In Wrecks Shadow™

In wrecks shadow

ROUTE - A ( Marseille - Olbia )

Project author : Petr Medek

Dear Divers,

You all must remember your most interesting and beautiful dives. And it doesn`t matter whether in your homeland or abroad. Some of you are attracted to tropical waters with its rich underwater life. Others would rather explore dark depths of lakes and quarries . Naturally, there would be some, just like ourselves, who get carried away by the beauty and romantics of wrecks.

Over the last few years, we have been actively involved in the search for wrecked ships, sunken planes, submarines and other means of transportation that involuntarily ended up on the sea bottom. Our interest is not only of diving nature, but also that of historical and technical aspects. We would like to share our experience in this field and invite you to join us on one of the exciting trips to uncover the unknown and have some enjoyable diving. Allow us, therefore, to introduce our completely new exploration trips In Wrecks Shadow

This project, as the name tells, is suitable for advanced wreck divers. However, even "average" divers may find things very exciting along the way. Especially UW photographers will for sure appreciate likely encounters with big animal creatures that like to hang around wrecks. The main objective of this project is to introduce you to wrecks as such, as well as tell you more about their history, cause of sinking and také you on an exciting journey through the bitter past and the present. We are going to visit different wreck sites from the distant past, and those that came to rest in piece not long ago. The opening trip - Route A - of the first year of In Wrecks Shadow will take us to southern France`s Azur coast. We will visit places in northern and western Italy and will dive into dark blue waters near the islands of Capraia, Elba and Corisca including northern portions of Sardinia.

Other trips that are being prepared will take us to see the whole of Sardinia, after that on to the south around Sicilia and all the way to Malta. These projects are likely to be offered in the first half of 2007, or alternatively in the second half of this year. There are plans ranging from the Jaderske sea to the Otrantsky channel. In the western direction we are planning trips along Spain on to the Atlantic. The trips should also entail western France, England, Germany, Poland, Norway..We are going to see the Red Sea and even more exotic places. We are also preparing more challenging technical dives and exploring journeys. The sea offers unlimited opportunities for solving mysteries - to satisfy the human desire for discovering the unknown.

Another goal of these endeavors is to bring together individuals with similar hobbies and similar willingness to do something exciting and fun - this should lead to forming a solid team. Make sure there is enough information to print a guide covering wreck sites in Europe and the rest of the world. Closely connected with this project is the so called never-ending film about specific wrecks which are to be covered during the trip. We would like to extend our invitation to you to become not only the participants but also the co-authors.

The opening trip of the first year of In Wrecks Shadow - Route A will start on the southern coast of France. We are sailing away on April 28, 2007 in Marseille on a new, and for some of you, well known catamaran Valhalla. The ultimate destination after 8 weeks of sailing is the port of Olbia on remote Sardinia. The whole first trip will consist of 8 stages, each a week long. The crew has an experienced captain, tour guides, and 8 divers who will come and go every seven days. Because getting off the catamaran takes place in another place than that of boarding, shuttle bus connection will be provided. Given the higher diving standards needed to accomplish such a trip, only those with enough wreck and deep diving experience will be accepted ( terms of participation are listed below). For the less experienced we are preparing trips with less demanding activities marked as Basic. Such trips will be included on a regular basis. Furthermore, during such a trip it would be possible to accomplish an AOWD course at reasonable cost and get an opportunity to participate in other projects.

Every stage has its own timeline that must be met. We will, therefore, expect everyone to abide by the rules - a commonplace practice in such trips. During one stage we will sail to five pre-selected wreck sites with two dives for each wreck. There will be alternative projects in case of bad weather. Some wrecks would need to be searched for and, thus, we count on the active effort by the crew. It is obvious that such a trip is not about recreation with swimming. Rather it is about learning and exploring. As mentioned earlier, there will always be a guide on the board who will brief you on each wreck`s history and current conditions you need to be aware of in order to plan your dives.

As an In Wrecks Shadow participant you will receive a printed guide with a list of wrecks containing basic information on them. A must be part of the guide is a log-book where you will enter your notes on specific wrecks. Additionally, as favor of the company, you will be given a T-shirt, baseball cap, stickers and membership card - all with the In Wrecks Shadow logo. All these presents combined cannot give you the excitement and fun you experience when personally involved in our trips. We will do our best to make sure you return home fully rejuvenated and energized.

Be there with us.

Petr Medek,project author

Localities - In Wrecks Shadow ™ - Route A

France south coast, Italy, Capraia, Elba,Corsica and Sardegna

Mapa vraku

Showed coordinates are just for Your imagine. Cities on the maps are not the embarcations ports.

