Need an August weeks trip recommendation

**Dave Sutton** · 2nd June 2008, 03:27

Need to GET AWAY for a week in August.

Have (2) divers needing to go rebreathering for a week. Prefer to find access to deeper water, wrecks a plus. Capable to 100 meters but not required for us to have fun. Want to find a LOW STRESS environment that is not riddled with C-Card-Nazi's (might have some experimental gear to dive and dunno about having all the cardboard to go with our plans).

Be nice to be able to go by Chevy Suburban from NJ (but not required).

Ideas:

Canada: 1000 Islands for a little bit, then move across to dive the Empress of Ireland, etc. Good operators anyone? Feedback?

North Carolina: Would need at least 5 days of charter spread out over a weeks time, not just on a recreational cattle-car like Olympus. Start shallow, end deep. Ideas?

Grand Cayman: Might just blow off the idea of driving, hop on the alu-tube, and fly down and dive. Need a low-stress operator who 'gets it' that we're going to dissapear and come back in a few hours... day after day for a week, and who understands that we don't want to be 'nannied'.

Other Caribbean locations? Florida?

????????

Dave

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andibk · 2nd June 2008, 03:48

Got a wreck trip here in Thailand, Plan on exploring some new marks which should bring up some interesting surprises. Wrecks will be in the 50-70 meter range.

Maybe a bit far to drive

andibk

**Dave Sutton** · 2nd June 2008, 04:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk)

Got a wreck trip here in Thailand, Plan on exploring some new marks which should bring up some interesting surprises. Wrecks will be in the 50-70 meter range.

Maybe a bit far to drive

andibk

Please don't tempt me... might actually be feasable. I'll talk to buddy.

Problem is that if I go to Thailand, I'll never want to come back.

Need any pilots there? I'm ready to pack it in and split.

Dave

venom · 2nd June 2008, 05:08

hey dude have you ever considered malta?

it is a long trip but you can have your share of deep dives from shore....and wrecks from 35 mt to 115 mt and more. the nice thing is that there still are deep unexplored wrecks to discover over 100 mt.

**Dave Sutton** · 2nd June 2008, 05:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by venom)

hey dude have you ever considered malta?

it is a long trip but you can have your share of deep dives from shore....and wrecks from 35 mt to 115 mt and more. the nice thing is that there still are deep unexplored wrecks to discover over 100 mt.

What's the weather and infrastructure there for Rebreather support?

Dave

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Nailer99 · 2nd June 2008, 06:24

Seattle's mighty nice in August. Some pretty good wreck trips happening this summer, too. Let me know if you're interested.

**kybrt** · 2nd June 2008, 06:32

you might need to chat with them to get your level of freedom, and maybe pay a little extra to get a boat of your own to use, but divetech/cobalt coast is pretty sweet and fits your bill.

tech week is in august tho and the wrek they have is well kinda well easy

be warned its not the place to go if you think you might chuck it all tho, i took my shield to my house so i would have to go back to ny, couldnt just walk away from it all, too easy to contemplate.

blew a head gasket or a piston ring today, will confirm in morning, boats really suck.

**sfldiver** · 2nd June 2008, 11:11

May not be exactly what you are looking for, but I thought I'd bring it to your attention nonetheless, as you may want to consider it as an option.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/flori...eys-wreck.html

Art Greenberg · 2nd June 2008, 13:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

North Carolina: Would need at least 5 days of charter spread out over a weeks time, not just on a recreational cattle-car like Olympus. Start shallow, end deep. Ideas?

Dave,

Talk to Johnny at Outer Banks Diving in Hatteras. I don't know if he'd be completely comfortable with your requirements, but its worth asking.

Outer Banks Diving

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Art

netmage · 2nd June 2008, 13:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Need to GET AWAY for a week in August.

Have (2) divers needing to go rebreathering for a week. Prefer to find access to deeper water, wrecks a plus. Capable to 100 meters but not required for us to have fun. Want to find a LOW STRESS environment that is not riddled with C-Card-Nazi's (might have some experimental gear to dive and dunno about having all the cardboard to go with our plans).

Be nice to be able to go by Chevy Suburban from NJ (but not required).

Ideas:

Canada: 1000 Islands for a little bit, then move across to dive the Empress of Ireland, etc. Good operators anyone? Feedback?

North Carolina: Would need at least 5 days of charter spread out over a weeks time, not just on a recreational cattle-car like Olympus. Start shallow, end deep. Ideas?

Grand Cayman: Might just blow off the idea of driving, hop on the alu-tube, and fly down and dive. Need a low-stress operator who 'gets it' that we're going to dissapear and come back in a few hours... day after day for a week, and who understands that we don't want to be 'nannied'.

Other Caribbean locations? Florida?

????????

Dave

.

Pompano.... Avid Diver & Fill Express. Everything from 20 - 300' minutes away. 6 pack, no long boat rides, and excellent logistical support.

