Copyright (c) 2008 DiveSpots.com. All rights reserved. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/blog-captainslog/viewBlog.blogs Scuba diving news, commentary, and ramblings from the DiveSpots.com leaning post. en-us Sat, 17 May 2008 17:54:36 CDT Sat, 17 May 2008 17:54:36 CDT 60 75 48 http://www.divespots.com/scuba/home.page http://www.divespots.com/skin/classic/images/logo1.gif http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-60/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-60/viewStory.blogs Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:00:00 CST The Vandenberg, at over 520 feet and 13,000 tons, will be the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. Now you have a chance to name the site - for only $1.3 million. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-59/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-59/viewStory.blogs Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:00:00 CST DiveClips.com is a new service that aggregates RSS feeds from many different Scuba websites, and presents them in one easy-to-read format. DiveSpots.com is now a featured feed on DiveClips.com. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-58/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-58/viewStory.blogs Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:00:00 CST Recreational U.S. boaters returning home from foreign ports may no longer have to go to an immigration and customs office for a reentry interview. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-57/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-57/viewStory.blogs Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:45:00 CDT The dates have been announced for the second annual Florida Dive Show! This show will feature tech conferences and a large exhibitor hall open to the sport, recreational, technical, and professional diver. Mark your calendars! http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-56/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-56/viewStory.blogs Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:00:00 CDT Willy Volk is a blogger with Divester. He's become a celebrity in the online Scuba world for his quality reporting, writing style, and humor. I recently had a chance to talk to Willy about his work with Divester, his favorite dives, and a few other topics. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-55/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-55/viewStory.blogs Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:57:00 CDT Capt. Dave Mucci of Blue Water Adventures in Pensacola, FL sent me this amazing story of a recent night dive on the Oriskany. I'm itching to get out there and see this magnificant ship myself. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-54/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-54/viewStory.blogs Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:52:00 CDT Are you looking for something different this Halloween? How about an Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest, or a Haunted Dive? http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-53/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-53/viewStory.blogs Tue, 03 Oct 2006 06:50:00 CDT Scubapro has issued a safety recall for its MK 20 First Stage Regulators. Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-52/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-52/viewStory.blogs Sat, 30 Sep 2006 08:00:00 CDT An algae bloom that has tainted waters adjacent to the main highway from Miami leading to the Florida Keys is moving north and threatens to spread into the heart of Biscayne Bay, playground for thousands of South Florida boaters. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-51/viewStory.blogs http://www.divespots.com/scuba/storyID-51/viewStory.blogs Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:35:00 CDT I've recently started thinking about purchasing a 40 or 60-foot hose (maybe longer) and creating my own Snuba rig -- both for the pool and for me on the boat. This sort of setup would be perfect for much of the shallow-water reefs and secret lobster spots in South Florida.