Finally got approved to post here. <g>
If you have to fake your own death to do it, you need to come on this trip. You will be blown away with Ocean Frontiers and how Fraser runs things there. I've said it before, but they are one of the best customer service organizations of any industry that I've seen.
The guides affectionately call it "Geek Week." In the end, they all comment about how unstressful everything is taking us out. They take us to many sites that they only fun-dive on their own because they know we won't screw them up.
No 30 minute dives, either. Even on the "deep" dives, most are getting 55 minutes or more of casual diving. You can't do that with just any group.
The pace is super slow- we gang up on guides who swim too fast. So, you get to take your time really observing the reef.
You can learn a lot about topics I've read on this board-
Can a photographer be DIR? Yes, and you will see several.
How do you stow an SMB? You will get practice, because you will use yours.
Can that little speck (aka, the boat) find me with this little SMB before I float out to sea? Yes.
Can I get that smell out of my wetsuit now that they found me? Not your problem- Ocean Frontiers will wash it for you.
Can you donate your primary while wearing a wolfman mask? Yes, the long hose will clear the pointy ears just fine.
Where did my backup lights go- they were here when I jumped in? Check the d-rings of your buddy (who might not even know they are there...).
What exactly is "deco fishing?" Ask, and we'll be happy to demonstrate.
You just can't beat it:
1. Great crew.
2. Looooong, easy dives.
3. Fantastic dive sites.
4. Great wildlife.
5. Squared away divers who are fun to be with on the boat, in the water, and back at the condos.
The first boat filled fast before a single thing was posted about this trip. I doubt it will take long to fill the second boat.
Cameron
