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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
[Re: mika]
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03/17/2017 09:21 AM
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Happy Bay is nice. Last time we went we came across sea turtles among-st the rocks...we startled each other. The new masks are becoming quite popular. I have seen people loving them and others struggling. I probably still prefer my Scuba mask and a quality snorkel with a dry top. (Easy to adjust position). I don't scuba any more and don't use full on fins. Instead my wife and I bought short swim fins. Easy to pack & light and they do the trick in light/calm conditions.
We stay at Simpson Bay resort for our visits, and believe it or not we find some of the best snorkeling right off their small beach (shared with Flamingo). You have to swim out about 100 yards, but you will be rewarded. Use the point to the left of the beach as your starting point and swim straight out. (if the yellow or red surf flags are out...the current will work against you so use caution.) Otherwise on a calm day its great. Also if you swim just off the swim buoy line (Ocean side) You may be rewarded with a big ball of bait fish. If you hang around the ball long enough you will most likely see a barracuda or 2 lurking at the bottom of the ball.
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/17/2017 10:16 AM
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I just bought the Tribord easy breath mask and Cressi Palau Short Snorkeling Swim Fins. I've packed them in my carry on already and they fit in there well and don't take up much room. We are arriving in 12 days and also want to try out Happy Bay at some point. I know there is a trail from Fryer's Bay, but i also heard that you can park near a gate where Danny the chair guy goes in. Which way do you go, and is one better than the other? Thanks Note, The road name is Rue Happy Bay i believe.
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/17/2017 03:33 PM
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If you want to know how they work, you can go on Amazon and search for 'Tribord Easybreath Snorkeling Mask'. There are over 1,000 reviews of them and they have a 4-1/2 rating out of 5.
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/17/2017 03:55 PM
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/18/2017 04:41 PM
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Well if you try the other entry, please let us know how it goes. Me and the wife are going to try one or the other! Have fun!
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/18/2017 05:53 PM
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Yes there is. It appears to be March 15th thru 19th I hope its cleaned up by the end of March! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/18/2017 08:02 PM
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We have the full face masks and have used them for two years. You just have to make sure the seal is tight on your face. I wouldn't go back to the other "old fashioned" kind. This year the sea was too rough for good snorkeling though. :-(
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/19/2017 07:44 AM
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SXMbeacher said: Yes there is. It appears to be March 15th thru 19th I hope its cleaned up by the end of March! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> Please post a report of any changes made at Happy Bay as a result of the festival. One publication wrote about several things they were doing. I think they mentioned upgrading Danny's beach bar, remodeling some the houses and clearing an area for parking.
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
[Re: o2bnsxm]
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03/19/2017 08:59 AM
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I recommend some anti fog drops. Two drops before you snorkel and you never will have the problem. 5 buck bottle will last you years.... Spit works in a pinch too ;-)
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
[Re: wabid]
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03/19/2017 11:40 PM
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toothpaste (regular, not gel) to clean/prep new mask....afterwards, 500 PSI anti-fog works for me <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/20/2017 08:27 AM
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You put toothpaste and let it dry , then you rinse it and no irritation for your eyes at all, believe me !
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/29/2017 08:04 AM
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Thanks for the report on the beach. Does it look like there will be any permanent improvements from the festival?
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Re: Snorkeling Happy Bay ?
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03/31/2017 09:11 AM
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OK, thanks. To me, that is good news, since most people who go to Happy Bay, go there because there is nothing there.
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