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    New Member from Sarasota, FL

    hey srj! congrats and welcome to the board. i shoot out of clearwater. i would like to try some of the beach dives out of venice like jimj. have not done a beach dive since i was stationed in alaska. jimj or sarg call if interested 813 352 2247 the season is just starting! good diving and be safe.
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    ketchikan dive site

    hi to everyone! wanted to let you ketchikan divers know about a site my partner and i discovered back in the 80's. i was stationed at base ketchikan for three years before moving to petersburg. there is a debris field of artifacts we found right off the main dock. it consists of china, bottles...
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    New to spear fishing

    welcome snipershaft! i use the d/v plunger out of clearwater marina. capt. rod is spearfriendly and has a great operation. Dive Clearwater Home Page , check him out. maybe we could hook-up and pull a trip. also go to spearboard.com...you will meet alot of local spearos. best wishes and safe diving.
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    Lost logbook

    just a thought. keep copies of everything... logs, certification cards, etc. i went through a divorce about 5 years ago. my ex without my knowledge threw away my "c" cards and logs. they went back to 1977. was able to replace cards but the logs were gone. those were some tough times but time...
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    Looking For Dive Sites

    if you like the caribbean area try the Sandals resorts. they have couples only or family type. they all have their own dive boats, on-site shop, and diving is included. my wife and i went to sandals negril twice last year in june and october. weather was nicer in june. she is new to the sport...
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    Finishing my OW training at FL Springs-Do I need a light?

    i have been to blue grotto many times. there is a cable guide line to follow the whole way down. at the bottom(90ft) you will enter an opening so to speak and follow the guide cable and come out the other side to ascend. you will want a light. many dive locations here with caves will not allow...
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    All inclusive with good diving

    the sandals resorts all have diving included. i went to sandals negril jamaica twice since june. what a great operation. they have some nice boats!
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    Hello New Diver here

    hi mike, get all the dives there you can while stationed there. i was a diving coastie there '83-'86. rode 41's for 3 yrs in ketchikan then a black boat out of petersburg 1yr. the area is so great for artifacts. lack of divers i guess. my sar team buddie and i brought up alot of loot over the...
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    Ahoy!

    hi maya! yes i do know an instructor. his name is alex retter 813 679 2539. that is a tampa bay area number but he works out of houston. he is the guy who trained the other young lady named maya. he is great! i have not only dove with him in the keys, but have gone to the caymans with him. give...
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    Ahoy!

    hi maya. welcome! i just joined today myself. funny thing is i think i have dove with you. i saw maya and then houston and it clicked. if your the same young lady you were in key largo. alex, bert, ben, karen? sound familiar? i think i sent you some pictures. best wishes to you and stay safe. buzz
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    Howdy

    aluminum , 80 cu ft. aluminum tanks have a flat bottom, steel tanks have a round bottom. that is what i have noticed. i own both. i believe it has to do with the manufacture process.
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