World Record UW Walking Attempt on Right NOW

Chris · 5th May 2006, 12:55

Hi All
Just thought I would let you know.
A Group of divers in Sydney are attempting to break the world record for the longest UW Walk.

Some of our Rebreather World members are in the team including
Simon Hadwin and Samir.

Live updates are here
http://20000steps.diveoz.com.au/

And here
http://diveoz.com.au/discussion_foru...TOPIC_ID=12113

Best of luck with the record lads

Cheers
Chriso

hadtojointoview · 6th May 2006, 03:36

Thanks Chris - its totally insane down here - trying to track down the person that came up with this idea in the first place... and we think it was Hadwins fault!

The walkers and support teams we have are on a variety of equipment, from classic scuba to Sven who is down here with his Inspiration and he promises that he will write a blog tomorrow night to tell you all about it. In the meantime the boys/walkers that usually use rebreathers keep looking behind them and wondering "where did those bubbles come from" as its been so long since theyve used scuba gear.

so far we have had killer numb rays give way to killer blue swimmer crabs and this morning killer ducks trying to stop our team... not even a dusky shark that got caught in the wharf nets last night can stop these guys although the smell of it was pretty ripe.

Everyone is operating on very little sleep - the walkers are luckY if they get 2hrs.

Fortunately we have some very pretty mermaids helping out in tiny tiny outfits and they seem to be doing wonders for moral.

so plesae check out the site, update their progress and if you can DONATE to Careflight Rescue

cheers,

Jason Blackwell · 6th May 2006, 23:52

RECORD BROKEN!!!!!

and they are still going!

hadtojointoview · 7th May 2006, 09:35

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...335930376.html

some media coverage - cheers

sven · 8th May 2006, 12:42

What an event! The walkers and also the support team are still a bit sore and VERY tired, but we all had a ball, nevertheless.
As the only Rebreather diver during the event, I was doing up to 2.5h stints under water, which proved to be quite a challenge in 2.5m of water (at low tide). So I could practise my buoyancy skills on the YBOD, as well as emergency drills, while waiting for the walkers to come to my end of the track.
If you would like to donate funds to the NSW rescue helicopter, you can still do so via the event website: http://20000steps.diveoz.com.au

More detail and links to pictures are available at http://www.diveoz.com.au/discussion_...sp?FORUM_ID=36

You can also read my blog: http://sven.rebreatherworld.com/post/10/225

For pictures from under water, check out Aengus' pics here: http://www.aengusm.com/images/20000Steps/
Absolutely spectacular!

5th May 2006, 12:55	#1 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 601	World Record UW Walking Attempt on Right NOW Hi All Just thought I would let you know. A Group of divers in Sydney are attempting to break the world record for the longest UW Walk. Some of our Rebreather World members are in the team including Simon Hadwin and Samir. Live updates are here http://20000steps.diveoz.com.au/ And here http://diveoz.com.au/discussion_foru...TOPIC_ID=12113 Best of luck with the record lads Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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6th May 2006, 03:36	#2 (permalink)
hadtojointoview New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney Posts: 2	Re: World Record UW Walking Attempt on Right NOW Thanks Chris - its totally insane down here - trying to track down the person that came up with this idea in the first place... and we think it was Hadwins fault! The walkers and support teams we have are on a variety of equipment, from classic scuba to Sven who is down here with his Inspiration and he promises that he will write a blog tomorrow night to tell you all about it. In the meantime the boys/walkers that usually use rebreathers keep looking behind them and wondering "where did those bubbles come from" as its been so long since theyve used scuba gear. so far we have had killer numb rays give way to killer blue swimmer crabs and this morning killer ducks trying to stop our team... not even a dusky shark that got caught in the wharf nets last night can stop these guys although the smell of it was pretty ripe. Everyone is operating on very little sleep - the walkers are luckY if they get 2hrs. Fortunately we have some very pretty mermaids helping out in tiny tiny outfits and they seem to be doing wonders for moral. so plesae check out the site, update their progress and if you can DONATE to Careflight Rescue cheers,
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6th May 2006, 23:52	#3 (permalink)
Jason Blackwell Bloody Rebreathers! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 361	Re: World Record UW Walking Attempt on Right NOW RECORD BROKEN!!!!! and they are still going! __________________ Jason Blackwell TDI Instructor Trainer #1358 Optima...Inspiration/Evolution...KISS...and what is next??? www.divedivedive.com.au OZTeK '09 March 2009 Sydney, Australia www.diveoztek.com.au
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7th May 2006, 09:35	#4 (permalink)
hadtojointoview New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney Posts: 2	Re: World Record UW Walking Attempt on Right NOW http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...335930376.html some media coverage - cheers
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8th May 2006, 12:42	#5 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 574	Re: World Record UW Walking Attempt on Right NOW What an event! The walkers and also the support team are still a bit sore and VERY tired, but we all had a ball, nevertheless. As the only Rebreather diver during the event, I was doing up to 2.5h stints under water, which proved to be quite a challenge in 2.5m of water (at low tide). So I could practise my buoyancy skills on the YBOD, as well as emergency drills, while waiting for the walkers to come to my end of the track. If you would like to donate funds to the NSW rescue helicopter, you can still do so via the event website: http://20000steps.diveoz.com.au More detail and links to pictures are available at http://www.diveoz.com.au/discussion_...sp?FORUM_ID=36 You can also read my blog: http://sven.rebreatherworld.com/post/10/225 For pictures from under water, check out Aengus' pics here: http://www.aengusm.com/images/20000Steps/ Absolutely spectacular! __________________ Regards, Sven [SIZE=1]The Sydney Project website: [URL]http://www.sydneyproject.com[/URL] My Blog: [URL]http://sven.rebreatherworld.com[/URL] "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain[/SIZE]
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