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I took this quote from another thread. I also read something similar yesterday as to the usefullness of a scooter. So, after using a scooter for deeper penetration or to cover a greater distance in OW, what do you do should the scooter fail to function? Do you now have long swim or do you just...

Check this article out, http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2006/06/29/bloom-bc.html

I am looking for local places, (such as the Sunshine Coast, Saltspring Island, Galiano Island, etc.) that have cottages for weekend getaways that are good for kids and also cater to scuba divers. Does anybody have any recommendations? Cheers, Bill.

Check this out: http://www.tampabaylightning.com/tbl/prdetail.cfm?pressreleaseID=1236 In particular: In todays cutthroat world of money, that's pretty impressive. Bill.

So I'm sitting here eating some biltong and drinking some McClelland's and a thought occured to me that I thought was really cool. I think I've been on here for more than a year. During this year I've noticed divers that post threads like "I just got certified, whooo hooo!" followed by "I'm...

Good morning Vancouver. This is short notice but I would like to go for a one or two tank dive tomorrow morning (Sunday). Is anyone interested? PM me with your number and we can discuss the details. I will check back around noon. Cheers, Bill.

Hello: I will be staying at Baddeck, Nova Scotia in July for a few days. Before I haul my dive gear out with me, how close am I to any shore dive sites and dive shops? I will be there from July 5 to 9 and would be interested in a day of diving or a couple of early morning dives. Any...

Hello: I use a UK C8 light. It is not the rechargeable version with the higher watt light. I have switched from alkaline batteries to rechargeable NiMH batteries. On my first dive with the NiMH batteries, after 20 minutes the light went out. Water temp was 50 F (10 C). During the safety...

Hello: I was at 50-70 fsw the other day and my regulator started whistling. (Sounded like an old Eric Clapton tune) :54: Seriously, when I breathed in I could hear a whistle, much like the sound you get when you blow over the top of an empty bottle. The regulator I have is an Aqualung...

Hello: I have a question? What exactly is the definition of over breathing a regulator? And what happens when a regulator is over breathed? Thanks and cheers, Bill.

Hello: I will be in New Orleans at the end of April and am interested in getting a couple of dives in while there. I am certified PADI AOW with 18 dives and counting. Can anyone in New Orleans provide me with information on diving there and what my options are? Thanks in advance...