Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck

michael · 14th February 2008, 10:21

great photos, well done

michael bering

phreaticus53 · 14th February 2008, 10:37

I'd heard that the wreck was collapsing...looks like thats not the case.
Any photos of the bowsprit or crow's nest?...I have one in my living room of the latter.
I agree, it's one of the best dives in the Caribbean, glad to hear you can still get there by land (with connections....!).

debersole · 14th February 2008, 19:51

Yes, you can dive it from shore now but it takes a lot of prior planning. I had to send all of my passport information to Walt Stark of Rec Tek Scuba a month or so ahead of time. He then had to clear the dive with the powers at BOPEC. Then, as long as there are no ships coming into or out of port, the shore dive is a go.

The ship is collapsing somewhat but can still be safely penetrated.

As far as my set up, I was shooting a Canon Digital Rebel with a Tokina 10-17 lens in a Sea & Sea housing with dual Sea & Sea YS-110 strobes.

Thanks for all of the kind words everyone.

Doug

***jradomski*** · 15th February 2008, 02:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by debersole)

Yes, you can dive it from shore now but it takes a lot of prior planning. I had to send all of my passport information to Walt Stark of Rec Tek Scuba a month or so ahead of time. He then had to clear the dive with the powers at BOPEC. Then, as long as there are no ships coming into or out of port, the shore dive is a go.

The ship is collapsing somewhat but can still be safely penetrated.

As far as my set up, I was shooting a Canon Digital Rebel with a Tokina 10-17 lens in a Sea & Sea housing with dual Sea & Sea YS-110 strobes.

Thanks for all of the kind words everyone.

Doug

Thanks for the info.. It might serve useful in the future..

pabusk · 22nd February 2008, 07:07

Have a look here Duikeninbeeld.tv - Video for some moving images taken this year !!

Cheers,
Paul

**jstovall** · 22nd February 2008, 14:26

Great video in that link Paul, Thanks.

James

debersole · 23rd February 2008, 01:13

Awesome video! Thanks for the link.

Doug

**vidodivr** · 24th February 2008, 14:12

Very nice video, thanks for sharing

Quote: (Originally Posted by pabusk)

Have a look here Duikeninbeeld.tv - Video for some moving images taken this year !!

Cheers,
Paul

PCDiver · 24th February 2008, 20:35

JP made a nice video. I think I recognised Anne-Marie in the picture. BTW, this is not the Anne-Marie we know from this forum!! The Anne-Marie I'm referring to is an OC cave diver from the Netherlands.

Only one problem .... too many bubbles. Luckily Walt was diving his Evo.

Brings back lots of memories. Last time I dove this wreck (oc - air) was 5 years ago. Time to go back to Bonaire.

mempilot · 26th February 2008, 05:53

Doug,

Thanks for the report. Karen and I are headed to Bonaire in September. I spoke with Walt on the phone about a month ago about Rebreather logistics. I'm planning on doing this dive while I'm there. We didn't cover the specifics about it yet, so I didn't realize it was a shore dive. Very cool!

Question:

Air for BO at 200': Any particular reason you didn't have He? Logistics?

14th February 2008, 10:21	#11 (permalink)
michael New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 49	Re: Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck great photos, well done michael bering
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14th February 2008, 10:37	#12 (permalink)
phreaticus53 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 43	Re: Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck I'd heard that the wreck was collapsing...looks like thats not the case. Any photos of the bowsprit or crow's nest?...I have one in my living room of the latter. I agree, it's one of the best dives in the Caribbean, glad to hear you can still get there by land (with connections....!).
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14th February 2008, 19:51	#13 (permalink)
debersole Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 199	Re: Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck Yes, you can dive it from shore now but it takes a lot of prior planning. I had to send all of my passport information to Walt Stark of Rec Tek Scuba a month or so ahead of time. He then had to clear the dive with the powers at BOPEC. Then, as long as there are no ships coming into or out of port, the shore dive is a go. The ship is collapsing somewhat but can still be safely penetrated. As far as my set up, I was shooting a Canon Digital Rebel with a Tokina 10-17 lens in a Sea & Sea housing with dual Sea & Sea YS-110 strobes. Thanks for all of the kind words everyone. Doug __________________ www.debersole.com
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15th February 2008, 02:48	#14 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,817	Re: Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck Quote: (Originally Posted by debersole) Yes, you can dive it from shore now but it takes a lot of prior planning. I had to send all of my passport information to Walt Stark of Rec Tek Scuba a month or so ahead of time. He then had to clear the dive with the powers at BOPEC. Then, as long as there are no ships coming into or out of port, the shore dive is a go. The ship is collapsing somewhat but can still be safely penetrated. As far as my set up, I was shooting a Canon Digital Rebel with a Tokina 10-17 lens in a Sea & Sea housing with dual Sea & Sea YS-110 strobes. Thanks for all of the kind words everyone. Doug Thanks for the info.. It might serve useful in the future.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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22nd February 2008, 07:07	#15 (permalink)
pabusk Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 127	Re: Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck Have a look here Duikeninbeeld.tv - Video for some moving images taken this year !! Cheers, Paul
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22nd February 2008, 14:26	#16 (permalink)
jstovall Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 55	Re: Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck Great video in that link Paul, Thanks. James
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23rd February 2008, 01:13	#17 (permalink)
debersole Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 199	Re: Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck Awesome video! Thanks for the link. Doug __________________ www.debersole.com
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24th February 2008, 14:12	#18 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 475	Re: Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck Very nice video, thanks for sharing Quote: (Originally Posted by pabusk) Have a look here Duikeninbeeld.tv - Video for some moving images taken this year !! Cheers, Paul __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde CK #087 Narked@90 frame URM
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24th February 2008, 20:35	#19 (permalink)
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26th February 2008, 05:53	#20 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,179	Re: Bonaire at 200 fsw -- Windjammer Wreck Doug, Thanks for the report. Karen and I are headed to Bonaire in September. I spoke with Walt on the phone about a month ago about Rebreather logistics. I'm planning on doing this dive while I'm there. We didn't cover the specifics about it yet, so I didn't realize it was a shore dive. Very cool! Question: Air for BO at 200': Any particular reason you didn't have He? Logistics? __________________ MEM "Da Pilot" Black holes are where God divided by zero. "If at first you don't succeed, don't dive silent." "Would you mind not shooting at the thermo-nuclear weapons." ~ Vic Deakins "Donkey's kill more people annually than plane crashes."
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