Belize - CCR

pattimegdiver · 9th January 2008, 11:33

Going to Belize - does anyone know if there are any CCR friendly dive shops in Belize?

***caveseeker7*** · 9th January 2008, 11:44

Used to be Protech Belize.
They fell on hard times a while back, so I don't know if they're still in biz.
Worth trying though. Chap's name was Peter Jones.

pattimegdiver · 9th January 2008, 13:43

Hey thanks - I could contact protec in playa to see if there is anything happening in Belize. I will be there for 10days or so - it would be a shame if I could not be on CCR.

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Used to be Protech Belize.
They fell on hard times a while back, so I don't know if they're still in biz.
Worth trying though. Chap's name was Peter Jones.

***caveseeker7*** · 9th January 2008, 13:46

Protec in Playa and Protech in Belize aren't related, at least they weren't in the past.

jdicediver · 9th January 2008, 13:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

Going to Belize - does anyone know if there are any CCR friendly dive shops in Belize?

I was just there 27th thru 03rd. Give Isaac at Ocean Adventures a call (+5016052945) or email at oceanadventures@btl.net. He should be able to hook you up with everything you need given enough lead time. Great outfit, VERY accommodating. Tell him I sent you, and the Belikin is on me!

silent running · 9th January 2008, 21:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

Going to Belize - does anyone know if there are any CCR friendly dive shops in Belize?

Hi Patti, I've been to Belize and dived CCR with Protech in 03'. Good operation that was out of commision last time I checked but supposedly reorganizing and coming back, not sure if Peter is still around. I would recomend spending more time away from Ambergrize Cay as the diving is much better on the atolls, which are top notch. Also, it can be very windy in the winter months so it might be worth looking ahead at the weather if you have any flex in your dates... -Andy

S. Marc · 10th January 2008, 00:42

Hi Patti,

We were in Ambergrize Cay in 05, and Protec was supporting rebreathers then. When I spoke with Peter at Protec, he had just had one of his rebreathers stolen.

I won't mention the Dive shop we used, but be weary of leaving dive equipment overnight as my wife had a computer stolen.

I second the comment on diving the Atolls.

BTW, Belekin beer tastes great, but had an off gassing effect on me if you know what I mean

Marc

silent running · 10th January 2008, 03:10

There was also a liveaboard with s CCR diving Capt. who I had eratic contact with him about 2 years ago. I don't think the boat had a very regular schedule. A LOB would definitely be the best way to dive Belize due to the better sites being far off shore. I'll try to dig up the info, sure would be nice if the guy is still around and able to support CCR divers, I'd be there twice a year...

jkaterenchuk · 10th January 2008, 03:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running)

There was also a liveaboard with s CCR diving Capt. who I had eratic contact with him about 2 years ago. I don't think the boat had a very regular schedule. A LOB would definitely be the best way to dive Belize due to the better sites being far off shore. I'll try to dig up the info, sure would be nice if the guy is still around and able to support CCR divers, I'd be there twice a year...

Not sure if it will help but Nekton runs a liveaboard and I was on it a couple of years ago. They did not support CCR at the time but I recall reading a recent post here that indicated they may have changed this policy.

silent running · 10th January 2008, 04:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

Not sure if it will help but Nekton runs a liveaboard and I was on it a couple of years ago. They did not support CCR at the time but I recall reading a recent post here that indicated they may have changed this policy.

No, it was a smallish, 70ft steel monohull owner/operator boat. Captain was African-American and had a MK and an Inspo IIRC...

9th January 2008, 11:33	#1 (permalink)
pattimegdiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 307	Belize - CCR Going to Belize - does anyone know if there are any CCR friendly dive shops in Belize? __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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9th January 2008, 11:44	#2 (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: 5,552	Re: Belize - CCR Used to be Protech Belize. They fell on hard times a while back, so I don't know if they're still in biz. Worth trying though. Chap's name was Peter Jones. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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9th January 2008, 13:43	#3 (permalink)
pattimegdiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 307	Re: Belize - CCR Hey thanks - I could contact protec in playa to see if there is anything happening in Belize. I will be there for 10days or so - it would be a shame if I could not be on CCR. Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Used to be Protech Belize. They fell on hard times a while back, so I don't know if they're still in biz. Worth trying though. Chap's name was Peter Jones. __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk Last edited by pattimegdiver : 9th January 2008 at 13:51.
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9th January 2008, 13:46	#4 (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: 5,552	Re: Belize - CCR Protec in Playa and Protech in Belize aren't related, at least they weren't in the past. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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9th January 2008, 13:55	#5 (permalink)
jdicediver John Harcus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 275	Re: Belize - CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) Going to Belize - does anyone know if there are any CCR friendly dive shops in Belize? I was just there 27th thru 03rd. Give Isaac at Ocean Adventures a call (+5016052945) or email at oceanadventures@btl.net. He should be able to hook you up with everything you need given enough lead time. Great outfit, VERY accommodating. Tell him I sent you, and the Belikin is on me! __________________ Regards; "Some people shouldn't dive...others shouldn't even get wet".
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9th January 2008, 21:27	#6 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,873	Re: Belize - CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) Going to Belize - does anyone know if there are any CCR friendly dive shops in Belize? Hi Patti, I've been to Belize and dived CCR with Protech in 03'. Good operation that was out of commision last time I checked but supposedly reorganizing and coming back, not sure if Peter is still around. I would recomend spending more time away from Ambergrize Cay as the diving is much better on the atolls, which are top notch. Also, it can be very windy in the winter months so it might be worth looking ahead at the weather if you have any flex in your dates... -Andy
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10th January 2008, 00:42	#7 (permalink)
S. Marc RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 204	Re: Belize - CCR Hi Patti, We were in Ambergrize Cay in 05, and Protec was supporting rebreathers then. When I spoke with Peter at Protec, he had just had one of his rebreathers stolen. I won't mention the Dive shop we used, but be weary of leaving dive equipment overnight as my wife had a computer stolen. I second the comment on diving the Atolls. BTW, Belekin beer tastes great, but had an off gassing effect on me if you know what I mean Marc __________________ My MK15.x is really a BMR 500 and is as Koputai says a "Bastard immitation of a proper rebreather"!!
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10th January 2008, 03:10	#8 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,873	Re: Belize - CCR There was also a liveaboard with s CCR diving Capt. who I had eratic contact with him about 2 years ago. I don't think the boat had a very regular schedule. A LOB would definitely be the best way to dive Belize due to the better sites being far off shore. I'll try to dig up the info, sure would be nice if the guy is still around and able to support CCR divers, I'd be there twice a year...
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10th January 2008, 03:20	#9 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 1,084	Re: Belize - CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running) There was also a liveaboard with s CCR diving Capt. who I had eratic contact with him about 2 years ago. I don't think the boat had a very regular schedule. A LOB would definitely be the best way to dive Belize due to the better sites being far off shore. I'll try to dig up the info, sure would be nice if the guy is still around and able to support CCR divers, I'd be there twice a year... Not sure if it will help but Nekton runs a liveaboard and I was on it a couple of years ago. They did not support CCR at the time but I recall reading a recent post here that indicated they may have changed this policy.
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10th January 2008, 04:15	#10 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,873	Re: Belize - CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) Not sure if it will help but Nekton runs a liveaboard and I was on it a couple of years ago. They did not support CCR at the time but I recall reading a recent post here that indicated they may have changed this policy. No, it was a smallish, 70ft steel monohull owner/operator boat. Captain was African-American and had a MK and an Inspo IIRC...
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