Term 28.4.-5.5

First stage - difficulty 2, relaxation day - wednesday.

• San Domenico / 26-33m / shipwreck

• Messerschmitt BF 109 / 42-45m / airplane

• Liban / 30-36m / shipwreck

• Arroyo / 18-36m / shipwreck

• Tromblon / 24-27m / shipwreck

Term 5.5.-12.5.

Second stage has the highest difficulty 3, is suitable for the most advanced divers.Relaxation day - wednesday

• Prosper Schiafino alias Donator / 25-51m / shipwreck

• Sagona / 35-47m / shipwreck

• Tantine / 45-48m / shipwreck

• Wildcat / 51-53m / airplane

• Hellcat / 54-57m / airplane

Term 12.5.-19.5.

Third stage is suitable for the most advanced divers, too.Relaxation day - thursday.

• Espingole / 34-39m / shipwreck

• Togo / 45-61m / shipwreck

• Rubis / 34-41m / submarine

• Anthéor / 26-36m / shipwreck

• PBY Catalina / 46-52m / airplane

Term 19.5.-.26.5.

Forth stage has diffuculty 2-3, relaxation day - thursday.

• Cycnus / 35-39m / shipwreck

• Breda / 41-45m / airplane

• Umberto I / 39-48m / shipwreck

• Cittá di Sassari / 26-31m / shipwreck

• Mohawk Deer / 7-50m / shipwreck

Term 26.5.-2.6.

Fifth stage has diffuculty 2-3, relaxation day - thursday. Also suitable for sailors - long distance crossing.

• Genova / 44-61m / shipwreck

• Barge Of Sestri / 26-31m / shipwreck

• KT Of Sestri / 35-60m / shipwreck

• Armed / 27-36m / shipwreck

• Arado AR 196 A / 37-44m / airplane

Term 2.6.-9.6.

Sixth stage has diffuculty 2, relaxation day - tuesday.

• Junkers Ju 52 / 37-39m / airplane

• Elviscott / 9-13m / shipwreck

• Alcione C / 24-33m / shipwreck

• Thunderbolt P 47 / 41-45m / airplane

• Heinkel He 111 / 30-36m / airplane

Term 9.6.-16.6.

Seventh stage has diffuculty 2-3, relaxation day - tuesday..

• Thunderbolt P 47 / 19-20m / airplane

• Insuma / 36-42m / shipwreck

• Barge de Calvi / 46-53m / shipwreck

• B 17 / 23-27m / airplane (more informations here )

• Canadair CL 215 / 29-32m / airplane

Term 16.6.-23.6.

Eight stage is BASIC. Also suitable for joining the AOWD or NITROX courses.

• Curtiss P 40 / 11-12m / airplane

• Vickers Viking / 11-13m / airplane

• Pinella / 12-13m / shipwreck

• Angelika / 0-20m / shipwreck

• Talassa / 35-46m / shipwreck

In case there are only AOWD divers on board, not qualified for usage of decompression mix, a new list of wrecks will be provided with maximal diving depth of 40 meters!

Please note: the owner of the In Wrecks Shadow project reserves the right to change or adjust the course of individual stages and to use alternative arrangements ( other wrecks or wall diving) - especially in bad weather conditions with one purpose in mind: not to jeopardize lives and personal belongings of the participants. No financial remedies may arrise.

Prices

600,- EUR per person

Discounts :

Valhalla na Korsice

Full boat order - 5%
Booking 6 months in advance - 20%
Booking 3-6 months in advance - 10%
Travel agents can be paid commission ( contact us )

The prices include :

Accomodation in double cabins with own WC, shower and basic personal features
Captain service and divemaster/instructor service
Electric power and fuel charges
Unlimited diving - tank filling and lead weights
Use of a motor boat 3,21 m, 5HP ( the price includes diving transportation only; for personal rides check our rental fees )

The prices do not include:

Travel expenses and ferry-boat costs
Meals

The following advertising items will be provided at no cost :

T-shirt: marine color ( write your size on appplication)
Baseball cap: marine color with a white stripe on the peak
Sticker: cca 120x70 mm with options of light or dark background
Wreck guide with a log-book and pen
Trip member card ( if with picture - submit one with your application)

Other available options :

Transfer from Prague to coast in France and Italy, 90 EUR per person
Ferry-boat - according to the going rate, appr.40 -80,- EUR per person
Rental equipment: torches and lamps, BCD`s, regulators, nitrox sets, see rental equipment

Dates

Viz dates

Interesting links:

http://www.divelive.cz/- official web page of the author of the project where you will find, among other things, information on diving courses. If you decide to sign up for a diving course to advance your qualification before the trip, contact us to set the date and place. You will find expedition application forms, too. Selling and renting of dive gear.

http://www.divers.cz/ - official web site of the company providing the vessel and diving service. Advanced diving courses to allow you to join the expedition trips. Selling, renting, servicing of dive gear.

http://www.catamarane.eu/ - view the boat you will sail on. More interesting projects for 2007 with a pricelist of single trips including transportation and additional services. Discounts for timely booking.

