daffy

On Jul 16, 5:38 pm, "chilly" <slar...@shaw.canada> wrote:
> "daffy" <daffy1...@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?

Probably Chillies; a friend of mine stayed there recently and
recommended it highly. Plus they're run by Native Sons.

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

I assume you're talking about hurricanes?

> 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. :^)

OK, here's probably the most important thing I need to know right now:
Having never even touched SCUBA equipment before, Is it realistic to
expect that I can learn the sport over the course of a four-day open
water certification course?