Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida

jkaterenchuk · 28th April 2008, 15:55

Just back from a week in Cozumel. The OC reef diving was...um...boring. The CCR cave diving on the mainland was spectacular.

In a earlier thread I started to lay plans for a visit to SE Florida in May for some CCR diving. I now have all travel/hotel plans finalized and it seems appropriate to try to determine whom is interested in diving, what days and what locations so that boat space can be booked and confirmed.

I have been to SE Florida for CCR diving before but it was a problem getting any boat to confirm they would run a trip since I am a single CCR diver. So this time I am trying to tap into the SCRUB's and Rebreather World network to insure I am not left sitting in the hotel room watching HBO instead of diving.

I am up for anything. Pompano area, Key Largo even a drive up to Cave country. I will be diving a Kiss Classic and to stay within cert limits would allow 165ft depth and 30 min deco. Cave and Wreck penetration are not an issue. For the instructors out there...tagging along on a class dive is also fine.

I have listed my dive days below so if your interested in one or more specific days or locations let me know and I will update the list. I have a hotel room in Ft Lauderdale and a rental car.

John

Thu May 15
Fri May 16
Sat May 17
Sun May 18
Mon May 19
Tue May 20

netmage · 28th April 2008, 18:23

I fly back from Bonaire Sunday morning..., I could be up for something recreational Sunday afternoon, like a 1pm....

-Tim

**sfldiver** · 28th April 2008, 20:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

I will be diving a Kiss Classic and to stay within cert limits would allow 165ft depth and 30 min deco.

John

Thu May 15
Fri May 16
Sat May 17
Sun May 18
Mon May 19
Tue May 20

John, not sure if you've dived it before, but if you'd like, perhaps we can put together a trip to the Hydro Atlantic. The bottom is in the low 170's, but you never have to go anywhere near that depth to enjoy an awesome wreck dive.

BTW, if you need it, I might even be able to hook you up with a good deal on some sorb I've got laying around!

Adrian

jkaterenchuk · 28th April 2008, 20:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

John, not sure if you've dived it before, but if you'd like, perhaps we can put together a trip to the Hydro Atlantic. The bottom is in the low 170's, but you never have to go anywhere near that depth to enjoy an awesome wreck dive.

BTW, if you need it, I might even be able to hook you up with a good deal on some sorb I've got laying around!

Adrian

Yep, I am up for it. I am also thinking it would be great to go down to KL. Last time I was there I did a CCR dive on the Dwayne with a OC diver. It was only the 2 of us, no current and you could see from one end to the other. I would be nice to do that again and not have to worry about coming up early because the OC guy was running low on air.

You guys in SFL are just so nice. So generous on the sorb offer. Would you also be so kind as to accept a UPS shipment of some Rebreather tanks to hold for my arrival?

John

**sfldiver** · 28th April 2008, 20:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

Yep, I am up for it. I am also thinking it would be great to go down to KL. Last time I was there I did a CCR dive on the Dwayne with a OC diver. It was only the 2 of us, no current and you could see from one end to the other. I would be nice to do that again and not have to worry about coming up early because the OC guy was running low on air.

You guys in SFL are just so nice. So generous on the sorb offer. Would you also be so kind as to accept a UPS shipment of some Rebreather tanks to hold for my arrival?

John

Since I've already got your sorb, I'm the logical choice to receive your package - Sending PM.

I like the idea of diving the Hydro, b/c it's local and an awesome wreck. The Keys is always great, but I plan on being down that way the following weekend (Memorial Weekend) on a non-diving getaway, so I'm not sure if I will make it the weekend before, but I'm sure you can find some FL S.C.R.U.B.'s divers to join you.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 28th April 2008, 21:04

I will be out of town when you will be here. Sorry, I won't be able to join in on these dives.

MarcLaukien · 28th April 2008, 21:49

I'll be around when you are here. I can't go diving each of these days, but I'm definitely in for some dives in this timeframe.

**Monkey** · 29th April 2008, 18:42

Sat May 17
Sun May 18

are the 2 days I can commit to.

Pompano or some where in the keys is fine with me.

chrisp · 30th April 2008, 02:40

If you're diving the Hydro on either Saturday or Sunday I'd love to join in.

mempilot · 2nd May 2008, 02:57

I will be home on the 15th and 20th. I will out between then, but can dive both of those days. Keep me informed, and I'll plan for it.

