.

[Landlocked Dive Nut]

From your mouth to Mother Nature's ear, Carla!

Ernesto just brushed past the Caymans, and they caught rain, wind and high seas from the outer edges of the storm. I'm pretty sure all will calm down over the next 2.5 days, but we're talking about the Caribbean in August....there could be other 'pop-up' rainstorms that are normal, but nowhere near Tropical Storm status.

[WreckWench]

They had a great day today so we should be fine...

[WaterLou]

Thanks for the info and insight guys.

[ScubaSis]

I just want to wish you all a Great and Safe trip!!

Send pics back to us peeps that are stuck at home!!

[WreckWench]

Wish you were joining us Sissy... but in a couple of weeks we'll get you on the T&C trip!

And we promise to send pics home!!!

[Senor Tom]

Would it be possible for me to use one of the Cochrans on the Cayman Brac dives? Sorry for the late request.