I searched through the archives and didn't really see any good answers
to this..
Is there a good online FAQ or help site for underwater navigation? I
know PADI and everyone else has a course for it, but I'd like to read

"Which way do I turn the knob if I'm standing behind it?"
BLAM!  It hit me like a ton of bricks.  While I have no trouble knowing
which way to turn a knob no matter where I am with respect to it, a female
friend asked, "Which way do I turn the knob if I'm standing behind it?"  I

Leading Underwater Photography wesbite. Images from all over the world.
iPIX soon to be added for 360 degree imaging.
http://www.underh2o.co.uk
www.underh2o.co.uk

Spent last weekend on a houseboat in Lake Powell. Wanted to go diving but
couldn't (lack of gear, lack of any spare time, lack of buddy).  Did get
briefly in the water to try out an underwater housing. Water was cold.
Interesting lake, water levels down 115!  Wondered if anyone has ...

Switching to a doubles config in a week or two and would like some "help"
staying alive.  :)
I have twin steel 80s with an isolator manifold, SS backplate (OMS), dual
bladder (OMS; 100lb lift).  (I also own a 19 cu ft pony that I might add to

I am looking for an inexpensive waterproof watch that has an easy to set
daily alarm.  My needs are only for a swimming pool that is a few feet deep.
I would like to know of any particular models of Timex or Casio or something
like that.

First of all,
Any links where I can get with good resolution US Navy and Royal Dive
tables ?
WHere can I buy them ?

I was wondering if somebody can give me an idea about the cheapest(how much
should I expect to pay..) place in Europe/Eastern Europe/Turkey to get my
PADI Divemaster certificate.
I am really short on the money so all I can afford is to somewhere

Im looking to buy a digital camera for both underwater and on land use, and
have got my decision down to three cameras that match my needs but now i
cant pick between them!!!
So i was wondering if anybody could help me along the way if you maybe own

Man Was Adrift After Boat Crew Forgot Him
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (April 29) - A recreational diver forgotten at sea by a
boat crew drifted five hours and prayed for his life before a Boy Scout on an
excursion aboard a century-old ship spotted him.

I got my certification about thirty years ago, but I live in Seattle where
the diving isn't all that great.  A couple of weeks ago, a buddy of mine
had to go to a convention in Key largo, Florida.  With the government
picking up the cost of his airline ticket, rental car, and a nice ...

I've been tearing through this board for a week now, I hear varying
opinions about certain stores... stay away from UWS, Lighthouse, go
only to 5th dimension.... blah blah blah.  The big problem is most of
these posts are dated atleast a few years old for one... and two most

Live in the St. Louis Area.  Allergies kicked in last Wednesday.  Going
to Coz on Friday May 114.  Can't clear my ears.  Taking Allegra, and
sudafed 24 hours.
Anybody have any home cures.  I Will be pissed if I can't dive when I

Some more information came about the circumstances surrounding Dan
Carlock:
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~29583~2129701,00.html
http://www.presstelegram.com/Stories/0,1413,204~23170~2129291,00.html

I'm going to Kauai in July. Any dive operator/dive site recommendations? I
saw ads for very pricey ($250+) 3-tank trips to Niihau. Is it worth it?
Tomek