Site Review by
Seth Bareiss
Date: 08/08/2004
Reviewer
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Site Condition
(1=worst, 5=best)
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Name:
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Seth Bareiss
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Entry:
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5.00
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Email: |
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Bottom:
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4.00
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City: |
Phuket
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Reef:
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4.00
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State: |
Phuket
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Animal:
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3.00
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Country:
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Thailand
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Plant:
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1.00
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Diving:
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18 years |
Facilities: |
3.00
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Dives:
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2000 |
Solitude:
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2.00
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Roads:
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5.00
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Evaluation |
*Average: |
3.32 |
Bring 1 tank for Shark's Cove (east from & adjacent to 3 tables), & 1 tank for this site. Shark's Cove is a superior dive. The entry here is far easier, with far fewer rocks & a shorter, sandier walk. Wear booties-- sand is HOT. If you're good on air, dive along the right wall (not in any of these photos) which arcs around to enter Shark's Cove. It's 30'/10m deep, and chock full of interesting holes, cowries, nudebranchs, and unicorn fish. The center of 3 tables only roused a little interest. It was rather average for Hawaii. Haven't tried the left wall-- I'll try it next time I'm there. These dive sites are a 1-minute's drive from a youth hostel, gas station, and grocery store, but a loooong way from the nearest dive shop. This site, like almost all spots on Oahu's North Shore, will probably be undivable from October to May. |
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Enjoyment Level |
Snorkel:
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5.00
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Beginner:
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4.00
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Intermediate:
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3.00
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Advanced:
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3.00
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Night diving:
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3.00
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Seasonal Information
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Season:
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Winter
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Year: |
1996 |
Visibility: |
3.00 |
Current:
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3.00
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Surf:
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2.00 |
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