St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly?

***schford*** · 23rd May 2006, 20:01

Does any one know of any where in St. Lucia that is Rebreather friendly - no need for any HE just toying wth taking the megs on the honeymoon for some really fluffy diving....

TIA

Stuart

hchoat · 23rd May 2006, 20:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Does any one know of any where in St. Lucia that is Rebreather friendly - no need for any HE just toying wth taking the megs on the honeymoon for some really fluffy diving....

TIA

Stuart

Heh! Brian and I thought about getting amrried in St. Lucia- but decided not to. We decided to do something totally out of the ordinary (for us)- so no diving.

***schford*** · 23rd May 2006, 20:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat)

Heh! Brian and I thought about getting amrried in St. Lucia- but decided not to. We decided to do something totally out of the ordinary (for us)- so no diving.

To be honest Sarah and I are really considering not doing any diving either as we are always either diving or sking.....

but I thought I woudl find out just in case

hchoat · 23rd May 2006, 20:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

To be honest Sarah and I are really considering not doing any diving either as we are always either diving or sking.....

but I thought I woudl find out just in case

We have some friends (not Rebreather types though) who married on St. Lucia- I think they did some diving while there- I'll see if they know anything.

Brian and I are getting married in Scotland- so even though we wont be diving - that doesnt preclude some "scouting" for a future trip to the UK.

hchoat · 23rd May 2006, 20:48

Gene says "I didn't see any operators on the island who had a clue about anything". He also says that they are not very restrictive. He did tell me that Anse Chastenet Resort (not sure about the spelling...) will let you ship anything to them, DAN has a lot of workshop stuff there and they ship things down all the time. Gene and his wife were married there, and they still correspond with the manager periodically- so if you need a name I can get you one.

PeteS · 23rd May 2006, 22:33

I have good memories of St Lucia.

1 I met Janet there, now known as "Her indoors" / "She who must be obeyed".

2 And this is the most important one. I did my first ever dive off a beach by the Pitons. Didn't have a clue what was going on, and sucked a 12 litre dry in no time at all....... but that was October 1990.

seanpall · 24th May 2006, 05:10

Hey Stuart,
When are you planning on going to St. Lucia? The new wife (getting married down there) and I are going july 9 for ten days, cant wait. With reguards to being Rebreather friendly - i dont know. The sandles resort we are staying at doesnt even have nitrox, so I have to find a store off the resort to get some. Im still looking into the area and what is available, if i find anything out ill post ya.
Sean

Nemo1957 · 24th May 2006, 12:07

I have been diving in St Lucia a number of times ( 3 trips and counting) and you may not find Nitrox anywhere. The island is beautiful & very laid back. The diving is relaxing without much to think about except taking in the view. Stayed at the larger sandals resort where the dive operation is good but they are so used to divers who only dive a week a year that they dont operate outside the box at all. The head of the dive operations for all of the sandals/beachs resorts is Donovan Brown dnewtonb@yahoo.com . It has been awhile since I have emailed him so I apologize if this email isnt current.

Have fun.

***schford*** · 24th May 2006, 18:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by seanpall)

Hey Stuart,
When are you planning on going to St. Lucia? The new wife (getting married down there) and I are going july 9 for ten days, cant wait. With reguards to being Rebreather friendly - i dont know. The sandles resort we are staying at doesnt even have nitrox, so I have to find a store off the resort to get some. Im still looking into the area and what is available, if i find anything out ill post ya.
Sean

We are getting married on July 22nd then are heading out there on our honeymoon on July 25th....

Thanks for the help!

Dave Faye · 24th May 2006, 20:20

I have found the same thing. Geting nitorx is hard and pure 02 non-existant on the island. A buddy of mine just came back 2 weeks ago and said its mainly strait air in alum 80s for eveyone. Some resorts are pretty good about doing your own thing and you can probably ship sorb and gear but I highly doubt you will get a rich mix anywhere!

