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Post by Mr Barlow on Jan 19, 2012 8:39:14 GMT
I don't think the restriction is applied by the Community Dept. I think this lies with Gubbermint Security issues. Concerned about windsurfers ramming an expl0sive filled board into the side of a tanker :roll:
It may be an urban legend but I heard years ago the PTB decreed that windsurfers had to be fitted with navigation lights and an anchor :lol:
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Post by Uman on Jan 20, 2012 1:13:19 GMT
So should I bring anything at all for water recreation at RT..? I was hoping to buy a kiyak with fishing fittings ? What do locals suggest.... Also Im thinking to put a moped scooter into my shipment.....I can always sell it on later, with the kiyak....  |
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Post by Hadia on Jan 20, 2012 4:55:18 GMT
Okay, so back to this sea snake business. Ummmm... Has anyone in the forum seen snakes in the water or on the beach? We haven't gone to RT yet and now I'm not so sure I want to let the kids in the water. Serious replies only! LOL
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Post by Twofeets on Jan 20, 2012 7:48:25 GMT
The beach/water are RT is safer than almost any beach Ive been to (and Ive spent a lot of time at various beaches). I swam several times a week, sometimes way off shore, and have yet to encounter anything more dangerous than a sting ray (which are not aggressive). As with any water you should keep your kids close and keep an eye on them, but its safe.
I wish I had brought a kayak with me. Im not 100% sure, but I dont see why you couldnt use it from the boat club, other people use small sail boats, etc. The water here is crystal clear when its not windy, it would be beautiful.
As to a scooter, I had one for awhile and loved it. The camp is small and they're great for just buzzing around camp on.
Fishing, technically there's no fishing but a lot of people do anyway.
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Post by Carolina on Jan 20, 2012 9:06:46 GMT
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I was out yesterday collecting ss with my husband at RT beach and yes there were many many people fishing from the beach right where the sign says no fishing on the beach - anyway there were all having a great time and catching fish.
Carolina
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Post by soverydeb on Jan 20, 2012 10:15:55 GMT
I think the sea snakes come out seasonally---saw them in the water last fall.
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Post by Sandi on Jan 20, 2012 14:45:26 GMT
I've seen several sea snakes at RT. A couple were alive and floating on the top of the sea. Another was alive and on the beach. I threw it back as I understand they're harmless. And another one was dead on the beach.
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Post by Hadia on Jan 21, 2012 7:19:11 GMT
Okay, friends. I am COMPLETELY freaked out about this whole sea snake thing. Yep, I'm one of those snake sissies, true. Even if I wasn't a snake sissy, I definitely wouldn't pick one up and toss it back if I encountered one. Wiki says the majority of sea snake species are highly venomous, and should be handled with great caution.
Anyone's kids encounter anything freaky while playing in the water? What months of the year are the best for avoiding any such freakiness?! LOL
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Post by Sandi on Jan 21, 2012 10:10:33 GMT
I've never heard the kind of sea snakes in the sea at RT being venomous. If they were then I reckon there'd be Aramco e-mails sent to all employees advising us to be cautious, and what to do, if we saw a sea snake. The ones I saw were approx. 12" long and 1/2" to 3/4'' wide and 2 of the live ones were floating on top of the sea minding their own business.
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Post by gareth0127 on Jan 22, 2012 6:59:51 GMT
there is a nat geo documentary on the gulf and it shows sea snakes and I have been informed that they are venomous BUT....they are very scared of large creatures (humans!) and would shoot off if you are splashing near by plus the teeth are in the back of their throat so you would almost have to stick your finger in their throat to bite you. In 18 months here I have not heard of any incidents with sea snakes nor do aramco make any mention of them anywhere. The only precaution we take with our kids is to insist they wear water shoes when they go in the sea.
The probability of anything happening to you must be very small.....much lower say than the chances of an accident on your way to the weekly shop in Khobar! So if your worried about snakes I'd be more inclined to cancel that shopping trip.
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Post by Hadia on Jan 22, 2012 7:32:54 GMT
Thanks for the advice about water shoes for children. You're sure right about the driving hazards in these parts...
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Post by alexander.lund on Jan 22, 2012 13:35:34 GMT
I've seen sea snakes abt. 1,5m long (4-5 feet) not far offshore from Ras Tanura.
My quest for information about these creatures (and dangers in general) have left me with the impression that, altough they are highly venomous, they are amiable, curious and unagressive.
Another concern for me has been the stingrays hiding in the sand on the beach (almost stepped on one) and a precaution of using diving shoes on the beach seems to be a reasonable one.
A diving guy here told me that there's a lot of things which can be dangerous to you while diving, and very few of those things are related to marine life.
So as far as I can tell, if one apply a cautious atude, it should be fine do dive and swim here.
Alex
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Post by Carolina on Jan 22, 2012 17:58:40 GMT
My husband swims in the sea most days (when he is onshore) unfortuantely I cannot swim that much but he can so hopefully any more questions on this subject he will happily answer your questions but one thing I know it will depend on the seasons tide etc and Alexander Lund sorry we have not been in touch but my husband has been offshore more than onshore these days but do call us you have our contact number. My husband is a serious diver so best to ask him All the best for now - on a positive note I walk the beach here on RT every day morning and afternoon and I simply love it! no matter what the weather and I thank I am simply alive so many people say o when i don't know them and it is great! Just a positive post on this one. Carolina |
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