Diving after DEMA

pattimegdiver · 19th July 2007, 18:21

Anyone intrested in diving after Dema - I was thinking about doing a charter to dive the Oriskney (private charter if there would be enough intrest) OR if anyone has any ideas or places to go that there would not be extended travel time

**Monkey** · 19th July 2007, 18:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

Anyone intrested in diving after Dema - I was thinking about doing a charter to dive the Oriskney (private charter if there would be enough intrest) OR if anyone has any ideas or places to go that there would not be extended travel time

I would be willing to get a charter set up here in South Florida... or even the upper Keys

and we have plenty of Rebreather World members locally that even if they don't go to DEMA they would still be able to dive.

hchoat · 19th July 2007, 19:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

Anyone intrested in diving after Dema - I was thinking about doing a charter to dive the Oriskney (private charter if there would be enough intrest) OR if anyone has any ideas or places to go that there would not be extended travel time

Patti-

Just so you know, in order to dive the Oriskany you are looking at about 9 hours drive time from Orlando, so not exactly "close by". South Florida would be much closer.

pattimegdiver · 19th July 2007, 19:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith)

I would be willing to get a charter set up here in South Florida... or even the upper Keys

and we have plenty of Rebreather World members locally that even if they don't go to DEMA they would still be able to dive.

That would be fantastic.

pattimegdiver · 19th July 2007, 19:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat)

Patti-

Just so you know, in order to dive the Oriskany you are looking at about 9 hours drive time from Orlando, so not exactly "close by". South Florida would be much closer.

Hi Heather
I have been wanting to do the Oriskany since last year. I took my dive gear to DEMA last year because Tim Baum had a boat and we were going to make that long trip to dive on the Oriskany. Bad weather so never did make it. Speaking of that is there a better time of year to dive on the Oriskany?

hchoat · 19th July 2007, 19:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

Hi Heather
I have been wanting to do the Oriskany since last year. I took my dive gear to DEMA last year because Tim Baum had a boat and we were going to make that long trip to dive on the Oriskany. Bad weather so never did make it. Speaking of that is there a better time of year to dive on the Oriskany?

Just wanted to make sure you knew how far it is (lots of people are amazed to find out that we are stuck way up here next to Alabama

).

Our weather is much more stable mid-April through mid- October. Towards the middle of October we begin to have lots of fronts coming in, and though the air and water temps are still warm, it can be very windy. For the absolute best bet on weather, June, July and August (barring tropical systems) are the best.

I have 2 great 6 pack captains up here. Also, anyone planning to come up here en masse to do the O. needs to be aware that it is sort of "no man's land" for Rebreather's. I've helped a couple of traveling RB divers out with sorb, bottles and bailout bottles, as none of the shops up here stock or rent those items. We do have several shops that have mix and O2.

pattimegdiver · 19th July 2007, 19:46

Thanks for the info, I will probably make a seperate trip for the Oriskany rather than driving that 8-9hr trip for one day of diving.

Hope to see you at Dema again.

Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat)

Just wanted to make sure you knew how far it is (lots of people are amazed to find out that we are stuck way up here next to Alabama

).

Our weather is much more stable mid-April through mid- October. Towards the middle of October we begin to have lots of fronts coming in, and though the air and water temps are still warm, it can be very windy. For the absolute best bet on weather, June, July and August (barring tropical systems) are the best.

diabolus · 19th July 2007, 21:24

Hi! What about some cave diving in the north! Only about 2 hours drive! I wil be there after DEMA!

Best regards

Horst

Barrie Law · 19th July 2007, 22:44

Some diving after DEMA sounds like a plan and I would be interested in some relaxing stuff maybe even have a look at some caves Horst.

I think gear may be a problem for us European visitors unless we pallet ship all our kit before hand??

Or even hire some O/C gear...

O.C.Diver · 19th July 2007, 23:30

I will likely have a group diving out of Pompano Beach with South Florida Diving Headquarters. We will be there atleast Monday through Friday after Dema diving the usual stuff down to and including the Hydro Atlantic and the RBJ. Most of the group will be CCR with some doing advanced training. Trimix, O2, and kitty litter will be available.