Articles and other documentaries:

We are preparing tips and advice on how to be prepared for your weekly stay on the boat and the like. Visit the above sites.

Special thanks to our project team:

Marie Petrášková, Petr Vonka, Jaroslav Drábek, Michal Hevr, Sergio Pivetta, Jindra Böhm, Pavel Petrášek, Jana Petrášková, Zdeněk Vrba . . . with more names to follow

If you are interested to get more marketing exposure for your business and support this project as partner write to divelive@divelive.cz or info@divers.cz , you will get more detailed information on terms and conditions of such cooperation.

Terms and conditions of participation

In spite of the fact that this project is being prepared for a wide diving community, it implies a rather demanding campaign. That is why certain basic criteria for acceptance have been set. We welcome such character traits as being team-oriented, abiding intstructions, taking necessary safety precautions, being actively involved and ready to help. Not to mention meeting the qualification standards for diving. Every member of the In Wrecks Shadow trip team must meet the following:

• Hold a valid diving licence of at least AOWD level, P** or an equivalent in another training system.

• For diving under 40 meters hold a licence allowing diving with decompression mixes.

• Show diving experience of at least 60 logged dives, of that 20 logged dives as deep as 40 meters.

• Show experience with diving off a boat.

• Show ownership of suitable dive gear.

• Submit current diver`s insurance.

• Submit a doctor`s examination, not older than 2 years.

• Mimimum age of 20.

• Be willing to take "some action".

For the less experienced and beginners there are trips Basic with optional AOWD courses at a special price. Theses special trips are always scheduled at the end of every expedition and the above restrictions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 do not apply. You have to have, though, a basic diving certificate and show experience with at least 25 logged dives. Other conditions for acceptance remain applicable as stated.


