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Well what can I say? I could not believe my ears when I heard about the crash on Saturday, my heart goes out to those who have lost friends and family. And to those with the sorry task of taking part in the search and rescue missions. As for Sharm, I imagine everyone is still in shock...

Wow! thanks AmyJ, that is fantastic. I must admit, biodegradeable sunscreen is one thing I had not found so far. With regards to your dilemma, the advice from Zippsy sounds good to me, the air temperature is what is going to directly affect what you wear. If it is warm enough in the sea to...

thanks nauifins! I shall bear that in mind, the soy sauce sounds great! I am going on a reef conservation trip to Madagascar, so I have the added challenge of finding biodegradeable products that work! I shall fill you in on all the good bits when I get back, right now I am on a quest for a...

I haven't really done huge cold water diving, the coolest was 20ºC (68ºF) so that doesn't really count. We had a massive heatwave this summer, so I trotted down to our local quarry armed with my new dry suit (which to be honest wasn't quite as necessary in that temperature). I must admit, I have...

I too use the frog kick, I actually find it a more balanced way of finning than the old individual fin kicks, as well as the obvious benefits to life below me.

I was taught by two guys who were great, and with whom I had not only great fun but felt totally safe. I was learning in Egypt, and must admit that one thing that did make me feel comfortable was the fact that they were English. I think when you are close to the edge of your comfort zone...

I'd say pretty much all of the above, but my favourites are: We don't drink the air, so always make popular buddies It's a great talking point and ice breaker, as you said smrtblndiver, people do look at you differently once you let them know your hobby, especially in my profession. Great...

ooh cool, new look message board... however, back to the subject in hand. I know how you feel!! I am currently planning a 6 week trip and it's a nightmare! Injections and rucksack purchases aside, there is just so much to think of. The current girlie debate, is: do I deal with my roots now...

I'm going to Madagascar in Feb and would really like to hear more about it from someone who has actually been diving out there. I know it's not exactly a top tourist destination (mainly because of the price to get there!) but someone out there must have popped over at some point. So any...

The restaurant you mention Belushi is the Al Fanar... hmmm lovely. Last time I was there they had set up hammocks outside n everything!

I feel left out! I was planning to go to Sharm on 4th Jan with a couple of mates, however plans have changed and I'm going to Madagascar instead (ok, I not complaining, but it sounds like it would have been a good social). I learned in Sharm in Jan, and by the time I reached the bottom on...

I hope you have a great time, I would agree with the others about Ras Mohammed and Tiran… Jackson reef has to be my favourite, have done it both as a gentle potter about and as a hairy drift dive, flying over the gardens in seconds¬ Fantastic! Not necessarily ideal for the first day diving of a...

I would agree with phish-phood there… explorers really do have some amazing deals, but the free diving is not included over the Christmas/New Year period, and you may find it tough getting the flight at this stage. I learned to dive with them in Jan 2 years ago, and had a great experience, Ocean...

hmmm sounds interesting. I am off to Madagascar in Feb, do you think that is remote enough? Actually... only joking, I am going, and it certainly will be remote, but the part I am going to be working in is a reef conservation area, not quite up to being a tourist destination as yet!! By the...

What great encouragement! I am planning to do my rescue diver next, and having read this thread, definitely feel inspired to take things a little further down that route. Keep it up ladies!

Oohh can I be an honorary UK member of the SDLPS club?? I know black is the new black as far as you techie guys are concerned, but when you are in a murky dark place, surely something murky or dark is just going to blend in. Anyway, each to their own I say, live and let live. I do find...

Divemistress you are among friends!! In answer to the above... loads-- not seen any men tho, even more if they dared, yes, no, no and it depends. My pink collection began with my mask and snorkel donated by my 60year old Mum when she couldn't pursue the final dive of her open water (well...

Sorry Diverbrian I seem to have caused a bit of confusion... it wasn't an appearance thing, I had meant "pear shaped" as an expression we Brits use when things just plain go wrong... But I have no doubt that there are many wonderful other best buddies out there... great excuse to go diving...

Hey Stig, well done for launching into such a fantastic sport... I agree with parts of what a lot of you have said: Absolutely, get as much diving in as possible, always a good start. It's very good to get comfy with the tables too, you have to go through it all again with a slight...

Am with you on that one! No better buddie than the SO, boyf, boyfriend, better half... type of buddie... best diving times to be had. Only problem is when it all goes pear shaped and you lose your best buddie...:( Oh no!