23rd May 2006, 20:01	#1 (permalink)
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23rd May 2006, 20:08	#2 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 227	Re: St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly? Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Does any one know of any where in St. Lucia that is Rebreather friendly - no need for any HE just toying wth taking the megs on the honeymoon for some really fluffy diving.... TIA Stuart Heh! Brian and I thought about getting amrried in St. Lucia- but decided not to. We decided to do something totally out of the ordinary (for us)- so no diving. __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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23rd May 2006, 20:13	#3 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly? Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat) Heh! Brian and I thought about getting amrried in St. Lucia- but decided not to. We decided to do something totally out of the ordinary (for us)- so no diving. To be honest Sarah and I are really considering not doing any diving either as we are always either diving or sking..... but I thought I woudl find out just in case __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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23rd May 2006, 20:23	#4 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 227	Re: St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly? Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) To be honest Sarah and I are really considering not doing any diving either as we are always either diving or sking..... but I thought I woudl find out just in case We have some friends (not Rebreather types though) who married on St. Lucia- I think they did some diving while there- I'll see if they know anything. Brian and I are getting married in Scotland- so even though we wont be diving - that doesnt preclude some "scouting" for a future trip to the UK. __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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23rd May 2006, 20:48	#5 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 227	Re: St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly? Gene says "I didn't see any operators on the island who had a clue about anything". He also says that they are not very restrictive. He did tell me that Anse Chastenet Resort (not sure about the spelling...) will let you ship anything to them, DAN has a lot of workshop stuff there and they ship things down all the time. Gene and his wife were married there, and they still correspond with the manager periodically- so if you need a name I can get you one. __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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23rd May 2006, 22:33	#6 (permalink)
PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 543	Re: St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly? I have good memories of St Lucia. 1 I met Janet there, now known as "Her indoors" / "She who must be obeyed". 2 And this is the most important one. I did my first ever dive off a beach by the Pitons. Didn't have a clue what was going on, and sucked a 12 litre dry in no time at all....... but that was October 1990. __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud
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24th May 2006, 05:10	#7 (permalink)
seanpall New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Optima Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 51	Re: St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly? Hey Stuart, When are you planning on going to St. Lucia? The new wife (getting married down there) and I are going july 9 for ten days, cant wait. With reguards to being Rebreather friendly - i dont know. The sandles resort we are staying at doesnt even have nitrox, so I have to find a store off the resort to get some. Im still looking into the area and what is available, if i find anything out ill post ya. Sean
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24th May 2006, 12:07	#8 (permalink)
Nemo1957 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 89	Re: St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly? I have been diving in St Lucia a number of times ( 3 trips and counting) and you may not find Nitrox anywhere. The island is beautiful & very laid back. The diving is relaxing without much to think about except taking in the view. Stayed at the larger sandals resort where the dive operation is good but they are so used to divers who only dive a week a year that they dont operate outside the box at all. The head of the dive operations for all of the sandals/beachs resorts is Donovan Brown dnewtonb@yahoo.com . It has been awhile since I have emailed him so I apologize if this email isnt current. Have fun.
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24th May 2006, 18:24	#9 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly? Quote: (Originally Posted by seanpall) Hey Stuart, When are you planning on going to St. Lucia? The new wife (getting married down there) and I are going july 9 for ten days, cant wait. With reguards to being Rebreather friendly - i dont know. The sandles resort we are staying at doesnt even have nitrox, so I have to find a store off the resort to get some. Im still looking into the area and what is available, if i find anything out ill post ya. Sean We are getting married on July 22nd then are heading out there on our honeymoon on July 25th.... Thanks for the help! __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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24th May 2006, 20:20	#10 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 169	Re: St. Lucia - Rebreather Friendly? I have found the same thing. Geting nitorx is hard and pure 02 non-existant on the island. A buddy of mine just came back 2 weeks ago and said its mainly strait air in alum 80s for eveyone. Some resorts are pretty good about doing your own thing and you can probably ship sorb and gear but I highly doubt you will get a rich mix anywhere!
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