Turks & Caicos: Wall-to Wall Fun

You'll never find a crowd on a Sea Eye Diving boat, but they are always packed with smiles. Of course, the spectacular Grand Turk wall will plaster a grin on any diver's face, but diving with the Sea Eye crew is just plain fun. Cecil Ingham and Sea Eye's divemasters grew up playing on these beaches and snorkeling in the clear water after school. They take great delight in sharing the secrets of their island, and their infectious laughter makes diving with Sea Eye something special. A Special OperationIn the 14 years since Cecil and Connie Rus opened Sea Eye Diving, they have refined the operation without sacrificing the simplicity that is at the heart of Grand Turk's charm. They have added services and upgraded their facility, improving quality whenever possible, rather than increasing size.For example, Cecil and Connie are both accomplished underwater photographers, and many of their guests were either photographers or wanted to learn after a few dives around Grand Turk. So they've added E-6 film processing and underwater camera rentals. It's the good stuff, too: Nikonos V's with wide-angle lenses and strobes.The Sea Eye boats reflect the same philosophy, perfect for the job and easy to keep in top condition. The resort has a fleet of six stable Carolina Skiffs with big covered tops for shade and solid ladders for easy re-entry.I've always loved the boarding process because it is so typically Grand Turkish. When the time comes to go diving, you'll find the boat backed up in ankle-deep water on the beach by your hotel. Walk barefoot down the sand, step aboard and you're ready for the trip to the dive site. Don't get too comfortable, though, because the ride is maybe five minutes. The wall is so close to the beach that Sea Eye brings you back for the surface interval. Have a cold drink and catch a few rays while someone else changes the tanks for you.The pace of the day is just right - Cecil somehow manages to mesh island time with efficiency so you're never rushed, but things happen without annoying delays. It's a relaxing way to dive, and a wonderful stress reducer. New Features, Same ServiceThe extensively renovated shop features a comfortable classroom, photolab and a chic boutique of island clothing and souvenirs.What hasn't changed much at Sea Eye is the staff. I think it's a good sign when a dive operator has the same people year after year; it means something worthwhile must be going on there. The guys at Sea Eye have been with Cecil and Connie for nearly 10 years.During that time, Mackie MacDonald, Grumps Simmons and Smitty Smith have helped a lot of divers enjoy the shallow reefs and vertical walls in places like the Amphitheatre, Black Forest, Coral Garden and the Library. Only Alex Girotti is a newcomer, bringing Italian language capabilities to the mix.Sea Eye Diving can make all of your travel arrangements, including ticketing of inter-island air travel. Various packages are available at the Arawak Inn, Guanahani Beach Resort, Island House, Osprey Beach Hotel, Turks Head Inn, Salt Raker Inn and The Arches. For more information... For Tourist Board Information....

	Paul Humann; he'd help me ID fish
	Cathy Church; she'd help me set up the perfect shot
	Alan Rebbe; we'd have the wildest dive adventures
	Teddy Tucker; I want to find treasure!
	Richie Kohler; wrecks are where it's at.

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