	In Wrecks Shadow™ *ROUTE - A ( Marseille - Olbia )* *Project author : Petr Medek* Dear Divers, You all must remember your most interesting and beautiful dives. And it doesn`t matter whether in your homeland or abroad. Some of you are attracted to tropical waters with its rich underwater life. Others would rather explore dark depths of lakes and quarries . Naturally, there would be some, just like ourselves, who get carried away by the beauty and romantics of wrecks. Over the last few years, we have been actively involved in the search for wrecked ships, sunken planes, submarines and other means of transportation that involuntarily ended up on the sea bottom. Our interest is not only of diving nature, but also that of historical and technical aspects. We would like to share our experience in this field and invite you to join us on one of the exciting trips to uncover the unknown and have some enjoyable diving. Allow us, therefore, to introduce our completely new exploration trips In Wrecks Shadow This project, as the name tells, is suitable for advanced wreck divers. However, even "average" divers may find things very exciting along the way. Especially UW photographers will for sure appreciate likely encounters with big animal creatures that like to hang around wrecks. The main objective of this project is to introduce you to wrecks as such, as well as tell you more about their history, cause of sinking and také you on an exciting journey through the bitter past and the present. We are going to visit different wreck sites from the distant past, and those that came to rest in piece not long ago. The opening trip - Route A - of the first year of In Wrecks Shadow will take us to southern France`s Azur coast. We will visit places in northern and western Italy and will dive into dark blue waters near the islands of Capraia, Elba and Corisca including northern portions of Sardinia. Other trips that are being prepared will take us to see the whole of Sardinia, after that on to the south around Sicilia and all the way to Malta. These projects are likely to be offered in the first half of 2007, or alternatively in the second half of this year. There are plans ranging from the Jaderske sea to the Otrantsky channel. In the western direction we are planning trips along Spain on to the Atlantic. The trips should also entail western France, England, Germany, Poland, Norway..We are going to see the Red Sea and even more exotic places. We are also preparing more challenging technical dives and exploring journeys. The sea offers unlimited opportunities for solving mysteries - to satisfy the human desire for discovering the unknown. Another goal of these endeavors is to bring together individuals with similar hobbies and similar willingness to do something exciting and fun - this should lead to forming a solid team. Make sure there is enough information to print a guide covering wreck sites in Europe and the rest of the world. Closely connected with this project is the so called never-ending film about specific wrecks which are to be covered during the trip. We would like to extend our invitation to you to become not only the participants but also the co-authors. The opening trip of the first year of In Wrecks Shadow - Route A will start on the southern coast of France. We are sailing away on April 28, 2007 in Marseille on a new, and for some of you, well known catamaran Valhalla. The ultimate destination after 8 weeks of sailing is the port of Olbia on remote Sardinia. The whole first trip will consist of 8 stages, each a week long. The crew has an experienced captain, tour guides, and 8 divers who will come and go every seven days. Because getting off the catamaran takes place in another place than that of boarding, shuttle bus connection will be provided. Given the higher diving standards needed to accomplish such a trip, only those with enough wreck and deep diving experience will be accepted ( terms of participation are listed below). For the less experienced we are preparing trips with less demanding activities marked as Basic. Such trips will be included on a regular basis. Furthermore, during such a trip it would be possible to accomplish an AOWD course at reasonable cost and get an opportunity to participate in other projects. Every stage has its own timeline that must be met. We will, therefore, expect everyone to abide by the rules - a commonplace practice in such trips. During one stage we will sail to five pre-selected wreck sites with two dives for each wreck. There will be alternative projects in case of bad weather. Some wrecks would need to be searched for and, thus, we count on the active effort by the crew. It is obvious that such a trip is not about recreation with swimming. Rather it is about learning and exploring. As mentioned earlier, there will always be a guide on the board who will brief you on each wreck`s history and current conditions you need to be aware of in order to plan your dives. As an In Wrecks Shadow participant you will receive a printed guide with a list of wrecks containing basic information on them. A must be part of the guide is a log-book where you will enter your notes on specific wrecks. Additionally, as favor of the company, you will be given a T-shirt, baseball cap, stickers and membership card - all with the In Wrecks Shadow logo. All these presents combined cannot give you the excitement and fun you experience when personally involved in our trips. We will do our best to make sure you return home fully rejuvenated and energized. Be there with us. Petr Medek,project author Localities - In Wrecks Shadow ™ - Route A France south coast, Italy, Capraia, Elba,Corsica and Sardegna Showed coordinates are just for Your imagine. Cities on the maps are not the embarcations ports. Term 28.4.-5.5 First stage - difficulty 2, relaxation day - wednesday. • San Domenico / 26-33m / shipwreck • Messerschmitt BF 109 / 42-45m / airplane • Liban / 30-36m / shipwreck • Arroyo / 18-36m / shipwreck • Tromblon / 24-27m / shipwreck Term 5.5.-12.5. Second stage has the highest difficulty 3, is suitable for the most advanced divers.Relaxation day - wednesday • Prosper Schiafino alias Donator / 25-51m / shipwreck • Sagona / 35-47m / shipwreck • Tantine / 45-48m / shipwreck • Wildcat / 51-53m / airplane • Hellcat / 54-57m / airplane Term 12.5.-19.5. Third stage is suitable for the most advanced divers, too.Relaxation day - thursday. • Espingole / 34-39m / shipwreck • Togo / 45-61m / shipwreck • Rubis / 34-41m / submarine • Anthéor / 26-36m / shipwreck • PBY Catalina / 46-52m / airplane Term 19.5.