Server migrationMay 05, 2008: Dear all,
To increase our websites response time, we will migrate this month our web server and database server to two brand new powerful servers.
The database server will be migrated first this week. The websites will be unavailable for a couple of minutes.
Best,
Wannadive team
Map your dived sitesOct 24, 2007: Hi Folks,
Your 'Dive Sites List' has now a new column named 'GPS' with an icon:
- A black & white 'antenna' if the dive site is already geo-localized (meaning the GPS localization for the dive site is set, and this dive site is plotted in your Dive Sites Maps).
- A green 'plus' icon if the dive site has NOT been geo-localized yet. In this case, this dive site will NOT be plotted on your 'Dive Sites Map' (Both the world image with red pin, and the interactive Google Map). Just click the 'plus' icon to localize the dive site using an interactive Google map.
Once all of your 'Dive Sites' geolocalized, your maps will display all your Dive Sites!
Remember you can embed your map into your Facebook, MySpace, Blogger, iGoogle pages... See http://www.wannadive.net/help/gadgets/ for help.
Best,
Wannadive Team
Browse dive sites into Google EarthSep 12, 2007: Dear all,
Wannadive.net has just open its dive site database to Google Earth users. Login into the community, then browse Wannadive.net atlas to a specific location. You will notice a new Google Earth icon with a link to download the Google Earth KML file. Simply click the KML link. If Google Earth is installed, this will open Google Earth and automatically zoom on the corresponding location!
To get more information on each dive site, click the dive flag. A popup will show the best available picture, GPS information, and a link to the full description of the dive site.
Enjoy and contribute!
Wannadive team
New RSS feeds for dive logs & dive tripsJul 10, 2007: New RSS feeds are available for dive logs and dive trips (both for all divers or just you). This will help you to add into your personnal iGoogle page or external blog your lastest dives and trip.
Enjoy and contribute Wannadive.net !
Server upgradeMay 21, 2007: Dear wannadivers - we have finally upgraded the server(s), which is not cheap, but should make the site much more stable and bring page-loading back to a reasonable speed. We are already looking to boost the current configuration, as this will certainly slow over time.
In the meanthime, enjoy the new, faster wannadive!
Admin Team
Scuba DirectoryApr 24, 2007: Wannadive.net is launching a new Scuba Directory for professionnals. This directory (Yellow pages system) is fully integrated into the Dive Site Atlas. check the Scubadiving Business tab for more information.
Enjoy & contribute Wannadive.net !
Happy Birthday !Feb 09, 2007: Happy Birthday !
Wannadive.net was launched two years ago, in february 2005.
Today, we are proud to provide more that 1000 dive sites worldwide. The new community comes as a gift to all users that have contributed.
Thank you.
Wannadive team.
Official launch of Wannadivers !Feb 04, 2007: After several months of tests, the Wannadivers Community is officially open.
We would like to thanks all beta-testers that joined us to make this possible.
Enjoy and contribute Wannadive.net !
Invite your Friend(s) - Build your NetworkJan 16, 2007: Huge News....the 8th menu-item on the left (on the Registered Users menu) has changed from: "Invite Friend", to "Invite Friends"
oh yes, there is an extra "s" for free: we worked out that some of you have more than one friend...
OK. actually we have changed the system to allow you to Select and Invite your friends directly from your existing address-books GMAIL, HOTMAIL, YAHOO, even OUTLOOK - without having to type in all those fiddley addresses.
Why invite friends? well; not only will this build your network directly (since accepted invites are automatically logged as Friends) but it will also increase your community Karma...
All is explained here with screenshots to walk you through the process...
http://www.wannadive.net/community/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=27
We will also open a forum-thread for questions on this feature.
Lastly, we are mailing you as a registered user - normally we should use the Newsletter feature but for this to work you must sign up for it (again, via your profile). We encourage you to do so as future communications will eventually only be sent out to users who have accepted to receive the Newsletter.....
Happy Inviting
Wannadivers Community Admin
Wannadiver Beta tester?Nov 30, 2006: Do you wanna become a Wannadiver beta tester? If yes, just go to http://www.wannadive.net/community and create a new account. Follow the welcome guide to get started. An we are in beta stage, please report any bugs or requests using the dedicated forum. Thank you for trying first the new Wannadivers Community.
Wannadive.net on your mobileSep 22, 2006: Now you can access your Wannadive.net atlas from the web browser on your mobile phone or device!
Wannadive PDF guidesAug 11, 2006: Did you notice something different? There is now a new gorgeous functionnality in Wannadive.net atlas... You can export in PDF a dive site, a zone or even a country!!! Browse the atlas to your next dive trip location, and just click the 'your wannaguide' link to get your own PDF copy!
New Google MapsJul 14, 2006: We have upgraded our maps to the V2 of Google Maps. This increase a lot the resolution of some countries and zone. For example, check the new map of Layang-Layang...
New server for Wannadive.netJun 07, 2006: The wanndive.net website will migrate to a new server shortly. More powerfull server, more diskspace, and soon more functionnality... If you notice any trouble, please contact the webmaster. Enjoy and contribute !
New maps for zones and sub-zonesJan 05, 2006: New Wanadive.net maps for zones and sub-zones are available ! These maps are using Google maps technology to plot dive sites with GPS coordinates. Enjoy and contribute Wannadive.net !
Wannadive.net RSS feedsSep 26, 2005: Wanna follow Wannadive.net news from your favourite RSS reader ? Go ahead ! This new feature is now available. Just click the RSS icon. Enjoy and contribute Wannadive.net !
