The O'ahu Snorkelers and Shore Divers Guide
by Francisco B. de Carvalho
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Author: Francisco B. de CarvalhoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-01-01
ISBN: 0824826469
Number of pages: 172
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
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Book Review: A review
Summary: 5 Stars
My family and I spent the last two weeks in Hawaii on the island of O`ahu diving mostly on the South Shore and along the Leeward Coast. We stayed pretty much on these shores because of the changing weather patterns, which were accurately explained and illustrated throughout the book. This time of year, big waves begin to hit along the North Shore and Windward Coast making diving somewhat difficult. I really bought this book hoping to find some basic information on where to dive and what to expect and to my surprise, I got a whole lot more. I read the first chapter (Safety and Precautions) on the plane and got a good feeling for what each shoreline would be like. I didn't really pay attention to the other chapters until arriving and was blown away by the detail and usefullness of the site descriptions and accompanying maps. Although there are driving directions in the book for each site, I found it helpful referring to a larger foldout tourist map in which to compare against the maps in the book. This really helped me select the sites we frequented and to get a good estimation on how far the sites were from our hotel. In hind sight this wasn't really necessary, but proved to be helpful nonetheless. We ended up diving at Kahe Beach Park, Electric Beach, Ko `Olina Resort and Makaha on the Windward Coast and Portlock Point and Magic island on the South Shore. Each site was explained in detail, making our experiences just wonderful. Unfortunately for us, the North Shore had some choppy water and four foot waves, so we didn't have a chance to do any diving up there, but according to the book there are some fantastic sites along this coast, so we're planning another trip this coming summer. I'd recommend this book to any diver interested in Hawaii.
Summary of The O'ahu Snorkelers and Shore Divers Guide
Whether you're a long-time resident or a visitor, a certified diver or a beginning snorkeler, this guide to twenty-six of O'ahu's best snorkeling and diving sites will enrich and enhance your underwater adventures. Detailed driving instructions to each location are included as well as helpful maps showing onshore facilities and many offshore features you'll want to explore. You'll learn where it's safest to enter and exit the water, what to look for (coral, shells, fishes, underwater caverns), and what hazards to avoid. The author provides essential information on safety and seasonal wind and surf conditions and useful tips on diving and snorkeling equipment, night diving and spear fishing. Each site, chosen for its ease of access and the interest of its underwater topography, is rated according to degree of difficulty. The O'ahu Shore Divers and Snorkelers Guide will introduce you to some of the best diving and snorkeling on the island."Frank de Carvalho does an excellent job describing O'ahu's diving sites and how to access them. His guide is a valuable addition to the collective body of work on Hawai'i's shores and beaches." --- John R. K. Clark, author of Hawai'i Place Names: Shores, Beaches, and Surf Sites and Hawai'i's Best Beaches
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