Re: Water Safety in Negril
great suggestions.... I have been going to Negril for decades, diving and jumping from the highest heights has always been a big part of my trip and continue to be to this day, wouldn't be the same experience or trip for me if I couldn't....
Re: Water Safety in Negril
It's your trip man.
Um, you know, unless you're traveling with others.
Seriously, I offer these words of advice from experience, I don't wish to see anyone's trip ruined.
I will not repeat cringe inducing scenes I've seen (as a lifeguard at a posh hotel) associated with diving.
When I was a boy I liked cut-aways, jack-knives, back flips and even A-C's, after lifeguarding I took diving out of my swim activities.
Your results may vary.
Like I said it's your trip.
Re: Water Safety in Negril
it is my trip, and boy do I sure enjoy it..... been doin it for 30 plus years.... Plan on quite a few more....
Re: Water Safety in Negril
I've almost been jumped on at Xtabi. Watch where you are jumping.
Re: Water Safety in Negril
Good points...
We just discussed this tonight after (rewind the clock) I was a little upset when my GF jumped this winter in Negril not having a clue what she was doing or what would/could happen if she landed wrong or on rocks. It's not just about the thrill of the moment....one bad jump could of f-ed up both of our vacations any maybe more.
Plus as a former firefighter/EMS/poker player... the math just isn't correct to risk it in Negril (for risk takers). Assuming an ambulance is at the station in working order, the response time might be 10-15 minutes. If it's in Sav or Mobay it might be let's just say longer. Then....how long till a full cert trauma center? In JA will those trauma centers accept someone without travel insurance?
Not being a negative Nellie but my mother use to be a flight nurse flying smart travelers who bought travel insurance off of the islands back to all over the US for proper treatment. Not a way to spend a vacation....so drink up...smoke up....and dive asss first into a beach chair...