Wilkes Barre Key West Charter

netmage · 13th December 2007, 16:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by lakelanddiver1978)

Let's find out if they are running that week and if they are, try to book something. Again, I should be able to get atleast one other diver. Do they have a 6 pack or something bigger?

Justin

Slightly bigger..., Holds 10 divers, serious tech charters would probably drop than a few spots for the extra gear. Google their website, silent world key largo dot com

-Tim

steveflight · 13th December 2007, 20:28

It would be crowded with more than six Rebreather divers with deco tanks and bags.

If we get six divers I can call them and see what we can do that week.

So far we have four?

Some of the wrecks close to Silent World are the Northern Lights ( 190 Ft deep), Queen of Nassau ( 230ft deep ) and Molasses wreck (300ft deep) I'll find out if they dive the Wilkes..

Steven.

barney · 13th December 2007, 22:02

Chris said they could move the boat down for WILKES charters.

BTW, the Molasses Wreck is the VITRIC, and its the NORTHERN LIGHT (singular). There are several other wrecks in the area, such as the OCEAN FREEZE, "Whistle Buoy Wreck", "Dirtbag Wreck", "Screamer Wreck", and a few others.

Cheers,
Mike

Quote: (Originally Posted by steveflight)

It would be crowded with more than six Rebreather divers with deco tanks and bags.

If we get six divers I can call them and see what we can do that week.

So far we have four?

Some of the wrecks close to Silent World are the Northern Lights ( 190 Ft deep), Queen of Nassau ( 230ft deep ) and Molasses wreck (300ft deep) I'll find out if they dive the Wilkes..

Steven.

Konaquatica · 14th December 2007, 00:08

I would recommend Paradise Divers (also recommended in Barney's list). They took me diving on the Wilkes back in 1997 or 98 with my Cis-Lunar, and were trained by and worked with Capt. Billy Deans, who first dived and explored the Wikes Barre. They definitely have tech, CCR and Wilkes experience and are located in the middle/lower Keys on Big Pine Key.

Back then, they used to have a nifty, very servicable six-pack. Haven't talked, or dived with them for quite a while, but if this pans-out for you they are a great tech operation. Good luck and say "Hi" to the Wilkes for me.

lakelanddiver1978 · 14th December 2007, 00:53

Looks like we have four so far. I am thinking six would be ideal. I will put a post out on the SCRUB forum and see if we have any additional takers.

Justin

steveflight · 14th December 2007, 01:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by barney)

BTW, the Molasses Wreck is the VITRIC, and its the NORTHERN LIGHT (singular). There are several other wrecks in the area, such as the OCEAN FREEZE, "Whistle Buoy Wreck", "Dirtbag Wreck", "Screamer Wreck", and a few others.

Cheers,
Mike

Yes, The Northern Light is a single wreck, There's some info about it here:

Steamship Northern Light

barney · 14th December 2007, 05:44

Actually, the list were not recommendations but simply a list of operators who told me they were willing to do WILKES trips.
FWIW, we never used Paradise even in OC days as they mandated some stupid protocols IMHO from Billy's days (e.g., "poodle jackets"). Because of these requirements we simply went with other operators. Plus, it was a longer haul for them.
Cheers,
Mike

Quote: (Originally Posted by Konaquatica)

I would recommend Paradise Divers (also recommended in Barney's list). They took me diving on the Wilkes back in 1997 or 98 with my Cis-Lunar, and were trained by and worked with Capt. Billy Deans, who first dived and explored the Wikes Barre. They definitely have tech, CCR and Wilkes experience and are located in the middle/lower Keys on Big Pine Key.

Back then, they used to have a nifty, very servicable six-pack. Haven't talked, or dived with them for quite a while, but if this pans-out for you they are a great tech operation. Good luck and say "Hi" to the Wilkes for me.