Satellite imagesJun 30, 2005: For each dive site with GPS coordinates, you can get satellite images of the area. The dive spot is located exacty at the center of the picture. These pictures are provided by Terraserver (nice images of the whole earth, recommended) and by the new Google maps application (still in beta version but some locations are more detailed than Terraserver). Enjoy and contribute Wannadive.net !
Dive sites waypointsMay 09, 2005: You can download waypoints !
If a zone contains one or more dive sites with GPS locations, you can now download the waypoint file for the zone (PCX5 format or WPT file, ASCII format) and then import this file directly into your own GPS. Enjoy and contribute Wannadive.net !
Wannadive.net launching !Jan 25, 2005: After one year of development, Wannadive.net is online ! Let's start sharing world dive sites... Have fun, great dives and do not forget tsunami victims...
The TempleThe Temple - El TemploMay 04, 2008: Fantástico sitio. De las mejores inmersiones en la zona de Sharm El Sheikh. No os perdáis la nocturna. Realmente espectacular. [...]
TanzaniaTanzaniaApr 19, 2008: Most of the dive resorts are based at Zanzibar that is why so many people
speak bout the dive sites of Zanzibar.When you have dived there you know
that visibility is poor, and because of the local l [...]
Pamilacan IslandApr 10, 2008: do not continue your plan in pamilacan island if you dont
want that island to sink.i threat you!
let only the pamilacan people be in their places if you dont want to be (!)
stop it ! [...]
The IndiansGreat Place to go first or lastApr 04, 2008: We started a 10 day diving trip here, wonderful fish, lots of varied depth, you can see the bottoms from the bottom or the top. snorkel or dive. have lunch, relax get on island time. [...]
White Star QuarryWebsiteMar 31, 2008: Go to: www.whitestarquarry.com for more information. [...]
Brown s BayDive site mapMar 25, 2008: A map is available from diving obsession website:
There are 3 sunken boats: Astley, Zepheloos and Botetown. [...]
Yukon WreckVideo from YouTubeMar 22, 2008:
This video was filmed last July on the artificial wreck, "HMCS Yukon", when a large school of juvenile fish made it a summer home. It was a milestone for the artificial reef in proving that it cou [...]
Koloa LandingMar 22, 2008: This is a small boat ramp, that is used often by divers. We dove with Seasport Divers and had a great time there. It was our first "real" dive after certifying in a low-visibility diving mud-pond in T [...]
Crystal River - Three Sisters SpringssponsersMar 20, 2008: we need sponsers for three sisters clean up ok if u and ur family want to come down and help u can its a fun filled activity to help clean water and to have fun in the sun or water [...]
Crystal River - Three Sisters Springssave three sistersMar 20, 2008: come down to three sisters and help clean the water divers & snorkelers no age limit 4/12/08 help save the water and life in it.
thank u
sincerly,
Steven Mussoni(795-5731 for more info)
[...]
U 171 wreckFeb 21, 2008: Hi,
You dove U 1277, U 352 and U 1105... and it's not yet in Wannadive :) You should add them.
If you wanna dive the U 171, the best is to call a local dive center. Try searching Google with "Groix [...]
U 171 wreckDive into U 171Feb 21, 2008: Dear Sir. I am a Brazilian diver CMAS** and I am expert in U Boats. I already dove in U 1277, U 352 and U 1105. In August I am going to travel to France and I´d love to dive in U 171. Please, my Engli [...]
Mahaba Islandpicture of cuatro islasFeb 16, 2008: pls. post the picture of cuatro islas...mahaba,apid,digyo,and himukilan... [...]
Manuel Antonio National ParkCosta Rica Family VacationFeb 15, 2008: We just got back from a Costa Rica Family Vacation. Loved it!!!! Love the diving there . We went to Manuel Antonio, the kids loved the squirrel monkeys, they call them Mono Titi. They are so small [...]
Koh TaoFeb 14, 2008: Ko Tao was not named for its shape, the first visitors did not come by plane, they came by small boats, so there were no way for them to know what the island looked like from above. [...]
French PolynesiaForum?Jan 23, 2008: Hi Kate,
Also think about posting this into the Wannadive forum (community); comments are usually used for reports insted of questions.
Best,
Chris [...]
French PolynesiaDiving off Bora BoraJan 22, 2008: Hello -I'd love to get some advice about diving off Bora Bora on a budget. Best places to stay (I don't mind staying in a pension)best school to go with. FYI I'm an experienced diver and I'd like to d [...]
SabaTruly the Unspoiled QueenJan 21, 2008: This little island was made for divers - There are no beaches so no over crowding by typical tourists. No casinoes/shopping malls/diamond stores so not a popular cruise ship stop. What they do have i [...]
Theo s WreckJan 20, 2008: Nice wreck to dive on, small general cargo vessel with two holds,which you can enter easilly. [...]
Moses RockMoses Rock depth???Jan 09, 2008: According to your info Moses Rock depth is:
average depth 21 m / 68.9 ft
max depth 40 m / 131.2ft,
it is a mistake: the depth is about 11 meters (33 feet) maximum! I did a dive there in November 20 [...]
Wreck PeltastisDec 14, 2007: "Dive City", located in the town of "Crikvenica" which is 35km away from the city of Rijeka, can bring you there. [...]
Tent ReefGreat site!!Dec 12, 2007: This is a great sight for all levels if the current is down. There is also tent reef around the other side near Man of war sholes, that is great all the time from first time divers to the Most seasone [...]
