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[Jerrymxz]

Thanks, Jerry!

Fish'n Fin after the dives are done with the nautilus one of the divemasters take them down to 150fsw to release them. So the reef fish do not eat their tentacles and kill them. The nautilus cannot retract fully into their shell. We ask that question of Tova when talking about the survival of Nautilus on the last trip.

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That link is very interesting, Thank You

Edited by Jerrymxz, 09 August 2013 - 04:20 PM.

[WreckWench]

This is one of the reasons the dive's price is higher than a normal dive. I truly can't wait to do it again with a good camera!

[Cajun Diver]

I've used mine a couple of times for hanging on to the down line in current since then and once attached to my smb on a drift dive.

One thing to remember is to have something to cut it if things goes sideways on the dive while hooked in. I've read several accounts of problems occurring where someone lost a mask in the current, panicked and couldn't get unhooked. Something to think about before the dive, talk about and practice.

A lot of people ( probably most or all ) purchased a reef hook from the dive shop. I seem to recall them charging about $20.00. The hook and line fit in a pouch and there is a clip attached to the pouch to clip onto your BC. It was very easy to open up, use, and put back in the pouch. We dove the Blue Corner twice, and that is the only time that I have ever used the reef hook. I am very much looking forward to using it again.

I was wondering how many dives I'd be able to get in this week while I'm there. Guessing that they will do maybe two in the morning and then maybe two in the afternoon if people want?
As you said then maybe a night dive?

-Mike

Generally you'll do 4 a day - like Jerry said the boat rides can be long. You'll do 2 dives in the morning then lunch on an island nearby and then 2 more before heading back. Some of the best diving I've ever done was there - the reef hook dive to watch the sharks swim by was amazing and then the very fast drift up the channel was really fun (you do the dive during a tide change when the sharks are feeding if I recall correctly).

Butch

Thanks Butch! 4 dives a day is good for me, especially if we've just come from doing 4-5 a day in Truk. If we can get at least one or two night dives that week it would be great.

Anyone know I if should look at getting a reef hook if I don't have one or will the dive shop supply those?

[WreckWench]

You could carry a back up mask.... I'm just saying...

[ev780]

I guess everyone missed my sarcasm regarding the reef hook. /> /> I know because mine has the logo since I had no idea about reef hooks back in 2011. I am a veteran now. /> /> /> /> />

I am not the greatest photog, but here are some nautiluses! Nautili?!?! Featuring our own Punkie. Then a shot of some random guy shot by ScubaPunk.

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[ScubaTurtle]

Good safety note Butch, thanks! I do always carry a sharp knife and I'll probably have a pair of trama shears as well.

I've used mine a couple of times for hanging on to the down line in current since then and once attached to my smb on a drift dive.

One thing to remember is to have something to cut it if things goes sideways on the dive while hooked in. I've read several accounts of problems occurring where someone lost a mask in the current, panicked and couldn't get unhooked. Something to think about before the dive, talk about and practice.

A lot of people ( probably most or all ) purchased a reef hook from the dive shop. I seem to recall them charging about $20.00. The hook and line fit in a pouch and there is a clip attached to the pouch to clip onto your BC. It was very easy to open up, use, and put back in the pouch. We dove the Blue Corner twice, and that is the only time that I have ever used the reef hook. I am very much looking forward to using it again.

I was wondering how many dives I'd be able to get in this week while I'm there. Guessing that they will do maybe two in the morning and then maybe two in the afternoon if people want?
As you said then maybe a night dive?

-Mike

Generally you'll do 4 a day - like Jerry said the boat rides can be long. You'll do 2 dives in the morning then lunch on an island nearby and then 2 more before heading back. Some of the best diving I've ever done was there - the reef hook dive to watch the sharks swim by was amazing and then the very fast drift up the channel was really fun (you do the dive during a tide change when the sharks are feeding if I recall correctly).

Butch

Thanks Butch! 4 dives a day is good for me, especially if we've just come from doing 4-5 a day in Truk. If we can get at least one or two night dives that week it would be great.

Anyone know I if should look at getting a reef hook if I don't have one or will the dive shop supply those?

[ScubaTurtle]

Just in case anyone needed more convincing of just how absolutely fantastic this trip will be here's a link to a review of the area by one of the top underwater photographers in the world.

http://www.uwphotogr...om/palau-diving
I can't wait to be able to dive the lake as well as the cave. Going to be amazing!

[Greg@ihpil]

Nice link,Mike Thanks..Just for the record...I'm jealous of this trip...

Just in case anyone needed more convincing of just how absolutely fantastic this trip will be here's a link to a review of the area by one of the top underwater photographers in the world.

http://www.uwphotogr...om/palau-diving
I can't wait to be able to dive the lake as well as the cave. Going to be amazing!

[underwaterjohn]

Notify me when the trip opens up. Soon?

[ScubaPunk]

Notify me when the trip opens up. Soon?

Yes it will be opened soon. Notification is sent out to Premier Members first when the trip is opened for booking. It takes longer to get the email addresses for regular members. Please consider upgrading for $35. You will need to upgrade if you go on the trip, and you will be able to send in the rebate form after the trip to receive $25 back.

[underwaterjohn]

When will the Palau trip open up for booking? I'm combining the Palau trip with a Philippines trip so I need to book it so I can sort out flight and logistics. Thanks

[ScubaPunk]

When will the Palau trip open up for booking? I'm combining the Palau trip with a Philippines trip so I need to book it so I can sort out flight and logistics. Thanks

Wreckwench will be back from the T & C trip tomorrow. So we will find out then when she will get it opened up.

[hiker_diver_jane]

Hi, I would also like to be notified and go the two weeks to Truk and Palau in February. Thanks.
Jane

[Jerrymxz]

Hi, I would also like to be notified and go the two weeks to Truk and Palau in February. Thanks.
Jane

Hi Jane,
Welcome to SingleDivers
Unfortunately The Truk portion of the trip is full. There is only 16 spots on the Odyssey in Truk and they went super fast. But I hope you can make the Palau portion of the trip, the diving is awesome and all the SD peeps are more fun than a barrel of monkeys on a trip!!!

[WreckWench]

Hey gang....I'm back in town, I have internet, and I will have this trip opened by this evening....cross my heart!