Bonaire shore diving tips - mobility aids, mentality & resources

Be prepared for your next trip to Bonaire. Warm water shore diving is a ton of fun, but it definitely has its challenges... 👌🏻Subscribe: https://bit.ly/AzulSubscribe ⛑️ Become a DAN Member: https://bit.ly/DANMemberAzul ✈️ Get your scuba diving trip insurance: https://bit.ly/DANTripAzul Divers Alert Network explained: https://youtu.be/q1Nbn2e7i3A Reef Renewal Bonaire: https://www.reefrenewalbonaire.org/ How to shore dive: https://youtu.be/2MVkT8V-PB8 Shore diving safety: https://youtu.be/_KWDgipVi4U Crawl to safety: https://youtu.be/1YN83cbDNFo 0:00 Intro 0:15 I’m teaching in Washington 1:11 Divers Alert Network 1:35 Diving in Bonaire 2:22 Shore diving considerations 3:03 Equipment configuration 3:37 Using a cane 5:55 Accepting help from dive buddies 6:57 Full moon diving 7:57 Get the guide book 8:25 Coral restoration 8:54 Rental trucks 9:27 Food is expensive 9:53 Facebook groups 10:58 Backup dive plans 11:32 Stay hydrated Dive with me: March 11-15, 2027: COZUMEL DIVE EXPEDITION: 🪸 Experience Cozumel with a trip that blends the simplicity of an all-inclusive dive schedule with the charm of a more local, personal stay. Visitiblity is gorgeous and currents are typically steady but comfortable for all levels of divers. https://azulunlimited.com/cozumel-dive-expedition-2027/ March 18-22, 2027: LGBTQ+ COZUMEL DIVE EXPEDITION: 🏳️‍🌈 Dive with your LGBTQ+ family while enjoyin the ease of an all-inclusive and unique experience. You can expect to see large schools of fish, healthy coral gardens, and maybe even sea turtles, nurse sharks, and eagle rays! https://azulunlimited.com/lgbtq-cozumel-dive-expedition-2027/ October 30-November 6, 2027: WOMEN’S BELIZE DIVE EXPEDITION: 💃 Azul Unlimited is collaborating with Reef Rangers for a special Halloween women’s trip in Belize! We’re taking over the Blackbird Resort to check out iconic dive sites like the Blue Hole. This is a great trip if you’re looking to build your network of supportive, like-minded scuba diving women. https://azulunlimited.com/womens-belize-dive-expedition-2027/ Sign up for my email list to hear about upcoming trips: https://eepurl.com/dupACr Grab the first available spots (and get special discounts!) on future dive expedition trips by joining us on Patreon. I’m sharing extras from the road, yoga classes, and behind-the-scenes scuba/vanlife adventures. This is a place where we can support each other as an online scuba club. ✅ Join the Azul scuba community: https://www.patreon.com/azulunlimited 🥤Use code AZULSCUBA to stay hydrated with GOODONYA. Queer-owned & organic: https://goodonyaorganic.com/AZULSCUBA 👕 Azul Unlimited merch: https://azulunlimited.com/shop/ 🎣 Get 10% off Spear America gear with code AZUL: https://bit.ly/SPEARPROAZUL 🤿 Mention Azul with your Nex Underwater Products purchase: https://www.nexdive.com/ 🧥 Use code AZUL for 10% off Surffur products: https://bit.ly/surffur_azul 📸 Check out the Insta360 Ace Pro: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro?utm_term=INRM48R 🎥 Get fun 360 footage with the Insta360 X4: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INRM48R 🧴 Get 10% off sunscreen and skincare with code AZUL: https://bit.ly/Stream2SeaAzul 🔦 Get an OrcaTorch: https://bit.ly/OrcaTorchAzul 🧢 I SEE YOU, GOOD HUMAN hat: https://iseeyougoodhuman.com/product/snapback-hat/ 🎵 Need music for your own videos? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/ufhctq Shop your favorite gear at scuba.com: https://imp.i302817.net/bO3ABx 🚐 Van items: 🔋 Grab Jackery battery as a house backup for emergencies or for your trips on the road: https://bit.ly/jackery-azul Composting toilet: https://bit.ly/AzulCompoCloset Find me on IG/FB/TikTok: Azul Unlimited https://azulunlimited.com/