North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008

Jacek Lubowiecki · 6th April 2008, 08:35

HI,
Iam interesting in joing your expedition, there would be two of us.
I have been planing that kind of trip for a long time.
Can you advise me on the clossed, international airport.
Is it possble to rent bottles for Optima?
Regards
Jacek

UWshutterbug · 9th April 2008, 17:42

Hi Jacek,

Sure we would like to include you and a friend. We have begun wait list for those who are serieous in the event someone needs to cancel their trip.

As to airports, Raleigh-Durham is the closest International.
As for tanks, I will have to look into that.

Walt Stearns
Underwaterjournal.com

UWshutterbug · 9th April 2008, 17:57

To recap some of the detail on the up-coming North Carolina Rebreather Charter Aug 20-22

The charter cost for the three days is $435.00 per diver. Meals and accommodations are up to you. Olympus Dive Center’s has a Dive lodge, which provides a rather inexpensive lodging option for $25 a night.

What to expect in the way of dives.
Each day is an extended range trip, meaning we leaving the dock at 6:30 – 7:00 am, returning around 4:30 - 5:00 pm.

With the exception of the Caribsea (which is a two dive wreck) or we will be visiting two wrecks a day. Of which will include the Papoose, U-352, Schurz and Spar (while not a WWII wreck, the Spar is very good for sand tigers).

As and option, we can also target either the Naeco or the Proteus. These two are further offshore and will require an additional fuel charge.

As for bottom/run times for each dive, the idea of this group charter is that we, as divers using Rebreather’s should/could be able to maximize our bottom time on these moderate depth wrecks (80 to 140 fsw).

To get what I mean, last season Doug and I ran an 84-minute dive on the Caribsea (wreck lies in 90 feet) with a remaining no deco time of 24-minutes for the first dive. Compared to everyone else that was on the boat using OC, the last were out of the water at the end of the first 45 minutes of the dive. Hey as long as you keep actual deco obligation down (not counting a 3 minute safety stop) to 5 minutes or less, the last man out of the pool on the second dive so that it does cut too much into run back to the dock, nobody, including Olympus has a problem with it.

Who's Going
At present, in addition to Doug and myself, we presently have:

3. Patrick Vigeant
4. Tom Kean
5. Thomas Terry
6. Sue Conatser (Thomas Terry’s wife)
7. Michael Scammon
8. Fergus Butler
9. Ian Macknight
10. John Barton
11. David Williams
12. Jillian Morris (sharkyjillian)
13. Eliot Danner (ForTheFight)
14. Mark Dellinger (human)
15. Bob Ferguson (eanxdiver)
16. Amy Ferguson
17. Tim Owens (netimage)
18. AJ Bubb (cubixy2k)

I have begun a wait list, should anyone cancel, for all others interested.
1. Andrew Sallmon

Weather permitting, this should be a really fun trip, with a really nice group of people.

ForTheFight · 9th April 2008, 19:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by UWshutterbug)

[Snip] this should be a really fun trip, with a really nice group of people.

You've never met me...I might not be nice

UWshutterbug · 9th April 2008, 20:26

If that turns out to be the case, you might find your ride out and back might be in the bilge.

"I live by the philosophy of continue beatings until morale improves."

ForTheFight · 9th April 2008, 22:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by UWshutterbug)

If that turns out to be the case, you might find your ride out and back might be in the bilge.

"I live by the philosophy of continue beatings until morale improves."

Ouch - point taken

cubixy2k · 10th April 2008, 04:54

Actually I was supposed to be on the wait list because I don't know if I can do it yet due to an intersession class. Won't know more about it for a while, so you might as well drop me for now

keylargojimy · 15th April 2008, 17:40

Is This N.c. Ccr Trip Full Yet?
I Am Very Interested If There Is Room?
Jim

debersole · 19th April 2008, 12:02

Sorry for the late reply, but I've been out of the country. According to Walt's post above the trip is full but he has started a waiting list in case people cancel. PM him with your info and we'll get you on the list.

Doug

**NEDIVER** · 19th April 2008, 14:28

I just noticed the finalized dates (20th-22nd) and I am fuming! This has been one of my dream trips that I have always wanted to go on!!!!

And then to see it scheduled as a rebreather only trip (lots of bottom time as opposed to tech/oc charter) was even more exhilarating

The the reserves (military) had to go and ruin my plans and send me off to an SF officer school this summer that ends on the 22nd!!! AAAAAH

I hope everyone has a great time and takes lots of pictures, I was looking foreword to testing out the new Canon G9 with WP housing and the Canon 40D with underwater set up. Looks like its not in the cards for this year, as I really don't want to spend the money to go down with OC divers and not get the benefit of extended BT.

My only hope is that this is a success and that you all will be interested in setting this up again next year. If so, count me in as one of the first!!!! Hell, the first drink is even on me for the organizers.

