Come across some conflicting information on-line .... some sources
state you must have a visa to enter Egypt ... and it is a right scrum
trying to get one at airport (and prices varies daily)
Also read that the VISA is not needed to enter Egypt, but is only

Anyone know much about the Protection of Military Remains Act? Is it
that which stops diving on the two British wrecks in Scapa?
This seems to suggest that merchant ships sunk in wartime (I guess all
the liberty ships are included in this definition) could be suddenly

Does anyone have an email address for Scott Waterman of Quest Diving
Charters - I've got a phone number, but wanted to email him -
TIA
Graham

Hi.  I'm based in Cardiff but have to go up to Edinburgh this w/e to see
relatives.  Wondering what the conditions are like at St Abbs at the moment.
Here it's been pissing with rain for weeks and blowing a gale most days.
'Spose there is a slim chance that St Abbs has been ...

I have the interface but find the connection very unstable., taking 2 or 3
or more attempts.
It works after a combination of toothbrush and saliva on the contacts, but
surely this isn't ideal?.

I am aware of the capabilities & advantages of LED torches ... I know
these are not going to be comparable to a mega sized Kowalski, but
thought I would get a pocket sized LED torch.
Anybody any advice on a good LED torch ? I understand that some LED

can anyone tell me of their experiences with dive mittens, what is good and
bad about using them? I am considering getting a pair as my five finger
gloves have seen better days and will soon need replacing and I am fed up
with having frozen fingers.

Personal O2 booster for sale, details here
www.bpss.demon.co.uk

I seem to recall a undersuit (base layer) that could be used under either a
wetsuit or undersuit (drysuit) for added warmth.
Am I imagining such a thing? can anyone point me in the right direction?

Anyone know of a reasonable priced O2 Whip for Partial Pressure blending
Nitrox?  Nothing fancy - analog gauge....
Thanks
Ka:-)

Some may recall discussions here about a home-made flash for underwater use
using Otterboxes. After some trials with various configurations I have come
up with my final design. Final that is until I do something else to it - you
know how it is. For those interested, full details ...

Looking to get a housing and strobe for my digital compact.
A number of items state feature such as " pre-flash setting on the main
control dial, providing reliable sync with cameras using pre-flash for
autoflash or distance confirmation" and " built-in slave that provides

The Yorkshire region of BSAC is holding a conference next weekend Sunday
13th of November.
Talks by Jack Ingle Coast guard and Hull hyperbaric and more.
Venue Askham Bryan college on the outskirts of York starts 9.30 ending

A shameless plug for my redesigned website and some salt in the wounds
for the UKRS Finland 2004 lot who missed on the Kronprins Gustaf Adolf.
My pictures of this 18th century man-of-war are now finally online.
http://www.ahomaki.net

Unashamed plug for next year's trips.
Always happy to have anyone come along as it isn't limited to Standard
Life Dive Club members. PADI or BSAC welcome :-)
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