-.26.5. Forth stage has diffuculty 2-3, relaxation day - thursday. • Cycnus / 35-39m / shipwreck • Breda / 41-45m / airplane • Umberto I / 39-48m / shipwreck • Cittá di Sassari / 26-31m / shipwreck • Mohawk Deer / 7-50m / shipwreck Term 26.5.-2.6. Fifth stage has diffuculty 2-3, relaxation day - thursday. Also suitable for sailors - long distance crossing. • Genova / 44-61m / shipwreck • Barge Of Sestri / 26-31m / shipwreck • KT Of Sestri / 35-60m / shipwreck • Armed / 27-36m / shipwreck • Arado AR 196 A / 37-44m / airplane Term 2.6.-9.6. Sixth stage has diffuculty 2, relaxation day - tuesday. • Junkers Ju 52 / 37-39m / airplane • Elviscott / 9-13m / shipwreck • Alcione C / 24-33m / shipwreck • Thunderbolt P 47 / 41-45m / airplane • Heinkel He 111 / 30-36m / airplane Term 9.6.-16.6. Seventh stage has diffuculty 2-3, relaxation day - tuesday.. • Thunderbolt P 47 / 19-20m / airplane • Insuma / 36-42m / shipwreck • Barge de Calvi / 46-53m / shipwreck • B 17 / 23-27m / airplane (more informations here ) • Canadair CL 215 / 29-32m / airplane Term 16.6.-23.6. Eight stage is BASIC. Also suitable for joining the AOWD or NITROX courses. • Curtiss P 40 / 11-12m / airplane • Vickers Viking / 11-13m / airplane • Pinella / 12-13m / shipwreck • Angelika / 0-20m / shipwreck • Talassa / 35-46m / shipwreck In case there are only AOWD divers on board, not qualified for usage of decompression mix, a new list of wrecks will be provided with maximal diving depth of 40 meters! Please note: the owner of the In Wrecks Shadow project reserves the right to change or adjust the course of individual stages and to use alternative arrangements ( other wrecks or wall diving) - especially in bad weather conditions with one purpose in mind: not to jeopardize lives and personal belongings of the participants. No financial remedies may arrise. Prices 600,- EUR per person Discounts : Full boat order - 5% Booking 6 months in advance - 20% Booking 3-6 months in advance - 10% Travel agents can be paid commission ( contact us ) The prices include : Accomodation in double cabins with own WC, shower and basic personal features Captain service and divemaster/instructor service Electric power and fuel charges Unlimited diving - tank filling and lead weights Use of a motor boat 3,21 m, 5HP ( the price includes diving transportation only; for personal rides check our rental fees ) The prices do not include: Travel expenses and ferry-boat costs Meals The following advertising items will be provided at no cost : T-shirt: marine color ( write your size on appplication) Baseball cap: marine color with a white stripe on the peak Sticker: cca 120x70 mm with options of light or dark background Wreck guide with a log-book and pen Trip member card ( if with picture - submit one with your application) Other available options : Transfer from Prague to coast in France and Italy, 90 EUR per person Ferry-boat - according to the going rate, appr.40 -80,- EUR per person Rental equipment: torches and lamps, BCD`s, regulators, nitrox sets, see rental equipment Dates Viz dates Interesting links: http://www.divelive.cz/- official web page of the author of the project where you will find, among other things, information on diving courses. If you decide to sign up for a diving course to advance your qualification before the trip, contact us to set the date and place. You will find expedition application forms, too. Selling and renting of dive gear. http://www.divers.cz/ - official web site of the company providing the vessel and diving service. Advanced diving courses to allow you to join the expedition trips. Selling, renting, servicing of dive gear. http://www.catamarane.eu/ - view the boat you will sail on. More interesting projects for 2007 with a pricelist of single trips including transportation and additional services. Discounts for timely booking. Articles and other documentaries: We are preparing tips and advice on how to be prepared for your weekly stay on the boat and the like. Visit the above sites. Special thanks to our project team: Marie Petrášková, Petr Vonka, Jaroslav Drábek, Michal Hevr, Sergio Pivetta, Jindra Böhm, Pavel Petrášek, Jana Petrášková, Zdeněk Vrba . . . with more names to follow If you are interested to get more marketing exposure for your business and support this project as partner write to divelive@divelive.cz or info@divers.cz , you will get more detailed information on terms and conditions of such cooperation. Terms and conditions of participation In spite of the fact that this project is being prepared for a wide diving community, it implies a rather demanding campaign. That is why certain basic criteria for acceptance have been set. We welcome such character traits as being team-oriented, abiding intstructions, taking necessary safety precautions, being actively involved and ready to help. Not to mention meeting the qualification standards for diving. Every member of the In Wrecks Shadow trip team must meet the following: • Hold a valid diving licence of at least AOWD level, P or an equivalent in another training system. • For diving under 40 meters hold a licence allowing diving with decompression mixes. • Show diving experience of at least 60 logged dives, of that 20 logged dives as deep as 40 meters. • Show experience with diving off a boat. • Show ownership of suitable dive gear. • Submit current diver`s insurance. • Submit a doctor`s examination, not older than 2 years. • Mimimum age of 20. • Be willing to take "some action". For the less experienced and beginners there are trips Basic with optional AOWD courses at a special price. Theses special trips are always scheduled at the end of every expedition and the above restrictions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 do not apply. You have to have, though, a basic diving certificate and show experience with at least 25 logged dives. Other conditions for acceptance remain applicable as stated. Please note: the owner of the In Wrecks Shadow** project reserves the right to change or adjust the course of individual stages and to use alternative arrangements ( other wrecks or wall diving) - especially in bad weather conditions with one purpose in mind: not to jeopardize lives and personal belongings of the participants. No financial remedies may arrise. Send us Your agreement with terms to join the "In Wrecks Shadow" Programme.