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  1. nwdiver2

    Breathing air from BCD in OOA situation ?

    Access to a secondary air source would be preferable. ;)
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    warmest wet gloves

    Make sure your gloves are not too tight and your wrist seals are not totally cutting off the circulation to your hand, these are often a cause of very cold hands. I like 7 mm 5 finger gloves that have 5mm index finger and thumb on them, so I can manipulate the controls of my camera. They are...
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    Dave Behrens Nudibranch program

    The Underwater BC Photographic Society is proud to present Dave Behrens Nudibranch program 7:30pm Wednesday, March 15th, 2006 Vancouver Maritime Museum 1905 Ogden Street, Vancouver Join us for a colorful and entertaining presentation on the wild world of nudibranchs by veteran...
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    Kelly's $16 Margarita?

    I would say why put expensive French orange brandy, Grand Mariner and expensive Tequila in a mixed drink, both are best straight up. I stick with Triple Sec and bar tequila even in Mexico. It would be like using aged scotch whiskey in a mixed drink or having a 18 year old Canadian rye whiskey...
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    The Shipwreck of the Valencia: the 100th Anniversary

    The Shipwreck of the Valencia: the 100th Anniversary - Silva Johansson,Naturalist and Storyteller, 'Relive the drama of this tragic 1906 shipwreck that lead to the creation of the West Coast Trail" , 730p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2006, Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden...
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    The Shipwreck of the Valencia: the 100th Anniversary

    The Shipwreck of the Valencia: the 100th Anniversary" - Silva Johansson, Naturalist and Storyteller, 'Relive the drama of this tragic 1906 shipwreck that lead to the creation of the West Coast Trail" , 730p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2006, Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Street...
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    The 737 is DOWN!

    It is also a very active area for boats zipping about and they don’t watch for divers, it would be irresponsible to swim out and back. I assume the Coast Guard would haul you out and fine you for obstructing boat traffic if they caught you, with or without a scooter. It would be a good run...
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    Divers' Weekend 2006

    Divers' Weekend 2006 Place: Vancouver Aqaurium Date: Saturday, January 21st & Sunday, January22nd Time: 10:00am until 5:30pm Divers who show their Certification Cards will get in for 50% This is a great chance to get out and vist with old friends and have a chance at winning...
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    fishing ops in coz?

    I have used Papa Hogs for diving and always do 1/2 to 1 day of fishing with them as well.
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    Setting up a dive shop!

    How to make a small fortune in the dive industry; START WITH A LARGE FORTUNE. Really, 1) Pick an area where you can control the Company not some local or partner’s wife who is a local. 2) If the costs to buy are too high build from the ground up and expand as business expands...
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    Bus from Belize?

    Batty Bus Lines bus from Chetumal to Belize City, fast boat out to Ambergris. If you arrive late in the day stay in Playa Del Carmen, early fast bus to Chetumel, Batty Bus from the bus station to Belize City last Boat out to San Pedro is around 4-5 oclock.
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    Super Costly Underwater Breathing Adventure

    The divorce was less expencive.
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    30 years of Underwater Adventure and Discovery

    "30 years of Underwater Adventure and Discovery", Tom Beasley, maritime historian, 'Explore the 30 year history of the Underwater Archaeological Society of BC from a small continuing education class at UBC to one of the world's largest and most active avocational underwater archaeological...
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    Creating Islands and Coral in Dubai:the next Wonder of the World"

    "Creating Islands and Coral in Dubai:the next Wonder of the World" Prof. Joe Valencic, Marine Biologist, "Will engage and entertain you with cutting edge marine science in the multi-billion dollar Palms Project in Dubai, from coral transplanting to diving submersibles", Introduction by BC...
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    Bus from Belize?

    You hop a Batty Bus Lines bus from Belize City or further north to Chetumal then the fast bus north to Playa Del Carmen, takes about 1 day breakfast in Belize City dinner on the square in San Pedro, done it 5-6 times.
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    Underwater Arch Soc of BC presentation

    Polynesian Origins - a Maritime History", Dr. Dave Burley, archaeologist, 'Explore the maritime origins of the first peoples of the South Pacific Islands (mainly Fiji and Tonga) with a leading historical archaeologist '. 7:30pm, Wednesday, October 26, 2005, Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905...
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    Papa Hogs - Cozumel

    It is a motel type place, cheap and close to town. I like it. You get a room, diving and breakfast for a good price.
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    Zeagle Rip Cord Problems

    I use a $1.00 mesh bag to hold my mix of soft and hard bullets then put it in the pocket. Bullets take up much less space than soft weight, but will slip out the bottom if not in a bag. I don’t understand the policy of not supplying the yellow pouches with a rip cord BC, but I never paid the...
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    Which Zeagle?

    I have the Concept II Pro and the Escape bladder which I switch to when I travel. I have the best of both BCs.
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    Large Print Recreational Dive Table

    As said you abort the Dive if your computer fails and pull your backup computer out of your pocket. No one I have ever met carries dive tables underwater. Plan your Dive and Dive your plan, if you have a problem abort the dive. On the surface reevaluate your plan and set up your next dive...
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