Scuba divers in FT?
Oct 25, 2002 | 6:00 pm
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Scuba divers in FT?
There does not seem to be a thread about this so here's a new one (please post older threads if there is one).
Many of us spend plenty time in the air, but what about under water?
The Mrs. and I wil be heading to GCM (Grand Cayman Islands) during the week of Thanksgiving to check out the sting rays and enjoy great beach dives.
How about a FT gathering at a good diving spot? Florida? Mexico?
My last three dives: Cozumel, Kauai, and Catalina (SoCal)
Many of us spend plenty time in the air, but what about under water?
The Mrs. and I wil be heading to GCM (Grand Cayman Islands) during the week of Thanksgiving to check out the sting rays and enjoy great beach dives.
How about a FT gathering at a good diving spot? Florida? Mexico?
My last three dives: Cozumel, Kauai, and Catalina (SoCal)
Oct 26, 2002 | 8:25 am
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There are quite a lot of FTers who dive. I haven't been there, but I've heard Belize has some great diving. We're going to Molokai in February, mostly to see the whales, but a friend of mine's dive club went at the same time last year. Diving is OK there although most skipped some of the dives to just watch the whales. I'd love to dive in Palau. The good thing about most dive locations is that there is still a lot for non-divers to do.
Oct 26, 2002 | 9:10 am
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Then reef in Belize is incrediably alive, although there has been some hurricane damage- There is a wonderful, small dive resort on Andros in the Bahamas- Small hope bay lodge, which has boat access to great diving.
I no longer dive, but snorkel and often choose to vacation in places where snorkeling and diving can be done. I would love to join a dive/snorkel trip.
I no longer dive, but snorkel and often choose to vacation in places where snorkeling and diving can be done. I would love to join a dive/snorkel trip.
Oct 26, 2002 | 6:28 pm
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I will third Belize as an excellent place to dive. Although not the best dive destination I've been to, it ranks right up there.
If you are ever near Placencia, run, do not walk, to Luba Hati for their poached lobster.
If you are in Belize City, run, do not walk, to the Smoky Mermaid for their lobster burger!
Modestly, our trip report is here: http://www.batnet.com/bogart/belize/BelizeInWinter.htm
Last three dives: GBR, Australia; Yap; Maui.
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If you are ever near Placencia, run, do not walk, to Luba Hati for their poached lobster.
If you are in Belize City, run, do not walk, to the Smoky Mermaid for their lobster burger!
Modestly, our trip report is here: http://www.batnet.com/bogart/belize/BelizeInWinter.htm
Last three dives: GBR, Australia; Yap; Maui.
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Oct 27, 2002 | 10:21 am
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I've been certified since 1978 ... for diving too
Thanksgiving is out for a dive trip but I was thinking of perhaps doing a trip to the Cayman's in February for Valentines weekend. A local dive club schedules long weekend trips to the cAyman's about once a month out of DCA.
Thanksgiving is out for a dive trip but I was thinking of perhaps doing a trip to the Cayman's in February for Valentines weekend. A local dive club schedules long weekend trips to the cAyman's about once a month out of DCA.
Oct 27, 2002 | 7:22 pm
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Im a diver. Advanced certified, looking to do nitrox cert. next.
Oct 28, 2002 | 6:25 am
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Wierd! I was just talking to a FT about this..I was thinking about a day trip off of Phuket in January. But I suppose the Carribean IS slightly closer..
Oct 28, 2002 | 10:37 am
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I'm an (infrequent) advanced diver, but I've been diving off Australia, the Indian Ocean (Mozambique, Zanzibar and the Seychelles), Hawaii and in a cave in the Yucatan (absolutely amazing... highly recommended!). But I have yet to dive in the Caribbean My wife is also certified (but has yet to do her first dive since getting certified). We are going on a 2-day trip to the Similans in Thailand on Christmas this year.
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My wife is also certified (but has yet to do her first dive since getting certified). We are going on a 2-day trip to the Similans in Thailand on Christmas this year.[This message has been edited by hauteboy (edited 10-28-2002).]
Oct 28, 2002 | 11:31 am
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I have been BSAC certified since 1977
I have dived much lately and I am probably would need a refresher course( at least to do the dives I used to do)
There was a time when I used to dive multiple times almost every weekend and and there was one year (many years ago) I did over 150 club logged dives, but then living in the Caribbean helped, no need for boats on a lot of dives.
Seems though diving has become a much more expensive sport, back when I started a full set of equipment inluding a tank ran about $400.00
Just curious has anybody done some really deep dives?
Mike
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I have dived much lately and I am probably would need a refresher course( at least to do the dives I used to do)
There was a time when I used to dive multiple times almost every weekend and and there was one year (many years ago) I did over 150 club logged dives, but then living in the Caribbean helped, no need for boats on a lot of dives.
Seems though diving has become a much more expensive sport, back when I started a full set of equipment inluding a tank ran about $400.00
Just curious has anybody done some really deep dives?
Mike
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Oct 28, 2002 | 12:27 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MIKESILV:
I have been BSAC certified since 1977
I have dived much lately and I am probably would need a refresher course( at least to do the dives I used to do)
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I have been BSAC certified since 1977
I have dived much lately and I am probably would need a refresher course( at least to do the dives I used to do)
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Oct 28, 2002 | 2:01 pm
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I gave up on trying to keep up with the equipment and now just rent. My deepest was a 123 foot 2-tanker off of a shelf in Jamaica. 1 tank to get down and look around, the second to decompress. We used tables and grease pencils in those days, I'm afraid. I'm shocked that I am still alive!
As for a FT scuba trip...BRING IT ON!
As for a FT scuba trip...BRING IT ON!
Oct 28, 2002 | 3:17 pm
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I don't scuba dive, but just know that you're not supposed to dive and fly, or is it fly and dive, no wait, drink and dive! ... or is it... ah heck, nevermind. 
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Oct 28, 2002 | 3:34 pm
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An underwater photo of the FT divers will surely beat the regular mugshots (i.e. bars and restaurants) found at most gatherings! LOL. Good luck telling one person from the other though.
So, where shall it be? Florida, Carribean, or Thailand? What's one place where most # of airlines fly and most lodging chains have a presence?
Oh, I got certified in Scuba (now PADI advanced) because of Jailer so he definitely dives. My deepest dive is about 110 ft. Would like to try Nitrox too; heard that there is less fatigue.
So, where shall it be? Florida, Carribean, or Thailand? What's one place where most # of airlines fly and most lodging chains have a presence?
Oh, I got certified in Scuba (now PADI advanced) because of Jailer so he definitely dives. My deepest dive is about 110 ft. Would like to try Nitrox too; heard that there is less fatigue.