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  1. Russjstewart

    On the Way to the Dive Site

    I got hit by a car once when I was crossing the road ( on foot) to get to my LDS, does that count?
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    Question Best way to get Indonesian rupiah cash?

    I have found that money changers away from airports gave the best rates, but I have never been to Sorong, this web site may help https://www.stayrajaampat.com/ultimate-raja-ampat-guide/information/money-banks-and-atms/
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    Urchin diver loses boat - Santa Barbara Channel, California

    An MOB system is another piece of technology that can go wrong. I think they are a great idea, but another competent person board is a damn good idea. They can stop the boat bring the boat back to you call for help help you get back onboard I have also done delivery trips with one person on...
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    settle a Bet

    But who won?
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    Ideal boat design for a solo diver

    At the risk of stating the obvious, and this really applies to all boats. make sure all the shackles used for the anchor, chain and line (rode for you purists) are tightened and wired so they cannot vibrate loose. Inspect all component regularly. I was once on a charter that suddenly started...
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    Scuba shop “explosion” Australia

    To be pedantic the article says “compression bottle”, but news.com.au has never been famous for accurate reporting. The local paper in Geelong may have more information but it is behind a paywall when I try to access it...
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    After 23 days in Fiji, I need a vacation

    Enjoy Tasmania, it is a really lovely place, the water will be damned cold compared to Fiji. The temperature in Northern Bass Strait is 14C or about 57F at the moment. Just a hint, don’t tell Tasmanians you have been to Australia, tell them you have been to Sydney or Cairns on your way to...
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    After 23 days in Fiji, I need a vacation

    Tasmanians have been known to be a bit touchy about things like being left off the map of Australia, Does Australia/Tasmania mean you will be in Tasmania or Australia and Tasmania 😁😁😁
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    Who here knows anything about wine?

    I once worked for a winery in Mildura ( which was 4 to5 hour drive from the nearest diveable water, the Murray does not count as diveable). Part of my package was a carton of wine a month. Occasionally there would be an informal tasting session on a Friday night, which was very pleasant...
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    Weapon from WWII in Darwin Harbour

    It would have been interesting to be a fly on the wall at the handover meeting. Let’s see how long it takes the commercial guys to find it again, assuming they can
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    Weapon from WWII in Darwin Harbour

    I am pretty sure theJapanese didn’t get that close to Darwin 😁, according to Historical Firearms - Type 98 320mm Mortar During the Second World War... only had a range of about 1000 yards. Darwin was bombed multiple times during WW2 and was used as a supply base, so it could be something...
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    Weapon from WWII in Darwin Harbour

    According to an English Marine Accident Investigation Branch report an English fishing vessel was damaged and crew injured in 2019 when crab pots disturbed a UXB https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61e6a244d3bf7f054a1da1a3/Galwad-Y-Mor-Report.pdf .
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    RSTC Swim Test and US Navy Swim Test Questions

    While looking through the links in some of the posts, I came across an article in the 2000 summer edition of the American Lifeguard magazine. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.usla.org/resource/resmgr/american_lifeguard_magazine/2000_summer.pdf it seemed to say that the main problem with attracting...
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    What do you do when the cab driver lies?

    Australia ?
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    salvaging ships propellers

    Thanks
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    salvaging ships propellers

    Tempting to open, but is big brother watching? How keen am I on a knock on the door at 3 am😁😁😁😁😁😁
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    salvaging ships propellers

    Shaped charges💣💣💣💣
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    salvaging ships propellers

    The potential uses are endless, if not illegal in a lot of cases. Bank vaults, tree felling, bridge destruction
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    Who is diving after Covid?

    My partner tested positive at the end at of March, and I was was symptomatic and tested positive 4 or 5 days later, and sick for two weeks. I got my Doctor ( not a diving doc) to check my lungs were clear and we dived in Fiji at the end of June, I seemed to be a bit heavier on air, and my...
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