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Old December 22nd, 2005, 11:03 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Quote: (Originally Posted by A-M)
I guess it's not that different from what you have except for Oosterschelde.

- Some mines (ask Smekke, Roel and Davy for that)
- Quarries (open mines or whatever the english word may be)
- Fresh lakes, forget those, not worth the trip
- North Sea wrecks, always great!
- Oosterschelde, salt water, tidal, fish and stuff, great for photografy

Maybe we can start an exchange program? One guided week(end) here and one at your place

Guys, did I forget anything?

A-M
Nah, that's about it...

You only forget Nemo
the 35m deep swimming pool

Oosterschelde is nice for scenery shore dives;
It's free and lots to see... however not very "turbo-sole friendly" because of the many oysters and sharp rock you may have to navigate on exit/entry.

Fresh water lakes...
Well nice training grounds or a nice 1 time visit.
There is the "silverlake" for example with generally good viz and tropical blue water; there is an under water museum with paintings and statues.
there is another lake/quarrie with a nice lime wall where you can see all kinds of different layers in the soil including sea shells etc.

North Sea/Englisch channel...
The Belgian side has generally less viz because of the many sandbanks etc.
The best diving over here however, but somewhat impossible to arrange for non-locals...
you have to book the good boats way in advance, and if the weather is bad there is a no-go... but you guys in the UK should know all about that

The open quarries.
nice to visit once.
There is generally good viz and lot's of junk to see

Last edited by davy; December 22nd, 2005 at 12:35 PM.
 
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