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

**sfldiver** · 15th January 2008, 13:07

Sounds like the group did some nice diving for this time of the year. I'm still bummed about having to cancel out of this one, but I certainly will not miss the next one.

Great trip report Eric!

JCdesign97 · 15th January 2008, 15:15

First and foremost I'd like to thank Eric (MEMpilot) for taking the time to put together a great trip. Everything worked out really well down to the fine details like the box lunches on the boats - all of which is no small amount of work. Also Chris and Alyson (sp?) from Silent World Dive Center for running a very professional and safe operation and Capt. AJ and Gary (on our boat at least) for making two great days of diving.

From my perspective we had plenty of room on the boats, the crews were eager to help where they could; and they really seem to want to expand their Rebreather-friendly capabilities. Of course it's always better being on a whole-boat charter of experienced divers. Everyone seemed to have a great time on our boat, new friends were made and the requisite amount of ball-breaking took place!

As far as the diving I have been on the Spiegel and the Duane before, but on OC and also when the Spiegel was still on her side. Diving them now on CCR was like a whole new experience having all the time in the world to explore. The Benwood was new to me and although shallow was really an amazing example of how silent we are to the marine life on CCR. As you can see in some of the photos you can creep right up into schools of fish that barely acknowledge you; or in this case up close and personal for minutes on end with an octopus that is just impossible when you're blowing bubbles.

Another great trip to Florida and diving with some old and new SCRUBs - hope to be diving with you all again soon! Below are a few of my shots and you can see all of them from the trip here: Zenfolio | John C's images | Key Largo, Florida SCRUBs rebreather weekend - January 2008

dvrstev · 15th January 2008, 16:16

Had a great time with an awesome group of folks. Looking forward till the next trip.

Nice pics John

Steve

eanxdiver · 15th January 2008, 16:53

Great trip with all of you guys.
John,... thanks for the nice pictures .We enjoyed diving with you.
Take care.

**Monkey** · 15th January 2008, 17:36

It was really great to hang out with you guys.... however I really really HATE Fischer Connectors.

***caveseeker7*** · 15th January 2008, 17:57

John, thanks for the pics, good stuff. Love the Octo shots.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 15th January 2008, 20:28

I would appreciate it if everyone that was on the trip would PM me with your evaluation of 1) this operator and 2) the boat. Please do not air this information publicly.

If you have any comments or suggestions about either topic, please include. For example: How well did their bench seats and tank racks hold your CCR? How was the ladder? How about the platform? Consider things such as these matters in your evaluations.

This will help us in rating so that other divers coming to the area can know something about a boat and operator in making their selection. Thanks for your participation.

JCdesign97 · 16th January 2008, 01:24

Oh yeah, there's one more picture that I forgot to post. Steve was probably hoping that it would stay forgotten

, but for those of us on Silent World IV just remember - what happens on the Spiegel Grove stays on the Spiegel Grove ...

Sully64 · 16th January 2008, 12:52

That photo reminds me...Pitchers and Catchers report in 35 days!

eanxdiver · 16th January 2008, 13:04

"The sea can become a mighty lonely place at times, and comfort may be sought in many a strange port."

15th January 2008, 13:07	#11 (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: 785	Re: Trip Report: 01/11-13/08 S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Wreck Dives Sounds like the group did some nice diving for this time of the year. I'm still bummed about having to cancel out of this one, but I certainly will not miss the next one. Great trip report Eric! __________________ *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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15th January 2008, 16:16	#13 (permalink)
dvrstev New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 44	Re: Trip Report: 01/11-13/08 S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Wreck Dives Had a great time with an awesome group of folks. Looking forward till the next trip. Nice pics John Steve
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15th January 2008, 16:53	#14 (permalink)
eanxdiver Rather be Diving Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA, SC Posts: 108	Re: Trip Report: 01/11-13/08 S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Wreck Dives Great trip with all of you guys. John,... thanks for the nice pictures .We enjoyed diving with you. Take care.
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15th January 2008, 17:36	#15 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 421	Re: Trip Report: 01/11-13/08 S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Wreck Dives It was really great to hang out with you guys.... however I really really HATE Fischer Connectors.
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15th January 2008, 17:57	#16 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,498	Re: Trip Report: 01/11-13/08 S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Wreck Dives John, thanks for the pics, good stuff. Love the Octo shots. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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15th January 2008, 20:28	#17 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,138	Re: Trip Report: 01/11-13/08 S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Wreck Dives I would appreciate it if everyone that was on the trip would PM me with your evaluation of 1) this operator and 2) the boat. Please do not air this information publicly. If you have any comments or suggestions about either topic, please include. For example: How well did their bench seats and tank racks hold your CCR? How was the ladder? How about the platform? Consider things such as these matters in your evaluations. This will help us in rating so that other divers coming to the area can know something about a boat and operator in making their selection. Thanks for your participation. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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Sully64 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 11	Re: Trip Report: 01/11-13/08 S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Wreck Dives That photo reminds me...Pitchers and Catchers report in 35 days! __________________
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eanxdiver Rather be Diving Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA, SC Posts: 108	Re: Trip Report: 01/11-13/08 S.C.R.U.B. Key Largo Wreck Dives "The sea can become a mighty lonely place at times, and comfort may be sought in many a strange port."
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