Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006

Warren_L · 2nd October 2006, 17:49

Nothing like skipping off work on a Friday to go diving. We made our way up to Tobermory and did the Arabia and Niagara 2. The waters were flat calm, sun was shining and air was warm, at least for the end of September. Visibility on the Arabia was excellent at 60 ft+, the Niagara 2 wasn't quite as good, but still about 40 ft or so. Only 2 buddy teams. Nothing like having the wreck to yourselves....

On the Arabia:

On the Niagara 2:

**trob09** · 2nd October 2006, 18:10

Nice photos. It's been a long time since I dove Tobermory, those make me nostalgic.

***Beanie*** · 2nd October 2006, 21:05

Not the Tobermory I was thinking off

Warren_L · 2nd October 2006, 21:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

Not the Tobermory I was thinking off

You're thinking about the Isle of Mull, I gather. This is the one in Canada. Tobermory.

***Beanie*** · 2nd October 2006, 21:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by Warren_L)

You're thinking about the Isle of Mull, I gather. This is the one in Canada. Tobermory.

Yep thought the vis was a bit good

ding · 2nd October 2006, 23:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

Yep thought the vis was a bit good

I also thought of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull
Whats Tobermory in canada like?

Warren_L · 3rd October 2006, 13:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by ding)

I also thought of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull
Whats Tobermory in canada like?

Tobermory is one of our most popular areas for diving in the Great Lakes. For hundreds of years, Tobermory has been a major shipping port, and with the very unpredictable late fall weather, there have been hundreds of ships wrecked over the years.

One of the big reasons why we have such unpredictable weather in November is because the lakes warm up during the hot summers we get up there, and come November, we get two streams of air masses converging in the area - the cold northerly air from the north and arctic, meeting with the warmer air from the south and the gulf stream, then converging over the water that has been warmed all summer. This can make for sudden and violent storms, which has taken many ships over the centuries.

Just an amazing place to dive. Water is generally pretty clear, as you can see in the pics, but the deeper water tends to be pretty cold, though surface temps can get into the 20C+ range in the summer.

Check out www .tobermory.com

PPA · 3rd October 2006, 17:49

Hi

What is the best time in the year to dive Tobermory?
What dive centre is the best?
Cheers
Pedro

Warren_L · 4th October 2006, 15:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by PPA)

Hi

What is the best time in the year to dive Tobermory?
What dive centre is the best?
Cheers
Pedro

If you're referring to the one in Canada, I prefer to go late August and through September. The visibility tends to get better later in the season, although visibility is generally reasonably good. There are a couple of dive shops right in the harbour, and both run charters. G&S Watersports and Diver's Den. Both are good operators.

PPA · 4th October 2006, 16:45

Warren

Thanks for your answer, yes i was thinking about Canada.
I am thinking about going there next year, first to some fresh water diving and after wrecks in Newfoundland.
Cheers
Pedro

2nd October 2006, 17:49	#1 (permalink)
Warren_L CCR Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 62	Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Nothing like skipping off work on a Friday to go diving. We made our way up to Tobermory and did the Arabia and Niagara 2. The waters were flat calm, sun was shining and air was warm, at least for the end of September. Visibility on the Arabia was excellent at 60 ft+, the Niagara 2 wasn't quite as good, but still about 40 ft or so. Only 2 buddy teams. Nothing like having the wreck to yourselves.... On the Arabia: On the Niagara 2: __________________ http://www.warrenlophotography.com
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2nd October 2006, 18:10	#2 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 699	Re: Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Nice photos. It's been a long time since I dove Tobermory, those make me nostalgic.
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2nd October 2006, 21:05	#3 (permalink)
*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,174	Re: Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Not the Tobermory I was thinking off __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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Warren_L CCR Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 62	Re: Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) Not the Tobermory I was thinking off You're thinking about the Isle of Mull, I gather. This is the one in Canada. Tobermory. __________________ http://www.warrenlophotography.com
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2nd October 2006, 21:38	#5 (permalink)
*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,174	Re: Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Quote: (Originally Posted by Warren_L) You're thinking about the Isle of Mull, I gather. This is the one in Canada. Tobermory. Yep thought the vis was a bit good __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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2nd October 2006, 23:42	#6 (permalink)
ding New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 55	Re: Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) Yep thought the vis was a bit good I also thought of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull Whats Tobermory in canada like?
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3rd October 2006, 13:11	#7 (permalink)
Warren_L CCR Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 62	Re: Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Quote: (Originally Posted by ding) I also thought of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull Whats Tobermory in canada like? Tobermory is one of our most popular areas for diving in the Great Lakes. For hundreds of years, Tobermory has been a major shipping port, and with the very unpredictable late fall weather, there have been hundreds of ships wrecked over the years. One of the big reasons why we have such unpredictable weather in November is because the lakes warm up during the hot summers we get up there, and come November, we get two streams of air masses converging in the area - the cold northerly air from the north and arctic, meeting with the warmer air from the south and the gulf stream, then converging over the water that has been warmed all summer. This can make for sudden and violent storms, which has taken many ships over the centuries. Just an amazing place to dive. Water is generally pretty clear, as you can see in the pics, but the deeper water tends to be pretty cold, though surface temps can get into the 20C+ range in the summer. Check out www .tobermory.com __________________ http://www.warrenlophotography.com Last edited by Warren_L : 3rd October 2006 at 13:14.
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PPA New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: portugal Posts: 55	Re: Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Hi What is the best time in the year to dive Tobermory? What dive centre is the best? Cheers Pedro
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4th October 2006, 15:35	#9 (permalink)
Warren_L CCR Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 62	Re: Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Quote: (Originally Posted by PPA) Hi What is the best time in the year to dive Tobermory? What dive centre is the best? Cheers Pedro If you're referring to the one in Canada, I prefer to go late August and through September. The visibility tends to get better later in the season, although visibility is generally reasonably good. There are a couple of dive shops right in the harbour, and both run charters. G&S Watersports and Diver's Den. Both are good operators. __________________ http://www.warrenlophotography.com
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4th October 2006, 16:45	#10 (permalink)
PPA New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: portugal Posts: 55	Re: Tobermory - Sep 29, 2006 Warren Thanks for your answer, yes i was thinking about Canada. I am thinking about going there next year, first to some fresh water diving and after wrecks in Newfoundland. Cheers Pedro
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