Jon - we are targeting 10/9-10/14. We are comfortable up to about 40ft and all have our own gear. We spent a week spearing in Mexico last year and it was fantastic and we saved a lot of money by diving from shore as opposed to chartering. That being said, we had some intel from someone there who pointed us in the right direction. We are not opposed to chartering but prefer to spear from shore if possible as it gives us more flexibility and options. We are willing to travel the island but do not plan on renting a car so we would need to take a taxi somewhere.