swimming to the Bath from a ship

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:22 pm

I can not imagine where you found that picture Anthony, but I don't want to know

chicagoans · Post by **chicagoans** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:27 pm

linne: here is different pictures of swimming noodles. As you can see, the suggestive pose (as shown in Anthony's pic) is optional!

(I know, these pictures are more boring, but at least we won't have linne wondering what in the world she's getting herself into!)

Maggy · Post by **Maggy** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:34 am

As a Scandinavian (Swedes, Danes and Norweigians), I hope it takes a lot more to scare us off, that this picture.

But I do agree, it was a very funny picture and I wonder how they were thinking, when they created that illustration.

And Linne - I hope you'll have a great trip!

linne · Post by **linne** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:00 am

Thank you everybody. Now I know what at noodle is!! A special thank to Anthony, who has given me a good start of the day. I’m an elderly woman and trying to see myself as the girl in the drawing made me laugh so much that the tears rolled down my cheeks. And I’m still sitting here with a big smile on my face.

But please. I miss an answer to the question : how do you bring money and other things with you from the boat to the shore? Do you have more interesting drawings, Anthony?

Linne

jimg20 · Post by **jimg20** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:38 am

Sure you know what a noodle is. You even have some idea of what it can do.

My suggestion on bringing cameras and other things ashore comes from our experience last month. Although you will not need money at the Baths, you will want a camera. One of the couples on our boat had a dry bag that we all used at JVD. We've used dry bags on canoe trips to protect everything from cell phones to sleeping bags and clothing. They come in a variety of sizes and are made of heavy plastic materials. The one that we used was about eight inches (20cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30 cm) tall. One loads the bag then trapping air in the bag folds the top over several times and closes the clasp. The trapped air allows the bag to float rather than sink if it gets away. We loaded the bag up then met on the beach to divide up our stuff. On the way back, due to all the shirt purchases, he had to make two trips with the bag.

As far at JVD, they expect your money to be wet. They don't call it the "Soggy Dollar" for no reason at all.

I could explain this better to you if you would take us with you!!!

JIM

PappaJim · Post by **PappaJim** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:08 am

Hi Linne

The post from Chicagoans has a better picture of how a "noodle" can be used as a flotation device. The NH II crew can also give you an inflatable flotation vest, and I believe they can use the dinghy to bring you ashore.

The sea water in the Carribean is very salty and you will discover that you have more bouyancy in it. I never use a flotation device because I float with no effort. The first time I snorkeled I was very nervous that I would tire and be in danger of drowning or panicking and embarassing myself. Once I tried it, I realized that if I tired, to just relax and my chubby body just floats due to the difference of the water versus your local lakes or ocean.

Relax and enjoy- get a noodle and/or vest from the boat crew. Spend a few minutes floating near the boat to get comfortable. Ask for swim fins to enable you to swim a greater distance with less effort. Share your concerns with the crew and they will be happy to assist you and perhaps even swim alongside you to give you confidence.

Jim

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:09 am

The issue of floatation really depends on your body type. I personally could float from STJ to STT no problem. My husband SINKS like a rock. I think its the years of mountain biking that created thighs of steel, but regardless he sinks. He's a good swimmer but he would never count on floating anywhere in any water.

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:03 pm

Hi Linne
I have a olympus 770 camera that is waterproof I take that and a dry box for money and credit cards it goes around you neck on a string.

Post by **Anthony** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:14 pm

That really was an innocent gaffe on my part - I just wasn't going to spend too much time Googling around for an image of a "noodle" -

I think Linne has it figured out!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:36 pm

Linne - Here is a link to the Otter Box website: http://www.otterbox.com/

They have many different sizes and colors. We took one to STJ with us to hold credit cards, keys & glasses while snorkeling, but never used it (my husband is not an avid snorkeler, so he just stayed on the beach with all our stuff.)

Hope this helps!

cat · Post by **cat** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:44 pm

you guys crack me up!

jimg20 · Post by **jimg20** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:51 pm

Although the Otters look good, there is one thing that gives me a problem. They are generally hard cases, are they not?

The dry bags are soft. They will not offer the impact protection that the Otter will, but we're talking about waster and sand protection I think. They will fold flat in your suitcase to get down there and then to take the "walk of woe" back to the plane. Here is a link to one company that sells a variety of dry bags. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... &x=13&y=11

Yes it's long, but it will bring you to the right page saving all that searching.

JIM

paulantx · Post by **paulantx** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:41 pm

My friend found a large yellow bag at a local Boating shop. It folded down and then clamped shut. We were the only ones who brought one on our NH II trip and we were able to bring back others things as well. Local dive shops have great smaller containers for cameras and IDs. It was great to have a dry beachtowel when we made it to shore!!

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