LACityBoy
Banned
Good day all. Just a bit of direction needed, if you have a moment.
I'm an idependant radio/TV producer currently working on a project for the Armed Forces Radio Network (USA). It's a feature on, well, SCUBA; how to get started, learning about gear, certifications, etc., the more adventursome components of the sport (Cave, wrecks, etc), and highlighting some of the more beautiful areas of the world, known for great diving. The project is getting some funding from NatGeo, so we can edit segments designed for kids.
I'm producing the project, and am also it's primary subject.
I'm an AOWD with 14 dives. My confidence level is 75%...As far as my bouyancy control is concerned, at times I feel at one with the fishes; gliding, drifting, at peace with the ocean. Other times, I probably look like I'm auditioning for Cirque de Soleil, tossing about, flipping around, wildly flailing my arms and legs, probably providing a good deal of entertainment to the marine life watching me. LOL
But I know that my skill level will improve with practice and patience. Yes, I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere.
OK, so I'll be heading to Cozumel for a month in mid-December. Main purpose of trip? To dive, while recording my experiences (the good, the bad, and the ugly), for the project.
I'll be traveling alone. I've never been to Cozumel before, yet excited to hook up with perhaps, a couple of dive operators who'll take my limited experiences into consideration, yet offer me challenging opportunities designed to make me a better diver.
I feel like Dorothy, just landing in Oz, not knowing where to turn or to whom to look to for guidance.
I'm just kind of wondering if anyone has any ideas, suggestions, recommendations, etc...Maybe someone knows someone (DM, instructor) who can take me out privately; explore some of the more adventureous diving (of course, staying within the limits of my experiences)...Or, maybe just some dive operators, on the island, that you've dealt with, that you'd feel good about recommending to a novice...I'm trying to keep the costs down as I'm planning to dive, at least 3 days a week.
I have all my own gear, so I'll only be looking to rent tanks & weights.
I'll welcome any and ideas...Thanks so much!
I'm an idependant radio/TV producer currently working on a project for the Armed Forces Radio Network (USA). It's a feature on, well, SCUBA; how to get started, learning about gear, certifications, etc., the more adventursome components of the sport (Cave, wrecks, etc), and highlighting some of the more beautiful areas of the world, known for great diving. The project is getting some funding from NatGeo, so we can edit segments designed for kids.
I'm producing the project, and am also it's primary subject.
I'm an AOWD with 14 dives. My confidence level is 75%...As far as my bouyancy control is concerned, at times I feel at one with the fishes; gliding, drifting, at peace with the ocean. Other times, I probably look like I'm auditioning for Cirque de Soleil, tossing about, flipping around, wildly flailing my arms and legs, probably providing a good deal of entertainment to the marine life watching me. LOL
But I know that my skill level will improve with practice and patience. Yes, I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere.
OK, so I'll be heading to Cozumel for a month in mid-December. Main purpose of trip? To dive, while recording my experiences (the good, the bad, and the ugly), for the project.
I'll be traveling alone. I've never been to Cozumel before, yet excited to hook up with perhaps, a couple of dive operators who'll take my limited experiences into consideration, yet offer me challenging opportunities designed to make me a better diver.
I feel like Dorothy, just landing in Oz, not knowing where to turn or to whom to look to for guidance.
I'm just kind of wondering if anyone has any ideas, suggestions, recommendations, etc...Maybe someone knows someone (DM, instructor) who can take me out privately; explore some of the more adventureous diving (of course, staying within the limits of my experiences)...Or, maybe just some dive operators, on the island, that you've dealt with, that you'd feel good about recommending to a novice...I'm trying to keep the costs down as I'm planning to dive, at least 3 days a week.
I have all my own gear, so I'll only be looking to rent tanks & weights.
I'll welcome any and ideas...Thanks so much!