Meg goes to 255*

sven · 16th March 2007, 13:26

STOP - PRESS

For immediate release!
Sydney, 16 March 2007

In preparation for the OzTek'07 dive show this weekend in Sydney, Australia, some diving luminaries joined the Sydney Project to dive a local wreck at 255*. Ron Micjan and Donal Walsh (Sydney Project) - both on Meg - joined John Chatterton - Evolution, Andy Del (Sydney Project, CK), Samir Alhafith (Sydney Project, Classic Inspo) and Paul Garske (Sydney Project, diving "The Fridge", his twInspiration) on a daring dive to P.S. Koputai this morning. Pictures, dive plans etc when available.

(The editor: Pictures of Ron have been removed from the press release due to him showing too much skin - sandals, shorts and a jacket are not deemed to be appropriate attire for Sydney diving.
Shame on him!

This is by far the deepest dive for a Meg - ever ** Due to the team effort the Meg actually went down to 510* !!! ***
The runtime for the dive was approx 9h ****

A lot of the credit goes to the surface support crew consisting of Zoe and Josh, without whom this achievement would not have been possible.

In perfect visibility (10-20m), Ron and John surveyed the scenic, picturesque reef on which the wreck is located (opposite direction from the wreck), before spending the remaining few minutes of their dive on the wreck itself. Chased by Giant Cuttlefish and Samir's pipehorse, they entirely missed the binnacle on the starboard side of the wreck. After leaving nothing but a shadow, (the) divers ascended back up the anchor line.

John was overheard mumbling curses against Greek gods and buerocracy throughout the dive. But that is an entirely different story ...

Congratulations to the team!

* feet
** in numbers
*** accumulated
**** total for all divers

decoweenie · 16th March 2007, 13:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by sven)

This is by far the deepest dive for a Meg - ever ** Due to the team effort the Meg actually went down to 510* !!! ***
The runtime for the dive was approx 9h ****

* feet
** in numbers
*** accumulated
**** total for all divers

Do you have proofs ?

sven · 16th March 2007, 13:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Do you have proofs ?

No, But we can make some up if you wish?

In sha allah.

decoweenie · 16th March 2007, 13:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by sven)

No, But we can make some up if you wish?

Be careful, DrMike will get you...

sven · 16th March 2007, 13:42

Bakshish?!! Bakshish!!???

onthetrain · 16th March 2007, 14:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by sven)

STOP - PRESS

This is by far the deepest dive for a Meg - ever ** Due to the team effort the Meg actually went down to 510* !!! ***

This is very impressive, but was it actually switched on & did it have a diver attached

**UWSojourner** · 16th March 2007, 15:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by onthetrain)

This is very impressive, but did it have a diver attached

Probably not since actually having a diver attached violates CE.

Don't worry about Ron's dresscode. He's a fashion statement whereever he goes. But if he starts winking at anything that moves

, you'll know he's been away from home too long.

Looking forward to the pictures (as record documentation of course).

***caveseeker7*** · 16th March 2007, 16:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by UWSojourner)

Looking forward to the pictures (as record documentation of course).

you don't really wanna see that as it usually involves Ron's left nut creating a silt out on the bottom ...

Congratulation guys, we're so proud of you!

dive2dive2000 · 16th March 2007, 18:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

you don't really wanna see that as it usually involves Ron's left nut creating a silt out on the bottom ...

Congratulation guys, we're so proud of you!

Wow I am going to leave that one alone

Nice to see you about, any dives lately?

