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Thinking about a Dry Tortugas liveaboard trip in early April. Since I would be flying out from CA, it is a major effort and wondering about a few things: a) any comments about coral die-off due to the cold winter in this area b) any Ultimate Getaway boat/operation comments and MOST...

Equinox Pro 6 underwater video housing for Canon HV20 HD camcorder. Includes custom controls providing full access to menus and WHITE BALANCE. Extra power switch to control internal monitor (extra). Housing and accessories: $650 Internal IKAN monitor & batter pack: $110 Rick Colman...

I am planning a month of diving in Baja this July, off my own boat - primarily from Mulege to Cabo Pulmo. I need detailed dive site information and preferably GPS coordinates. Does anyone have any information that they might be willing to share? Rick Colman rcolman@cox.net

Thinking about trailering my small dive boat down to Cabo Pulmo this summer? Anyone done this? Any boat launches, or is it off the beach? Any restrictions? Rick Colman

No, not cavern certified, although I have done several carern dives in florida. Anyone know of a private gide that could drag us around this weekend, without paying "shop" prices? TNX. Rick

If you had a day to do a reef dive in this area before heading south, which area would you choose? Akumal, Playa Del Carmen, Xhupa, tulum, etc. Probably not going to Cozumel. Rick Colman

Looking to do some cavern (NOT CAVE !!) dives on our own, near the Akumal/Tulum/COBA area. We have experience, a car, and our own gear. Need tanks and weights, but do not want to do expensive DM led dive shop trips. Does anyone know the best cenotes for DIY diving in the area, and where to...

We are planning to be down there after Oct. 17 and try to do some B.C. Dives. Is there good diving down there while waiting to get out to Banco Chinchorro?

Hi, We are arriving on October 17th and heading south to try to dive B.C. We could use one or two more divers to round out the group, if you are going to be in the area. Rick Colman 949-228-0768 rcolman@cox.net

Does anyone know of a comprehensive list of mainland dive shops (not Coz.). In particular, looking for dive shops close to cenotes where we can rent tanks and weights, without hiring a guide and doing the whole number. TNX for any info. Rick Colman

We will be in the area during oct. 18 - 26, and looking to hook up with divers who want to do Banco Chinchorro, from Xcalak or Mahual. We are a party of two, and need to make a minimum of 4. Please contact me off of the list if you are going to be there. Rick Colman rcolman@cox.net...

We are going to be in the area oct. 17-28, and looking for some divers to meet the minimum number to do some trips. We are two, so we need two more. If you are going to be in the area and want to dive the banco, then PLEASE contact me to coordinate. Rick Coman rcolman@cox.net

I am having a lot of fun with the HV30 in the stooppid Equinox housing. But, I keep wishing for a better camera. When I started out in still photography, I had an Oly C-5060 prosumer point and shoot. The HV30 is sort of the same thing, nice, but I keep wishing for more control of the process...

Anyone out there shooting in these three modes? I have been trying them on various dives, but the jury is still out. I don't have a firm conclusion as to which mode works best in darker California waters, and my upcoming Yucatan trip. Rick Colman

I have owned and used three Ikelite still camera housings and three strobes. I now have an Equinox housing, somewhat modified, for an HV30. I have closely examined an HV30 Ikelite housing at the last scuba show in Long Beach, CA. Each housing has advantages and disadvantages. I have to say...

If anyone wants to buy my 3 sheets, two orange and one magenta, they are available at a VERY reasonable price. rcolman@cox.net

Regret to report that the Novus products were NOT able to remove the deep scratches, and I cannot recommend them for this purpose. However, I did notice some of the color coming off of the filter, so, this is coated plastic and scratches probably cannot be removed very effectively. Dump the...

I am planning to be in the south, near Xcalak, over Oct. 17-29th. Trying to put together a group of four divers to do some extensive diving, and photography/video, of the famed Banco Chinchorro area. If you are going to be in this area of the Yucatan/Q.R during this period, PLEASE contact me...

I am mostly diving in SOCAL nowadays, and even make it up to Anacapa or Santa Cruz Islands once in a while. Home base is Laguna Beach. Rick

Looks like there is a $15 min. on the gel filter from filmtools. Any recommendations on a "green water" version of the gel filter, since I have to buy three sheets to make the minimum? Rick.