Interceptor121 654 Posted July 25, 2019 With the exception of macro destinations where you can 'rent your guide' I have always found difficult to have a satisfactory trip using standard diving trips or liveaboards Especially with liveaboards it seems that there is a set timetable and itinerary to follow and most importantly you only dive a site once typically maybe twice so just where you were at the point of knowing how to take a shot you move elsewhere. I have been doing the Alex Mustard workshop in the Red Sea now for 3 times and although there is always something to learn as I have already worked in the same area as diving instructor what I really would like is to have the flexibility on the itinerary and just go in the water and shoot. I am sure other advanced divers and photographers fell like that so I looked at chartering a boat on my own but I need to some partners in crime to do it as obviously a whole boat to myself is a tad expensive. As I know the area I would be happy to share my tips on how I approach the sites and subjects but I am by no mean someone that can host a workshop and also I do not want to compete with all the friends that do this as a job. My local diving club does the standard diving trips so I was wondering if anyone would like to join me. Boat living from Sharm El Sheikh most likely 24-31 of August and we are talking about 10 spaces small boat away from the crowds Itinerary Abu Nuhas and the wrecks Thistlegorm Ras Mohammed and Shark Reef Maybe Jackson reef if reported sharks around I am interested also in feedback on the idea and this is no profit am just covering my own costs. Also not for UK divers (sorry guys) as I do not want to step on other friends territory so mostly looking at people in US, MEA, APAC, Russia etc. Cost should be around $1395 flights excluded to be confirmed further 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xberges 4 Posted July 27, 2019 Hello! I'm very interested in this. The timing might not work, but it could be interesting to create a group or something to organize chartered trips. I really like the idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted July 27, 2019 Yep, me too but not this August Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 654 Posted July 27, 2019 Xberges and TimG trip is planned 24-31 of JULY 2020 (why on earth I wrote August) My idea is to start with something I know well and then maybe expand to other destinations. Ideally if we could create a wider group and each one has got good boat or resort contacts this becomes more interesting. Generally for macro I think this is less of an issue and especially if diving off resort it might be better to go with divers and rent a guide to avoid critter hogging. But for wide angle it is really a must to have a photo orientated group os otherwise you are just at the mercy of the fixed itinerary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted July 27, 2019 Well I'd be interested for sure - although I notice that you're aiming away from UK divers. You're looking at areas I know reasonably well. if Lembeh or Bonaire became possibilities I could help with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 654 Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, TimG said: Well I'd be interested for sure - although I notice that you're aiming away from UK divers. You're looking at areas I know reasonably well. if Lembeh or Bonaire became possibilities I could help with them. I meant UK based divers, You are in the Netherlands? I just do not want to 'compete' with any of the UK workshop experts though this is not a workshop I would prefer to avoid any possible remarks if it makes sense? Edited July 27, 2019 by Interceptor121 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lutfu 118 Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) I would be interested with this too....Who knows may be we can try our GH6 Edited July 31, 2019 by lutfu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 654 Posted August 4, 2019 Subject to confirmation I have only 3 spaces left before the cut off date so if anyone is interested better hurry up Details are here https://interceptor121.com/2019/07/28/calling-out-to-all-image-makers-1st-interceptor121-liveaboard-red-sea-2020/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 654 Posted September 8, 2019 Trip officially moved to 1-8 AugustSpaces still availableSent from my SM-A505FN using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites