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Former US Navy sailor returns to dive the Kittiwake 30 years after service

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The USS Kittiwake is one of (if not the) most popular shipwrecks in the Caribbean with divers from across the globe traveling to Grand Cayman to explore this iconic site.

The Kittiwake started life as a submarine rescue vessel commissioned after World War 2, ill-famed in 1986 for recovering the flight data recorder from the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.

The fascinating story of this 251ft vessel continued to evolve this month when old friend Pete Larson came to reminisce with the Divetech team. Larson served as an Engineer aboard the Kittiwake for 3 years between 1986-89 and contacted Divetech to organise a scuba dive to revisit his former quarters.

The Kittiwake has a reputation as a playground for divers, making it a popular attraction for water sport enthusiasts. Divemasters often regale stories of her previous missions prior to decommission in 1994, however up until now no one really knew what life was like serving and living on the Kittiwake. To commemorate the visit Divetech has produced a video of Pete’s nostalgic dive where he recollects his time onboard.

Pete observed: “The Kittiwake is not a forgotten wreck, but lives on in a difference capacity. It’s wonderful to see she isn’t just rusting in an old junk yard, but serves a purpose as an artificial reef, creating structure for local marine life and ecosystem.”

Click here to here to view Pete’s story www.divetech.com/post/return_to_kittiwake

For more information contact Divetech on (345) 946-5658 or email info@divetech.com or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DiveTech

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)

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In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.

Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.

Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit  www.thebreakers-somabay.com.

Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.

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