My Shot

Peter Rowlands & Steve Jones · Issue 123, Nov/Dec 2021 · pp. 51–53

Products mentioned: BARE Sentry Tech Drysuit, Hollis Neotek Semi Dry, Hollis LX200 Regulators, Hollis Elite II Harness and Wing, Hollis M1 Mask, Hollis F1 Fin, Suunto EON Steel Computer, Suunto D5 Computer, BARE SB mid layer thermals, RED Komodo, Nauticam RED Komodo housing, Canon lenses for RED Komodo, Panasonic GH5, Panasonic GH5s, Aquatica AGH5 housing, Light & Motion Sola Video Pro lights

Who is your go-to dive buddy? During a recent trip to French Polynesia I proposed to my now- fiancée Roseanne Keatley! The ring was with me during several dives and the box it was in started to deteriorate. We were at 95 feet (30m) with sharks circling us, I got Roseanne’s attention by signalling that I wanted the guide to take a picture of us with the sharks. I handed the guide my camera and signaled Roseanne underwater if she would “be my dive buddy”. She was a bit confused at first and started to swim away, thinking I was giving her directions to go to another spot! I stopped her and signaled again. This time revealing the box and opening it to present the ring. Luckily I didn’t lose it, although I did nearly loose my Mrs, as she burst into a gasping excitement underwater! What is your favourite dive site? During the summer I really enjoy fresh water diving in the lakes and river cany…