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Turks & Caicos Aggressor II, Aug, 2006, by Marshall Welch, WA, USA . Report 2954.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Great dive sites- dived NW Point sites, then West Caicos and French Caye and then back to the others in reverse order. Numerous reef sharks; nurse sharks on most dives. Some saw a squadron of seven spotted eagle rays, and one or two of these were spotted about every day. Fantastic crew- skilled, talented, pleasant, and eager to help in any way they can. Since almost everyone is shooting digital now, on-board E-6 processing is being phased out. They were kind enough to mix a batch of chemicals and develop my film during the week. However, I think they said that as soon as the chemicals they already have run out they are discontinuing on-board E-6 processing. If you are sensitive to cold (air conditioning) you may want to bring along a lightweight fleece jacket or pullover- the air conditioning works quite well and the salon can get cool. They also sell sweatshirts on the boat. Regarding the Providenciales airport- not much good food is available in the airport lounge. Hot dogs was about it. Make sure you are well fed before arriving at the airport, or bring along some good food.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Caribbean, Hawaii, Southern California
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	80-82°F / 27-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	1
Water Visibility	50-110 Ft/ 15-34 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	110 feet is the official max. depth; that was fine with me.
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	This week the boat hosted the Jim Church School of Underwater Photography- taught by Mike Haber and Mike Mesgleski. The course is wonderful. I was a returning student, and look forward to joining them again. This boat and crew vigorously supports photographers and video. Dedicated camera rinse tank, spacious camera table with shelves beneath. The captain, second captain, and photo pro are each by themselves capable of supporting serious photographers/videographers. They had two Nikon D-70 cameras in housings available for rentals. I think this may be unique to this boat. Make your reservations early, though- they were already taken by the time I got interested in one. They also have digital point and shoots with external strobes available for rent. The video pro made a fantastic DVD, available for sale, from scenes she shot during the week.

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Dive Review of Turks & Caicos Aggressor II in Turks and Caicos

Turks & Caicos Aggressor II, Aug, 2006,

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Dive Review of Turks & Caicos Aggressor II in
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