chilly

"daffy" <daffy1123@excite.com> wrote in message
news:40828d8f-1228-4d70-a1eb-aa5806e5bb43@a70g2000hsh..com...
> Hi, this is my first time posting to this group. I'll be visiting the
> island of Roatan in early August and am seriously interested in taking
> a one-day beginner SCUBA course, and possibly a PADI open water
> certification course if all goes well. Right now Native Sons on the
> West End is looking like the best option. As I am a novice diver, I
> was wondering if anyone here might have any tips to offer me, either
> about diving outfits in Roatan or about SCUBA in general. I am a 35-
> year old male in good health and am a decent swimmer.
>
> Thanks,
> -d-

Native Sons will treat you right. You might also consider Coconut Tree.

Where are you planning on staying?

West End is where it is at. You shouldn't have to worry about language
barriers. The majority of instructors are ex-pats. You don't have to lock
into anything before you get there.

The diving there is pretty good, economical and not anywhere near as
tough as many other places.

Best of luck with the weather at that time of year. I'm sure you know what
I mean by that.

Ask me anything and I'll do my best to answer. I've got a 100+ dives off of
Roatan, both in the water and in the dives Greg was referring to. :^)