Category Archives: diving

Suunto DM4 Dive Computer Software for Mac

Posted on December 15, 2011 by 1Earth

The world of Apple Mac is growing at an exponential rate, which means even if you can’t see it immediately, there usually is a Mac derivative for your favourite software. At first glance you might think Suunto dive computers don’t … Continue reading →

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Diving Phi Phi with Phi Phi Scuba

Posted on November 15, 2008 by 1Earth

Our day today started fairly early as we had signed ourselves up for a 2-dive day with Phi Phi Scuba, which was recommended to us by Dive The World. Bright yellow outfit somewhere in the centre of Phi Phi town … Continue reading →

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Gaya Island is cleaner

Posted on September 20, 2008 by 1Earth

It was a successful day of un-trashing the beaches and reefs near the Downbelow dive station and we’re happy to report that Gaya island is cleaner. A big ‘well done’ to Downbelow for organising this event, mentioned a few days … Continue reading →

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Join us for a beach and reef clean-up

Posted on September 17, 2008 by 1Earth

Although we often treat the sea as such, it is in fact not a giant dustbin.  Most of the rubbish dumped by man linger around for years, even decades, and might never go away. In fact, in Kota Kinabalu, our … Continue reading →

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Bali Holiday: Diving on Nusa Lembongan

Posted on May 4, 2008 by 1Earth

Lynda’s, our modest-but-comfortable accommodations on Nusa Lembongan had a great breakfast.  Pip had a Bacon & Egg Roll, I had an American Breakfast and John had the Aussie Breakfast. To my surprise, the Aussia Breakfast outclassed the American Breakfast. I … Continue reading →

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PADI Certification Day 1

Posted on March 16, 2007 by 1Earth

Wouldn’t exactly say it was the most exciting day ever, but it did get me going. Today was my first day in diver training school. Got up this morning at a very reasonable 8am, with time to spare before my … Continue reading →

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PADI Open Water Certification

Posted on March 15, 2007 by 1Earth

Long, long ago, I do believe it was while I was in South Africa after I returned from Sabah following the Xyf saga, I had thought about getting my diving certification. I was working for Flight Centre SA at the … Continue reading →

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225 PA – State of the Nation

Posted on August 17, 2005 by 1Earth

I’ve just slurped down a bowl of noodles with two egg whites. It’s 11:32am and that was breakfast. This is the state of my life. I should have started this blog ions ago, then I would have been updated with … Continue reading →

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