Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa

Mikealfa · 7th January 2008, 16:46

Just to say hello,
I am an old commercial diver that started diving for diamonds in South West Africa (now Namibia)
We worked from a small ship and we used one of the first available Draeger's semi-closed circuit with nitrox. I also assisted the police on recoveries and worked and ran a small diving business in Cape town. I have also done some wreck diving.
I am now 61 and dive from time to time, when I can, as it appears that my wetsuit keeps on shrinking...
I find your forum very interesting and I am encouraged to continue diving with my son of 16.
Cape Town is a great place for this. Depending on the sea conditions, one can choose to dive from two Oceans: Atlantic or the Indian Ocean, where the water is warm and the Great Whites are so abundant. On the Atlantic side the water is much colder.
Mikealfa

**Fun Under Pressure** · 7th January 2008, 16:51

Welcome and a lot of fun here on Rebreather World. Greetings from germany.

Cheers Markku

Phil · 7th January 2008, 16:59

Hi Mike,

Welcome on board, great place Cape Town, I lived there for 5 years and left in 1986!

I'll be in CT first week of feb to see the relatives!

Mikealfa · 7th January 2008, 18:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil)

Hi Mike,

Welcome on board, great place Cape Town, I lived there for 5 years and left in 1986!

I'll be in CT first week of feb to see the relatives!

You are welcome to contact us when in CT.
If you wish, I have a DSB inflatable and my son Marc or me, when possible, can go diving with you.

scunick · 8th January 2008, 05:39

Welcome to the board. There are more than just a few of us on here from lovely CT.

Cheers
Nick

Phil · 8th January 2008, 05:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mikealfa)

You are welcome to contact us when in CT.
If you wish, I have a DSB inflatable and my son Marc or me, when possible, can go diving with you.

Mike thanks for the invite but only 10 days on site so won't have time to go for a dip.. Next time maybe!

Cheers,

montyg · 8th January 2008, 05:46

Welcome to Rebreather World Mike!

(And thanks a stack for signing the petition)

rgds
monty

Dive Africa · 7th March 2008, 09:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil)

Hi Mike,

Welcome on board, great place Cape Town, I lived there for 5 years and left in 1986!

I'll be in CT first week of feb to see the relatives!

Hope you are brinigng the Meg with for some diving.

Cheers Dries

Capt. Ray Goosen · 7th March 2008, 12:01

Yo, Mike another Capetonian here, currently in the U.A.E. miss that place, welcome to R.B.W. I am sure you will find it as interesting as I have, take care and be safe out there Ray.

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Mikealfa New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cape Town, S. Africa Posts: 5	Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa Just to say hello, I am an old commercial diver that started diving for diamonds in South West Africa (now Namibia) We worked from a small ship and we used one of the first available Draeger's semi-closed circuit with nitrox. I also assisted the police on recoveries and worked and ran a small diving business in Cape town. I have also done some wreck diving. I am now 61 and dive from time to time, when I can, as it appears that my wetsuit keeps on shrinking... I find your forum very interesting and I am encouraged to continue diving with my son of 16. Cape Town is a great place for this. Depending on the sea conditions, one can choose to dive from two Oceans: Atlantic or the Indian Ocean, where the water is warm and the Great Whites are so abundant. On the Atlantic side the water is much colder. Mikealfa
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7th January 2008, 16:51	#2 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 594	Re: Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa Welcome and a lot of fun here on Rebreather World. Greetings from germany. Cheers Markku
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7th January 2008, 16:59	#3 (permalink)
Phil Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Geneva-Switzerland Posts: 170	Re: Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa Hi Mike, Welcome on board, great place Cape Town, I lived there for 5 years and left in 1986! I'll be in CT first week of feb to see the relatives! __________________ Phil __________________ CCR/OC Instructor CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com
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7th January 2008, 18:43	#4 (permalink)
Mikealfa New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cape Town, S. Africa Posts: 5	Re: Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil) Hi Mike, Welcome on board, great place Cape Town, I lived there for 5 years and left in 1986! I'll be in CT first week of feb to see the relatives! You are welcome to contact us when in CT. If you wish, I have a DSB inflatable and my son Marc or me, when possible, can go diving with you.
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scunick Still Dangerous Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Africa - Cape Town Posts: 69	Re: Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa Welcome to the board. There are more than just a few of us on here from lovely CT. Cheers Nick
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8th January 2008, 05:42	#6 (permalink)
Phil Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Geneva-Switzerland Posts: 170	Re: Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa Quote: (Originally Posted by Mikealfa) You are welcome to contact us when in CT. If you wish, I have a DSB inflatable and my son Marc or me, when possible, can go diving with you. Mike thanks for the invite but only 10 days on site so won't have time to go for a dip.. Next time maybe! Cheers, __________________ Phil __________________ CCR/OC Instructor CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com
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montyg Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 217	Re: Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa Welcome to Rebreather World Mike! (And thanks a stack for signing the petition) rgds monty
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7th March 2008, 09:33	#8 (permalink)
Dive Africa New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 22	Re: Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil) Hi Mike, Welcome on board, great place Cape Town, I lived there for 5 years and left in 1986! I'll be in CT first week of feb to see the relatives! Hope you are brinigng the Meg with for some diving. Cheers Dries
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7th March 2008, 12:01	#9 (permalink)
Capt. Ray Goosen New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 45	Re: Hi From Cape Town, S. Africa Yo, Mike another Capetonian here, currently in the U.A.E. miss that place, welcome to R.B.W. I am sure you will find it as interesting as I have, take care and be safe out there Ray.
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