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paradise, and diving in Bequia is rated by many as amongst the very
best in the Caribbean.
There are over 30 excellent and easily accessible sites in the
sparklingly
clear waters around the island or within easy reach, offering drift
dives
with intriguing caverns and holes, walls and overhangs, all teeming
with
wonderful coral formations and marine life. For the more experienced
diver,
exciting wreck and night dives are also available.
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For
those seeking a slightly less adventurous but no less fascinating
experience,
snorkelling trips are offered by all Bequia's Dive Shops, with
equipment
available for hire or purchase. There is a glorious underwater world
just
waiting to be discovered...
Bequia boasts two professional PADI dive shops, each
fully equipped and offering year round instruction at all levels and
for all ages.
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Bequia Dive
Adventures, Belmont
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Full service PADI facility, with 11 PADI
specialities, offering small group dives with the emphasis on personal
service. Free PADI "Discover Scuba" introductory course, and free
pick-ups from yachts. Located on the Belmont Walkway, close to guest
houses, bars and cafes.
SUMMER SPECIAL OFFER!
www.bequiadiveadventures.com
adventures@vincysurf.com
Tel: (784) 458 3826 |
Dive Bequia, Belmont
www.dive-bequia.com
divebequia@dive-bequia.com
Tel: (784) 458 3504
Fax: (784) 458 3886
FISHING
Fishing is an increasingly popular sport on Bequia,
with marlin, kingfish, tuna, and barracuda amongst the most readily
available - often just with a line and lure. Part of the fun of going
on a day charter is the prospect of catching your own dinner!
Spearfishing is NOT permitted. An excellent range of fishing equipment
and accessories, including snorkelling gear are available from the
following specialists:
Lulleys Tackle, Port
Elizabeth
A family run
business established
over 50 years. A full range of line excellent brand name fishing gear,
including line, rods, lures, and hooks; fresh bait also available. Also
snorkelling and scuba gear, knives, ropes and foul weather gear.
Helpful,
knowledgable staff. Duty free sales to foreign yachts.
lulley@vincysurf.com
Tel: (784) 458 3420
Wallace & Co,
Ocar Reform
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Situated right
by the dinghy dock on the north shore of Admiralty Bay, and close to
other
marine businesses.
The store
offers awide range
of top quality fishing gear, diving and yacht equipment, knives, bait,
lures and much more. Duty Free available to foreign yachts. Penn reel
serivce
and ICOM stockists. German and French spoken.
wallco@vincysurf.com
784 458 3360
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WATERSPORTS |
With
the Trade Winds providing almost year-round breezes, and brisk winds in
the winter, Bequia offers great conditions for windsurfers. In the calm
beach shallows on the leeward side, kayaking is also a popular
pastime.
Windsurfers
and kayaks are available for rent from several outlets, and lessons can
also be arranged. Ask at your hotel or guest house.
Blue Water
Windsurfing, Gingerbread
Complex
Tel: (784) 457 3435
TENNIS
Tennis courts are available at the Frangipani, Gingerbread, Friendship
Bay Hotel. Courts can be hired by non-residents of the hotels for a
small fee, (and subject to availability) and equipment can also usually
be rented.
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