C7 Incomplete (Walking Quad)

[Hodge Podge]

I am a Master Diver, rebreather, and deco diver with many many dives under my belt. I am now a C7 incomplete Tetraplegic (Walking Quad) and am looking for dive resorts in the Pacific where I can go.

Limited walking on land but can still dive as long as currents are not strong. My dive computer said my surface interval is 673 days and I need to get back into the water. Any help would be welcome.

 

[knotical]

If you don't already know him, you might want to contact Scott who owns A-1 Scuba in Englewoood, CO (right up the road from you) at (303) 789-2450.
see: A-1 Scuba, Denver and Colorado's Ultimate Scuba Shop! Englewood, Colorado 80110

Scott should be able to make some recommendations. Among other things, he is a current Handicapped Scuba Association Course Director/Instructor and a recent DAN/Rolex Diver of the Year winner for (among other things) his work with handicapped divers.
see: Scott Taylor Is the 2006 DAN/Rolex Diver of the Year | Sport Diver Magazine

 

[pasley]

Call Scott as recommended above. You could also call Handicap Scuba Association Jim Gatacre, head of Handicapped SCUBA Association International would be a good resource. He has lead some dive trips into the South Pacific etc and could put you in touch iwht travel to areas that are more handicapped friendly. The Carribean site of Bonaire is regarded as being very accessible.

You can always give me a call and we can hit the pacific, but it would be Los Angels area (Catalina, Laguna Beach, Malibu) but it would be wet. Sundiver Express is normally captained by Kyaa an Handicapped SCUBA Association International instructor with an excellent crew for trips to Catalina.

Cody Unsers First Steps Foundatino in Alberque NM wold have some leads for you as would Dive Heart of Chicago as they both make trips.

 

[Sinbad Scuba]

Scubacat in Phuket has lots of experience. I am also a HSA certified instructor. If you come to Thailand, I would be happy to dive with you. Even in Pattaya - low currents, easy diving, shallow (more or less). Beautiful coral, lots of reef fish. turtles, blue spotted rays. lemme know. Diving For All | PADI Courses | HSA Handicapped Courses

 

[Hodge Podge]

Well i just ot back from Puerto Galera is the northwesternmost municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro,Philippines. It is located at the southwestern end of the Isla Verde Passage, about 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Manila. Did over 30 dives. Wheelchair was no problem. They do 5 boat dives a day inclusive of a night dive.


The nightlife was wild as were the cock fights live and on tv

 

[theonetruerat]

Sweet

 

[pasley]

Outstanding. Sounds like you had an outstanding time (minus the cock fights).

 

[Midget]

Hats off to you, Hodge Podge

What an inspiration you are!

 

[japan-diver]

We would be more than happy to help you out with some diving in Okinawa.

 

[Hodge Podge]

Dive #1 - YouTube= for the video of the first dive