Upcoming Trip: 01/11-13/08 S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Wreck Dives

mempilot · 20th December 2007, 20:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by webhead)

It helps.

I figured the boats where day charters and will do what the divers want. I guess I'm wondering what the divers want. I live in Fla and am interesting in diving. One thing I'll need to figure out is when to show up. If the boat leaves at 7am Sat, I won't be driving down that day. If it leaves after 9am, I would.... making a difference in cost of the trip.

Also, ever spent 8 hours on a boat in 4-6 ft waves?

I doubt we will be leaving the dock at 7am on Saturday. We have divers driving down that morning. Between 8 and 9 is more realistic.

As for spending 8 hours on a boat.... I plan on spending most of the time under the boat if you know what I mean...

We'll let you know soon what the proposed departure time is.

netmage · 20th December 2007, 20:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot)

I doubt we will be leaving the dock at 7am on Saturday. We have divers driving down that morning. Between 8 and 9 is more realistic.

As for spending 8 hours on a boat.... I plan on spending most of the time under the boat if you know what I mean...

Spending all day out also saves you ~90 minutes of abusive 'water time'... vs. coming back mid-day. Sitting at anchor or drifting along is alot more pleasent than taking it on the chin again the waves... Wish I was joining you guys for this one...

-Tim

35 days and counting....

edasque · 23rd December 2007, 19:29

This sounds so awesome, however I won't be able to make it. It's just too early in January for me to be able to get more vacation days. Also, my buddy is getting CCR trained (Meg, bleh) in early Feb (he'll be freezing his ass in Seattle), it would have been easier if he could come (same company).

Anyway, I am very jealous, I hope to be able to dive with you guys soon. Nothing sounds better than hours of bottom time on the SG.

**vidodivr** · 24th December 2007, 15:15

Hey Guys,
I am not going to be able to make it down there. I have some work getting in the way again.

mempilot · 27th December 2007, 16:28

See Last Post For Trip Update

sfldiver · 27th December 2007, 16:31

My status has changed and I am now tentative, at best, for these dives. I will not officially know whether or not I will be able to get wet that weekend until the morning of the 11th.

Consequently, please put me on the Standby/Alternate List.

Thanks

mempilot · 27th December 2007, 17:07

Happy holidays everyone! Communication has been lax from my end through the holiday, and for that I apologize. I have been out of town on assignment since the 16th of December (protection of the motherland and all that), and I'm not due home until the 31st.

Ok, here's the deal. We have enough divers for a single boat. I have to cut the second boat loose since it does not appear that we will be able to even come close to filling it. We just lost three divers off the list, putting us at 11 confirmed and 1 maybe. We also have a list of alternates, and they need to let me know if they are still prospects.

This is where the rubber meets the road. There are only about 15 days left until the Largo trip! Silent World requires a deposit to maintain the boat for our schedule. For the group rate, I am required to put the boat for both days on my credit card, so the deposit will be payed by me. However, I need each of you to hold your spot with a $50 deposit to me by the 30th (The cost of the trip for one boat is $200 each person). I am sending each of you a PM with the PayPal details.

I am making arrangements for consumeables with The RBW Store. Please let me know ASAP what you will be requiring.

Also, if you have not made hotel arrangements, I would recommend you do so immediately.

I am headed to the Middle East from the 3rd through the 10th, so in my absense, Scott (Padipro) will be in charge of the details. I look forward to seeing you all and enjoying the dives in the Keys next month!

THINGS EACH OF YOU NEEDS TO DO IMMEDIATELY:

$50 DEPOSIT TO MEMPILOT BY DEC 30TH TO HOLD SPOT
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
PROVIDE LIST OF CONSUMEABLES NEEDED
PROVIDE A CONTACT NUMBER (CELL PHONE PREFERRED)

mempilot · 27th December 2007, 17:11

**** S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Trip ****

January 11,12,13

Friday 11th (Optional):
Possible warm-up dive/Travel day/Meet and Greet Dinner

Saturday 12th:
All day Spiegel Grove diving with lunch

Sunday 13th:
Morning dive on the Duane/lunch/Afternoon dive on the Bibb

Divers (? denotes unconfirmed):

mempilot (Eric) (Megalodon) - Deposit Received

padipro (Scott) (Megalodon) - Deposit Received

eanxdiver (Bob) (rEvo) - Deposit Received

Amy (Amy) (rEvo) - Deposit Received

JCDesign97 (John) (Optima) - Deposit Received

Dsix36 (Don) (Optima)

diverreb (Richie) (Optima)

lakelanddiver1978 (Sport KISS)

Monkey (James) (Megalodon)

dvrstev (Optima)

Terry ?

