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Ironrod
Nurse Shark
- First Name
- David
Hello folks,
Quick introduction - I'm originally from the UK, lived in Canada for 13 years, moved to the US in 2010, then in Belize for a couple of years before finally making it to the great Republic of Texas in 2017.
I started diving in 1979 when I first qualified with the British Sub Aqua Club. While I was in the Royal Navy I qualified as a ships diving officer performing that role on various ships and submarines.
Then life happened and I've been out of the water for far too long.
So last year my new bride, Cathy, and I were on a cruise and we decided to use the time to complete our Open Water qual. Since then we've logged 37 dives (just returned from a weeks diving in Florida) and plan to go to Cozumel in December to complete our PADI Master Scuba Diver cert.
The next step in that journey is to complete the PADI Rescue Diver cert, so if anyone knows of a course being run over the next couple of months, please let me know.
We also want to try and dive at least once a month so I'm looking forward to hearing about upcoming trips.
Quick introduction - I'm originally from the UK, lived in Canada for 13 years, moved to the US in 2010, then in Belize for a couple of years before finally making it to the great Republic of Texas in 2017.
I started diving in 1979 when I first qualified with the British Sub Aqua Club. While I was in the Royal Navy I qualified as a ships diving officer performing that role on various ships and submarines.
Then life happened and I've been out of the water for far too long.
So last year my new bride, Cathy, and I were on a cruise and we decided to use the time to complete our Open Water qual. Since then we've logged 37 dives (just returned from a weeks diving in Florida) and plan to go to Cozumel in December to complete our PADI Master Scuba Diver cert.
The next step in that journey is to complete the PADI Rescue Diver cert, so if anyone knows of a course being run over the next couple of months, please let me know.
We also want to try and dive at least once a month so I'm looking forward to hearing about upcoming trips.
- First Name
- Todd
Sounds quite interesting, we might just hit you up as a monthly meeting speaker about that Royal Navy diving. Even in these crazy times, where international trips are becoming a distant memory, we are still keeping up with our DAM (Dive A Month) CHUMmer program and hitting up local dive spots every month. Where were you in Florida?
Skip
Tiger Shark
- First Name
- Skip
Maximum Scuba at Lake Longhorn has Rescue diver courses starting all the time, my son and I are going to start Rescue as soon as he finished his deep dive for Advanced
- First Name
- Chris
Welcome Ironrod! My dad was in the Navy for many years in Malta, RNEC Manadon and ending up HMS Raleigh. I learned to swim in the pool at Raleigh, watching the poor recruits being harassed off the high dive platform in boiler suits (that we kids were just dying to jump off but weren't allowed).
There are always some folks heading to a nearby lake monthly to keep their eye in, someone starts a thread (normally in the Dive Buddy board) and it goes from there.
There are always some folks heading to a nearby lake monthly to keep their eye in, someone starts a thread (normally in the Dive Buddy board) and it goes from there.
SilverBubbles
Tiger Shark
- First Name
- Andrea
- First Name
- Angela
welcome to the fun house, Gulf Coast Scuba can hook you up with Rescue at Mammoth Lake if you need a shop
hopefully get to see on a zoom meeting or in person at the lake or at Jake real soon.
Ironrod
Nurse Shark
- First Name
- David
Thanks the navy diving was pretty unspectacular - normally zero viz at the bottom of the dockyard grubbing around in the mud (sewage) trying to find something that was dropped overboard. Using the Limpet Mine Disposal Equipment was more fun but we only got to practice with that every couple of years.
I'm looking forward to joining you on a local dive soon.
Florida was fun. Dived at Blue Heron Bridge, the wrecks Lady Luck and Spiegel Grove, and reefs off Pompano Beach and Key Largo. We also did a cavern dive at Blue Water Springs.
Ironrod
Nurse Shark
- First Name
- David
Thanks for the info I'll look out for the upcoming dives. I had 3 great years at RNEC from '81-'84 - I had to go to see as my mess bill sometimes exceeded my wages!!
Ironrod
Nurse Shark
- First Name
- David
Blue Heron Bridge, the wrecks Lady Luck and Spiegel Grove, and reefs off Pompano Beach and Key Largo. We also did a cavern dive at Blue Water Springs.
Clay Patrick
Tiger Shark
- First Name
- Clay
Hi,
I’m a divaholic in Columbia, SC. I have been able to attend a few CHUM events when I have been home in Houston. I’m looking forward to meeting more divers and new adventures.
I’m a divaholic in Columbia, SC. I have been able to attend a few CHUM events when I have been home in Houston. I’m looking forward to meeting more divers and new adventures.
DiverGent
Tiger Shark
- First Name
- Gary
A few of us have been to the Cooper River. Got any meg teeth?
Clay Patrick
Tiger Shark
- First Name
- Clay
I’m guessing you went to the Cooper River with Sally and Tom Robinson of Charleston Scuba. Great people that always provide a great experience. I have found a few meg teeth over the years. It’s not my favorite diving but always worth the trip.
Michelle
Nurse Shark
- First Name
- Michelle
Hi all,
I am Michelle and new to diving and new to this
just back from my first trip to Florida and in love with diving now !! Looking forward to meeting new people and diving together! Have dove Lake Travis, Blue lagoon and key largo ... looking for more adventure.I don’t have facebook so hope this works with out it
Michelle
Heidi Ho
CHUM Fan
- First Name
- Holly
Welcome Michelle, happy to meet you.
And no worries about not having FB - as long as you keep up with this page, you'll always be up to date. Take time to explore the site - there's some interesting info in the threads and gorgeous pictures in the media gallery. Hope to see you at a virtual (or in person) meeting soon.
And no worries about not having FB - as long as you keep up with this page, you'll always be up to date. Take time to explore the site - there's some interesting info in the threads and gorgeous pictures in the media gallery. Hope to see you at a virtual (or in person) meeting soon.
SilverBubbles
Tiger Shark
- First Name
- Andrea
Hi Michelle! Welcome to CHUM We're very glad you found us.
No, Facebook is not needed to enjoy the forum! Just make sure to check the board often.
We're very glad you found us. No, Facebook is not needed to enjoy the forum! Just make sure to check the board often.