Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll

***schford*** · 10th June 2005, 10:28

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

Nad · 10th June 2005, 10:29

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

Both great destinations. For me it depend on the period: in summer I can't.

Nad

Mark Chase · 10th June 2005, 10:30

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 have not considered Bikini a possable dive site as the weight restrictions on the tiny aircraft you use to get there wont allow a YBOD to be used. I think Truck is OK.

ATB

Mark Chase

AndyP · 10th June 2005, 10:57

Stuart,

I had a trip to both planned for 2004 but it had to be canned for various reasons. I still have all the information on flight options, boat choices, equipment shipping, lime, He etc. The way it works is you go to Bikini first, then to TRUK. The Rebreather's are moved independant of the divers to Bikini, but it is not cheep to do.

Send me a mail to andrew.phillips66@virgin.net and I will pass some info on to you.

I would like to get out there, but, for me the main reason to travel that far would be to dive the USS Saratoga, which means getting to Bikini.

Andrew

julie · 10th June 2005, 11:32

I know a dive club organising a trip to Truk in April 2006 so I will contact them and post any info I get if it will be of any help ??

But it wont be till early July as I am of to ISC with Leon to pick up my MEG .....
I cant wait..

Julie

decoweenie · 10th June 2005, 13:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase)

I have not considered Bikini a possable dive site as the weight restrictions on the tiny aircraft you use to get there wont allow a YBOD to be used. I think Truck is OK.

A group of Classic-KISS guys from the UK went last year (or the year before that) so if needed, I will pass the logistic contact info since they had everything for the trip (unit, stages, sorb, O2, He, etc) and had a great time.

Some of those guys might even be on this list already (?)

JonnyB · 10th June 2005, 13:52

i'll go to truck please :P

/JOnny

cedricverdier · 10th June 2005, 15:35

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.

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

Stuart

I'm definitely ready for both destinations!!!

Cheers

**RichClark** · 10th June 2005, 16:48

By 2007, I'll be all squared way and ready to rock and roll with my KISS.

Truck please, but in truth, would be interested in either.

Cheers

Rich

dive2dive2000 · 10th June 2005, 17:47

Stuart,

I was in Truk last year Sep. 2004 need any info or help please email me. I have a good relationship with the Odyssey (helped organize the trip). I would be interested in either one, but would love to go back to truk.

Martin

BTW not to far ahead Odyssey books quick.

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*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll 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
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10th June 2005, 10:29	#2 (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	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 Both great destinations. For me it depend on the period: in summer I can't. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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10th June 2005, 10:30	#3 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,854	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 have not considered Bikini a possable dive site as the weight restrictions on the tiny aircraft you use to get there wont allow a YBOD to be used. I think Truck is OK. ATB Mark Chase __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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10th June 2005, 10:57	#4 (permalink)
AndyP Mutter Grumble Groan Moan Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 93	Stuart, I had a trip to both planned for 2004 but it had to be canned for various reasons. I still have all the information on flight options, boat choices, equipment shipping, lime, He etc. The way it works is you go to Bikini first, then to TRUK. The Rebreather's are moved independant of the divers to Bikini, but it is not cheep to do. Send me a mail to andrew.phillips66@virgin.net and I will pass some info on to you. I would like to get out there, but, for me the main reason to travel that far would be to dive the USS Saratoga, which means getting to Bikini. Andrew
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10th June 2005, 11:32	#5 (permalink)
julie Mega Tiggerlodon Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: hoddesdon, Herts,UK Posts: 76	I know a dive club organising a trip to Truk in April 2006 so I will contact them and post any info I get if it will be of any help ?? But it wont be till early July as I am of to ISC with Leon to pick up my MEG ..... I cant wait.. Julie
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10th June 2005, 13:49	#6 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase) I have not considered Bikini a possable dive site as the weight restrictions on the tiny aircraft you use to get there wont allow a YBOD to be used. I think Truck is OK. A group of Classic-KISS guys from the UK went last year (or the year before that) so if needed, I will pass the logistic contact info since they had everything for the trip (unit, stages, sorb, O2, He, etc) and had a great time. Some of those guys might even be on this list already (?)
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10th June 2005, 13:52	#7 (permalink)
JonnyB Johnny The Hatch Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Titan Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden (Stockholm)/Cyprus(Ayia Napa) Posts: 991	i'll go to truck please :P /JOnny
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10th June 2005, 15:35	#8 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 498	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. Could I get your thoughts on if you would be interested and which destination would you prefer? Stuart I'm definitely ready for both destinations!!! Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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10th June 2005, 16:48	#9 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 793	By 2007, I'll be all squared way and ready to rock and roll with my KISS. Truck please, but in truth, would be interested in either. Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 796	Stuart, I was in Truk last year Sep. 2004 need any info or help please email me. I have a good relationship with the Odyssey (helped organize the trip). I would be interested in either one, but would love to go back to truk. Martin BTW not to far ahead Odyssey books quick.
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