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 by dracko
Bring your own gear if you have it. It's always better and safer to dive with what you're used to anyway. If you don't, just about any dive shop will rent you the gear.
Also, an underwater camera is almost a must, just like in any tropical destination. Leave a Comment Theme: Scuba Diving
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 Garrison Savannah by luke850Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingAddress: Garrison Savannah, Garrison, St Michael.Phone: (246) 426 3980Website: www.barbadosturfclub.com
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 Field Hockey by stiab3
The hockey festival has been described as the biggest single annual field hockey tournament in the hemisphere. It is divided into men's, women's, veterans and mixed-team divisions.
But it's not only about hockey. There is a great social atmosphere. Lots of Banks beer to be drunk and partying to be done.
After all it is a festival! Theme: OtherDirections: The astroturf at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex
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 Golf at Sandy Lane by stiab3
Sandy Lane is truly world class but quite expensive to play at. Royal Westmoreland is exclusive and only members or people staying at affiliated hotels can play there. Barbados Golf is reasonably priced.
There are also 2 no. 9-hole course at Heywoods (Almond Beach Village) and Rockley in Christ Church.
You can easily rent or buy clubs. Theme: Golfing
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 cricket ball by stiab3
You can catch a good game of cricket almost any time in Barbados. It could be an international Test Match or One-Day at Kensington Oval, an exciting local First Division match, or a friendly game on the beach, an open pasture or village field. Whichever it is, prepare to cheer as the batsman drives through the covers for four, or as the middle stump gets rocked back by a fast delivery!
You can buy gear locally but for a casual it's best to borrow some.
If you're a touring team/club then hopefully you'll bring your own gear with you. Theme: OtherDirections: Most places on the island but Kensington Oval is the top venue
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 Surfer by stiab3
There are also many more good breaks on the island on the South and East coasts.
You'll need a surfboard. But if you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard then go for it.
There are quite a few places on the island where you can buy/rent gear.
The water is normally between 26 and 29 degrees C so you don't need a wetsuit. A pair of baggies and a lycra top will suffice. Theme: Surfing
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There's a competition at the end of November, but there is apparently good surfing on the Atlantic coast most of the time. This area is called the Soup Bowl. We were in Barbados staying at the Edgewater Inn in Bathsheba at the time of the surfing competition in 1996 (photos 3 and 4). We saw surfers there again ten years later.
Because it is on the Atlantic, with a long fetch to the nearest land, the East Coast is home to the most consistent breaks on Barbados. When the waves meet the Continental Shelf the swell rumbles across the reefs to create world class waves that are for the more experienced surfer. It also makes swimming very risky
Not being a surfer, I would not know, but I found this quote.
The New York Times wrote in March '09: “'I’ve been going for over 20 years, and I’d put Soup Bowl as one of the top three waves in the world,' said Kelly Slater, the Tiger Woods of surfing, who recently won his ninth world championship. 'It’s got a really good curve and allows all sorts of maneuvers and airs.'”
There are surf shops throughout the island, where you can rent boards, get surfing lessons or buy surfing equipment. The best time of year for surfing is between November and June
Surfing Day (Beach lesson and board) 50 US per person
2 Hour ("Get Wet") 80 US Per Person
6 Hour ("Be a Surfer") 3 days/2hr 180 US per person
Additional 2 hours (each) 50 US per person
Private 50 US/HR per person
Glass surfboards rentals (Ricky Carrol/Local Mottion)
Price Week $160 US
Day $40 US
1/2 day $25 US
1 Hour $15 US
Surftech (Tuflite) surfboardrentals
Price Week $250 US
Day $50 US
1/2 day $35 US
1 Hour $20 US Leave a Comment
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About one mile north of Holetown is the government-run Folkestone Marine Park. This is basically an underwater park with exhibits, and beach facilities. I was told that there was an underwater trail there. I was also told that it had been destroyed in the last hurricane.
Neither the people in the gift shop or the folks at the aquarium knew anything about the underwater trail, and I never found it. It was probably out farther than I went.
The Barbados website says:
Snorkelers will prefer to swim around the inshore reef found in the Recreational Zone of the Park. This reef is found about one-third of a mile offshore and is home to numerous fish and other marine life, including sea anemones, sea lilies, corals and sponges.
Before we went snorkeling, we went through the interpretive center and museum with marine and coastal environment displays, exhibits of the island’s fishing industry and a salt water aquarium. I also did a little shopping at the souvenier shop.
Lots of folks go snorkeling off of boats - a combo of a booze cruise and a snorkeling cruise.
Folkestone has a good beach, along with fresh water showers. I wasn't sure whether we were expected to tip the changing room attendents or not. When we were there you had to bring your own snorkeling equipment, towels etc.
I had not been snorkeling before this for some time, and did not know what good snorkeling was. While we did see some fish, the snorkeling there is not wonderful, or at least was not when we were there. Leave a Comment
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 "Will It Tip!" by safardreams
ride on one of these things! It wasn't much.
I was one taking these few pics. It was a fun ride. Leave a Comment Theme: Boating/SailingAddress: Barbados
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There are lots of activities to choose from, just 100 yards along the beach. Everything from glssbottom boat trips, banana rides/doughnut rides, snorkling, horse riding. You can book full day boat trips either for leisure, sun bathing, or sea fishing. Prices can be negotiated, the more people the cheaper per person. See if any other guests fancy joining you. All food and drink are supplied, even what you request, if you give 24 hours acvance booking.
All safety equipment is supplied ie. life jackets. As are fishing rods etc. You only need to remember you sun protection cream and your camera. The captain of the boat we hired even came to the hotel the night before our trip, and left sea sickness pills for us in reception. Theme: Beach ActivitiesAddress: 100 yards along the beachOther Contact: Brian
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