Sea Rovers Dive Bali

The Villa market in Bali is pretty full these days but no one considers our underwater friends. After talking to a marine biologist about how they tied together short lengths of plastic pipes to bring invertebrates in for study. We figured figured some small "Bis Beton" pipes would make nice habitats for our own critters here in "Mucky Pirates Bay". So now we have 6 undersea view villa habitats spread out towards the jetty here in Pemuteran Bay. Unfurnished villas are available for rent, ideal for families, with all round salt water pool. Two storey critter apartments Captain Budi gettings his hands dirty Trainee Edi kicking up sand and having problems with Villa placement First interested buyer checking out the view DM Wayan, Captain Budi and Trainee Edi - Villa Construction Captain Sahari, Trainee Rozi, DW Mis, DM Made, DM Abdul - Material transport and general skivvying Currently "Mucky Pirates Bay" is pipefish heaven, or lovers...

Sea Rovers Crew BP (Before Photoshop) Sea Rovers Crew AP (After Photoshop) Thanks to Brethren Anne Green for sharing this fun photo of some of the misfits of Pemuteran. Pirates all.

left to right, Captain Paul, Abdul, Wayan, Botac, Ditta, Sahari, Budi, Made & Commodore Kerry. The happy crew of the good dive base Sea Rovers

Another six months have pasted and its that time again to bless all things mechanical. Heavens brood as the fleet is prepared for a jolly good blessing. Our Captain Sahari and trainee Misnawi also get involved, assisting with the blessings. Though Muslim they respect the Balinese traditions as we do theirs. Shame the rest of the world isn't always so enlightened. Gods bless the Sea Rovers Fleet and all who sail in her. Om Shanti Shanti Santi Om. Alright Lets eat. So once again you can feel safe knowing that you're sailing aboard the totally blessed Sea Rovers Brethren Fleet. HarHarr! The Captain More photos on Facebook. Klick the link & join the Brethren.

Alex & Rizki enjoyed a few days diving and took some memories with our little rental Sony W300, with Ikelite housing (Hey! who rented out my baby? The Captain ) Fat star fish at Close Encounters, Pemuteran. Nemo! Cunningly disguised pipefish Lizard Fish The Brethren with new additions Alex & Rizki. Left to Right, Gede (trainee), Wayan (DM), Captain Abdul (also Trainee Guide), Alex & Rizki (new Sea Rovers Brethren), Captain Budi and Captain Sahari Mr Rizki And last but not least Mr Alex. Nice meeting you guys hope to see you again soon. The Captain

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 ...

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

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