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gary - 28 Mar 2004 17:20 GMT

I am going to Cyprus (Paphos) in May and want to try some diving there. Can
anybody recommend any dive clubs there. Have looked on the net an Cy dive
look very good.

I am only a beginner, passed my padi open water last October. so would need
to do some nice easy dives.

Also I am looking at getting my own fins, mask and snorkel, can anyone
recommend any good online stores or would I possibly get a better deal when
I am in Cyprus.

Thanks for any help

Gary

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Bardo - 28 Mar 2004 18:20 GMT

> I am going to Cyprus (Paphos) in May and want to try some diving there. Can
> anybody recommend any dive clubs there. Have looked on the net an Cy dive
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> recommend any good online stores or would I possibly get a better deal when
> I am in Cyprus.

CyDive are probably the largest dive operation in Paphos and are situated
right smack bang on the beach front. Personally I dived with Seahorse
Diving, a small but friendly little outfit that you'll find tucked away on
the beach around the side of the bay near the larger hotels. Run by a very
nice chap called 'Georgio', they run regular trips to the Zenobia as well as
other popular dive sites in Cyprus but come across as a little more 'tinpot'
than CyDive. For someone with less experience, however, you may want to
speak to CyDive as I'd say they are probably better equipped to look after
you...

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Michael Wolf - 31 Mar 2004 23:30 GMT

> I am going to Cyprus (Paphos) in May and want to try some diving
> there. Can anybody recommend any dive clubs there. Have looked on the
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> Gary

I was diving on Cyprus last summer. What can I say? It was expensive and
ther wasn't a lot to see, the only place worthwhile diving is the Zenobia,
but I wonder if they'll take you there seen that you've got your OW.

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rich - 31 Mar 2004 23:53 GMT

>> I am going to Cyprus (Paphos) in May and want to try some diving
>> there. Can anybody recommend any dive clubs there. Have looked on the
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>ther wasn't a lot to see, the only place worthwhile diving is the Zenobia,
>but I wonder if they'll take you there seen that you've got your OW.

Just come back from 10 dives on the Zen. The top of the Zenobia is
about 17m, so it is "possible" to dive it with an OW ticket, although,
of course, an AOW would be preferred.

1UKP = 0.80CYP (aprox)

Don't know about any particular dive clubs, but there are definitely a
few out there.. at the weekend we dived with Akritiri BSAC and some
other BSAC from about the same area.. most were Squaddies, though not
all.

If you're renting a car whilst out there, you could drive to Larnanca
and try one of the local shops for the Zen (Dive In
http://www.dive-in.com.cy/ looked good), though if you go with one in
Pathos they'll probably drive you down that way anyway, or sail you
down (depending on where it is). Having looked at the Cydive site (
http://www.cydive.com ) it looks like they have plenty to offer for OW
divers, so should be worth a shot.. why not try emailing them and
getting a conversation going.. asking whatever pertinent questions you
can think of.

As for buying kit, personal choice.. UK prices might be better..
espeically right now with the post dive-show thing going on.. with
Masks I would definitely try some in your local dive shop before
buying.. as you never know what will fit or not.

rich

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