5 new Pelagian groovers

Technofreudian · 24th March 2009, 20:28

Hello all,

I'm just back from Beirut having done a Pelagian course with Mark E. The weather was less than ideal except for 3 days but during the week 5 of us made it through the training - all with brand new units fitted with Shearwater pursuits. We dived from Jounieh at Alan Sassines dive club.

Congrats to Abouna,Hardon,Outi,Karim,Rudi plus everyone who helped out. Also thanks to the Search and Rescue Dive Team who gave their services and boats for some fun dives. I cant wait to go back in the summer to see the guys at Extreme again and visit the wrecks they spoke of constantly!

TF

Edvin M · 24th March 2009, 21:53

Nice! Lebanon is a country I always wanted to visit, the thought of being able to ski in the morning and then head down to the coast for a afternoon dive makes me drool :D

Is there any regulations or impact of any sort on the diving due to the political situation with Israel these days? Or have it calmed down?

Philippe GERIN · 24th March 2009, 22:52

And you're right. This country is very nice and so are the people! I had the opportunity to stay a few times for a few months and I loved it.
Now, if only they put a little effort in environmental protection and water treatment... I was so disapointed to see that the coast off of Beyrouth is a desert compared to the North Med. But I guess they have other priorities such as rebuilding the country after each war. Too bad really.
Best
Philippe

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Edvin M RBW Member Homebuilt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 260	Re: 5 new Pelagian groovers Nice! Lebanon is a country I always wanted to visit, the thought of being able to ski in the morning and then head down to the coast for a afternoon dive makes me drool :D Is there any regulations or impact of any sort on the diving due to the political situation with Israel these days? Or have it calmed down?
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24th March 2009, 22:52	#3 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Classic Kiss Meg 2.7/SW, Copis Meg, SK Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orléans, France Posts: 1,157	Re: 5 new Pelagian groovers And you're right. This country is very nice and so are the people! I had the opportunity to stay a few times for a few months and I loved it. Now, if only they put a little effort in environmental protection and water treatment... I was so disapointed to see that the coast off of Beyrouth is a desert compared to the North Med. But I guess they have other priorities such as rebuilding the country after each war. Too bad really. Best Philippe
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