Ted

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pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Diving after DEMA Anyone intrested in diving after Dema - I was thinking about doing a charter to dive the Oriskney (private charter if there would be enough intrest) OR if anyone has any ideas or places to go that there would not be extended travel time __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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19th July 2007, 18:38	#2 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 343	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) Anyone intrested in diving after Dema - I was thinking about doing a charter to dive the Oriskney (private charter if there would be enough intrest) OR if anyone has any ideas or places to go that there would not be extended travel time I would be willing to get a charter set up here in South Florida... or even the upper Keys and we have plenty of Rebreather World members locally that even if they don't go to DEMA they would still be able to dive.
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hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 221	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) Anyone intrested in diving after Dema - I was thinking about doing a charter to dive the Oriskney (private charter if there would be enough intrest) OR if anyone has any ideas or places to go that there would not be extended travel time Patti- Just so you know, in order to dive the Oriskany you are looking at about 9 hours drive time from Orlando, so not exactly "close by". South Florida would be much closer. __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by dartagnansmith) I would be willing to get a charter set up here in South Florida... or even the upper Keys and we have plenty of Rebreather World members locally that even if they don't go to DEMA they would still be able to dive. That would be fantastic. __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat) Patti- Just so you know, in order to dive the Oriskany you are looking at about 9 hours drive time from Orlando, so not exactly "close by". South Florida would be much closer. Hi Heather I have been wanting to do the Oriskany since last year. I took my dive gear to DEMA last year because Tim Baum had a boat and we were going to make that long trip to dive on the Oriskany. Bad weather so never did make it. Speaking of that is there a better time of year to dive on the Oriskany? __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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19th July 2007, 19:41	#6 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 221	Re: Diving after DEMA Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) Hi Heather I have been wanting to do the Oriskany since last year. I took my dive gear to DEMA last year because Tim Baum had a boat and we were going to make that long trip to dive on the Oriskany. Bad weather so never did make it. Speaking of that is there a better time of year to dive on the Oriskany? Just wanted to make sure you knew how far it is (lots of people are amazed to find out that we are stuck way up here next to Alabama). Our weather is much more stable mid-April through mid- October. Towards the middle of October we begin to have lots of fronts coming in, and though the air and water temps are still warm, it can be very windy. For the absolute best bet on weather, June, July and August (barring tropical systems) are the best. I have 2 great 6 pack captains up here. Also, anyone planning to come up here en masse to do the O. needs to be aware that it is sort of "no man's land" for Rebreather's. I've helped a couple of traveling RB divers out with sorb, bottles and bailout bottles, as none of the shops up here stock or rent those items. We do have several shops that have mix and O2. __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together. Last edited by hchoat : 19th July 2007 at 19:44.
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pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Re: Diving after DEMA Thanks for the info, I will probably make a seperate trip for the Oriskany rather than driving that 8-9hr trip for one day of diving. Hope to see you at Dema again. Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat) Just wanted to make sure you knew how far it is (lots of people are amazed to find out that we are stuck way up here next to Alabama). Our weather is much more stable mid-April through mid- October. Towards the middle of October we begin to have lots of fronts coming in, and though the air and water temps are still warm, it can be very windy. For the absolute best bet on weather, June, July and August (barring tropical systems) are the best. __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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diabolus New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Ouroboros Other CCR Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 15	Re: Diving after DEMA Hi! What about some cave diving in the north! Only about 2 hours drive! I wil be there after DEMA! Best regards Horst __________________ Horst Schmid IANTD IT 3137 /NACD I 126 www.umex.at
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Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 726	Re: Diving after DEMA Some diving after DEMA sounds like a plan and I would be interested in some relaxing stuff maybe even have a look at some caves Horst. I think gear may be a problem for us European visitors unless we pallet ship all our kit before hand?? Or even hire some O/C gear... __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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O.C.Diver Helium Addict Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salisbury MD USA Summers; Wandering Florida Winters Posts: 213	Re: Diving after DEMA I will likely have a group diving out of Pompano Beach with South Florida Diving Headquarters. We will be there atleast Monday through Friday after Dema diving the usual stuff down to and including the Hydro Atlantic and the RBJ. Most of the group will be CCR with some doing advanced training. Trimix, O2, and kitty litter will be available. Ted __________________ Consider this my opinion.......sometimes I'm even right, but remember.........YMMV. Ted Green Charter Boat "OC Diver" http://www.ocdiver.com Last edited by O.C.Diver : 19th July 2007 at 23:31. Reason: spelling
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