Professional water sports operators a necessity in Bali

Choosing a professional water sports operator in Bali, to guide you through your surf lesson, diving adventure or boating expedition is essential. I often mention that even for snorkeling renting a boat with some other people is way better than heading off shore by yourself. Bali has some wonderful areas for diving and snorkeling, but those strong current surfers love make life a bit more dangerous. Here’s a Jakarta Post article about a recent diving mishap.

Czech national missing in Bali
National News - August 27, 2007

Denpasar rescue workers are searching for a 41-year-old Czech national missing in the waters off Bali since Friday.

Milena Bauerova has been missing for four days. She was reportedly diving at Jungut, Nusa Penida, a small island east of Bali’s mainland, before she went missing.

Bali Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. A. S. Reniban told The Jakarta Post on Sunday that they suspect the woman was carried away by strong currents while she was diving there with five other people.

Police received the report on Friday around 9 a.m.

In November last year, two divers, also from the Czech Republic, died in a similar incident in Bali. –JP

An experienced dive operator with a good boat captain are your best assurances for diving safety in Bali.

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