by Capt Paul | Jul 29, 2010 | Advanced Open Water Course, Pemuteran Diving
Erin & Chris were just here doing a little PADI Advanced diving. Deep dive, Navigation dive, Night dive and these photo’s show their Photography and Fish ID skills
Erin, slate in hand, pencil at the ready.
Oooo. Look greeny fish
Biowreck looking like a thriving little eco system.
This is your Captain speaking. I’m hovering at the moment, so please leave a message after the bubble. Bloop.
Guys you could have chosen a better back drop.
Thats better. Peace wench!
Erin heading out on the Cynical Seahorse on a quest for fishy adventure with Sea Rovers Brethren
Chris, the same with the Vicous Guppy and Nasty Nemo at anchor in front of Sea Rovers office behind him.
Whoohoo! I’m an Advanced diver!
Congratulations guys, you did well.
The Captain
by Capt Paul | Jul 6, 2010 | Capt Paul's Photo's
Just a little sunset to set the mood
Sea Rovers Pirate fleet at rest
Looking across Pemuteran Bay
Traditional sailing boat
The Captain
by Capt Paul | May 1, 2010 | Environment
Recent visit by the Green School out of the landlocked Port of Ubud, (http://www.greenschool.org) turned out to be a good opportunity to put the Nasty Nemo through her paces. And she handled it all with easy and space to spare.
The Green School was up on a field trip to the Biorock Project. Where they learn how to electrify coral to good effect 😉 After a morning of learning and snorkeling the projects they took a break to explore a local reef (Close Encounters) where they got to see first hand what can happen when local businesses work with the village and fishing community to help protect the local marine environment in a sustainable way.
The Next day they head out again this time to visit the Solar Powered Biorock offshore structures. The Biowreck and BioBoomer. The later named in honour of the once long time resident of the of the Turtle Project, run by my old mate Chris Brown just down the beach from us. Another longtime resident and local Eco warrior.
Then its prepare for the beach and Mucky Pirates Bay clean up.
DiveMaster Made and Captain Sahari lend a helping hand.
Despite the lousy visibility everyone heads out with a modicum of enthusiasm on their perilous mission to rid our bay of marauding plastic.
A Junior Eco Wench is Joined by Captain Botac scouring the Bay for hidden enemies amongst the fishing boats.
After a hard morning of snorkeling, diving and rescuing our beloved and now not so Mucky Pirates Bay. The lads and lasses of the Green School sit down to enjoy a well earned Nasi Bungkus.
And thus their day ends with a swift voyage home and memories of noble deeds and plastic vanquished on the shores of Pemuteran.
Garr! Guys n we be hopin’ ta seeing ye all again.
The Captain
by Capt Paul | Apr 28, 2010 | General News
A bigger boat requires a load of offerings to bless her. So before we can take guests out we have to make sure she isn’t cursed. So a jolly good blessing is in order.
Tranquil seas and calm blessings
As the Captain, crew and priestess start the ceremony
MMMmmmm…. When can we eat the offerings?
Tie that to the machine dear theres a good Captain.
Om Shanti Shanti Om.
And there you have it, all blessed for now till the next good day for blessing boats comes round.
The Captain
by Capt Paul | Apr 28, 2010 | Captain & Crew, General News, Sea Rovers
Nasty Nemo hits the water and shows us what’s she can do.
Pelan Pelan, satu, dua, tiga and PUSH!
My grud. She floats. Now thats what I call an auspicious start to this endeavour 🙂
The Captain and Mister Tony, (Bali Mercury, supplier of fine engines and chandeler to Pirates 🙂 slowly taking her out of the bay
Lets open her up and race the wind.
A bunch of happy boys with their new toy. Left to Right, Captain Sahari (now captain of the Nasty Nemo), Captain Abdul (in training for Divemaster), Captain Tony (owner of Bali Mercury, long time friend and our engine supplier), First Mechanic Ratmon (Bali Mercury) and Myself, Captain Paul M Turley, at your service.
She still needs a canopy and some lifevests but other than than she’s ready to cruise at a very comfortable rate of knots, the waters of Pemuteran, North West Bali and perhaps beyond.
The Captain
