Aggressor Fleet Drops Rebreather Support

Sue · 29th July 2006, 19:20

Yes I know Dave.

Dived with them last September, with my SK. At that time they didn't have O2 available, but we took it with us. They were very, very friendly.

Please say hi for me to Ken and Carolyn when you see them

Sue

**wedivebc** · 29th July 2006, 19:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sue)

Yes I know Dave.

Dived with them last September, with my SK. At that time they didn't have O2 available, but we took it with us. They were very, very friendly.

Please say hi for me to Ken and Carolyn when you see them

Sue

Yes O2 and a new compressor has been added. Ken banks the air at night so you only hear the hiss of your tanks filling during the surface interval. I will see them tomorrow so will say hi for you.

Sue · 29th July 2006, 19:35

Thanks Dave

**wedivebc** · 30th July 2006, 00:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sue)

Thanks Dave

Yeah Ken was really impressed that you 4 divers did 32 dives off 6 al80s of o2 and trimix without a booster.

Genesis · 30th July 2006, 01:50

That's a hell of a lot of brightwork - and in damn good shape - on a boat that runs charters! Having owned a larger boat I know what it takes to keep it looking good, especially with divers on board (lots of salt water dripping EVERYWHERE, and plenty of impact risk.)

I can have a good time diving even if I'm on a cruise ship. Its all about calibrating my expectations to where I am. On a cruise ship I expect to have everyone treat me like I've done 5 dives in my life - all in my PADI class - until I hit the water.

The last cruise I took I dove in Belize, and brought my plate and single-tank setup - with long hose and can light. That drew stares - right up until I backrolled into the water. From that point on the divemasters left me alone and worried about the 25 "rototillers" that were on board with us.

It wasn't "technical diving" by any means, but I enjoyed it. If I had come expecting to do a 200' hour-runtime deco dive on one of the walls, I would have been upset, and knew that in advance..... so I didn't.

**wedivebc** · 30th July 2006, 03:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis)

That's a hell of a lot of brightwork - and in damn good shape - on a boat that runs charters! Having owned a larger boat I know what it takes to keep it looking good, especially with divers on board (lots of salt water dripping EVERYWHERE, and plenty of impact risk.)
.

Yeah one of the other operators in Nanaimo runs his charters off a rubber dinghy. He doesn't have to worry about salt water though

RonMicjan · 30th July 2006, 21:51

Yup, Carolyns Peanut butter pie and lunch during SI sure beats hanging out in a rubber boat that doesnt have a bathroom.

bellamygdj · 31st July 2006, 10:10

I could never afford to go on one of their trips anyway...... i'll put the money I'd save, on some food for the table the wife will be real glad ...or maybe that new HID light Ive always wanted....

Up on the barricades I say...we'll show them some aggress..ion

what2be · 7th August 2006, 19:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis)

I can have a good time diving even if I'm on a cruise ship. Its all about calibrating my expectations to where I am. On a cruise ship I expect to have everyone treat me like I've done 5 dives in my life - all in my PADI class - until I hit the water.

It wasn't "technical diving" by any means, but I enjoyed it. If I had come expecting to do a 200' hour-runtime deco dive on one of the walls, I would have been upset, and knew that in advance..... so I didn't.

You summed it up perfectly. You adjust your expectations to your surroundings. I have to balance a girlfriend that is newly OC certed, and my own diving when I make plans. Sometimes I travel alone (like to truk & palau) and other times I take her and we go find some warm water destination, whether it be by cattle boat, liveaboard, or cruise ship. I dont expect to bring my tec gear on the cruise ship, and she understands shes not going to truk on a 200' deco dive with a single 80. It's common sense really. I dont get some of the previous posts about spending 10k on a trip and then expecting deco dives on a known cattle boat. I dont have to talk to my travel agent to know Im not going to be doing deco dives when I go on a cruise ship.

everettdiver0614 · 7th August 2006, 20:40

Hello my rebreather friends!

While the Agressor fleet might not want us on their ships anymore I happy to announce that I just started a dive charter business in Puget Sound and I will be happy to cater to our rebreather community. Dolphin Charters operates out of Mukilteo and Everett and we guarantee that you will NOT see any Dolphins ;-). Since the boat is a 19ft open RIB with sufficient horsepower, you might even enjoy the ride. You can reach Dolphin Charters at 440-840-0445 (cell) or 425-493-2550 (please note that this number is not staffed during business hours but provides you with a way to leave your name, number desired day of diving, dive site and we will get back in touch with you.) If you want to talk to a human being, call the cell number.

