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The Rocio Del Mar (Mist of the Sea) is a beautiful and well equipped custom built boat designed by divers. Upon boarding, it was immediately apparent that the owners; Captain Lolo and Dora Sandoval, run a tight ship focusing on the safety, comfort, and well-being of their customers. Every...

I read in the FAQ that it's okay to mix different size strobes. Is it okay to mix a traditional strobe used strictly for photography like the DS-125 with a strobe that has video light capabilities such as the DS-161? Thanks

Hello, Does anyone know where I can find a thumb-screw that fits into the bottom of a Bonica Snapper so I can mount it to a tray? I believe the tray is an Ikelite #9523.42 AF35 Dual Tray (IKELITE Pro-V8 LED Video Light). Thanks, WW

Hello, On a recent trip I found that my camera was failing below 60 feet or so. The camera is in an Ikelite housing and I use a single DS125 strobe for light. When I would ascend above 60', it worked just fine. It must be something related to pressure but I just can't figure out what it might...

Our recent trip to Guanaja was excellent. We stayed at the Villa on Dunbar Rock (Home Page). We flew Delta from Chicago through Atlanta into Roatan. From Roatan we took a boat which was arranged by Denis (the guy who runs the operation on Dunbar Rock). It was big water heading over. The waves...

Going to Guanaja on January 2nd and staying at the Villa at Dunbar Rock. Has anyone out there stayed there before? How is the water & currents this time of year? It's my first trip to the Bay Islands and I'm just wondering what to expect. I've been on dive trips to the Florida Keys, Bahamas...

Is there anything special that needs to be done to take a boat from fresh water to salt water? The boat in question is the 27 foot Carver Santiago with Mercury I/Os shown below. Also, what additional/regular maintenance is recommended once it's in salt water? Thanks, WW

Trip photos can be seen at: Picasa Web Albums - Fred - Bonaire Janua...# Saturday, We reported for our 5:45 AM flight out of O'Hare, however the plane didn't leave until after 7 which put us late in Atlanta so we missed our connecting flight. The captain said the delay was because someone got...

My wife and I are staying there in a couple weeks. Has anyone stayed in their studio apartment? Was the kitchen well equipped? Do they provide a hair dryer and an iron? Thanks, WW

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/264986-ethical-practice-wreck-diving-2.html The thread above got me thinking about people removing things from a wreck. It almost seems that some people think that if it's not attached to the wreck, it's alright to take it. I think what...

Has anyone stayed at Amy Slate's recently? How are the rooms? And the dive operation? I'm going there next month and I'm wondering what I'm in for. I found some reviews but they were old. Has anyone been there recently? Tx. WW

What is the best way to trim a latex neck seal? I've heard that putting it around a tank and cutting it with a utility knife is an easy way to do it and it leaves a nice finish. I've also heard of people doubling up the seal and cutting through both layers at the same time with a good pair of...

Should I store my regulator somewhere cold or warm before diving cold/ice water? Does it make much difference? I assume that when you breathe warm air from your lungs into a cold second stage, it's going to condensate and contribute to freezing. However, the cold compressed air coming from the...

I’m planning a trip with Blackbeard Cruises in February. I’ve found some great information and reviews and fully understand that it’s comparable to “camping at sea”. My only concern is that I’m six-foot tall and from what I’ve read, it sounds like the sleeping quarters are quite cozy. Has anyone...

It was my first time on Lake Superior and it was great. The weather couldn’t have been better and the lake was really calm, literally like glass at times. I know this is not the norm for Superior so I guess we were lucky. It made the surface time very easy, so much so, I didn’t really want to...

Wow what a great weekend on Lake Michigan. My buddy and I did our PADI deep diver specialty. We dove out of Milwaukee on the Nordic Diver through Underwater Connection in Menominee Falls WI. We went down on the Willie three times and the Milwaukee Car Ferry once. Visibility on the Milwaukee was...

Well my first cold water dive was excellent . My buddy and I went up to Sturgeon Bay yesterday and did a shore-dive on Bullhead Point. Visibility varied from 5 to 8 feet. Bullhead point is only 15 feet deep but it was still a thrill to be back in the water. I can’t give an accurate water temp...

Does anyone out there use a 3-buddy system? I feel we are disciplined and with the proper planning, would be safe. All three of us are new to diving. I have 17 dives, one of my buddies has 18, and the third buddy (my wife) is new to diving – she just finished her certification and has 0 logged...

Hello, I’m new to diving (17 dives so far) and have never been in cold water. I’m planning on starting with some Door County shore dives in a 7mm wetsuit with a 7/5 bibbed hood, 6.5 boots, and 5mm gloves. Right now, I’m planning to do my first dive on Memorial weekend but would like to go sooner...

Just got back from Cancun last Monday. If anyone’s ever looking for a good company to dive with in Cancun, give Nautilus Diving a try. The people were great and the price was very reasonable. My wife did her OW referral with them. I also went down on her open water dives. Her instructor’s name...