Dry Suit
Equipment - Posted on 2/8/2010 5:48:59 PM by dalwhinnie
Following our Dry Suit training troubles in Sacramento, we have negotiated a new training date with Landshark Scuba in Sioux Falls, SD.  They are a PADI facility so we are not out the investment to date in training materials and C card applications.  We will be doing the pool work in mid march and we are going to do our open water portion on May 5th in Rapid City, SD on Pactola Reservoir.  We plan on spearfishing for Northern Pike the Saturday and then in water training with dry suits on Su...

Channel Islands 2010 Dive Trip
Dive Trip - Posted on 2/8/2010 3:15:21 PM by wcreefers1@aol.com
It’s that time to start thinking about the Channel Islands in October. Probably the best time of the year to dive the Islands. I’m preparing for the 2010 Channel Islands dive trip. This is a limited load (25 divers) 3 day live-aboard trip leaving out of Santa Barbara, CA. As always the best price in the state. I have attached my flyer with information regarding the trip. If you’re interested, let me know right away so I can hold a spot for you. Hope you can make it. ...

manta rescue
Dive Site - Posted on 2/6/2010 8:01:44 PM by Richcoast
It is the time of year again when the Giant Manta rays come to the Catalina islands to enjoy the cleaning stations.   Daily trips are organized and divers are excited to see these magnificent creatures.  Like 2 days ago, our guides were Felipe ,Phil and Adrian came along as Rich Coast Photographer.  On the second dive Felipe spotted a manta ray who was dragging along a very long fishing line, once he reached the line he realized he forgot his knife so waited for Adrian to pass his, but the manta...

Pinnacle Evolution 2 Dry Suit
Equipment - Posted on 2/6/2010 1:32:15 PM by ScubaMike
Fellow Dry Suit Divers!! I have a great deal for anyone interested.  I want to sell my Dry Suit to one of you.  The suit has 6 dives on it and is in perfect contition.  I would encourage you to look this suit up on line at http://www.zeagle.com/pinnacle/showproduct/1079/Evolution-2/ The Evolution 2 Front-Entry Drysuit is the ultimate trilaminate membrane drysuit, appealing to everyone from military and commercial divers to instructors to first-time drysuit divers. ...

BOOT 2010
Event - Posted on 2/2/2010 7:01:36 AM by Similan
amazing, my last blog entry is nearly four weeks ago, and so many things happened so fast! While the Whaleshark and the Manta Rays appeared at the Similan Island, while Manta Queen 1 and Manta Queen 2 were coming back with the most stunning pics... in the meantime some of us were in Winter Wonderland Germany, attending the Boat Exhibition in Duesseldorf. We had an awesome time in Duesseldorf, met so many people, made new friends, learned new things... One of the stories from was: http://www.aqu...

Headin’ for Guana
Dive Trip - Posted on 2/1/2010 9:20:04 PM by digicus
DECEMBER 30th 2010 Suppose it’s a good time to start my trip blog. My wife Cherie  and I and Dave (Diver 763) and his wife Kathy are going to spend 10 days on Great Guana Cay, Abacos, Bahamas, return to the states and spend another 10 days roaming out of Ocala. We plan on meeting my In-Laws on the Island and will do a few dives off their 24ft pocket cruiser.  We hope they make it over as the weather has to be perfect for them to make the crossing, if they don’t make it we will ...

Diving in helmet first . . . oops, helmet last
Educational - Posted on 1/19/2010 9:11:19 PM by diverdown53
Football players wear them. So do people competing in hockey, baseball, cycling and a myriad of other sports. But divers wearing helmets? And being supplied with compressed air via a hose at the water surface that connects to their helmets? Who would have thought it? During a recent Caribbean cruise I experienced this interesting twist on underwater exploration during a stop at Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Isla...

Bonaire
Dive Trip - Posted on 1/19/2010 8:16:33 AM by COLT45
Looks like I am back to Bonaire in March. Can’t wait! I love it there. So easy to dive. Taking my girlfriend who has never even been out of the U.S. before. Should be fun. Good diving everyone. ...

Mad Fish Dive Centre @ Matava Unveils New Dive Boat
Press Release - Posted on 1/18/2010 8:40:10 PM by MatavaFiji
On December 27th 2009 Mad Fish Dive Centre’s new boat, "DIVE ME", arrived at Matava’s dock! Both guests and staff were very excited tosee the first glimpse of the custom designed alloy dive boat on the horizon along The Great Astrolabe Reef next to Waya Island. The new boat is completely innovative and new to the scuba diving industry in Kadavu, and indeed the Fiji Islands. This dive boat hasroom for 12 divers on a 2-tank dive,as well as 2 PADI Divemasters and a captain. It has ever...

Dive Signals - iPhone & iPod touch app for divers at the app-store
Press Release - Posted on 1/13/2010 2:40:11 AM by Teague
…the DiveSignals-Booklet from ok2dive is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Handy and easy to use: this practical application contains all the modules of our current print edition. More than 160 international scuba hand signals for underwater communication.  Right now, you can access all of the hand signs wherever and whenever you want! Enjoy the interesting photos, ...

