Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll

Drmike · 20th October 2005, 06:12

Truk is a great Rebreather destination. Would love to go back (would love it even more with some Helium)

Only thing is, unlike Bikkini, they are mostly cargo ships.

From our 2003 Inspiration expedition;

Can anyone spot the guy who later became the new owner of IANTD?

Or the dashingly handsome Drmike?

Or the guy most likely to be eaten by a shark

***jradomski*** · 20th October 2005, 06:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy M)

Hey all, an update from Chuuk... I am bumming about in an internet cafe. The Thorfinn did not leave manila until yesterday. "They had to keep redoing the paint, as it kept raining on the wet paint". Its expected in the lagoon next wednesday, and its 7 days sailing from manila. In the meantime I am having to dive from the truk stop and the blue lagoon dive centres. I dont know yet if I will get on the thorfinn as it arrives 4 days before my flight home.

Went diving this morning. only one word for the diving here, fugging awesome!!! best stuff around. If you havnt been here already, DO IT!

What a bummer! With a $1.2m refit (I heard it actually was a bit more) in the philippines must be something else... The $$ goes a long way there...

I'm probably going to book the thorfinn for sometime in the spring...

nmanfield · 20th October 2005, 07:46

Would be interested in either or both or even longer but all depends on the work schedule. But stick me down as a definite maybe. Cheers

jont · 9th November 2005, 22:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Dear All,

I know its a long time off but it will need some planning! For 2007 we are looking at arranging an expedition to either Truk or Bikini.

The duration would be 10 to 20 days. This will require a lot of plannign on our behalf and I am loathe to start researching 2 destinations.

Could I get your thoughts on if you would be interested and which destination would you prefer?

Thanks

Stuart

I would be very interested in whatever destination the group decided on, I just wouldn't want my dive profiles to be chosen for me, I am a solo diver without exception

cheers

jont · 9th November 2005, 22:39

I am partial to Bikini

The Purist · 10th November 2005, 10:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by jont)

I would be very interested in whatever destination the group decided on, I just wouldn't want my dive profiles to be chosen for me, I am a solo diver without exception

In that case, you'd be best off doing 2 weeks in Bikini - they are pretty strict about the running of the dives, not in a "resort guide" way, but sticking to planned times and being where you say you are.

They get a lot of 'very experienced tech divers' out there, some of who have fcuked up in grand style so everyone is given the same treatment until you've had a chance to prove otherwise. Unless you've been before and are a known quantity you'll probably start on the standard itinerary on week 1 and maybe start to get some slack as things progress, then on week 2 you can do your own thing...

***schford*** · 10th November 2005, 10:41

We should have the provisonal details up in the next week or so...

The trip will encompass Truk & Bikini and you can do one half or both - looking exciting :-)

Stuart

Nad · 10th November 2005, 12:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

We should have the provisonal details up in the next week or so...

The trip will encompass Truk & Bikini and you can do one half or both - looking exciting :-)

Stuart

Yuhuuuuuu. I'll be there, you can write my name.

Nad

Nad · 10th November 2005, 12:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

Yuhuuuuuu. I'll be there, you can write my name.

Nad

Oh, I forgot, just between mid september and mid may, otherwise I can't (in the actual situation).

Nad

Andy M · 11th November 2005, 13:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

What a bummer! With a $1.2m refit (I heard it actually was a bit more) in the philippines must be something else... The $$ goes a long way there...

I'm probably going to book the thorfinn for sometime in the spring...

The thorfinn refit was focused on extra stabilising keels on each side of the main keel, repairing rusty plates in the hull, and replacing windows, the lounge now has large windows in the side of it, for a more airy and bright feel. The lounge also has new furniture, its been completely redecorated, and now has a large plasma screen in place of the fish tank.

I didnt notice anything else particularly noticeable. The cabins have not been refitted... (the cabins on the mid deck are horrible) Oh and the filipinos pinched all the plugs on the boat while it was in for refit. They still have no booster fitted.

