Grote Knip

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Grote Knip is another excellent beach for the whole family. The kick-out for the diver is a little far, but if you take your time, and enjoy the scenery, you'll be at the reef edge before you know it!

Directions: 4.3 km South of the Northernmost village of Westpunt, turn at the intersection below.

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02/17/2006 Cheddar Chicklet (Avg: 3.60 Review) - Grote Knip is a challenging dive spot in that there are many steps to carry gear down and then it is a looong swim out the reef. The beach was busy even though the bar/restaurant was closed while we were there. So no charge for access but no baths rooms or dunk tanks either. There is chair rental when they are open at $4. Very pretty beach with high cliffs surrounding the beach for a very calm ocean. No surf or current to speak of inside the cove. Barracuda, eels, crab, lobster here hanging out while we were there. Like the beach very much but the swim out and stairs left a little to be desired.

03/01/2002 Scubadiverrob (Avg: 3.76 Review) - This is a pretty good dive site, but be prepared for a loooong swim about 8-10 min. to reef. Would do to say you have done it, then if you want to dive area again do Kleine knip,its a little easier, and next site over.

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Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: CU0201
N12°20.6163'
W069°08.6874'

You'll see this marker indicating the turn for Kenepa Beaches. Make the turn and follow the road.

Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: CU0202
N12°20.5233'
W069°09.0772'

Playa Knip (Kenepa) is just to your left (the next site); continue on to Grote Knip.

Parking
Map Sat
GPS: CU0203
N12°21.0585'
W069°09.1052'

This is a well-developed destination, so parking is plentiful.

Trail Head
Map Sat
GPS: CU0204
N12°21.0585'
W069°09.1052'

Just a short hike down these stairs, and you'll be at the entry point.

Overview

You'll find plenty of trees for shade, and enough beach to really stretch out!

Entry
Map Sat
GPS: CU0206
N12°21.0771'
W069°09.1053'

The entry is sandy and gentle.

Aerial

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It will take you a few minutes to kick-out, but, hey, you're a Shore Diver!

Last Verification: February, 2001

Diver Averages for Grote Knip (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	2.00
Bottom Conditions:	4.00
Reef Conditions:	4.00
Animal Life:	4.00
Plant Life:	4.50
Facilities:	3.50
Solitude:	3.00
Roads:	3.50
*Site Average:	3.68

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	2.00
Beginner Scuba:	2.50
Intermediate Scuba:	3.50
Advanced Scuba:	3.50
Night diving Scuba:	3.00

Number of reviews for this site: 2

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Grote Knip

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