2nd June 2008, 03:27	#1 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Need an August weeks trip recommendation Need to GET AWAY for a week in August. Have (2) divers needing to go rebreathering for a week. Prefer to find access to deeper water, wrecks a plus. Capable to 100 meters but not required for us to have fun. Want to find a LOW STRESS environment that is not riddled with C-Card-Nazi's (might have some experimental gear to dive and dunno about having all the cardboard to go with our plans). Be nice to be able to go by Chevy Suburban from NJ (but not required). Ideas: Canada: 1000 Islands for a little bit, then move across to dive the Empress of Ireland, etc. Good operators anyone? Feedback? North Carolina: Would need at least 5 days of charter spread out over a weeks time, not just on a recreational cattle-car like Olympus. Start shallow, end deep. Ideas? Grand Cayman: Might just blow off the idea of driving, hop on the alu-tube, and fly down and dive. Need a low-stress operator who 'gets it' that we're going to dissapear and come back in a few hours... day after day for a week, and who understands that we don't want to be 'nannied'. Other Caribbean locations? Florida? ???????? Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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2nd June 2008, 03:48	#2 (permalink)
andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 156	Re: Need an August weeks trip recommendation Got a wreck trip here in Thailand, Plan on exploring some new marks which should bring up some interesting surprises. Wrecks will be in the 50-70 meter range. Maybe a bit far to drive andibk
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2nd June 2008, 04:13	#3 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Re: Need an August weeks trip recommendation Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk) Got a wreck trip here in Thailand, Plan on exploring some new marks which should bring up some interesting surprises. Wrecks will be in the 50-70 meter range. Maybe a bit far to drive andibk Please don't tempt me... might actually be feasable. I'll talk to buddy. Problem is that if I go to Thailand, I'll never want to come back. Need any pilots there? I'm ready to pack it in and split. Dave __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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2nd June 2008, 05:08	#4 (permalink)
venom New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: malta Posts: 29	Re: Need an August weeks trip recommendation hey dude have you ever considered malta? it is a long trip but you can have your share of deep dives from shore....and wrecks from 35 mt to 115 mt and more. the nice thing is that there still are deep unexplored wrecks to discover over 100 mt. __________________ The sea cannot choose favorites-they are chosen by themselves through wise decision and hard learned knowledge. It is often the small, overlooked details that become the dividing line between success and outright failure The sea rarely offers us more than one chance.
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2nd June 2008, 05:35	#5 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Re: Need an August weeks trip recommendation Quote: (Originally Posted by venom) hey dude have you ever considered malta? it is a long trip but you can have your share of deep dives from shore....and wrecks from 35 mt to 115 mt and more. the nice thing is that there still are deep unexplored wrecks to discover over 100 mt. What's the weather and infrastructure there for Rebreather support? Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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2nd June 2008, 06:24	#6 (permalink)
Nailer99 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 280	Re: Need an August weeks trip recommendation Seattle's mighty nice in August. Some pretty good wreck trips happening this summer, too. Let me know if you're interested.
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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: 384	Re: Need an August weeks trip recommendation you might need to chat with them to get your level of freedom, and maybe pay a little extra to get a boat of your own to use, but divetech/cobalt coast is pretty sweet and fits your bill. tech week is in august tho and the wrek they have is well kinda well easy be warned its not the place to go if you think you might chuck it all tho, i took my shield to my house so i would have to go back to ny, couldnt just walk away from it all, too easy to contemplate. blew a head gasket or a piston ring today, will confirm in morning, boats really suck. __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 819	Re: Need an August weeks trip recommendation May not be exactly what you are looking for, but I thought I'd bring it to your attention nonetheless, as you may want to consider it as an option. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/flori...eys-wreck.html __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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2nd June 2008, 13:18	#9 (permalink)
Art Greenberg Classic KISS #323 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 53	Re: Need an August weeks trip recommendation Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) North Carolina: Would need at least 5 days of charter spread out over a weeks time, not just on a recreational cattle-car like Olympus. Start shallow, end deep. Ideas? Dave, Talk to Johnny at Outer Banks Diving in Hatteras. I don't know if he'd be completely comfortable with your requirements, but its worth asking. Outer Banks Diving -- Art
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2nd June 2008, 13:45	#10 (permalink)
netmage Tim Owens Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 700	Re: Need an August weeks trip recommendation Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Need to GET AWAY for a week in August. Have (2) divers needing to go rebreathering for a week. Prefer to find access to deeper water, wrecks a plus. Capable to 100 meters but not required for us to have fun. Want to find a LOW STRESS environment that is not riddled with C-Card-Nazi's (might have some experimental gear to dive and dunno about having all the cardboard to go with our plans). Be nice to be able to go by Chevy Suburban from NJ (but not required). Ideas: Canada: 1000 Islands for a little bit, then move across to dive the Empress of Ireland, etc. Good operators anyone? Feedback? North Carolina: Would need at least 5 days of charter spread out over a weeks time, not just on a recreational cattle-car like Olympus. Start shallow, end deep. Ideas? Grand Cayman: Might just blow off the idea of driving, hop on the alu-tube, and fly down and dive. Need a low-stress operator who 'gets it' that we're going to dissapear and come back in a few hours... day after day for a week, and who understands that we don't want to be 'nannied'. Other Caribbean locations? Florida? ???????? Dave . Pompano.... Avid Diver & Fill Express. Everything from 20 - 300' minutes away. 6 pack, no long boat rides, and excellent logistical support.
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