Eric

28th April 2008, 15:55	#1 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 652	Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida Just back from a week in Cozumel. The OC reef diving was...um...boring. The CCR cave diving on the mainland was spectacular. In a earlier thread I started to lay plans for a visit to SE Florida in May for some CCR diving. I now have all travel/hotel plans finalized and it seems appropriate to try to determine whom is interested in diving, what days and what locations so that boat space can be booked and confirmed. I have been to SE Florida for CCR diving before but it was a problem getting any boat to confirm they would run a trip since I am a single CCR diver. So this time I am trying to tap into the SCRUB's and Rebreather World network to insure I am not left sitting in the hotel room watching HBO instead of diving. I am up for anything. Pompano area, Key Largo even a drive up to Cave country. I will be diving a Kiss Classic and to stay within cert limits would allow 165ft depth and 30 min deco. Cave and Wreck penetration are not an issue. For the instructors out there...tagging along on a class dive is also fine. I have listed my dive days below so if your interested in one or more specific days or locations let me know and I will update the list. I have a hotel room in Ft Lauderdale and a rental car. John Thu May 15 Fri May 16 Sat May 17 Sun May 18 Mon May 19 Tue May 20
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28th April 2008, 18:23	#2 (permalink)
netmage Hello Kitty...... Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 352	Re: Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida I fly back from Bonaire Sunday morning..., I could be up for something recreational Sunday afternoon, like a 1pm.... -Tim
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28th April 2008, 20:08	#3 (permalink)
sfldiver Team Optima Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664	Re: Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) I will be diving a Kiss Classic and to stay within cert limits would allow 165ft depth and 30 min deco. John Thu May 15 Fri May 16 Sat May 17 Sun May 18 Mon May 19 Tue May 20 John, not sure if you've dived it before, but if you'd like, perhaps we can put together a trip to the Hydro Atlantic. The bottom is in the low 170's, but you never have to go anywhere near that depth to enjoy an awesome wreck dive. BTW, if you need it, I might even be able to hook you up with a good deal on some sorb I've got laying around! Adrian __________________ *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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28th April 2008, 20:27	#4 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 652	Re: Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) John, not sure if you've dived it before, but if you'd like, perhaps we can put together a trip to the Hydro Atlantic. The bottom is in the low 170's, but you never have to go anywhere near that depth to enjoy an awesome wreck dive. BTW, if you need it, I might even be able to hook you up with a good deal on some sorb I've got laying around! Adrian Yep, I am up for it. I am also thinking it would be great to go down to KL. Last time I was there I did a CCR dive on the Dwayne with a OC diver. It was only the 2 of us, no current and you could see from one end to the other. I would be nice to do that again and not have to worry about coming up early because the OC guy was running low on air. You guys in SFL are just so nice. So generous on the sorb offer. Would you also be so kind as to accept a UPS shipment of some Rebreather tanks to hold for my arrival? John
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28th April 2008, 20:53	#5 (permalink)
sfldiver Team Optima Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664	Re: Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) Yep, I am up for it. I am also thinking it would be great to go down to KL. Last time I was there I did a CCR dive on the Dwayne with a OC diver. It was only the 2 of us, no current and you could see from one end to the other. I would be nice to do that again and not have to worry about coming up early because the OC guy was running low on air. You guys in SFL are just so nice. So generous on the sorb offer. Would you also be so kind as to accept a UPS shipment of some Rebreather tanks to hold for my arrival? John Since I've already got your sorb, I'm the logical choice to receive your package - Sending PM. I like the idea of diving the Hydro, b/c it's local and an awesome wreck. The Keys is always great, but I plan on being down that way the following weekend (Memorial Weekend) on a non-diving getaway, so I'm not sure if I will make it the weekend before, but I'm sure you can find some FL S.C.R.U.B.'s divers to join you. __________________ *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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28th April 2008, 21:04	#6 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,939	Re: Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida I will be out of town when you will be here. Sorry, I won't be able to join in on these dives. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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28th April 2008, 21:49	#7 (permalink)
MarcLaukien Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South East Florida Posts: 170	Re: Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida I'll be around when you are here. I can't go diving each of these days, but I'm definitely in for some dives in this timeframe.
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29th April 2008, 18:42	#8 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 343	Re: Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida Sat May 17 Sun May 18 are the 2 days I can commit to. Pompano or some where in the keys is fine with me.
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30th April 2008, 02:40	#9 (permalink)
chrisp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 12	Re: Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida If you're diving the Hydro on either Saturday or Sunday I'd love to join in. __________________ http://www.whatisea.com
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2nd May 2008, 02:57	#10 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,179	Re: Upcoming Trip: May 15th thru 20th SE Florida I will be home on the 15th and 20th. I will out between then, but can dive both of those days. Keep me informed, and I'll plan for it. Eric __________________ MEM "Da Pilot" Black holes are where God divided by zero. "If at first you don't succeed, don't dive silent." "Would you mind not shooting at the thermo-nuclear weapons." ~ Vic Deakins "Donkey's kill more people annually than plane crashes."
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