2009 Dry Tortugas and Key West tech trip

barney · 1st March 2008, 00:03

For those interested in diving some of the best deep wrecks in Florida, a special five-day trip will be running in June 2009 aboard a 100-foot liveaboard out of Key West.

Some of the wrecks we will be hitting include: RHEIN, ARABY MAID, U-2513, CHELSEA, JOSEPH M. CUDAHY, USS S-16, USS WILKES BARRE, USAFS HOYT VANDENBERG, and several others (including scoping out some new numbers). For more information on these wrecks, check out the AUE website.

Joining us on this trip will be noted shipwreck photographer Leigh Bishop from the UK and Deep Sea Detective Richie Kohler.

We board June 1 in Key West, with diving June 2-6; divers can stay the night of June 6 on the boat while at the dock, with disembarkation by 9AM on June 7.

This will be an all-rebreather trip, and space is limited. I believe there are five trips running to the deep wrecks off the Dry Tortugas this year, all of which filled up super quick. So, if you are interested in hitting these in 2009 and enjoying five days of stellar shipwreck diving, drop me an e-mail for more information or to be added to the roster.

Cheers,
Mike

barney · 2nd March 2008, 19:12

UPDATE:
Due to the interest generated thus far, we are considering a second 5-day ccr tech trip for June 9-13. Originally, the second trip was going to be recreational in nature.
Depending on the group we may do the same Tortugas-Key West itinerary, or opt to do some deeper sites, check out some numbers, and hit wrecks "off the beaten path" from Key Largo to Ft. Jefferson.
The first trip is close to booked, so if you are interested in hitting these wrecks let me know ASAP.
Cheers,
Mike

barney · 30th August 2008, 23:20

So far Megs and YBOD are on the roster, but no Optimas?

**kybrt** · 31st August 2008, 05:15

dont forget the revo.................

barney · 30th September 2008, 14:26

UPDATE:

There are a few spots still available. Photographer (and 43rd best wreck diver in the UK) Leigh Bishop will be joining us, as well as Leon and Jerry from Innerspace; hopefully the ISC lads will bring a few new goodies for fellow Meg divers to check out...

Cheers,
Mike

Chris at Silent World · 30th September 2008, 23:20

Sounds like an awesome trip Mike, about time those wrecks got back in the spotlight.

Are you saving a space for Dave Sutton?

barney · 1st October 2008, 00:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris at Silent World)

Are you saving a space for Dave Sutton?

NO.

jiseson · 1st October 2008, 21:48

I will be joining this trip PM sent .

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barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 287	2009 Dry Tortugas and Key West tech trip For those interested in diving some of the best deep wrecks in Florida, a special five-day trip will be running in June 2009 aboard a 100-foot liveaboard out of Key West. Some of the wrecks we will be hitting include: RHEIN, ARABY MAID, U-2513, CHELSEA, JOSEPH M. CUDAHY, USS S-16, USS WILKES BARRE, USAFS HOYT VANDENBERG, and several others (including scoping out some new numbers). For more information on these wrecks, check out the AUE website. Joining us on this trip will be noted shipwreck photographer Leigh Bishop from the UK and Deep Sea Detective Richie Kohler. We board June 1 in Key West, with diving June 2-6; divers can stay the night of June 6 on the boat while at the dock, with disembarkation by 9AM on June 7. This will be an all-rebreather trip, and space is limited. I believe there are five trips running to the deep wrecks off the Dry Tortugas this year, all of which filled up super quick. So, if you are interested in hitting these in 2009 and enjoying five days of stellar shipwreck diving, drop me an e-mail for more information or to be added to the roster. Cheers, Mike __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 287	Re: 2009 Dry Tortugas and Key West tech trip UPDATE: Due to the interest generated thus far, we are considering a second 5-day ccr tech trip for June 9-13. Originally, the second trip was going to be recreational in nature. Depending on the group we may do the same Tortugas-Key West itinerary, or opt to do some deeper sites, check out some numbers, and hit wrecks "off the beaten path" from Key Largo to Ft. Jefferson. The first trip is close to booked, so if you are interested in hitting these wrecks let me know ASAP. Cheers, Mike __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 287	Optimas not allowed? So far Megs and YBOD are on the roster, but no Optimas? __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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kybrt too legit to quit Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Neuw Yawk Posts: 336	Re: 2009 Dry Tortugas and Key West tech trip dont forget the revo................. __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 287	Re: 2009 Dry Tortugas and Key West tech trip UPDATE: There are a few spots still available. Photographer (and 43rd best wreck diver in the UK) Leigh Bishop will be joining us, as well as Leon and Jerry from Innerspace; hopefully the ISC lads will bring a few new goodies for fellow Meg divers to check out... Cheers, Mike __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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Chris at Silent World New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Key Largo Posts: 54	Re: 2009 Dry Tortugas and Key West tech trip Sounds like an awesome trip Mike, about time those wrecks got back in the spotlight. Are you saving a space for Dave Sutton? __________________ Chris http://www.silentworldkeylargo.com
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barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 287	Re: 2009 Dry Tortugas and Key West tech trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris at Silent World) Are you saving a space for Dave Sutton? NO. __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 561	Re: 2009 Dry Tortugas and Key West tech trip I will be joining this trip PM sent . __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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