4n/3d of treasure huntin

7n/5d of treasure huntin

Special just for ADEX 2013. Though you you can use the package anytime before the 31st March 2014. This offer is only available till the end of this month. So sign up now and put yer doubloons where your sign is. (don’t forget to read ‘Ye olde fine print’ for terms and conditions)

See you at ADEX

Look at the antlers on Bambi

Here Bambi

One of the lesser know facts about Menjangan Island is that it is also Deer Island. And though we don’t always see them the deer swim from the mainland to graze on Menjangan Island.

So there you have it. Bambi is quiet a swimmer.

Sea Rovers v1.0

Installing Sea Rovers (version 1.0) into your SCUBA life will greatly improve it.

Sea Rovers Version 1.0 comes complete with relaxing diving, snorkeling, small groups, personal service on some of the best reefs Bali, if not Indonesia has to offer.

Environmentally friendly SCUBA protocols already in place to protect our reef systems and extend your marine pleasure.

No user limits. Like Sea Rovers v1.0? You can share it with your friends.

Make the change, join the Brethren of the NW Bali Coast today.

Garr!

Smugglers run aground

A few days or more correctly nights ago smugglers ran afoul of Tankad Jaran, one of our local reefs. Story goes that once the crew realised they were well and truly stuck and taking on water, they basically scarpered. The vessel, a local wooden phinisi style cargo ship, common to the water of Indonesia was apparently carrying barrels of Solar (Diesel) to be sold offshore presumably to international vessels.

The Ship has no license or paperwork so apparently no owner. Pol Air (or marine police), have already removed the cargo but could not remove the ship from the reef. Discussions are in process to make this a permanent and hopefully slightly deeper wreck

Funnily enough Tankad Jaran is also home to the Canyon Wreck, another vessel that ran aground on the same feef many years ago and was later reclaimed and permanently sunk only a couple hundred meters away to the East. Tankad Jaran is also home to the BioWreck and Kuberan Kapal (Ships graveyard) all part of the 2005 local ‘Reef Gardeners‘ environmental project here in Pemuteran. Which also included the now famous ‘Underwater Temple‘.

With luck this unfortunate vessel will become a thriving little ecosystem in the days to come.

Pos 3, Coral Garden

At the back of Menjangan Island is Pos 3 a popular spot for snorkeling and the nearest access point to the main Temple at Menjangan Island. Next to the jetty at Pos 3 heading to the West is the Coral Gardens. Shallow water, beautiful corals, loads of fish. What more do you need.

Wall Hanging

Coming to an ADEX near you. from the 19th-21st of April will be this poster. Of course it will be accompanied by the Captain and some very attractive Pemuteran diving, Menjangan diving  and accommodation packages. Just for the show.

So hope to see you there.

The Captain

Open Water Diver, Dive #4

Divine Pemuteran’s Close Encounters reef on Gilad’s last dive of his open water course as he learns the way of the SCUBA.

So here is the sample for a Piratical Sea Rovers Hoodie. Anyone interested?

I can also vouch for how warm you get wearing a fleece lined jacket at midday 8 degrees south of the equator. Who said models don’t work hard

Me, My Camera and I

The Captains going Solo. Who’s not with me?

Seriously though we’ll be offering the chance to break free from the shackles of buddydom. How many times have you been on a dive trip and been given a buddy who is more of a liability than a buddy? How many times have you taken your camera out and wished you didn’t have a buddy with you? Or been with a Photographer and had to hang around waiting for them to take the shot.

The SDI Solo Diving course is about learning to be independent as much as its about diving on your own. There are many situations where having a buddy along just doesn’t always work. What happens if you loose your buddy, are you prepared to take care of yourself? This is where the SDI Solo Diving course comes into its own (forgive the pun).

Lets face it at one point or another, you will be diving alone, whether you want to or not.

Those interested in learning more can Start Here where you can find more information and links to e-learning SDI Solo Diver theory.

Pirate Flag raised in Raja Empat

First Mate Leigh & Pirate Wench Louise raise the Sea Rovers Pirate flag. This time in Raja Empat.

Watch out renegade liveaboards the Brethren are here to take photographs of your treasured critter.

Garrr!!!!