Best regards and dive safe,

Tom

6th April 2008, 08:35	#31 (permalink)
Jacek Lubowiecki New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Optima Other SCR Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 15	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 HI, Iam interesting in joing your expedition, there would be two of us. I have been planing that kind of trip for a long time. Can you advise me on the clossed, international airport. Is it possble to rent bottles for Optima? Regards Jacek
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9th April 2008, 17:42	#32 (permalink)
UWshutterbug New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 81	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 Hi Jacek, Sure we would like to include you and a friend. We have begun wait list for those who are serieous in the event someone needs to cancel their trip. As to airports, Raleigh-Durham is the closest International. As for tanks, I will have to look into that. Walt Stearns Underwaterjournal.com
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9th April 2008, 17:57	#33 (permalink)
UWshutterbug New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 81	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 To recap some of the detail on the up-coming North Carolina Rebreather Charter Aug 20-22 The charter cost for the three days is $435.00 per diver. Meals and accommodations are up to you. Olympus Dive Center’s has a Dive lodge, which provides a rather inexpensive lodging option for $25 a night. What to expect in the way of dives. Each day is an extended range trip, meaning we leaving the dock at 6:30 – 7:00 am, returning around 4:30 - 5:00 pm. With the exception of the Caribsea (which is a two dive wreck) or we will be visiting two wrecks a day. Of which will include the Papoose, U-352, Schurz and Spar (while not a WWII wreck, the Spar is very good for sand tigers). As and option, we can also target either the Naeco or the Proteus. These two are further offshore and will require an additional fuel charge. As for bottom/run times for each dive, the idea of this group charter is that we, as divers using Rebreather’s should/could be able to maximize our bottom time on these moderate depth wrecks (80 to 140 fsw). To get what I mean, last season Doug and I ran an 84-minute dive on the Caribsea (wreck lies in 90 feet) with a remaining no deco time of 24-minutes for the first dive. Compared to everyone else that was on the boat using OC, the last were out of the water at the end of the first 45 minutes of the dive. Hey as long as you keep actual deco obligation down (not counting a 3 minute safety stop) to 5 minutes or less, the last man out of the pool on the second dive so that it does cut too much into run back to the dock, nobody, including Olympus has a problem with it. Who's Going At present, in addition to Doug and myself, we presently have: 3. Patrick Vigeant 4. Tom Kean 5. Thomas Terry 6. Sue Conatser (Thomas Terry’s wife) 7. Michael Scammon 8. Fergus Butler 9. Ian Macknight 10. John Barton 11. David Williams 12. Jillian Morris (sharkyjillian) 13. Eliot Danner (ForTheFight) 14. Mark Dellinger (human) 15. Bob Ferguson (eanxdiver) 16. Amy Ferguson 17. Tim Owens (netimage) 18. AJ Bubb (cubixy2k) I have begun a wait list, should anyone cancel, for all others interested. 1. Andrew Sallmon Weather permitting, this should be a really fun trip, with a really nice group of people.
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9th April 2008, 19:05	#34 (permalink)
ForTheFight What's a custom title? Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Optima Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Optima Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by UWshutterbug) [Snip] this should be a really fun trip, with a really nice group of people. You've never met me...I might not be nice __________________ This post may be up to 80% accurate...
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9th April 2008, 20:26	#35 (permalink)
UWshutterbug New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 81	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 If that turns out to be the case, you might find your ride out and back might be in the bilge. "I live by the philosophy of continue beatings until morale improves."
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9th April 2008, 22:40	#36 (permalink)
ForTheFight What's a custom title? Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Optima Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Optima Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by UWshutterbug) If that turns out to be the case, you might find your ride out and back might be in the bilge. "I live by the philosophy of continue beatings until morale improves." Ouch - point taken __________________ This post may be up to 80% accurate...
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10th April 2008, 04:54	#37 (permalink)
cubixy2k New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 15	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 Actually I was supposed to be on the wait list because I don't know if I can do it yet due to an intersession class. Won't know more about it for a while, so you might as well drop me for now __________________ -AJ Pirate Technical Chief Mate Director of Plundering Operations Booty Investment Analyst & Pillaging Opportunity Specialist
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15th April 2008, 17:40	#38 (permalink)
keylargojimy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 18	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 Is This N.c. Ccr Trip Full Yet? I Am Very Interested If There Is Room? Jim
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19th April 2008, 12:02	#39 (permalink)
debersole Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 185	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 Sorry for the late reply, but I've been out of the country. According to Walt's post above the trip is full but he has started a waiting list in case people cancel. PM him with your info and we'll get you on the list. Doug __________________ www.debersole.com
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19th April 2008, 14:28	#40 (permalink)
NEDIVER Sic Semper Tyrannis Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 116	Re: North Carolina Rebreather Trip -- August 2008 I just noticed the finalized dates (20th-22nd) and I am fuming! This has been one of my dream trips that I have always wanted to go on!!!! And then to see it scheduled as a rebreather only trip (lots of bottom time as opposed to tech/oc charter) was even more exhilarating The the reserves (military) had to go and ruin my plans and send me off to an SF officer school this summer that ends on the 22nd!!! AAAAAH I hope everyone has a great time and takes lots of pictures, I was looking foreword to testing out the new Canon G9 with WP housing and the Canon 40D with underwater set up. Looks like its not in the cards for this year, as I really don't want to spend the money to go down with OC divers and not get the benefit of extended BT. My only hope is that this is a success and that you all will be interested in setting this up again next year. If so, count me in as one of the first!!!! Hell, the first drink is even on me for the organizers. Best regards and dive safe, Tom __________________ -Tom- "slow is smooth, and smooth is fast" TM "Insanity is repeating the same thing over and over again, expecting different results" Albert Einstein
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