I was only on the thorfinn one day, because it didnt arrive until the day before my flight home... (discussions are in progress wrt recompense so I dont want to say any more about it here)

Andy

20th October 2005, 06:21	#42 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy M) Hey all, an update from Chuuk... I am bumming about in an internet cafe. The Thorfinn did not leave manila until yesterday. "They had to keep redoing the paint, as it kept raining on the wet paint". Its expected in the lagoon next wednesday, and its 7 days sailing from manila. In the meantime I am having to dive from the truk stop and the blue lagoon dive centres. I dont know yet if I will get on the thorfinn as it arrives 4 days before my flight home. Went diving this morning. only one word for the diving here, fugging awesome!!! best stuff around. If you havnt been here already, DO IT! What a bummer! With a $1.2m refit (I heard it actually was a bit more) in the philippines must be something else... The $$ goes a long way there... I'm probably going to book the thorfinn for sometime in the spring... __________________ 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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20th October 2005, 07:46	#43 (permalink)
nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	Would be interested in either or both or even longer but all depends on the work schedule. But stick me down as a definite maybe. Cheers
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9th November 2005, 22:39	#44 (permalink)
jont RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York, NY USA Posts: 240	Re: Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Dear All, I know its a long time off but it will need some planning! For 2007 we are looking at arranging an expedition to either Truk or Bikini. The duration would be 10 to 20 days. This will require a lot of plannign on our behalf and I am loathe to start researching 2 destinations. Could I get your thoughts on if you would be interested and which destination would you prefer? Thanks Stuart I would be very interested in whatever destination the group decided on, I just wouldn't want my dive profiles to be chosen for me, I am a solo diver without exception cheers
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9th November 2005, 22:39	#45 (permalink)
jont RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York, NY USA Posts: 240	Re: Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll I am partial to Bikini
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10th November 2005, 10:09	#46 (permalink)
The Purist RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 102	Re: Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll Quote: (Originally Posted by jont) I would be very interested in whatever destination the group decided on, I just wouldn't want my dive profiles to be chosen for me, I am a solo diver without exception In that case, you'd be best off doing 2 weeks in Bikini - they are pretty strict about the running of the dives, not in a "resort guide" way, but sticking to planned times and being where you say you are. They get a lot of 'very experienced tech divers' out there, some of who have fcuked up in grand style so everyone is given the same treatment until you've had a chance to prove otherwise. Unless you've been before and are a known quantity you'll probably start on the standard itinerary on week 1 and maybe start to get some slack as things progress, then on week 2 you can do your own thing...
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10th November 2005, 10:41	#47 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll We should have the provisonal details up in the next week or so... The trip will encompass Truk & Bikini and you can do one half or both - looking exciting :-) Stuart __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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10th November 2005, 12:15	#48 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Re: Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) We should have the provisonal details up in the next week or so... The trip will encompass Truk & Bikini and you can do one half or both - looking exciting :-) Stuart Yuhuuuuuu. I'll be there, you can write my name. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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10th November 2005, 12:16	#49 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Re: Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad) Yuhuuuuuu. I'll be there, you can write my name. Nad Oh, I forgot, just between mid september and mid may, otherwise I can't (in the actual situation). Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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11th November 2005, 13:29	#50 (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	Re: Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) What a bummer! With a $1.2m refit (I heard it actually was a bit more) in the philippines must be something else... The $$ goes a long way there... I'm probably going to book the thorfinn for sometime in the spring... The thorfinn refit was focused on extra stabilising keels on each side of the main keel, repairing rusty plates in the hull, and replacing windows, the lounge now has large windows in the side of it, for a more airy and bright feel. The lounge also has new furniture, its been completely redecorated, and now has a large plasma screen in place of the fish tank. I didnt notice anything else particularly noticeable. The cabins have not been refitted... (the cabins on the mid deck are horrible) Oh and the filipinos pinched all the plugs on the boat while it was in for refit. They still have no booster fitted. I was only on the thorfinn one day, because it didnt arrive until the day before my flight home... (discussions are in progress wrt recompense so I dont want to say any more about it here) Andy __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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