Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 7th February 2008, 02:52

The Etoile de Mer, Miguana and Brandy Wine wrecks were sunk in 2001 in depths ranging from 130 to 150 feet off of Key Biscayne (Miami area), Florida. I am not sure if they are close enough together to see all three in one dive.

I have never been on these wrecks yet, and we are going to dive on them on Saturday morning, February 9, with RJ Diving, which departs from the Miami Beach Marina at 8:30.

So far, AdrianSolr and I are signed up for the trip along with other local rebreather divers. Anyone interested in joining us should contact Captain Mike to reserve a spot.

**sfldiver** · 7th February 2008, 10:38

I always look forward to diving a wreck that I haven't previously visited, especially down in the Miami area, because lately I seem to make it down there so infrequently. As an added bonus, the weather appears to really be looking nice for Saturday morning - I'll definitely be there!

FRIDAY
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

FRIDAY NIGHT
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

SATURDAY
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS BECOMING WEST IN THE
AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP.
CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

Runawaylobster · 7th February 2008, 12:35

Hey Howard,

I haven't called Mike B to book yet but Me and Mike O are planning to make that dive on saturday AM.

I guess I'd better get on it.

Les

Muzz · 7th February 2008, 12:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Runawaylobster)

Hey Howard,

I haven't called Mike B to book yet but Me and Mike O are planning to make that dive on saturday AM.

I guess I'd better get on it.

Les

Les
Welcome to Rebreather world!!
Steve

**sfldiver** · 7th February 2008, 14:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

The Etoile de Mer, Miguana and Brandy Wine wrecks were sunk in 2001 in depths ranging from 130 to 150 feet off of Key Biscayne (Miami area), Florida. I am not sure if they are close enough together to see all three in one dive.

I have never been on these wrecks yet, and we are going to dive on them on Saturday morning, February 9, with RJ Diving, which departs from the Miami Beach Marina at 8:30.

I found a site that contains some information about these wrecks. The information was gathered on dives completed back in 2004, so I have no way of knowing how accurate it is today, but I thought I'd share it nonetheless. Keep in mind that, even if we could find the two other wrecks (Brandy Wine and the Miguana), I'm not sure if we're going to have time to explore.

Here's the links containing the info I found:

HISTORY | *DIVERS WANTED* | DIVE

www.miamiwreck.org

Runawaylobster · 7th February 2008, 16:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Muzz)

Les
Welcome to Rebreather world!!
Steve

Thanks Steve

....

Les

Runawaylobster · 7th February 2008, 16:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

I found a site that contains some information about these wrecks. The information was gathered on dives completed back in 2004, so I have no way of knowing how accurate it is today, but I thought I'd share it nonetheless. Keep in mind that, even if we could find the two other wrecks (Brandy Wine and the Miguana), I'm not sure if we're going to have time to explore.

Here's the links containing the info I found:

HISTORY | *DIVERS WANTED* | DIVE

www.miamiwreck.org - home

Oh... OK that's Jody's site.. they have done some nice work out there in the
Miami area.

I've never dived it either... maybe we can scooter to the other wrecks!!
if they are as close as that.

Les

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 7th February 2008, 16:43

Scooters? Hmmmm.

Mike448 · 7th February 2008, 22:42

Just booked with RJs, so look forward to diving with you guys on Saturday.

Runawaylobster · 7th February 2008, 23:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

Scooters? Hmmmm.

I'll have to do some doctoring on my scooter to blow off
the cobwebs.. but .......

We can give Mike a tow...

let me see how it's feeling and I'll let U know if I'm gonna bring
it..

Les.

7th February 2008, 02:52	#1 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,076	Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 The Etoile de Mer, Miguana and Brandy Wine wrecks were sunk in 2001 in depths ranging from 130 to 150 feet off of Key Biscayne (Miami area), Florida. I am not sure if they are close enough together to see all three in one dive. I have never been on these wrecks yet, and we are going to dive on them on Saturday morning, February 9, with RJ Diving, which departs from the Miami Beach Marina at 8:30. So far, AdrianSolr and I are signed up for the trip along with other local rebreather divers. Anyone interested in joining us should contact Captain Mike to reserve a spot. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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7th February 2008, 10:38	#2 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 744	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 I always look forward to diving a wreck that I haven't previously visited, especially down in the Miami area, because lately I seem to make it down there so infrequently. As an added bonus, the weather appears to really be looking nice for Saturday morning - I'll definitely be there! FRIDAY SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. FRIDAY NIGHT SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SATURDAY SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS BECOMING WEST IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. __________________ *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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7th February 2008, 12:35	#3 (permalink)
Runawaylobster New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 24	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 Hey Howard, I haven't called Mike B to book yet but Me and Mike O are planning to make that dive on saturday AM. I guess I'd better get on it. Les
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7th February 2008, 12:58	#4 (permalink)
Muzz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 130	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by Runawaylobster) Hey Howard, I haven't called Mike B to book yet but Me and Mike O are planning to make that dive on saturday AM. I guess I'd better get on it. Les Les Welcome to Rebreather world!! Steve
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7th February 2008, 14:29	#5 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 744	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) The Etoile de Mer, Miguana and Brandy Wine wrecks were sunk in 2001 in depths ranging from 130 to 150 feet off of Key Biscayne (Miami area), Florida. I am not sure if they are close enough together to see all three in one dive. I have never been on these wrecks yet, and we are going to dive on them on Saturday morning, February 9, with RJ Diving, which departs from the Miami Beach Marina at 8:30. I found a site that contains some information about these wrecks. The information was gathered on dives completed back in 2004, so I have no way of knowing how accurate it is today, but I thought I'd share it nonetheless. Keep in mind that, even if we could find the two other wrecks (Brandy Wine and the Miguana), I'm not sure if we're going to have time to explore. Here's the links containing the info I found: HISTORY \| DIVERS WANTED \| DIVE www.miamiwreck.org __________________ *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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7th February 2008, 16:29	#6 (permalink)
Runawaylobster New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 24	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by Muzz) Les Welcome to Rebreather world!! Steve Thanks Steve .... Les
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7th February 2008, 16:33	#7 (permalink)
Runawaylobster New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 24	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) I found a site that contains some information about these wrecks. The information was gathered on dives completed back in 2004, so I have no way of knowing how accurate it is today, but I thought I'd share it nonetheless. Keep in mind that, even if we could find the two other wrecks (Brandy Wine and the Miguana), I'm not sure if we're going to have time to explore. Here's the links containing the info I found: HISTORY \| DIVERS WANTED \| DIVE www.miamiwreck.org - home Oh... OK that's Jody's site.. they have done some nice work out there in the Miami area. I've never dived it either... maybe we can scooter to the other wrecks!! if they are as close as that. Les
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7th February 2008, 16:43	#8 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,076	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 Scooters? Hmmmm. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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7th February 2008, 22:42	#9 (permalink)
Mike448 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Knysna (South Africa) & Florida Posts: 34	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 Just booked with RJs, so look forward to diving with you guys on Saturday.
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7th February 2008, 23:01	#10 (permalink)
Runawaylobster New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 24	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 02/09/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) Scooters? Hmmmm. I'll have to do some doctoring on my scooter to blow off the cobwebs.. but ....... We can give Mike a tow... let me see how it's feeling and I'll let U know if I'm gonna bring it.. Les.
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