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1. Shorty or full wetsuit? Full – easier to get cool than get warm, protection against any stinging/sharp encounters, more sunburn protection. 2. Is there much shore diving at or near the hotel? (we will not have a rental) Tough to find shore dives and rental gear. Here is a thread on...

68 F. at Brown's Bay (between Brockville and Gananoque) on August 18th. About 20 - 25 feet vis.

CBC Ottawa: MRC des Collines police say a 53-year-old man has died, after diving in Morrison's Quarry in Chelsea. Emergency crews were called to the quarry around 12:30 Sunday afternoon. The man was snorkeling with some friends, and didn't resurface. When the man was found, resuscitation...

With all of the above good advice and comments, make sure you have a plan and stick to it. That way there is less change of running into the unexpected and getting hurt. Also, make sure you're in the right frame of mind - "Don't really feel like doing the dive?" - then don't. Listen to your...

Today, 51 degrees at the Islander (in Alexandria Bay) vis was about 20-30 feet

The Long Sault Parkway camping area is really nice and you can do Lock 21. Long Sault Parkway - St Lawrence Parks - Camping

I was taught that you don't leave a buddy (especially an insta-buddy) until the dive is over and you both surface and exit together. Letting a buddy (who may not have the necessary skills and experience) go up alone is a risk that I wouldn't take. At that point you've decided that both of you...

The Alii Nui is also known as the "bacon boat" mmmmmmmmm bacon ....

Tungston is not maleable- so having a softball sized weight would be pretty awkward. The melting point is 3,422 deg C., compared to 327 deg C for lead - tough pouring into a weight mold. But it's not toxic like lead, and would be a great conversation piece before and after dives! About the...

Been using Listerene for the past 12 years. I don't leave the mouthwash in it, just a quick rinse and then, sometimes, rinse with potable water. So far no damage or wear on my (and wife's) BC & BPW.

Why I prefer to Solo dive: It’s not just a preference, but an option. I can do an easy dive at my time and pace whenever I want (taking into account the weather, water conditions, how well I feel, etc...) I’ve decided not to do a solo dive a few times and not feel bad for a...

Why did you get a solo certification? I got the SDI/TDI Solo card from a very experienced instructor and, as the only student, saw ways to do things and increase my skills in a different manner. I got tips on slinging my pony, how I could improve the way I removed/donned my gear underwater and...

A few comments about smoking were interesting and it amazes me when I see divers light up just before and after dives. CajunDiva made the comment The U.S. is making great strides making people understand that cigarette smoke will kill you. Unfortunately this is not in line with the rest of the...

The increase in smokers at the restaurants. Now that it's a Dutch province there seems to be lots more people smoking: before, during and after dinners. Try to get a seat so the breeze carries smoke away from you. The donkey sanctuary is a nice place to visit and the donkeys love the...

In Maui (Feb/Mar 2012) the water temp varied between 73 and 79 degrees (Lanai and Maui wharf.) In Cozumel I am fine with a 3/2 Bare wetsuit and a 5mm Henderson in Maui. The wharf was warm, but the 73 degree dives (back wall Molikini and Lanai Cathedrals) - nice to have that extra warmth. Both...

Try Al Dive. We would recommend them. Diving Dominica with ALDive Scuba Diving for the best dive experience in Dominica and the Caribbean.

September 10th, 2011 - 19:30 hours, drift dive (Alexandria Bay, NY) - pretty constant temp to 80 feet, 64 degrees. visibility was pretty good - sometimes up to 25 feet.

I used to read and post on BT, not a lot, but I enjoyed it. When the new format came out I had to re-register and when I tried to make my first post my account was suspended and I got the message that I was a "spammer"! I send an email to the admin asking for clarification - never got a reply.

Saturday - 7th August, 2011 = 75 degrees at the Massena Intake (US side just west of Cornwall.) Vis was about 20 feet.

I have an AL 19 and there is a steel 23 cuft high pressure that is approx the same size and weight (Faber) I'd go with the steel.