Hello from Portugal

Constantino · February 23rd, 2006, 12:34 PM

My name is Ricardo (Constantino) from Lisbon, Portugal.

**Alastair** · February 24th, 2006, 08:28 PM

Hi Ricardo,

Welcome to the board! I'd be interested in what sort of Tech-1 diving there is Portugal as one of my friends was talking of taking a trip there.

Cheers
Al

Constantino · February 25th, 2006, 01:23 AM

Hi Al,

Lots of wonderful stuff ... huge virgin wrecks laying in tranquil clear waters just waiting to be explored.
Tell your friend to come over !!! ... better still, why don't you join him.
Just unbelievable stuff … Andy has been over a couple of times and he just can’t get enough of it

But please don’t go around telling everybody about it, it's a bit of a secret !

Best,
Ricardo

Constantino · February 25th, 2006, 01:42 AM

Seriously ....

There are a couple of decent known wrecks in the T1 range, that are dived regularly.
I’m sure there are many more “secret” ones that only a handful of guys know about but won’t tell anybody else.
And a lot more just waiting to be found – there must be !!! - even considering that it drops deep pretty close to shore, and that the winter storms will hammer any structure – I just keep reminding myself that Portugal has a very long maritime history and has always had major ports … so lots of work to be done !

A couple of us are searching for and identifying wrecks in Galiza, Spain (OK, it’s not Portugal per se, but it’s just north of the border !

).

The (few) caves that exist are also deep !

Please come over, I’m sure you will have a great time !!!

– below and above water.

Feel free to give me a shout if you do make it over.

Best,
Ricardo

Constantino · February 25th, 2006, 01:52 AM

... almost forgot to mention the Azores !!! ... "our" crown jewel.
It's just waiting to be explored ... there are just a couple of tourist oriented dive shops, it's even difficult to get nitrox.

Earlier this year we were playing with the idea of setting up a T1 (Portugal's first !) there this summer, but the logistics and multiple variables quickly made us opt for a "easier" location : Algarve in June.

But for sure we will organize a mix expedition there sometime soon !!!

Take care,
Ricardo

Red Sea Explorer · February 25th, 2006, 10:23 AM

Ricardo,

How are you.
Long time.
When are you planning a trip down here to the Red Sea??

Best

Faisal

Klatoo · February 27th, 2006, 12:51 PM

Hi from Madrid Ricardo!

Best,

Enrique

Constantino · February 28th, 2006, 10:44 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Red Sea Explorer)

Ricardo,

How are you.
Long time.
When are you planning a trip down here to the Red Sea??

Best

Faisal

Hi Fox !

(too) Long time ...

You just wait ... as soon as we get a couple of T1 chaps organized, we will invade the MV TALA ...

Take care,
Ricardo

Constantino · February 28th, 2006, 10:45 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Klatoo)

Hi from Madrid Ricardo!

Best,

Enrique

Hi there Enrique ! - nice to "see" u around too

Klatoo · March 1st, 2006, 09:33 AM

Ricardo, I plan to visit Lisbon this spring (tourism rather that diving), it would be nice to meet you there even if only to take a coffee.

Last december I was also going to visit the M/V TAla, I finally had the chance to take T1 on the same dates, but this year I expect not to forgive it!!

Enrique

February 23rd, 2006, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Constantino(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 65	Hello from Portugal My name is Ricardo (Constantino) from Lisbon, Portugal.

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February 25th, 2006, 10:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Red Sea Explorer(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sea Posts: 236	Ricardo, How are you. Long time. When are you planning a trip down here to the Red Sea?? Best Faisal __________________ You watch me switch. www.redseaexplorers.com

February 25th, 2006, 01:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Constantino(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 65	Hi Al, Lots of wonderful stuff ... huge virgin wrecks laying in tranquil clear waters just waiting to be explored. Tell your friend to come over !!! ... better still, why don't you join him. Just unbelievable stuff … Andy has been over a couple of times and he just can’t get enough of it But please don’t go around telling everybody about it, it's a bit of a secret ! Best, Ricardo

February 25th, 2006, 01:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Constantino(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 65	Seriously .... There are a couple of decent known wrecks in the T1 range, that are dived regularly. I’m sure there are many more “secret” ones that only a handful of guys know about but won’t tell anybody else. And a lot more just waiting to be found – there must be !!! - even considering that it drops deep pretty close to shore, and that the winter storms will hammer any structure – I just keep reminding myself that Portugal has a very long maritime history and has always had major ports … so lots of work to be done ! A couple of us are searching for and identifying wrecks in Galiza, Spain (OK, it’s not Portugal per se, but it’s just north of the border ! ). The (few) caves that exist are also deep ! Please come over, I’m sure you will have a great time !!! – below and above water. Feel free to give me a shout if you do make it over. Best, Ricardo

February 25th, 2006, 01:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Constantino(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 65	... almost forgot to mention the Azores !!! ... "our" crown jewel. It's just waiting to be explored ... there are just a couple of tourist oriented dive shops, it's even difficult to get nitrox. Earlier this year we were playing with the idea of setting up a T1 (Portugal's first !) there this summer, but the logistics and multiple variables quickly made us opt for a "easier" location : Algarve in June. But for sure we will organize a mix expedition there sometime soon !!! Take care, Ricardo

February 27th, 2006, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Klatoo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 23	Hi from Madrid Ricardo! Best, Enrique

February 28th, 2006, 10:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Constantino(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 65	Quote: (Originally Posted by Red Sea Explorer) Ricardo, How are you. Long time. When are you planning a trip down here to the Red Sea?? Best Faisal Hi Fox ! (too) Long time ... You just wait ... as soon as we get a couple of T1 chaps organized, we will invade the MV TALA ... Take care, Ricardo

February 28th, 2006, 10:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Constantino(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 65	Quote: (Originally Posted by Klatoo) Hi from Madrid Ricardo! Best, Enrique Hi there Enrique ! - nice to "see" u around too

March 1st, 2006, 09:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Klatoo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 23	Ricardo, I plan to visit Lisbon this spring (tourism rather that diving), it would be nice to meet you there even if only to take a coffee. Last december I was also going to visit the M/V TAla, I finally had the chance to take T1 on the same dates, but this year I expect not to forgive it!! Enrique