Best regards

Harald H. Fiedler
Dolphin Dive Charters

29th July 2006, 19:20	#31 (permalink)
Sue Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 161	Re: Aggressor Fleet Drops Rebreather Support Yes I know Dave. Dived with them last September, with my SK. At that time they didn't have O2 available, but we took it with us. They were very, very friendly. Please say hi for me to Ken and Carolyn when you see them Sue
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29th July 2006, 19:25	#32 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,444	Re: Aggressor Fleet Drops Rebreather Support Quote: (Originally Posted by Sue) Yes I know Dave. Dived with them last September, with my SK. At that time they didn't have O2 available, but we took it with us. They were very, very friendly. Please say hi for me to Ken and Carolyn when you see them Sue Yes O2 and a new compressor has been added. Ken banks the air at night so you only hear the hiss of your tanks filling during the surface interval. I will see them tomorrow so will say hi for you. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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30th July 2006, 00:47	#34 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,444	Re: Aggressor Fleet Drops Rebreather Support Quote: (Originally Posted by Sue) Thanks Dave Yeah Ken was really impressed that you 4 divers did 32 dives off 6 al80s of o2 and trimix without a booster. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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30th July 2006, 01:50	#35 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,397	Re: Aggressor Fleet Drops Rebreather Support That's a hell of a lot of brightwork - and in damn good shape - on a boat that runs charters! Having owned a larger boat I know what it takes to keep it looking good, especially with divers on board (lots of salt water dripping EVERYWHERE, and plenty of impact risk.) I can have a good time diving even if I'm on a cruise ship. Its all about calibrating my expectations to where I am. On a cruise ship I expect to have everyone treat me like I've done 5 dives in my life - all in my PADI class - until I hit the water. The last cruise I took I dove in Belize, and brought my plate and single-tank setup - with long hose and can light. That drew stares - right up until I backrolled into the water. From that point on the divemasters left me alone and worried about the 25 "rototillers" that were on board with us. It wasn't "technical diving" by any means, but I enjoyed it. If I had come expecting to do a 200' hour-runtime deco dive on one of the walls, I would have been upset, and knew that in advance..... so I didn't. __________________ "A venturesome minority will always be eager to get off on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their path; let them take risks for Godsake, let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned, eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches - that is the right and privilege of any free American." http://www.denninger.net http://www.diversunion.org/liability.htm - Fix the Diving Cert racket
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30th July 2006, 03:05	#36 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,444	Re: Aggressor Fleet Drops Rebreather Support Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis) That's a hell of a lot of brightwork - and in damn good shape - on a boat that runs charters! Having owned a larger boat I know what it takes to keep it looking good, especially with divers on board (lots of salt water dripping EVERYWHERE, and plenty of impact risk.) . Yeah one of the other operators in Nanaimo runs his charters off a rubber dinghy. He doesn't have to worry about salt water though __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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30th July 2006, 21:51	#37 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,100	Re: Aggressor Fleet Drops Rebreather Support Yup, Carolyns Peanut butter pie and lunch during SI sure beats hanging out in a rubber boat that doesnt have a bathroom. __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job
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31st July 2006, 10:10	#38 (permalink)
bellamygdj New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: hamilton Posts: 33	Re: Aggressor Fleet Drops Rebreather Support I could never afford to go on one of their trips anyway...... i'll put the money I'd save, on some food for the table the wife will be real glad ...or maybe that new HID light Ive always wanted.... Up on the barricades I say...we'll show them some aggress..ion __________________ Born to Kerplonk
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7th August 2006, 19:10	#39 (permalink)
what2be New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eureka, Ca Posts: 94	Re: Aggressor Fleet Drops Rebreather Support Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis) I can have a good time diving even if I'm on a cruise ship. Its all about calibrating my expectations to where I am. On a cruise ship I expect to have everyone treat me like I've done 5 dives in my life - all in my PADI class - until I hit the water. It wasn't "technical diving" by any means, but I enjoyed it. If I had come expecting to do a 200' hour-runtime deco dive on one of the walls, I would have been upset, and knew that in advance..... so I didn't. You summed it up perfectly. You adjust your expectations to your surroundings. I have to balance a girlfriend that is newly OC certed, and my own diving when I make plans. Sometimes I travel alone (like to truk & palau) and other times I take her and we go find some warm water destination, whether it be by cattle boat, liveaboard, or cruise ship. I dont expect to bring my tec gear on the cruise ship, and she understands shes not going to truk on a 200' deco dive with a single 80. It's common sense really. I dont get some of the previous posts about spending 10k on a trip and then expecting deco dives on a known cattle boat. I dont have to talk to my travel agent to know Im not going to be doing deco dives when I go on a cruise ship. __________________ "If I die with any money at all in my bank account I know I miscalculated"
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7th August 2006, 20:40	#40 (permalink)
everettdiver0614 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mukilteo, Washington Posts: 6	Dolphin Charters caters to Rebreather divers Hello my rebreather friends! While the Agressor fleet might not want us on their ships anymore I happy to announce that I just started a dive charter business in Puget Sound and I will be happy to cater to our rebreather community. Dolphin Charters operates out of Mukilteo and Everett and we guarantee that you will NOT see any Dolphins ;-). Since the boat is a 19ft open RIB with sufficient horsepower, you might even enjoy the ride. You can reach Dolphin Charters at 440-840-0445 (cell) or 425-493-2550 (please note that this number is not staffed during business hours but provides you with a way to leave your name, number desired day of diving, dive site and we will get back in touch with you.) If you want to talk to a human being, call the cell number. Best regards Harald H. Fiedler Dolphin Dive Charters __________________ Harald H. Fiedler 11013 Villa Rosa Lane Mukilteo, WA 98275 Cell: 440 - 840 - 0445
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