MY 2005 DIVING STATS: Number of Dives: 29
Total Bottom Time: 25 hours and 18 minutes
Maximum Depth: 234' on SS Carolina
Coldest Water Dived: 40 degrees F on U-869
Warmest Water Diver: 80+ in the Philippines
Dive Location Farthest From My Home: Boracay, Philippines
2005 New Certification / Education: No formal, but self taught UW video techniques at great depth in Puerta Galera, Philip (210' max), Texas Tower IV (189' max), U-869 (225' max) and SS Carolina (234' max)
Favorite Dive: "Four Daughters" new virgin wreck discovered by us on the "Poseidon" dive boat in Sept. 2005, I shot video the entire first dive to her and 130'.
Least Favorite Dive: None, all good
New Equipment Purchased: Gates housing for my mini DV, and video lights for same. Lots of bits and pieces... too many to list!
How I did on my 2005 Goals: excellent!! Not many can say they have found a virgin shipwreck!
Dive Goals for 2006: Salvage of "Four Daughters"
Other: Thanks to Jimmy Bauers of the "Poseidon" for having me along to help mate on these trips! Hats off to Jimmy for actually finding the new shipwreck!