RBW trip Scapaflow 4-11 aug 2007

jpt · 12th January 2007, 11:54

To celebrate our sponsorship of Rebreather World we are going to be running a special RBW Rebreather trip on 4-11 august 2007.
The special price is going to be £250 ( stay aboard) or £210 ( stay ashore ) represents a discount for RBW members of £50 Please sign up below or PM me for more details.

Accomodation is on board ( included) or ashore if preferred, tell me what you want and I will cost it, average in small hotel is about £22 per night B&B

Itinery:-
To dive the german ww1 fleet scuttled in scapaflow 1919, depths from 20-45m (60-150ft), battleships and cruisers, guided dives available

Morg_NZ · 2nd February 2007, 19:41

I'm in

RichardGreen · 2nd February 2007, 21:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Morg_NZ)

I'm in

You won't be disapointed.

Regards

Richard

RonMicjan · 2nd February 2007, 22:21

what airport would one fly into for that trip? exact time of departure? other costs? fills sorb food etc?

never been, would like to go, need more info please

onthetrain · 3rd February 2007, 15:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

what airport would one fly into for that trip? exact time of departure? other costs? fills sorb food etc?

never been, would like to go, need more info please

Ron,

I think that coming from The USA you would be best to fly into Glasgow and complete your journey in a hire car driving to either Aberdeen or Scrabster to catch a ferry to Orkney. Allow 2 - 3 hours to Aberdeen, 4 - 6 to Scrabster. The drive to Scrabster is a spectacular one through the highlands.

Johns boat is set up for all sorts of tech diving with helium, o2 compressor etc etc onboard. Most charters run saturday to Saturday. Its about a 5 hour drive to Scrabster. The norm is to arrive Scrabster friday and take the ferry (2 hrs) saturday morning. Set your gear up on the boat sat afternoon and then dive sunday - fri.

The usual set up in Scapa is to sleep on the boat which returns to harbour each evening. Most boats work on a bed & breakfast catered basis, you then have the choice to cook your own evening meal onboard or to eat in one of the pubs or restaurants in town.

I'm sure John would be happy to arrange to supply sorb onboard, or you could order a tub from AP and have it delivered to the boat.

most of the boats around Scapa charge about 1p a litre for o2 and 2p for helium. Not cheap, but not really an issue on a CCR.

I'm not sure but I suspect it should be possible to hire both bail out and Rebreather cylinders. If John can't provide them there are a couple of dive shops in town who probably can.

Hope that helps a little.

***schford*** · 3rd February 2007, 19:35

Sarah and I are almost certainly going - just firming up some work stuff.

Stuart

SimonK · 3rd February 2007, 20:24

An alternative would be to fly to Aberdeen, via some other UK airport, and then get the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall and ask John to pick you up from the ferry. This avoids the long drive but you may have problems with luggage allowances.

I dived with John a couple of years ago on OC and want to go back with the rebreather. Unfortunately I have already committed to far too many trips this year.

Simon

gerry brain · 3rd February 2007, 21:39

Hi John

can you please book Dave Kennedy and Myself Gerry Brain on please.

Let me know what deposit you need for the suggested dates

Gerry

***schford*** · 3rd February 2007, 22:30

Ron if you wanna come into heathrow you can stay with us of course.

pattimegdiver · 4th February 2007, 07:06

would love to go too!. My kinda of diving - wrecks
please let me know how soon you need to get in to reserve a spot.
maybe I can share a room with my best friend .....

12th January 2007, 11:54	#1 (permalink)
jpt RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orkney Posts: 21	RBW trip Scapaflow 4-11 aug 2007 To celebrate our sponsorship of Rebreather World we are going to be running a special RBW Rebreather trip on 4-11 august 2007. The special price is going to be £250 ( stay aboard) or £210 ( stay ashore ) represents a discount for RBW members of £50 Please sign up below or PM me for more details. Accomodation is on board ( included) or ashore if preferred, tell me what you want and I will cost it, average in small hotel is about £22 per night B&B Itinery:- To dive the german ww1 fleet scuttled in scapaflow 1919, depths from 20-45m (60-150ft), battleships and cruisers, guided dives available Last edited by schford : 6th February 2007 at 11:45.
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2nd February 2007, 19:41	#2 (permalink)
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2nd February 2007, 21:46	#3 (permalink)
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2nd February 2007, 22:21	#4 (permalink)
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3rd February 2007, 15:46	#5 (permalink)
onthetrain New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: POOLE Posts: 62	Re: RBW trip Scapaflow 4-11 aug 2007 Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) what airport would one fly into for that trip? exact time of departure? other costs? fills sorb food etc? never been, would like to go, need more info please Ron, I think that coming from The USA you would be best to fly into Glasgow and complete your journey in a hire car driving to either Aberdeen or Scrabster to catch a ferry to Orkney. Allow 2 - 3 hours to Aberdeen, 4 - 6 to Scrabster. The drive to Scrabster is a spectacular one through the highlands. Johns boat is set up for all sorts of tech diving with helium, o2 compressor etc etc onboard. Most charters run saturday to Saturday. Its about a 5 hour drive to Scrabster. The norm is to arrive Scrabster friday and take the ferry (2 hrs) saturday morning. Set your gear up on the boat sat afternoon and then dive sunday - fri. The usual set up in Scapa is to sleep on the boat which returns to harbour each evening. Most boats work on a bed & breakfast catered basis, you then have the choice to cook your own evening meal onboard or to eat in one of the pubs or restaurants in town. I'm sure John would be happy to arrange to supply sorb onboard, or you could order a tub from AP and have it delivered to the boat. most of the boats around Scapa charge about 1p a litre for o2 and 2p for helium. Not cheap, but not really an issue on a CCR. I'm not sure but I suspect it should be possible to hire both bail out and Rebreather cylinders. If John can't provide them there are a couple of dive shops in town who probably can. Hope that helps a little.
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3rd February 2007, 19:35	#6 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: RBW trip Scapaflow 4-11 aug 2007 Sarah and I are almost certainly going - just firming up some work stuff. 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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3rd February 2007, 20:24	#7 (permalink)
SimonK Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cumbria UK Posts: 231	Re: RBW trip Scapaflow 4-11 aug 2007 An alternative would be to fly to Aberdeen, via some other UK airport, and then get the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall and ask John to pick you up from the ferry. This avoids the long drive but you may have problems with luggage allowances. I dived with John a couple of years ago on OC and want to go back with the rebreather. Unfortunately I have already committed to far too many trips this year. Simon
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3rd February 2007, 21:39	#8 (permalink)
gerry brain New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gloucester Posts: 31	Re: RBW trip Scapaflow 4-11 aug 2007 Hi John can you please book Dave Kennedy and Myself Gerry Brain on please. Let me know what deposit you need for the suggested dates Gerry
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3rd February 2007, 22:30	#9 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: RBW trip Scapaflow 4-11 aug 2007 Ron if you wanna come into heathrow you can stay with us of course. __________________ 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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4th February 2007, 07:06	#10 (permalink)
pattimegdiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 307	Re: RBW trip Scapaflow 4-11 aug 2007 would love to go too!. My kinda of diving - wrecks please let me know how soon you need to get in to reserve a spot. maybe I can share a room with my best friend ..... __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk Last edited by pattimegdiver : 4th February 2007 at 07:15.
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