Standby/Alternate List:

sfldiver (Optima), 12th, 13th
ryan (rEvo), 13th
kybrt (rEvo), 12th, 3th
ScubaDadMiami (Optima), 12th or 13th

Dive Center Information:
Silent World Dive Center, Key Largo

1 Boat
Rate per diver - $200 (1 boat); this is for two full day charters (on our time frame)
Lunch is included (wrap panini sandwich with chips and drink)
With less than 10 divers per boat, there will be a small surcharge; however, Chris at SWDC can more than likely round out our group with for the remaining seats with our approval.
Partial pressure trimix available
Un-boosted O2 available; may have booster by the date of the trip
Must show cert cards for Rebreather diving
Decompression is allowed

Consumeables/Spares/Haskel/Etc...

Monkey (RBW Store) has agreed to have on hand and available, a portable diveshop of rebreather supplies for the weekend of diving. If you need sensors, sorb, and various other bits, it will be available for purchase at RBW Store prices. If you have any orders to place, or special requests, give James a heads up. We will be putting together a list over the month and publishing it here.

Hotel Information:

$145 - Kawama Yacht Club Condos (305-207-6360) - sleeps up to 6 comfortably
$99 - Suites at Key Largo (305-451-5081) - upstairs queen w/bathroom; downstairs queen pullout in living room; kitchen; balcony overlooking marina
$119 - Marina Del Mar (866-552-8876) - standard room with two doubles

You will want to start booking your rooms soon, as availability will become limited over time.

THINGS EACH OF YOU NEEDS TO DO IMMEDIATELY:

$50 DEPOSIT TO MEMPILOT BY DEC 30TH TO HOLD SPOT
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
PROVIDE LIST OF CONSUMEABLES NEEDED
PROVIDE A CONTACT NUMBER (CELL PHONE PREFERRED)

Weather History for January in the Florida Keys:

Normal Temp: 65 to 75 F
Mean Temp: 70 F
Normal Precip: 2.22 inches
Daily Avg Precip: .07 inches
Avg. Wind Speed: 11.5 mph
# of Days of Sunshine(%): 70% Sunny; 18% Fair; 12% Partly Cloudy; 0% Cloudy
Number of Days With Weather Conditions:
THUNDERSTORM 0
MIXED PRECIP 0
HEAVY RAIN 2
RAIN 1
LIGHT RAIN 14
FOG 5

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 27th December 2007, 18:03

I might have plans to travel at the time of the trip. However, if in town, I might be able to make at least one day of diving. You can add me to the alternates' list at this point. Unfortunately, I won't know if I can make it until sometime in January.