New T-Shirt for LifeTime DiveBuddy.com Members
Press Release - Posted on 1/12/2010 6:31:01 PM by Greg
We’re ready to offer the new t-shirt design to new LifeTime DiveBuddy.com members! If you are not already a LifeTime Member of DiveBuddy.com, here’s one more reason...sign-up now to receive this new t-shirt.  After you become a LifeTime member, send a message to Becky and tell her your t-shirt size and mailing address. Benefits of becoming a LifeTime Member: - Scuba flag added next to your screen name on your profile. - Buddy limit increased to 200. - Daily message limit increased to 20...

Diving the Wisconsin 2009
Dive Trip - Posted on 1/8/2010 8:12:35 AM by MarkA
This past summer I put together two dive trips on Lake Michigan. I chartered with Captain Dale http://www.captaindales.com/index.htm for two all day four dive trips. The Enterprise is a six pack boat and is perfect for myself and the regular cast of characters that I dive with for a day of great fun on the lake. Captain Dale operates out of the Waukegan harbor which has all the amenities a diver is looking for, easy load in and...

Monterey, CA
Dive Trip - Posted on 1/4/2010 1:37:26 PM by dalwhinnie
Just back from our west coast holiday trip to Sacramento.  Dove Monterey Bay and Stillwater Cove while we were there.  I can only say, Cold.  I intended to get my Dry Suit certification out of the way while we were in Sacramento.  But that turned out to be a fiasco.  I was too tall/big for the largest dry suit the facility had.  I was working with Dolphin Scuba in Sacramento and they only have upto XXL in Dry Suits which is what I wear in wet suits but I needed an XXXL.  I’m 6’3" 230 lbs.  ...

diving Again!!!
Dive Trip - Posted on 12/30/2009 12:29:40 PM by DivingCowboy
Going back to Sabang for more diving......Whoo Hoo!!!...

Cabo Fisheee Video
Other - Posted on 12/28/2009 5:45:07 PM by GoAtlantis
Christmas is over and I can’t wait to get back underwater - my last trip in November was rudely interupted by H1N1 - so I’ll just watch the video and start planning 2010. http://caboscuba.com/HappyXmasManta2.mov  Video is from dive operator is Cabo San Lucas. Dove with them in Sept. - recommeded, ask for Ricardo - located on pier, not in marina. ...

Cozumel
Dive Trip - Posted on 12/23/2009 5:56:59 PM by divehard
Since I am never let down by the support of the diving community here I must blog once more. I am fortunate enough to go on yet another dive trip this time to Cozumel island, in late january if anyone is intrested in joining me. I have been there once before and dove twice when I stay in Cancun. The dives were my 11th and 12th so I was not comfortable enough to actually enjoy them like I do now. My progression has gone from "look at that" to a more "meditation" type state where if I had a bad da...

Dec 12-17, 2009 - Trimix & Advanced. Trimix training
Dive Trip - Posted on 12/22/2009 8:57:49 AM by jfhuard
I recently completed my TDI Trimix and Advanced Trimix training in Central Florida with instructor Richard Dreher III, from Superior Dive Training (www.superiordivetraining.com). Richard is an excellent instructor, with a great attitude and professionalism. Originally from Minnesota, he now lives in cave country. He is active with the NACD and fully dedicated to cave and tech training. At first, I was a little apprehensive to sign up with a young instructor; I was extremely pleased immediatel...

“No Caught Shark Allowed”: Matava leading the Shark Free Marina Initiative in Fiji
Educational - Posted on 12/20/2009 4:01:22 PM by MatavaFiji
“No Caught Shark Allowed”: Matava leading the Shark Free Marina Initiative in Fiji Matava and Bite Me Gamefishing Charters in Fiji are taking a leading role in the international shark conservation efforts, organizing Fiji to become the first country to fully participate in the Shark-Free Marina Initiative (SFMI). The SFMI works with marinas, boaters and fishermen to develop policy designed to protect sharks as a vital ...

DIVE ME, new dive boat being built in Navua, Fiji for Mad Fish Dive Centre
Press Release - Posted on 12/20/2009 3:57:50 PM by MatavaFiji
DIVE ME, new dive boat being built in Navua, Fiji for Mad Fish Dive Centre Originally uploaded by Matava - Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort. Richard takes DIVE ME for its first spin!...

Going to FIJI!
Dive Trip - Posted on 12/20/2009 10:51:39 AM by divestop
Hello, I am pleased to tell you, I’m heading to Fiji in Jan. 2010.  Yes, I know! I can hear it now.  But before you get all depressed that you’re not going. I have Great news. Our shop  Dive Stop is planning a Fiji trip for 2011.  Yes, again, I know! That’s a long way off.     The purpose of my Fiji trip is to find the best accommodations and dive sites for the 2011 trip. The plan is, to visit and dive areas that are more alive and beautiful, so when...