Rebreathers in Philippines

Andy M · 11th April 2005, 17:59

Again, I have a spare weekend in Manila. Suggestions for a 3 day rebreather trip within easy travelling distance of manila appreciated. I have been to Sabang beach, PG, and it was a bit of a dive... Is there anywhere nicer, preferably with cyls and scrubber.

cheers

Drmike · 11th April 2005, 18:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy M)

Again, I have a spare weekend in Manila. Suggestions for a 3 day rebreather trip within easy travelling distance of manila appreciated. I have been to Sabang beach, PG, and it was a bit of a dive... Is there anywhere nicer, preferably with cyls and scrubber.

cheers

Johans wreck dive center, Subic bay. 3 hour minibus ride from Manila.
No cylinders but he can organise scrubber. 4 hour dive on the USS New york

Andy M · 11th April 2005, 18:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Johans wreck dive center, Subic bay. 3 hour minibus ride from Manila.
No cylinders but he can organise scrubber. 4 hour dive on the USS New york

So the boat will wait for me for four hours?

Sounds good, I am emailing them.

Drmike · 12th April 2005, 03:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy M)

So the boat will wait for me for four hours?

Sounds good, I am emailing them.

They usually leave me there and come back later but they will stay if you request it.

I like to get on the wreck an hour or so before it gets dark and that way you start off doing a day dive and finish off as a night dive seeing 2 different sets of fish life.

I think its great there are still some places left that dont mind you doing solo ccr penetration night dives with no boat cover

wannabe · 16th June 2005, 14:12

Hello Andy M can you tell me how was the rebreather diving in Sabang PG? I thought of going there.

Andy M · 16th June 2005, 21:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by wannabe)

Hello Andy M can you tell me how was the rebreather diving in Sabang PG? I thought of going there.

Hi. Sabang beach has Tech Asia - they have trimix, twins, stages etc. I think they have inspiration cylinders and lime as I saw an inspiration diver while i was there. I stay at Portofino hotel, which is very nice considering the area. Theres a LOT of dive shops at Sabang so you should have no trouble, but check ahead. Roscoe at action diversshould be able to help you too.

Presumably you have been to Philippine beach resorts before? Expect appalling hygiene and raw sewage, bad smells, beach hawkers, young girls selling sex and so on.

Andy

Andy M · 16th June 2005, 21:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Johans wreck dive center, Subic bay. 3 hour minibus ride from Manila.
No cylinders but he can organise scrubber. 4 hour dive on the USS New york

Just to follow up, for the archives. I went to Johans in Olangapo. Think it was on Baloy Long Beach. Operation was fairly organised but in true Filipino fashion, went pear shaped from time to time.

Johans has pretty bar girls who speak good english. Always good for entertainment on an evening.

He can organise scrubber, and has 4L dumpy aluminium cylinders for hire. You can probably just about get them on a Sport KISS with a bit of fettling.

Wrecks not bad, vis not brilliant. Did a 60m trimix dive, 26C at the bottom, 30C at 6m stop.

Andy

11th April 2005, 17:59	#1 (permalink)
Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 428	Rebreathers in Philippines Again, I have a spare weekend in Manila. Suggestions for a 3 day rebreather trip within easy travelling distance of manila appreciated. I have been to Sabang beach, PG, and it was a bit of a dive... Is there anywhere nicer, preferably with cyls and scrubber. cheers
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11th April 2005, 18:03	#2 (permalink)
Drmike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,378	Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy M) Again, I have a spare weekend in Manila. Suggestions for a 3 day rebreather trip within easy travelling distance of manila appreciated. I have been to Sabang beach, PG, and it was a bit of a dive... Is there anywhere nicer, preferably with cyls and scrubber. cheers Johans wreck dive center, Subic bay. 3 hour minibus ride from Manila. No cylinders but he can organise scrubber. 4 hour dive on the USS New york
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11th April 2005, 18:30	#3 (permalink)
Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 428	Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Johans wreck dive center, Subic bay. 3 hour minibus ride from Manila. No cylinders but he can organise scrubber. 4 hour dive on the USS New york So the boat will wait for me for four hours? Sounds good, I am emailing them.
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12th April 2005, 03:00	#4 (permalink)
Drmike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,378	Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy M) So the boat will wait for me for four hours? Sounds good, I am emailing them. They usually leave me there and come back later but they will stay if you request it. I like to get on the wreck an hour or so before it gets dark and that way you start off doing a day dive and finish off as a night dive seeing 2 different sets of fish life. I think its great there are still some places left that dont mind you doing solo ccr penetration night dives with no boat cover
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16th June 2005, 14:12	#5 (permalink)
wannabe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 46	Hello Andy M can you tell me how was the rebreather diving in Sabang PG? I thought of going there.
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16th June 2005, 21:36	#6 (permalink)
Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 428	Quote: (Originally Posted by wannabe) Hello Andy M can you tell me how was the rebreather diving in Sabang PG? I thought of going there. Hi. Sabang beach has Tech Asia - they have trimix, twins, stages etc. I think they have inspiration cylinders and lime as I saw an inspiration diver while i was there. I stay at Portofino hotel, which is very nice considering the area. Theres a LOT of dive shops at Sabang so you should have no trouble, but check ahead. Roscoe at action diversshould be able to help you too. Presumably you have been to Philippine beach resorts before? Expect appalling hygiene and raw sewage, bad smells, beach hawkers, young girls selling sex and so on. Andy __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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16th June 2005, 21:41	#7 (permalink)
Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 428	Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Johans wreck dive center, Subic bay. 3 hour minibus ride from Manila. No cylinders but he can organise scrubber. 4 hour dive on the USS New york Just to follow up, for the archives. I went to Johans in Olangapo. Think it was on Baloy Long Beach. Operation was fairly organised but in true Filipino fashion, went pear shaped from time to time. Johans has pretty bar girls who speak good english. Always good for entertainment on an evening. He can organise scrubber, and has 4L dumpy aluminium cylinders for hire. You can probably just about get them on a Sport KISS with a bit of fettling. Wrecks not bad, vis not brilliant. Did a 60m trimix dive, 26C at the bottom, 30C at 6m stop. Andy __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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