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Blackbeard Live-A-Board & Washing Machine Dive 4/4/14
oceanfloor - 3/28/2014 2:54 PM
Category: New Diver Q&A
Replies: 8

I’m plan on doing "The Washing Machine" dive with Blackbeard in the Bahamas in April. Although, I’m not a new diver, and have a couple of hundred dives, I’ve never had the, "The Washing Machine" dive experience.....any tips please?
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DiveBuddyChgo - 3/29/2014 3:55 AM
Bring laundry detergent. You’ll be cleaner coming out the other end.
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oceanfloor - 3/29/2014 3:58 AM
Darn, I guess I shouldn’t have been too concern.... I’ll be diving with the Washing Machine expert :)
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John_giu - 4/21/2014 7:40 AM
Know nothing about the washing machine.
But having researched Blackbeard on the internet,
it seems it’s a pretty hard core experience, cramped quarters,
salt water showers with some sort of fresh water rinse.
Guess if you’ve been a girl scout it will be OK.

just sayin’
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John_giu - 4/21/2014 12:30 PM
Glad you had fun!
Post some pictures.
Guess I’m to used to Sandals with the butler taking my dive gear to the boat. Laughing at my self here.
As long as you know what you are getting into before hand you’re OK.
But even my deer camp is full of creature comforts now-a-days.
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Scubakat67 - 4/19/2016 10:57 PM
We went a year ago had a great time. Is like camping on the ocean. Not lavish and plush but would not trade it for nothing. Had an unforgettable time.
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Smithsgold - 6/01/2016 1:36 PM
any pictures to share ?
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oceanfloor - 6/10/2016 9:09 PM
Hello, sorry for the severely delayed response! I don’t have my notifications settings turned on. Yes, I took some pictures but mainly of the boat. You can check them out on my Facebook page called "OceanFloor." It’s a public page. m.facebook.com/Oceanfloor-1405321189743915/
I’ve already done the Blackbeard cruise a couple of times and I think I’d prefer a bit of valet diving like John mentioned above. Actually, I’m headed to Cayman Brac for valet diving in July 16-23. We’re short one male for a double occupancy. If you know anyone who may be interested you can get all the details in the Divebuddy forum travel section.