13th December 2007, 16:23	#11 (permalink)
netmage Hello Kitty...... Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 440	Re: Wilkes Barre Key West Charter Quote: (Originally Posted by lakelanddiver1978) Let's find out if they are running that week and if they are, try to book something. Again, I should be able to get atleast one other diver. Do they have a 6 pack or something bigger? Justin Slightly bigger..., Holds 10 divers, serious tech charters would probably drop than a few spots for the extra gear. Google their website, silent world key largo dot com -Tim
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13th December 2007, 20:28	#12 (permalink)
steveflight New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ft lauderdale Posts: 31	Re: Wilkes Barre Key West Charter It would be crowded with more than six Rebreather divers with deco tanks and bags. If we get six divers I can call them and see what we can do that week. So far we have four? Some of the wrecks close to Silent World are the Northern Lights ( 190 Ft deep), Queen of Nassau ( 230ft deep ) and Molasses wreck (300ft deep) I'll find out if they dive the Wilkes.. Steven. __________________ Be prepared,. when Noel Built the Arc it wasn't raining .. Unknown. Last edited by steveflight : 13th December 2007 at 20:37.
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13th December 2007, 22:02	#13 (permalink)
barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 270	Re: Wilkes Barre Key West Charter Chris said they could move the boat down for WILKES charters. BTW, the Molasses Wreck is the VITRIC, and its the NORTHERN LIGHT (singular). There are several other wrecks in the area, such as the OCEAN FREEZE, "Whistle Buoy Wreck", "Dirtbag Wreck", "Screamer Wreck", and a few others. Cheers, Mike Quote: (Originally Posted by steveflight) It would be crowded with more than six Rebreather divers with deco tanks and bags. If we get six divers I can call them and see what we can do that week. So far we have four? Some of the wrecks close to Silent World are the Northern Lights ( 190 Ft deep), Queen of Nassau ( 230ft deep ) and Molasses wreck (300ft deep) I'll find out if they dive the Wilkes.. Steven. __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS Last edited by barney : 13th December 2007 at 22:05.
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Konaquatica RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Prism Topaz Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii The Big Island Posts: 30	Re: Wilkes Barre Key West Charter I would recommend Paradise Divers (also recommended in Barney's list). They took me diving on the Wilkes back in 1997 or 98 with my Cis-Lunar, and were trained by and worked with Capt. Billy Deans, who first dived and explored the Wikes Barre. They definitely have tech, CCR and Wilkes experience and are located in the middle/lower Keys on Big Pine Key. Back then, they used to have a nifty, very servicable six-pack. Haven't talked, or dived with them for quite a while, but if this pans-out for you they are a great tech operation. Good luck and say "Hi" to the Wilkes for me. __________________ Hawaii's Rebreather & Tech Headquarters - Megalodon, O2ptima, KISS, Inspiration & Evolution authorized dealer. IANTD Platinum Facility CCR Trimix Instructor "Experience Your Diving Dreams At Konaquatica" www.konaquatica.com Last edited by Konaquatica : 14th December 2007 at 00:19.
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lakelanddiver1978 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 26	Re: Wilkes Barre Key West Charter Looks like we have four so far. I am thinking six would be ideal. I will put a post out on the SCRUB forum and see if we have any additional takers. Justin
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14th December 2007, 01:12	#16 (permalink)
steveflight New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ft lauderdale Posts: 31	Re: Wilkes Barre Key West Charter Quote: (Originally Posted by barney) BTW, the Molasses Wreck is the VITRIC, and its the NORTHERN LIGHT (singular). There are several other wrecks in the area, such as the OCEAN FREEZE, "Whistle Buoy Wreck", "Dirtbag Wreck", "Screamer Wreck", and a few others. Cheers, Mike Yes, The Northern Light is a single wreck, There's some info about it here: Steamship Northern Light __________________ Be prepared,. when Noel Built the Arc it wasn't raining .. Unknown. Last edited by steveflight : 14th December 2007 at 01:16.
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14th December 2007, 05:44	#17 (permalink)
barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 270	Re: Wilkes Barre Key West Charter Actually, the list were not recommendations but simply a list of operators who told me they were willing to do WILKES trips. FWIW, we never used Paradise even in OC days as they mandated some stupid protocols IMHO from Billy's days (e.g., "poodle jackets"). Because of these requirements we simply went with other operators. Plus, it was a longer haul for them. Cheers, Mike Quote: (Originally Posted by Konaquatica) I would recommend Paradise Divers (also recommended in Barney's list). They took me diving on the Wilkes back in 1997 or 98 with my Cis-Lunar, and were trained by and worked with Capt. Billy Deans, who first dived and explored the Wikes Barre. They definitely have tech, CCR and Wilkes experience and are located in the middle/lower Keys on Big Pine Key. Back then, they used to have a nifty, very servicable six-pack. Haven't talked, or dived with them for quite a while, but if this pans-out for you they are a great tech operation. Good luck and say "Hi" to the Wilkes for me. __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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