andibk
Contributor
Here is a bit of a overview of the cave expedition. Expect to see a full write up here in the internet plus certain magazines coming out.
Calbiga Cave Diving Expedition 2009
Langun Gobingob cave- Old Name
Gobingbob- Langun Lurodpon cave New Name
Calbiga , Samar August 16 18 2008
On August 17 2009 between 1:05 and 2:05 Calbiga Cave the largest cave in the Philippines was opened up to a whole new world. A team of underwater cave divers entered a sump and found unexplored passages, streams and chambers that no one has ever seen before. The expedition lasted 3 days and two nights in the cave system. The team consisted of 3 underwater cave explorers, 12 porters and there Philippino guide. Repelling gear, tents, food plus underwater diving equipment were carried in by the team of divers and porters. Seventy meters walls had to be repelled down, streams crossed, mountains climbed had to be overtaken to make it to the water sump.
THE CAVE EXPLORERS
Bruce Konefe (Team leader) 48 Years old American ANDI I.T. Full cave, technical, rebreather Instructor Trainer
Thomas Bodis 45 years old Germany Full cave and technical diver
William Hudson 51 year old American Technical Instructor/ Full cave diver
GUEST
Geraldine Antonio 25 year old Philippino (The only female on the expedition)
TOURST GUIDE/CAVE GUIDE
Joni Abesamis Bonifacio 30 years old Philippino TREXPLORE Catbalogan Samar (SAMAR ISLAND THE CAVING CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES) +639192943865
PORTERS IN BRGY PANAYURAN CALBIGA SAMAR
Lando Tagbigayon 37 years old President local Guide in Calbiga
Joel Pacayra 37 years old
Nerio Mabag 44 years old
Ludi Pacayra 40 years old
Rappy Tabigayom 19 years old
Renato Jaela 46 years old
Alvin Rapales 16 years old
Danilo Balondo 35 years old
Anito Abansia 38 years old
Lupi Hardo 35 years old
Remmy Jacla 41 years old
Lito Tabigayan 34 years old
Special Thanks to those that help made this happen
ANDI -American Nitrox Divers International Freeport NewYork U.S.A
OMS Ocean Management Systems - New York U.S.A
COCHRAN Computers Texas U.S.A.
MERMAIDS CDC DIVE CENTER Pattaya Thailand
Bruce Konefe
Bruce_konefe@yahoo.com
+66812992968
Calbiga Cave Diving Expedition 2009
Langun Gobingob cave- Old Name
Gobingbob- Langun Lurodpon cave New Name
Calbiga , Samar August 16 18 2008
On August 17 2009 between 1:05 and 2:05 Calbiga Cave the largest cave in the Philippines was opened up to a whole new world. A team of underwater cave divers entered a sump and found unexplored passages, streams and chambers that no one has ever seen before. The expedition lasted 3 days and two nights in the cave system. The team consisted of 3 underwater cave explorers, 12 porters and there Philippino guide. Repelling gear, tents, food plus underwater diving equipment were carried in by the team of divers and porters. Seventy meters walls had to be repelled down, streams crossed, mountains climbed had to be overtaken to make it to the water sump.
THE CAVE EXPLORERS
Bruce Konefe (Team leader) 48 Years old American ANDI I.T. Full cave, technical, rebreather Instructor Trainer
Thomas Bodis 45 years old Germany Full cave and technical diver
William Hudson 51 year old American Technical Instructor/ Full cave diver
GUEST
Geraldine Antonio 25 year old Philippino (The only female on the expedition)
TOURST GUIDE/CAVE GUIDE
Joni Abesamis Bonifacio 30 years old Philippino TREXPLORE Catbalogan Samar (SAMAR ISLAND THE CAVING CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES) +639192943865
PORTERS IN BRGY PANAYURAN CALBIGA SAMAR
Lando Tagbigayon 37 years old President local Guide in Calbiga
Joel Pacayra 37 years old
Nerio Mabag 44 years old
Ludi Pacayra 40 years old
Rappy Tabigayom 19 years old
Renato Jaela 46 years old
Alvin Rapales 16 years old
Danilo Balondo 35 years old
Anito Abansia 38 years old
Lupi Hardo 35 years old
Remmy Jacla 41 years old
Lito Tabigayan 34 years old
Special Thanks to those that help made this happen
ANDI -American Nitrox Divers International Freeport NewYork U.S.A
OMS Ocean Management Systems - New York U.S.A
COCHRAN Computers Texas U.S.A.
MERMAIDS CDC DIVE CENTER Pattaya Thailand
Bruce Konefe
Bruce_konefe@yahoo.com
+66812992968
