Canceled Trip Due to Weather: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 3rd March 2008, 07:40

This is a second attempt at this trip since the weather forced a cancellation of the last one in February.

The Etoile de Mer is located in approximately 150 feet of water off of Miami. RJ Diving's Big Com Ocean will depart at 8:30AM from the Miami Beach Marina for this trip. This wreck, and a few others in the immediate area, were sunk in 2001. I have not been on these wrecks yet, and this would be a great chance to check them out.

Anyone interested? Perhaps a scooter dive to two or more of these wrecks?

**sfldiver** · 3rd March 2008, 10:56

Count me in!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 3rd March 2008, 17:09

So far:

SFLDiver
PadiPro
MemPilot
ScubaDadMiami

**Dsix36** · 3rd March 2008, 23:15

I'm game too!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 4th March 2008, 00:49

So far:

SFLDiver
PadiPro
MemPilot
ScubaDadMiami
DSix36

**sfldiver** · 4th March 2008, 15:46

As appears to be the pattern lately, 4 drysuit divers and 1 lonely and cold wetsuit diver again - Huh!

We need to recruit a few more wetsuit divers for our trips, that way someone else can can suffer through the long cold hangs with me!

Did I mention I got a bit cold on Sunday's dive on the Lowrance? Perhaps the 42% helium in my mix or the almost two hour run time had something to do with it? Nah, I'm guessing the fact that I forgot to zip up my wetsuit before the dive had something to do with it - Another dive, another lesson learned!!!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 4th March 2008, 17:50

You could always elect to dive dry and in comfort. Your choice.

**nthaggard** · 4th March 2008, 18:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

As appears to be the pattern lately, 4 drysuit divers and 1 lonely and cold wetsuit diver again - Huh!

We need to recruit a few more wetsuit divers for our trips, that way someone else can can suffer through the long cold hangs with me!

Did I mention I got a bit cold on Sunday's dive on the Lowrance? Perhaps the 42% helium in my mix or the almost two hour run time had something to do with it? Nah, I'm guessing the fact that I forgot to zip up my wetsuit before the dive had something to do with it - Another dive, another lesson learned!!!

Don't worry I'll dive wet with you this spring. Unfortunately I can't make this trip though.

**sfldiver** · 4th March 2008, 19:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

You could always elect to dive dry and in comfort. Your choice.

After reading what you guys wear and go through with those damn pee valves in the "Peeing in Comfort!!" thread (http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebreather-accessories-and-other-dive-kit/17685-peeing-in-comfort.html), I think I'll stick to my cold and wet wetsuit and save the condom donning for when I'm in the presence of a beautiful woman, thank you very much!

**sfldiver** · 4th March 2008, 19:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by nthaggard)

Don't worry I'll dive wet with you this spring. Unfortunately I can't make this trip though.

Neill, looking forward to you joining us and hope you are enjoying your Optima! I've been diving mine since July and LOVING IT, especially since it's been a mild winter this year!!

3rd March 2008, 07:40	#1 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,044	Canceled Trip Due to Weather: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 This is a second attempt at this trip since the weather forced a cancellation of the last one in February. The Etoile de Mer is located in approximately 150 feet of water off of Miami. RJ Diving's Big Com Ocean will depart at 8:30AM from the Miami Beach Marina for this trip. This wreck, and a few others in the immediate area, were sunk in 2001. I have not been on these wrecks yet, and this would be a great chance to check them out. Anyone interested? Perhaps a scooter dive to two or more of these wrecks? __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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3rd March 2008, 10:56	#2 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 734	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 Count me in! __________________ *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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3rd March 2008, 17:09	#3 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,044	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 So far: SFLDiver PadiPro MemPilot ScubaDadMiami __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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3rd March 2008, 23:15	#4 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 960	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 I'm game too! __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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4th March 2008, 00:49	#5 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,044	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 So far: SFLDiver PadiPro MemPilot ScubaDadMiami DSix36 __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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4th March 2008, 15:46	#6 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 734	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 As appears to be the pattern lately, 4 drysuit divers and 1 lonely and cold wetsuit diver again - Huh! We need to recruit a few more wetsuit divers for our trips, that way someone else can can suffer through the long cold hangs with me! Did I mention I got a bit cold on Sunday's dive on the Lowrance? Perhaps the 42% helium in my mix or the almost two hour run time had something to do with it? Nah, I'm guessing the fact that I forgot to zip up my wetsuit before the dive had something to do with it - Another dive, another lesson learned!!! __________________ *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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4th March 2008, 17:50	#7 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,044	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 You could always elect to dive dry and in comfort. Your choice. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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4th March 2008, 18:36	#8 (permalink)
nthaggard Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 28	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) As appears to be the pattern lately, 4 drysuit divers and 1 lonely and cold wetsuit diver again - Huh! We need to recruit a few more wetsuit divers for our trips, that way someone else can can suffer through the long cold hangs with me! Did I mention I got a bit cold on Sunday's dive on the Lowrance? Perhaps the 42% helium in my mix or the almost two hour run time had something to do with it? Nah, I'm guessing the fact that I forgot to zip up my wetsuit before the dive had something to do with it - Another dive, another lesson learned!!! Don't worry I'll dive wet with you this spring. Unfortunately I can't make this trip though. __________________ ______________________________________________ Neill "If you're gonna be stupid...you better be tough"
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4th March 2008, 19:14	#9 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 734	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) You could always elect to dive dry and in comfort. Your choice. After reading what you guys wear and go through with those damn pee valves in the "Peeing in Comfort!!" thread (http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebreather-accessories-and-other-dive-kit/17685-peeing-in-comfort.html), I think I'll stick to my cold and wet wetsuit and save the condom donning for when I'm in the presence of a beautiful woman, thank you very much! __________________ *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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4th March 2008, 19:16	#10 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 734	Re: Upcoming Trip: Etoile de Mer Wreck 03/08/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by nthaggard) Don't worry I'll dive wet with you this spring. Unfortunately I can't make this trip though. Neill, looking forward to you joining us and hope you are enjoying your Optima! I've been diving mine since July and LOVING IT, especially since it's been a mild winter this year!! __________________ *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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