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AADIVER
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Initially Posted - 08/01/2006 : 01:32:22

A picture's worth a thousand words. I'm also an avid diver, lost my safety reel last week, and it was recovered by a diver a week later. Not a sailing topic, but if any of you want some tips on gear to pop down and keep your bottom service honest, give me a hollar.

Frank Farmer
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 12:16:34

Two of my favorite topics. Sailing and diving.

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djn
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 13:11:22

Hi Farmhand, my wife and I are signing up for a dive class this fall. I have been snorkeling around the boat, but want to slip the serly bonds of air. Cheers.

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 14:14:16

My diving short course:

DON'T GO TOO DEEP
DON'T STAY DOWN TOO LONG
DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH
AND NEVER, EVER PAY RETAIL

All you need to check out your bottom is a small pony tank, i.e. 30 cubic foot aluminum, standard regulator with pressure gauge, weight belt, mask, fins, and snorkel. And a wet suit jacket depending on the water temp. You can get all of this for short bucks on eBay or Craig'slist.

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 14:58:31

Earlier in my career (won't say how many years) I had the opportunity to work for the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. Was in the Cayman's diving once a month. Of course, the salary wasn't enough to work on, but it was fun for a while.

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Jonathan Cuff
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 15:56:36

Hi Cat

How many years ago did you live in Cayman? That's where I live now. the diving has calmed down a bit here although I still get plenty of visitors!

Cheers Jonathan

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 08/02/2006 : 07:39:43

Johnathan,
Boy, I wish I could say I lived there, but I worked out of the office in Chicago and my territory was 6 midwestern states. I have dived the Oro Verde, Eden Rock, and several sites on Cayman Brac.

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 08/02/2006 : 09:44:41

Hi Frank,

I'm a certified SCUBA diver, but I don't get to dive very often. I'm not familiar with a "safety reel" ... what is it, and how is it used?

Thanks.

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 08/02/2006 : 18:20:35

Especially important diving wrecks in low viz. I run the line out from the anchor chain and create a "yellow brick road" to follow back to the rode for ascent. Good also for sending up a lift bag with "goodies" in it, i.e. brass artifacts.

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 08/02/2006 : 18:30:12

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by FARMHAND
 Especially important diving wrecks in low viz. I run the line out from the anchor chain and create a "yellow brick road" to follow back to the rode for ascent. Good also for sending up a lift bag with "goodies" in it, i.e. brass artifacts.

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OK ... that makes sense ... I thought it had something to do with checking the bottom of your boat ...

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indiejoe
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Response Posted - 08/02/2006 : 20:02:46

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> That's where I live now. the diving has calmed down a bit here although I still get plenty of visitors!

Cheers Jonathan<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">.
I have a friend living there now works for Dept. of Tourism name of Wes Emanuel. Know him?

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tmhansen
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Response Posted - 08/05/2006 : 03:13:05

Diving has always been on my to do list. My wife loves sailing but has no interest in being under water. Any idea how old my son would have to be to get certified with me?

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