Seems I missed the swimming by the kayak post...the swim is not outrageous...but as I said the incidents on the few that have done this without a guide boat is a bit scary...we will swim in channels in Placencia and a few other places with less boat traffic using red balloons tied to our snorkels..I have just had a few locals coming in and commenting on this post...but few are of athletic supremacy...it would be a good work out...just dont swim without a kayak or canoe by your side...The poor guy a few years ago went home without a hand...then others did worse...rubbing baby oil under your swim gear will help with preventing jellyfish stings....also you can stand up in most places near the reef...

Hey Cooper,
Thanx for the input re: slathering myself with the baby oil, etc... . I think we'll just check with the local-yocals (y'all) once we get there (regarding jellyfish concentrations).
I understand that there are times when they're present, and times when not at all. I don't want to be too much of a paranoid hypochondriac about it all, we've never swam (swum?)
in an area so rich with creature variety. Isla de Mujeres,Cozumel,and Nayarit coast snorkeling left a lot to be desired. Thanx as well for the genuine concern for our safety (tourists in general) as we really can't fully comprehend what to expect 'til we get there.
luego amiga,
J & C~

Jeraldo, I hope you don't have to be told not to stand on the reef.

tacogirl~
You got me rolling with that one, I wanna' party with the dude who carries meat tenderizer on him on the beach. What are the chances that dude might have a basting brush and garlic press on him as well (?) (Priceless!!!).
I've heard about urine's capacity to neutralize the trigger potential of nematocysts to inject venom, but I'm an incurrable sceptic regarding folklore and don't see myself peeing on myself
On another note, are you aware if tandem kayaks avail to rent on the Caye? Also, do you know if Pearl island is a safe swim? and approx. how far from beach?,if it's accessible, and permitted, we'd like to visit it as well.
Thanx for the chat,
Jerry & Connie~

seashell~
No, the two of us are environmentally responsible,
and all growed up