Newbie from Montreal

[Belmont]

Hi,

I'm new here, so here is my little story:

I took a Discover scuba diving course in december 05, in Jamaica.
On a second trip I upgraded to Padi Scuba Diver in Dunns River Sandals resort. By the way, on one of the dives we got up from 40 feet to find our boat had drifted away a good mile, the sea had changed and we had 5 foot waves to deal with, we were three miles from shore. Signaling was ineffective, luckily a fisherman saw our group of 10 and he was able to get our boat captain's attention. All that time I did not feel in any danger knowing that we had many options opened to us.
Anyhow, On my last trip to Jamaica, this march, I brought my three children (two girls and a boy 18, 20, 22) and had them introduced to scuba diving. I then took my OW with my son.
My goal is to improve my skills, get proficient in my level and enjoy the best activity I can think of. Who knows, I might retire in a warm place and scuba dive to my heart's content.
I foud in the last three weeks that the Scuba Board community is a pretty well informed and welcoming group. Passionate people eager to share.

All the best to you

Belmont

 

[mred]

welcome to the sb. congrats on your cert.

 

[Vtdiver2]

Welcome to Scubaboard. I live in Vermont, about a 90 min drive south from MTL, and have a dive buddy that lives in MTL and comes down to dive. Maybe I can introduce the two of you, or perhaps you might consider coming down and diving the wrecks on Lake Champlain this summer.
Either way, welcome
C-Dawg
PS GO HABS GO!!!! Tonight's the night we beat the Leafs and get ready for the playoffs!

 

[dave4868]

Great to hear how you handled that incident!

And it's great to hear how your family is going to be joining you in scuba!

Very nice.

Welcome and kindest regards.

Dave C

 

[Belmont]

Thank You for your warm welcome.

I'll be sure to share anything interesting or informative with the members.

GO HABS GO

 

[Jason Ooi]

Welcome to :sblogo:
:wave-smil :wave-smil

 

[snepdiver]

Welcome to Scubaboard. Good to have you here. Enjoy.

 

[DandyDon]

We're pretty friendly here - usually.

If you haven't yet, click Forums above and start going thru the list - looking for those of interest to you, especially your local dive club. Always good to try a Search before starting a new thread, tho - click here for Search help, and be careful about posting Threads & Replies before reading the Sticky threads at the tops of most forums. PM me if I can help you around here..

don

 

[dmdoss]

Welcome to :sblogo: