St. Vincent & the Grenadines is a true diver's paradise, and diving in Bequia is rated by many as amongst the very best in the Caribbean.
There are over 30 excellent and easily accessible sites in the sparklingly clear waters around the island or within easy reach, offering drift dives with intriguing caverns and holes, walls and overhangs, all teeming with wonderful coral formations and marine life. For the more experienced diver, exciting wreck and night dives are also available.
For those seeking a slightly less adventurous but no less fascinating experience, snorkelling trips are offered by all Bequia's Dive Shops, with equipment available for hire or purchase. There is a glorious underwater world just waiting to be discovered...
Bequia boasts two professional PADI dive shops, each fully equipped and offering year round instruction at all levels and for all ages.
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Bequia Dive Adventures, Belmont
Full service PADI facility, with 11 PADI specialities, offering small group dives with the emphasis on personal service. Free PADI "Discover Scuba" introductory course, and free pick-ups from yachts. Located on the Belmont Walkway, close to guest houses, bars and cafes.
SUMMER SPECIAL OFFER!
www.bequiadiveadventures.com
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Tel: (784) 458 3826
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Dive Bequia, Belmont
www.dive-bequia.com
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Tel: (784) 458 3504
Fax: (784) 458 3886
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FISHING
Fishing is an increasingly popular sport on Bequia, with marlin, kingfish, tuna, and barracuda amongst the most readily available - often just with a line and lure. Part of the fun of going on a day charter is the prospect of catching your own dinner! Spearfishing is NOT permitted. An excellent range of fishing equipment and accessories, including snorkelling gear are available from the following specialists:
Lulleys Tackle, Port Elizabeth
A family run business established over 50 years. A full range of line excellent brand name fishing gear, including line, rods, lures, and hooks; fresh bait also available. Also snorkelling and scuba gear, knives, ropes and foul weather gear. Helpful, knowledgable staff. Duty free sales to foreign yachts.
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Tel: (784) 458 3420
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Wallace & Co, Ocar Reform
Situated right by the dinghy dock on the north shore of Admiralty Bay, and close to other marine businesses.
The store offers awide range of top quality fishing gear, diving and yacht equipment, knives, bait, lures and much more. Duty Free available to foreign yachts. Penn reel serivce and ICOM stockists. German and French spoken.
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784 458 3360
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WATERSPORTS
With the Trade Winds providing almost year-round breezes, and brisk winds in the winter, Bequia offers great conditions for windsurfers. In the calm beach shallows on the leeward side, kayaking is also a popular pastime.
Windsurfers and kayaks are available for rent from several outlets, and lessons can also be arranged. Ask at your hotel or guest house.
Blue Water Windsurfing, Gingerbread Complex
Tel: (784) 457 3435
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TENNIS
Tennis courts are available at the Frangipani, Gingerbread, Friendship Bay and Spring hotels. Courts can be hired by non-residents of the hotels for a small fee, (and subject to availability) and equipment can also usually be rented.