Wednesday, December 20 2006
World's First Diving Almanac Unveiled
Posted By at 12:53 PM
The Diving Almanac & Yearbook is the only Diving Who’s Who and Book of Records.
The Diving Almanac & Yearbook 2007 was launched at the DEMA Show in Orlando in November 2006. Rave reviews by new and veteran divers alike are unanimous: the world’s first almanac for the diving community and underwater enthusiasts is a must-have book. Reaching thousands of readers all over the world, the Diving Almanac & Yearbook (D.A.Y.) is the only diving reference that covers the underwater activities of the entire planet.
http://www.diverwire.com/NewITems.aspx?NewsID=8430
Tuesday, December 12 2006
Bonaire 2006 Photo Show
Posted By at 10:41 AM
I've finally finished up a photo presentation from pictures that Janet Dawson had taken on our recent trip to Bonaire with Tiedemann's Diving Center.
To create the presentation we used Microsoft Photo Story 3 for Windows XP, which creates a very "Apple iPhoto" finished product. Ed should be proud.
I hope you enjoy!
Bonaire 2006
Monday, December 4 2006
Cozumel dive sites recovering nicely
Posted By at 12:46 PM
Beautiful Cozumel is welcoming back the cruise ships, which were left without docking space after Hurricane Wilma.
Two of the three cruise piers are open again, and 16 cruise ships now dock each week, a number that's expected to reach 40 during the winter season. Divers wait in the shade at the Aqua Safari pier for their dive boat to pull in, and the sweet perfume of Cuban cigars once again laces the air.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-0612020150dec03,0,3300531.story?coll=chi-travel-hed
Friday, December 1 2006
Dive right in -- the view's fine at Devil's Den
Posted By at 12:11 PM
The crack in the limestone wall looked like the perfect place for a prehistoric sea monster to hide.
It was deep, dark and downright spooky. And when I shined my dive light inside, the blackness gobbled the bright beam after just a few feet.
Suddenly, I saw movement. Somewhere back in the murk, something stirred. And it was coming out.
Gulp
I froze, save a steady stream of bubbles from my regulator. My good sense told me there was nothing to fear. This wasn't the Black Lagoon after all. But with a name like Devil's Den, who knows what could be lurking 30 feet below the surface of this isolated and ancient spring?
Before I could flee in fear, a sneaky catfish swam out of the dark. It was ugly for sure, but certainly not the hungry beast my imagination was expecting. I ratcheted my internal stress indicator back to DEFCON 2, and kept kicking.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/custom/adventure/orl-action0106dec01,0,680912.column?coll=orl-rush-headlines