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My Ikelite dual sync cord connectors are stuck on the strobes. The threads are fine and I have loosened them so they are not tightened at all. But the pins will not uncouple from the strobe head. I had the same problem with the connector on the housing but it eventually came out after some...

The internal rubber/plastic piece on the shutter control dial of my Canon 7D housing appears to have come off. Noticed it is missing a component and the dial is not in contact with the control on the camera. I have the Ikelite spare parts kit but none of the parts seem to fit this particular...

My Canon 7D housing (purchased July 2011) has a crack near the mode control switch on the top (picture attached). No idea how it developed. Notice it early 2013 but have used it since without any problems. However noticed some water droplets inside the housing on my last Maldives trip and have...

We are a new dive center starting in Colombo, Sri Lanka and looking to hire a PADI instructor for the upcoming winter season starting in November. The dive shop will focus on small groups and knowledge based dive experiences. The work will primarily involve teaching OW, AOW and speciality...

A few of us recently dived 2 wrecks that we feel may be the wrecks of the British armed merchantmen Perseus and Worcestershire that were lost in 1917. Both sank after hitting sea mines laid by the German vessel Wolf during WWI off Colombo, Sri Lanka. The two wrecks are at depths of 40m and 57m...

I did one week of diving from Havelock in the Andaman Islands from April 9th-16th. Since there seems to be very little info on this region I'm posting a a lightly long trip report so hope its useful for others considering the Andamans. I dived with Dive India and stayed at their property...

I'm looking for anyone interested in joining a Maldives liveaboard charter from April 25th to May 2nd. We plan to charter the 75ft motor vessel Noah. This is a comfortable boat that we have used before and therefore have a good relationship with the crew. Cost is US$1400 for 7 nights...

We are looking for an instructor to work for a new dive center in Colombo, Sri Lanka from December 2009 to end March 2010 (4 months). Accommodation and basic living allowance can be provided but work will be primarily commission based. We are a small operation and looking for someone who can fit...

Does anyone know the port body and extensions (if needed) for the Ikelite 8" dome port for the Tokina 10-17mm fisheye lens. Not sure which port body to use and if I need any extensions. None of the old posts seem to discuss the port body. I have to order online as there is no Ikelite dealer in...

Ok I'm finally sitting down to writing a report for our trip to Sogod Bay and Malapascua in April. Six of us spent one week at Peters Dive Resort in Padre Burgos and five days at Exotic Dive Resort in Malapascua. Sorry if its long but after a few paragraphs I gave up trying to keep it short :D...

Would anyone have any recommendations for decent accommodation close to Exotic Island Dive Center in Malapascua? A group of us will be staying at Exotic from April 13th to 18th. A friend of mine is trying to join us but Exotic has no more rooms left. Trying to find a place close by where he can...

I'm planning a trip with a few friends to Sogod Bay next April and trying to finalize dates based on travel options. Planning to fly into Cebu on Silk Air and would like to know the following: 1. Should I get the fast ferry to Ormoc City or the normal ferry to Hilongos (these two have the...

Some pictures from dives on the British WWII Carrier HMS Hermes off Sri Lanka. Have posted a trip report earlier in case you want details :)

Just returned from my second visit to the British aircraft carrier HMS Hermes. For those of you who dont know the Hermes is the worlds first purpose built aircraft carrier and was sunk by Japanese bombing off the east coast of Sri Lanka during WWII. During our first trip in June we had good...

greetings from the island of taprobane! new to scubaboard and looking forward to interesting discussions on diving and travel. must confess i have been using the forums to get dive info for ages but never bothered to sign up. have finally done it though happy diving!