March 22

The team says ‘good bye’ to Nan. Renee in her custom Atlan wetsuit.. George & Renee – today’s dive from Cenote Mud. Leticha (top), Shirley and Javier. Mike prepares gear for tomorrows video shoot. Half way point of this years mission. Saturday, 22 March 2003 This morning we had a…

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March 21

Are you supposed to put that stuff in your mask? Renee and Senora Camilo. Not recommended for a boat dive trip… Andy & Nan visit Aktun Chen George in his DiveRite sidemount rig. Diving Continues… Friday, 21 March 2003 Nat prepared a delicious breakfast of high speed French toast to…

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March 20

Team Cue-ball & the water sample. Mike and Renee in Mud. Don Rafael house, and our access to the system. George does some “surface deco” after his dive. Sartek Light and canister ready for action. Diving Continues… Thursday, 20 March 2003 Team 1, entering the Cenote with 5 tanks each,…

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March 19

Nat & Renee put on their cylinders in Mud Cenote. Mike gives Renee a little field first aid. Empty reel = happy cave exploriers! Nan & Theresa in the field to help haul tanks. Nat in his DiveRite sidemount rig Dive, dive, dive… Wednesday, 19 March 2003 This morning we…

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March 18

Current meter used for water measurements. George (with 5 tanks), Nat and Andy. A group “spit” (cortisol sample). George foraging for some breakfast goodies. News Flash…More line added in Sistema Camilo!! Tuesday, 18 March 2003 Today we started out the day with yet another fabulous breakfast. Today’s chef was Andy…

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March 17

Renee hauls gear into the jungle for today’s dive Mike searches the jungle. Our loyal Muchachos (of the day…). Team about to enter ‘Mud’ for today’s dive. Renee shows how NOT to run a reel. Team unloading tanks at the fill station. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Sunday, 17 March 2003…

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March 16

Huge thunder storm makes for cool weather Base camp at Mud Cenote Mud 2003 Team after first dive day Nat, Mike and Renee “play in the Mud” Dive Operations begin. Sunday, 16 March 2003 The team awoke this morning bright and early (after working until midnight last night preparing for…

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Dive Plan

Project Director: Michael St. Germain, Cambrian Foundation Dive Safety Officer 2109 Howson Rd. Raleigh, N.C. 27603 (919) 552-8388 Dates for 2003′ Expedition: March 15 – March 29 Project Members/Dive Team: Michael St. Germain (Project Director) George McCulley Andy Henderson Renee Power Nat Robb Thecia Taylor (Non-Diver) Theresa McCulley (Non-Diver) Nan…

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March 15

Fun in the sun The team starts to arrive Renee analyses cylinders for tomorrows dives We’re back! Saturday, 15 March 2003 Today marks the beginning of the 2003 Cambrian Foundation Akumal Cave Diving expedition! Yesterday, Renee Power and her mother Thecia Taylor arrived early to enjoy a day of “fun…

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May 10

Bill Ward Kim Eslinger & Rick Allen Red The Fuqua Group Jan Neal Volusia County Marine Science Center Project Participants and Sponsors Dive Rite Manufacturing Sartek Industries Ocean Odyssey Dive Center Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Volusia County Marine Science Center Sea Dog Diver Spruce Creek Scuba Golub Mechanical Contractors…

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