Djibouti

nmanfield · 16th September 2006, 10:17

The Mehmsahib has got the possibility of us going to Djibouti in November. Anyone any ideas on how rebreather friendly it is and what it's like?

Thanks in advance,

Nick

Sutty · 16th September 2006, 11:42

I made a few enquiries about Djbouti last year. Result was that you couldn't get O2 or nitrox, let alone lime etc. Air diving only - lets hope it is changing.

Neil

gibbogeo · 16th September 2006, 18:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield)

The Mehmsahib has got the possibility of us going to Djibouti in November. Anyone any ideas on how rebreather friendly it is and what it's like?

There are some live aboard. I don't thnk they are reb friendly.

I wouldn't suggest to stay in the city.

***Decodiver*** · 17th September 2006, 22:21

Hi Nick,

Good to talk to you yesterday.

Djibouti is a great place to dive, I had some great fun at the end of the 80s there.

My cousin has just come back from a month there with the French Fleet Air Arm and was diving regularly, I will drop you a note when I am back in the UK in 10 days or so.

I think you will find it very difficult to get O2 and lime etc outside of military circles over there though, probably best to go OC.

Cheers,

Dave.

SimonK · 18th September 2006, 22:52

Join the French Foriegn Legion??

nmanfield · 19th September 2006, 16:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

Hi Nick,

Good to talk to you yesterday.

Djibouti is a great place to dive, I had some great fun at the end of the 80s there.

My cousin has just come back from a month there with the French Fleet Air Arm and was diving regularly, I will drop you a note when I am back in the UK in 10 days or so.

I think you will find it very difficult to get O2 and lime etc outside of military circles over there though, probably best to go OC.

Cheers,

Dave.

Hi Mate,

Much appreciated - I'll see what the long-haired General has to say (she is organising it after all) As for open circuit - what's that?

Maybe I'll have to carry an extra 60 kilos of lead shot in my baggage, as diving just isn't diving any more without excess baggage to pay. Or maybe I could take the Meg along just to show it the water and give it the chance of a nice little holiday.

Simon, As for your advice with Joining the Legion- I don't think they could pay to keep me fed. Whaleshark and chips anyone?

ATB

Nick

josepherely · 25th September 2006, 21:02

Deco Diver, would be very interested to have any dive site tips or locations from your cousin who was out there diving.

Nick I am going on the 23rd to 30th November aboard the Djibouti divers, they have O2 but don't have anything else, so will need to bring cylinders, sorb and booster pump... lots of excess baggage charges, when are you going?

Joe

***Decodiver*** · 25th September 2006, 21:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by josepherely)

Deco Diver, would be very interested to have any dive site tips or locations from your cousin who was out there diving.

Nick I am going on the 23rd to 30th November aboard the Djibouti divers, they have O2 but don't have anything else, so will need to bring cylinders, sorb and booster pump... lots of excess baggage charges, when are you going?

Joe

Hi Joseph,

All the dive sites are shore based and involve some interesting overland driving, from your description you are liveaboard, is that right?

You are going to love the diving, I last dived there in 1991 and it was brilliant, sharks everywhere, mantas whale sharks you name it.

Cheers,

Dave.

josepherely · 28th September 2006, 11:40

Yes Dave livaboard on the Djibouti Divers boat Bienvenue chez Djibouti Divers Looking forward to it, tried to go diving down there around '98 however didn't happen in the end but a memorable expereince of Djibouti the town and surrounding countryside!!

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16th September 2006, 11:42	#2 (permalink)
Sutty Classic Kiss diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 834	Re: Djibouti I made a few enquiries about Djbouti last year. Result was that you couldn't get O2 or nitrox, let alone lime etc. Air diving only - lets hope it is changing. Neil __________________ Never forget that life is a finite resource.
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gibbogeo Gilberto Bonaga, Italy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: italy Posts: 332	Re: Djibouti Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield) The Mehmsahib has got the possibility of us going to Djibouti in November. Anyone any ideas on how rebreather friendly it is and what it's like? There are some live aboard. I don't thnk they are reb friendly. I wouldn't suggest to stay in the city.
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17th September 2006, 22:21	#4 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: Djibouti Hi Nick, Good to talk to you yesterday. Djibouti is a great place to dive, I had some great fun at the end of the 80s there. My cousin has just come back from a month there with the French Fleet Air Arm and was diving regularly, I will drop you a note when I am back in the UK in 10 days or so. I think you will find it very difficult to get O2 and lime etc outside of military circles over there though, probably best to go OC. Cheers, Dave. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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19th September 2006, 16:50	#6 (permalink)
nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	Re: Djibouti Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) Hi Nick, Good to talk to you yesterday. Djibouti is a great place to dive, I had some great fun at the end of the 80s there. My cousin has just come back from a month there with the French Fleet Air Arm and was diving regularly, I will drop you a note when I am back in the UK in 10 days or so. I think you will find it very difficult to get O2 and lime etc outside of military circles over there though, probably best to go OC. Cheers, Dave. Hi Mate, Much appreciated - I'll see what the long-haired General has to say (she is organising it after all) As for open circuit - what's that? Maybe I'll have to carry an extra 60 kilos of lead shot in my baggage, as diving just isn't diving any more without excess baggage to pay. Or maybe I could take the Meg along just to show it the water and give it the chance of a nice little holiday. Simon, As for your advice with Joining the Legion- I don't think they could pay to keep me fed. Whaleshark and chips anyone? ATB Nick __________________ Tub 'O Lard
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25th September 2006, 21:02	#7 (permalink)
josepherely New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 16	Re: Djibouti Deco Diver, would be very interested to have any dive site tips or locations from your cousin who was out there diving. Nick I am going on the 23rd to 30th November aboard the Djibouti divers, they have O2 but don't have anything else, so will need to bring cylinders, sorb and booster pump... lots of excess baggage charges, when are you going? Joe
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25th September 2006, 21:28	#8 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: Djibouti Quote: (Originally Posted by josepherely) Deco Diver, would be very interested to have any dive site tips or locations from your cousin who was out there diving. Nick I am going on the 23rd to 30th November aboard the Djibouti divers, they have O2 but don't have anything else, so will need to bring cylinders, sorb and booster pump... lots of excess baggage charges, when are you going? Joe Hi Joseph, All the dive sites are shore based and involve some interesting overland driving, from your description you are liveaboard, is that right? You are going to love the diving, I last dived there in 1991 and it was brilliant, sharks everywhere, mantas whale sharks you name it. Cheers, Dave. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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28th September 2006, 11:40	#9 (permalink)
josepherely New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 16	Re: Djibouti Yes Dave livaboard on the Djibouti Divers boat Bienvenue chez Djibouti Divers Looking forward to it, tried to go diving down there around '98 however didn't happen in the end but a memorable expereince of Djibouti the town and surrounding countryside!!
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