mempilot · 28th December 2007, 00:23

See Last Post For Trip Update

20th December 2007, 20:50	#71 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,717	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? Quote: (Originally Posted by webhead) It helps. I figured the boats where day charters and will do what the divers want. I guess I'm wondering what the divers want. I live in Fla and am interesting in diving. One thing I'll need to figure out is when to show up. If the boat leaves at 7am Sat, I won't be driving down that day. If it leaves after 9am, I would.... making a difference in cost of the trip. Also, ever spent 8 hours on a boat in 4-6 ft waves? I doubt we will be leaving the dock at 7am on Saturday. We have divers driving down that morning. Between 8 and 9 is more realistic. As for spending 8 hours on a boat.... I plan on spending most of the time under the boat if you know what I mean... We'll let you know soon what the proposed departure time is. __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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20th December 2007, 20:58	#72 (permalink)
netmage Tim Owens Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 738	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot) I doubt we will be leaving the dock at 7am on Saturday. We have divers driving down that morning. Between 8 and 9 is more realistic. As for spending 8 hours on a boat.... I plan on spending most of the time under the boat if you know what I mean... Spending all day out also saves you ~90 minutes of abusive 'water time'... vs. coming back mid-day. Sitting at anchor or drifting along is alot more pleasent than taking it on the chin again the waves... Wish I was joining you guys for this one... -Tim 35 days and counting....
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23rd December 2007, 19:29	#73 (permalink)
edasque French Erik Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 387	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? This sounds so awesome, however I won't be able to make it. It's just too early in January for me to be able to get more vacation days. Also, my buddy is getting CCR trained (Meg, bleh) in early Feb (he'll be freezing his ass in Seattle), it would have been easier if he could come (same company). Anyway, I am very jealous, I hope to be able to dive with you guys soon. Nothing sounds better than hours of bottom time on the SG.
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24th December 2007, 15:15	#74 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 520	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? Hey Guys, I am not going to be able to make it down there. I have some work getting in the way again. __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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27th December 2007, 16:28	#75 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,717	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? See Last Post For Trip Update __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot" Last edited by mempilot : 27th December 2007 at 17:12.
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27th December 2007, 16:31	#76 (permalink)
sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 835	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? My status has changed and I am now tentative, at best, for these dives. I will not officially know whether or not I will be able to get wet that weekend until the morning of the 11th. Consequently, please put me on the Standby/Alternate List. Thanks __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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27th December 2007, 17:07	#77 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,717	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? Happy holidays everyone! Communication has been lax from my end through the holiday, and for that I apologize. I have been out of town on assignment since the 16th of December (protection of the motherland and all that), and I'm not due home until the 31st. Ok, here's the deal. We have enough divers for a single boat. I have to cut the second boat loose since it does not appear that we will be able to even come close to filling it. We just lost three divers off the list, putting us at 11 confirmed and 1 maybe. We also have a list of alternates, and they need to let me know if they are still prospects. This is where the rubber meets the road. There are only about 15 days left until the Largo trip! Silent World requires a deposit to maintain the boat for our schedule. For the group rate, I am required to put the boat for both days on my credit card, so the deposit will be payed by me. However, I need each of you to hold your spot with a $50 deposit to me by the 30th (The cost of the trip for one boat is $200 each person). I am sending each of you a PM with the PayPal details. I am making arrangements for consumeables with The RBW Store. Please let me know ASAP what you will be requiring. Also, if you have not made hotel arrangements, I would recommend you do so immediately. I am headed to the Middle East from the 3rd through the 10th, so in my absense, Scott (Padipro) will be in charge of the details. I look forward to seeing you all and enjoying the dives in the Keys next month! THINGS EACH OF YOU NEEDS TO DO IMMEDIATELY: $50 DEPOSIT TO MEMPILOT BY DEC 30TH TO HOLD SPOT HOTEL RESERVATIONS PROVIDE LIST OF CONSUMEABLES NEEDED PROVIDE A CONTACT NUMBER (CELL PHONE PREFERRED) __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot" Last edited by mempilot : 27th December 2007 at 17:37.
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27th December 2007, 17:11	#78 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,717	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? ** S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Trip January 11,12,13 Friday 11th (Optional): Possible warm-up dive/Travel day/Meet and Greet Dinner Saturday 12th: All day Spiegel Grove diving with lunch Sunday 13th: Morning dive on the Duane/lunch/Afternoon dive on the Bibb Divers (? denotes unconfirmed): mempilot (Eric) (Megalodon) - Deposit Received padipro (Scott) (Megalodon) - Deposit Received eanxdiver (Bob) (rEvo) - Deposit Received Amy (Amy) (rEvo) - Deposit Received JCDesign97 (John) (Optima) - Deposit Received Dsix36 (Don) (Optima) diverreb (Richie) (Optima) lakelanddiver1978 (Sport KISS) Monkey (James) (Megalodon) dvrstev (Optima) Terry ? Standby/Alternate List: sfldiver (Optima), 12th, 13th ryan (rEvo), 13th kybrt (rEvo), 12th, 3th ScubaDadMiami (Optima), 12th or 13th Dive Center Information: Silent World Dive Center, Key Largo 1 Boat Rate per diver - $200 (1 boat); this is for two full day charters (on our time frame) Lunch is included (wrap panini sandwich with chips and drink) With less than 10 divers per boat, there will be a small surcharge; however, Chris at SWDC can more than likely round out our group with for the remaining seats with our approval. Partial pressure trimix available Un-boosted O2 available; may have booster by the date of the trip Must show cert cards for Rebreather diving Decompression is allowed Consumeables/Spares/Haskel/Etc... Monkey (RBW Store) has agreed to have on hand and available, a portable diveshop of rebreather supplies for the weekend of diving. If you need sensors, sorb, and various other bits, it will be available for purchase at RBW Store prices. If you have any orders to place, or special requests, give James a heads up. We will be putting together a list over the month and publishing it here. Hotel Information: $145 - Kawama Yacht Club Condos (305-207-6360) - sleeps up to 6 comfortably $99 - Suites at Key Largo (305-451-5081) - upstairs queen w/bathroom; downstairs queen pullout in living room; kitchen; balcony overlooking marina $119 - Marina Del Mar (866-552-8876) - standard room with two doubles You will want to start booking your rooms soon, as availability will become limited over time. THINGS EACH OF YOU NEEDS TO DO IMMEDIATELY: $50 DEPOSIT TO MEMPILOT BY DEC 30TH TO HOLD SPOT HOTEL RESERVATIONS PROVIDE LIST OF CONSUMEABLES NEEDED PROVIDE A CONTACT NUMBER (CELL PHONE PREFERRED) Weather History for January in the Florida Keys: Normal Temp: 65 to 75 F Mean Temp: 70 F Normal Precip: 2.22 inches Daily Avg Precip: .07 inches Avg. Wind Speed: 11.5 mph # of Days of Sunshine(%): 70% Sunny; 18% Fair; 12% Partly Cloudy; 0% Cloudy Number of Days With Weather Conditions: THUNDERSTORM 0 MIXED PRECIP 0 HEAVY RAIN 2 RAIN 1 LIGHT RAIN 14 FOG 5 __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"** Last edited by mempilot : 27th December 2007 at 18:37.
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27th December 2007, 18:03	#79 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,283	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? I might have plans to travel at the time of the trip. However, if in town, I might be able to make at least one day of diving. You can add me to the alternates' list at this point. Unfortunately, I won't know if I can make it until sometime in January. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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28th December 2007, 00:23	#80 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,717	Re: January Spiegel Grove, Duane, Bibb interest? See Last Post For Trip Update __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot" Last edited by mempilot : 28th December 2007 at 06:42.
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