Snuba - Snuba is a cross between snorkeling
and scuba diving. Snuba is one step closer to the undersea world
scuba divers have always raved about—the view, the nearness, the
complete entry into that foreign space. And there’s no need
to surface continually for air. Divers strap on masks, fins, and
small weights, and are connected by a 20-foot breathing hose and
harness to an air tank floating on a raft above (each raft has hook-ups
for two divers). As you snuba, the lightweight raft moves with you.
You can stay down and explore the shallower depths of the ocean floor
and reef until your skin wrinkles, without lugging around all that
diving equipment. It’s designed as a preliminary experience,
to ease the fearful into the underwater environment, and is safe
for everyone who’s ever wanted to dive but never had the time
or means to take a course. A guide accompanies all divers, and kids
eight and older are welcome.
Windwurfing -
Some of the beaches have boards for rent and instruction. One lesson,
from an hour to an hour and a half, is about all you need to learn the
basics and from then on it's practice, practice, practice.
Kayaking, Water Skiing and Tubing - The
natural calm bays and harbors of the islands are a great place to take
an afternoon or evening paddle. Kayaking through the mangrove habitats
and rock formations of Hurricane Hole is the 'trip highlight' for many.
Historically one of the safest anchorages in the Caribbean, the waters
of Hurricane Hole create four calm lagoons to explore.