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A buddy of mine and I will be in the Jupiter area from May 12-15. We'll be driving down to Key Largo on the 16. Really want to do Hole in the Wall, but don't want to be out on the water that whole day on Friday the 16th and JDC tells me that just doing the first dive isn't an option because they...

I live in the Toronto area and am looking for a female dive buddy to join me for a trip from Caribbean March 17-24. I'm flexible about where, ideally something fairly affordable (I'm thinking Cienfuegos, or maybe Florida, but am flexible). If interested, PM me or call me at 416-723-9138 Cheers, Katy

tropicaledit, I echo everyone here! Ben's operation is fantastic! I was just in Cancun in December and had a fantastic time with Mayan Aqua Dive. The diving was great! I think Cancun is really good, and the reason it isn't recognized as such is because it's so close to Cozumel and people...

Cardio conditioning works across platforms. Some other people have mentioned this. You will ace any swim test if you spend some time in the gym, on the treadmill, in spinning classes, whatever, in prep for the test. Give it a few months if you're starting from square one, fitness-wise. You...

Tom, Thanks for the trip report! I'm glad to hear you had a good time, and glad to hear even more good things about Ben's shop. I'll be in Cancun for a week over Christmas (staying at Oasis Palm Beach)... we paid for our trip though (what luck you had winning a trip). Also, if all goes as...

I absolutely love my Sherwood Luna! (I'm a big gal and it fits *perfectly*) Katy

Why can't you carry both?? I travelled with both recently... my reg and a couple of novels in the regulator bag, my laptop tucked under my arm, plus a purse - no problem! Really, it's sensitive equipment, and you must have seen how those bags at the airport get pummelled around... it's your...

They're both nop-notch... it's like deciding between the prime rib and the lobster. I think Cozumel is more affordable though, if you go all inclusive. Don't let drift diving put you off - it's easy. They filmed Pirates of the Caribbean in Bahamas, so that's all that needs to be said about...

Cool, With all these people saying you're great, Ben, I guess I'll go with you! I'm completely OK with not diving on the 25th. I wouldn't want to do it because I would feel bad for the crew (as you said). But I'm glad you'll be open most of the week. Looking forward to it. By the way my...

Thanks to all of you for replying. Ben, I had a good look at your website. I thought your price of $64 per two tank dive ($70 less discount for bringing my own reg and BCD) was decent and you are close to my resort. I definitely want to do wreck diving. My non-diving travelling companion...

- Seeing a sturgeon as I drift by a rocky shoreline. Strurgeons are way cool! So are pike, muskie etc... my home and native fish! - Wrecks wrecks and more wrecks. Much better preserved than down south - Magic carpet ride of the Niagara River - Being able to drive up to a dive spot with my...

I'll be staying at Oasis Palm Beach this December. I hear from the tour operator that there's a dive shop at the resort but I haven't been able to get the name of the dive operator so that I can look them up. Has anyone stayed at Oasis Palm Beach? I'd appreciate your thoughts on the dive shop...

I'll be staying at Oasis Palm Beach this December. I hear from the tour operator that there's a dive shop at the resort but I haven't been able to get the name of the dive operator so that I can look them up. Has anyone stayed at Oasis Palm Beach? I'd appreciate your thoughts on the dive shop...

Tom, I agree with you, Nick was great, my problem was chiefly with Karen and the business side of things. What was the name of the Dive Op at Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach? If I go there again I would consider them. Ben's cavern was great. If you get the chance to go again, I highly recommend it...

Just returned from Bahamas with my good friend and diving buddy. Unfortunately, we had problems with Sunn Odyssey, which is owned by a couple named Nick and Karen. They seem very knowledgeable about diving - no complaints related to diving knowledge or safety. But... a big BUT... there...

Dear Dork Diver, Thank you for your excellent coverage of bathtub hazards as they relate to diving. However I have a question about sink hazards... do I need to make a safety stop after doing my dishes? Also, what if I have a regulator free flow while I'm doing them? Katy

Freshwater wrecks do rule! I almost prefer diving the great lakes to diving down south. Why? Not sure. Perhaps it's the challenge? Perhaps it's because I love my "home sweet home"? Not sure. But all I *can* say is, don't knock it till you've tried it :-) Katy

I would recommend Aruba, because it offers excellent diving and excellent snorkelling. I dove several great sites that are also popular snorkelling sites, including a 400' wreck which is 45' deep at its deepest, but much of the wreck is almost at the surface, including one portion that actually...

Rick - checked your link - sounds good they go to all the usual suspects.... America, Lily P, Keystorm, Muscellonge, etc... OMG I'm getting excited - only 3 more months! Brockville just kicks it, end of story.... !! Don - you're right, I am due for Nitrox, my consumption is good, in line with...

Rick - You're in Rochester - Brockville's practically in your backyard! (well, probably the same 4 hours it takes me, but compared to down south....) Don - I've thought about taking Nitrox. I would have taken it already if Blackbeard's offered it (I went on a Blackbeard's cruise a few weeks...