Truk Lagoon: Seeking Rebreather buddy(ies)

Gilles · 30th January 2007, 14:12

Date: March 23-30, 2007

Vessel: Thorfinn
Group so far: 5 OC'ers

+ 1 Meggy (me)

I believe there is room for 3-4 additional.

Respond or pm if interested.

grandizer52 · 31st January 2007, 14:11

hate to be a buzz kill...that boat brakes alot

Gilles · 31st January 2007, 23:47

Sorry to have caused you to do something you hate

.

Does it really matter when the travelling scope is within a protected lagoon, with a pair of RIB's handy?

More info on:

Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving aboard the SS Thorfinn In Micronesia

***jradomski*** · 1st February 2007, 07:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by grandizer52)

hate to be a buzz kill...that boat brakes alot

I have been on many liveaboards world wide and its one of the best operations I have ever used.. I have been a guest several times and highly recommend Lance.. He runs a much better operation than anyone else in truk as far as I am concerned..

The Thorfinn had a major refit (end of 2005) and is in much better physical shape than the other remaining liveaboard..

Good food, Lots of space and the most experienced guides in Chuuk.. (his main 2 guys have been with him well over 15 years each)

He has Rebreather cylinders for hire, and will arrange sorb as well..

Flup · 1st February 2007, 08:43

You're going to early for me mate. Planning the trip for 22-12-07 tot 02-01-08, also on the Thorfinn.

Good luck and much fun, let me know how it came out.

Cheers

Flup

Drmike · 1st February 2007, 16:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by grandizer52)

hate to be a buzz kill...that boat brakes alot

ha - does it ever move???

RIBS to wrecks

***jradomski*** · 1st February 2007, 19:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

ha - does it ever move???

RIBS to wrecks

How much he moves depends on the divers on board.. I have been on the boat several times, and the normal method of operation, is to move the ship every day or 2 to put the boat in the middle of the intended wrecks.. This minimizes the run time to the intended wrecks.. Its really the only way divers can get in 5 dives a day..

His launches are hardly normal ribs.. they are 30ft long, with an aluminimum frame, canopy, full electronics and fresh water with a shower.. These launches were custom built for him at over $125k each! They easily do over 30 knots (the fastest I saw was about 35), I don't remember the size of the engines but they are large. (each launch has twin engines). He does also have some of the older launches 25 ft wood boats that are sometimes used to give trips to specific wrecks for a small group of divers without impacting the other divers..

30th January 2007, 14:12	#1 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Truk Lagoon: Seeking Rebreather buddy(ies) Date: March 23-30, 2007 Vessel: Thorfinn Group so far: 5 OC'ers + 1 Meggy (me) I believe there is room for 3-4 additional. Respond or pm if interested. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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31st January 2007, 14:11	#2 (permalink)
grandizer52 Sport Kiss & Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: pearl city hawaii EARTH moving to Iscandar Posts: 254	Re: Truk Lagoon: Seeking Rebreather buddy(ies) hate to be a buzz kill...that boat brakes alot
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31st January 2007, 23:47	#3 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Truk Lagoon: Seeking Rebreather buddy(ies) Sorry to have caused you to do something you hate . Does it really matter when the travelling scope is within a protected lagoon, with a pair of RIB's handy? More info on: Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving aboard the SS Thorfinn In Micronesia __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com Last edited by Gilles : 1st February 2007 at 04:42.
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1st February 2007, 07:33	#4 (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	Re: Truk Lagoon: Seeking Rebreather buddy(ies) Quote: (Originally Posted by grandizer52) hate to be a buzz kill...that boat brakes alot I have been on many liveaboards world wide and its one of the best operations I have ever used.. I have been a guest several times and highly recommend Lance.. He runs a much better operation than anyone else in truk as far as I am concerned.. The Thorfinn had a major refit (end of 2005) and is in much better physical shape than the other remaining liveaboard.. Good food, Lots of space and the most experienced guides in Chuuk.. (his main 2 guys have been with him well over 15 years each) He has Rebreather cylinders for hire, and will arrange sorb as well.. __________________ 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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1st February 2007, 08:43	#5 (permalink)
Flup Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Ouroboros Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 134	Re: Truk Lagoon: Seeking Rebreather buddy(ies) You're going to early for me mate. Planning the trip for 22-12-07 tot 02-01-08, also on the Thorfinn. Good luck and much fun, let me know how it came out. Cheers Flup __________________ They say i'm all mixed up, maybe that's why i like mixed gas diving !!!!
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1st February 2007, 16:46	#6 (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	Re: Truk Lagoon: Seeking Rebreather buddy(ies) Quote: (Originally Posted by grandizer52) hate to be a buzz kill...that boat brakes alot ha - does it ever move??? RIBS to wrecks __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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1st February 2007, 19:10	#7 (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	Re: Truk Lagoon: Seeking Rebreather buddy(ies) Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) ha - does it ever move??? RIBS to wrecks How much he moves depends on the divers on board.. I have been on the boat several times, and the normal method of operation, is to move the ship every day or 2 to put the boat in the middle of the intended wrecks.. This minimizes the run time to the intended wrecks.. Its really the only way divers can get in 5 dives a day.. His launches are hardly normal ribs.. they are 30ft long, with an aluminimum frame, canopy, full electronics and fresh water with a shower.. These launches were custom built for him at over $125k each! They easily do over 30 knots (the fastest I saw was about 35), I don't remember the size of the engines but they are large. (each launch has twin engines). He does also have some of the older launches 25 ft wood boats that are sometimes used to give trips to specific wrecks for a small group of divers without impacting the other divers.. __________________ 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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