**wedivebc** · 16th March 2007, 23:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by dive2dive2000)

Wow I am going to leave that one alone

Surely you want to know where Stefan aquired this information

16th March 2007, 13:26	#1 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 574	Meg goes to 255* STOP - PRESS For immediate release! Sydney, 16 March 2007 In preparation for the OzTek'07 dive show this weekend in Sydney, Australia, some diving luminaries joined the Sydney Project to dive a local wreck at 255. Ron Micjan and Donal Walsh (Sydney Project) - both on Meg - joined John Chatterton - Evolution, Andy Del (Sydney Project, CK), Samir Alhafith (Sydney Project, Classic Inspo) and Paul Garske (Sydney Project, diving "The Fridge", his twInspiration) on a daring dive to P.S. Koputai this morning. Pictures, dive plans etc when available. (The editor: Pictures of Ron have been removed from the press release due to him showing too much skin - sandals, shorts and a jacket are not deemed to be appropriate attire for Sydney diving. Shame on him! This is by far the deepest dive for a Meg - ever * Due to the team effort the Meg actually went down to 510* !!! * The runtime for the dive was approx 9h ** A lot of the credit goes to the surface support crew consisting of Zoe and Josh, without whom this achievement would not have been possible. In perfect visibility (10-20m), Ron and John surveyed the scenic, picturesque reef on which the wreck is located (opposite direction from the wreck), before spending the remaining few minutes of their dive on the wreck itself. Chased by Giant Cuttlefish and Samir's pipehorse, they entirely missed the binnacle on the starboard side of the wreck. After leaving nothing but a shadow, (the) divers ascended back up the anchor line. John was overheard mumbling curses against Greek gods and buerocracy throughout the dive. But that is an entirely different story ... Congratulations to the team! * feet in numbers * accumulated **** total for all divers __________________ 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] Last edited by sven : 16th March 2007 at 19:32. Reason: name, spelling
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16th March 2007, 13:30	#2 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Meg goes to 255* Quote: (Originally Posted by sven) This is by far the deepest dive for a Meg - ever ** Due to the team effort the Meg actually went down to 510* !!! * The runtime for the dive was approx 9h ** * feet in numbers * accumulated ** total for all divers Do you have proofs ? __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM**
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16th March 2007, 13:33	#3 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 574	Re: Meg goes to 255* Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Do you have proofs ? No, But we can make some up if you wish? In sha allah. __________________ 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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16th March 2007, 13:36	#4 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Meg goes to 255* Quote: (Originally Posted by sven) No, But we can make some up if you wish? Be careful, DrMike will get you... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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16th March 2007, 13:42	#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: Meg goes to 255* Bakshish?!! Bakshish!!??? __________________ 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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16th March 2007, 14:32	#6 (permalink)
onthetrain New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: POOLE Posts: 62	Re: Meg goes to 255* Quote: (Originally Posted by sven) STOP - PRESS This is by far the deepest dive for a Meg - ever ** Due to the team effort the Meg actually went down to 510* !!! *** This is very impressive, but was it actually switched on & did it have a diver attached
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16th March 2007, 15:32	#7 (permalink)
UWSojourner Pacific Northwest Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 556	Re: Meg goes to 255* Quote: (Originally Posted by onthetrain) This is very impressive, but did it have a diver attached Probably not since actually having a diver attached violates CE. Don't worry about Ron's dresscode. He's a fashion statement whereever he goes. But if he starts winking at anything that moves , you'll know he's been away from home too long. Looking forward to the pictures (as record documentation of course).
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16th March 2007, 16:18	#8 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,287	Re: Meg goes to 255* Quote: (Originally Posted by UWSojourner) Looking forward to the pictures (as record documentation of course). you don't really wanna see that as it usually involves Ron's left nut creating a silt out on the bottom ... Congratulation guys, we're so proud of you! __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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16th March 2007, 18:22	#9 (permalink)
dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 776	Re: Meg goes to 255* Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) you don't really wanna see that as it usually involves Ron's left nut creating a silt out on the bottom ... Congratulation guys, we're so proud of you! Wow I am going to leave that one alone Nice to see you about, any dives lately? __________________ Safe Diving, Martin "but what's the fun of getting what you need, instead of what you want?"
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16th March 2007, 23:18	#10 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,339	Re: Meg goes to 255* Quote: (Originally Posted by dive2dive2000) Wow I am going to leave that one alone Surely you want to know where Stefan aquired this information __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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