Broadreach and Academic Treks Summer Scuba Adventures

This summer, give your teen the chance to do something different on an extraordinary and unforgettable scuba adventure abroad.

Since 1993, Broadreach and Academic Treks has taken over 7500 teenagers to over 35 countries on unique scuba and marine biology summer adventure programs…from Shark Studies in Fiji to live-aboard marine science voyages in the Caribbean. Led by expert dive instructors and marine scientists, our programs focus on hands-on learning, leadership development and world exploration. We offer programs for every underwater interest, as well as PADI certifications from beginner to Divemaster and PADI Instructor.

-Locations include: Caribbean, Australia, Red Sea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Belize, Honduras, Mexico;

-Marine science courses: Shark Studies, Sea Turtle Studies, Dolphin Studies, Marine Mammal Studies, Caribbean Marine Conservation, Marine Biology Voyage;

-Live-aboard 46-foot catamarans: Underwater Discoveries, Underwater Discoveries Advanced in Saba, Statia, St. Barts ;

-Advanced dive training courses: Sinai Experience (Red Sea), Solomon Fiji Quest, Yucatan Adventure, Baja Expedition, Australia Down Under;

-College marine science credits through Lesley University ,

- 14 to 31-day trips from June-August ;

-Costs: $3,480-$5,780.

For more information: email info@gobroadreach.

Eden Beach

Eden Beach is located behind Wannadive’s Resort just south of Buddy’s Reef. The current can be a little stronger here, so be careful. There are several highlights to Eden Beach.

Under the pier is a web cam, be sure to tell your friends when you plan on being at this site and they can get some photos of you. You can find the link to the web cam at BonaireWebcams.com. As you descend at 30 feet there is an enormous round mooring.

Heading south at 60 feet is the sail boat Bakanal which is abundant with fish. Lantern bass, yellow jaw-fish, sea snakes and more have made her their home. To the north in 45 feet of water is the wreck Our Confidence. The bow faces north in 57 feet on sand and rubble, her masts have fallen and wood worms have weakened the structure, so be careful.

Source: Scuba.com

Buddy’s Reef

Buddy’s Reef

Buddy’s Reef is a resort as well as a wonderful dive site. They have an open dock policy, just stop at the gear locker to let them know you’d like to use their facility if you aren’t staying at the resort. It’s ok to drive your truck to the stairs that lead down to the pier, drop off your gear and then park your truck back in the lot. Here there are stairs or you can do a giant stride off the dock into the water. It’s a short swim to the marker buoy where the reef starts at 35 feet and drops off to a sand bottom at 110 feet. The slope is a myriad of color with soft and hard corals and many sponges. There are many critters here that have made Buddy’s Reef their home. A few things you should not miss are Frog fish, green and spotted moray’s, a resident turtle and even a sea horse. Just ask the dive master for directions to where these animals hang out; photo opportunities galore present themselves at Buddy’s. Once a week a pod of dolphins cruise by the resort, so keep your eyes to the blue and your ears open for this rare treat. Be sure to take a trip to Buddy’s at night where a few Tarpon like to hang out. One is especially large and has been nicknamed “Charlie.” He’s very used to divers and knows to follow your dive light to a nice meal, listen for the snap of his jaws when he strikes. It’s very exciting. Even in this warm water my 3mm full wetsuit made my dives so much more enjoyable, both for warmth and protection from coral.

Buddy’s Reef is a resort as well as a wonderful dive site. They have an open dock policy, just stop at the gear locker to let them know you’d like to use their facility if you aren’t staying at the resort.

It’s ok to drive your truck to the stairs that lead down to the pier, drop off your gear and then park your truck back in the lot. Here there are stairs or you can do a giant stride off the dock into the water.

 

It’s a short swim to the marker buoy where the reef starts at 35 feet and drops off to a sand bottom at 110 feet. The slope is a myriad of color with soft and hard corals and many sponges. There are many critters here that have made Buddy’s Reef their home.

A few things you should not miss are Frog fish, green and spotted moray’s, a resident turtle and even a sea horse. Just ask the dive master for directions to where these animals hang out; photo opportunities galore present themselves at Buddy’s.

 

Once a week a pod of dolphins cruise by the resort, so keep your eyes to the blue and your ears open for this rare treat. Be sure to take a trip to Buddy’s at night where a few Tarpon like to hang out.

One is especially large and has been nicknamed “Charlie.” He’s very used to divers and knows to follow your dive light to a nice meal, listen for the snap of his jaws when he strikes. It’s very exciting. Even in this warm water my 3mm full wetsuit made my dives so much more enjoyable, both for warmth and protection from coral.

Source: Scuba.com