Hey everyone...it is tradition for us to do several annual North Carolina Wreck and Shark Diving adventures a year! And 2007 will be no exception! We'll be staying at the Comfort Inn and diving with the Midnight Express of Olympus Divers out of Morehead City.
We'll arrive the 4th and celebrate the reason for the season as they say! But we'll do it on history and surrounded by history! We'll dive the 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th and drive in divers will depart on the 8th and fly in divers will depart on the 9th!
Don't miss this one...we'll only have 2 trips to NC this year...July and October!
4th of July in historic North Carolina...diving on history...OUR history! And watching fireworks light it all up...it just doesn't get any better then that!
But WAIT...IT JUST GOT BETTER!!! HOW? DAN and COCHRAN Computers have teamed up with SingleDivers.com to make SD a data collection group for studies being conducted to understand DCS and how to prevent it. Cochran computers have always been a part of DAN's efforts to help prevent DCS but Cochran's new computers go even farther to collect critical data such as your flight durations and times, as well as if you are diving in fresh or salt water, cold or warm water and more. Sampling once a second compared to once every 7 seconds like most computers, these computers are incredibly intelligent and we are very excited that we'll be able to use them to collect data for DAN on this trip as well as check out the newest and most exciting dive computers from the Cochran Dive Team!
To See More...Click here for NC Photo Gallery
This year's FireWorks on History NC Wreck and Shark Diving trip is July 5-8 diving with July 4th and July 9th as travel days.
Who's Going? ONLY 18 spots!
1. Kamala aka the "Wreck Wench" TX - (pd) 4 days/5nites- D/O -pd Fills Nitrox Only- pd - Flying Survey & Waiver
2. Bill aka OTWDiver - SC - (pd) 4days/5nites -D/O -dep Nitrox Fills Only - Driving - Official Trip Instructor
3. Jerry aka WaterDragon - IA - (pd) 4 days/5nites- D/O -pd Rental Nitrox 100's - - Flying Survey/Waiver
4. Tim aka TimAlso - IL - (pd) 4days/5nites - dep D/0 - Flying- Rental Nitrox 100's Steel - Flying
5. Gary aka Dock, TX, (pd) 4days/5nites - D/O Flying - Rental Nitrox 100's
6. Larry aka Orcaman - FL (pd) - flying in- Fills Nitrox Only; 4days/5nites
7. Tim aka Netmage FL -(dep/dives)- driving in-has own tanks-Nitrox-SURVEY /WAIVER
8. Ray aka Lattitude Adjustment NJ (pd) d/o, 4nites/4 days, Drive, Fills-Direct,
9. Kim aka Fingrabber TX - (pd) 4 days/5nites - D/O dep Rental Nitrox 100's Flying
10. Cindy - VA - (pd) DO driving, 4nites/4days - bbq, boat food, TANKS???- Survey
11. Autumn aka AutumnandJason - (pd) 3 days diving, rent nitrox 100's, fly but driving themselves, boat food, bbq
12. Jason aka AutumnandJason - (pd) 3 days diving, rent nitrox 100's, fly but driving themselves, boat food, bbq, divemaster buddy program
13. Liz aka FollowLiz - (pd) 4days/4nites, bbq, boat food, Need air 80's (not pd)-SURVEY /WAIVER
14. Anatolij - driving 4days/4 nites, bbq, boat food, Tanks??? (not pd)
15. Jeff aka Sparky103 - (pf) DO, steel 100's if avail, Nitrox, flying into RDU
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1. Terry aka Tortuga Terry 100cf tanks, 4nites/4days, d/o - Survey/Waiver
3. Doris aka Ariesno1 - Survey
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Full Details below:
Hey gang! ONLY 18 TOTAL can do this trip!!! Diving on History in North Carolina is a once in a lifetime dive you have to do at LEAST once!!! But I'll warn you...when you find out that there is Caribbean water with HUGE animal encounters and the most incredible wrecks that you can dive on or in...you may just get 'hooked' like some of us near and dear to you...ahem...me!
What You'll See:
REAL WWI and WWII shipwrecks..sunk as early as 1918
The U-352...the second U-Boat sunk by the US in WWII and the ONLY U-Boat in warm, clear diveable waters!
Numerous U-Boat victims (not bodies) who fought valiantly for our freedoms!
Large animals such as Huge Southern Stingrays, Barracudas, Grouper, Amberjack, and yes SHARKS...SHARKS...SHARKS!!!
(Please note that we ask for 40+ dives and adv open water or equilivent in experience as these wrecks are 80-125ft in depth. The water temps are 78-85 degrees at depth and vis is 70-150 ft. No wreck certfication is required however the standard nitrox blend is 30%. Most wrecks do NOT have penetration opportunities and you must be specially trained to attempt a wreck penetration. Many of the wrecks have light passthru's where you can swim in and out to the light on the other side. Most of the wrecks are scattered due to frequent storms or if inshore cable layered to prevent hazards to shipping.)
See full package details below these summaries.
5 nights/4 days Diving/8 boat dives/lunch & breakfast/BBQ/xfers RDU/AB
$960 diver d/o* $575 non-diver d/o*
*Due to the volatile nature of fuel prices, a fuel surcharge may be added upon 30 days' notice.
(All divers need to arrive in RDU Raliegh airport by 3pm Wed July 4th for group van pickup. If from the local area need to arrive sometime on July 4th. Depart Monday July 9th from MHCity at 10:30am arrive RDU approx 2:30 pm in time for flights departing 5pm or later from RDU.
Note: Departures earlier than 5pm must be approved by SD!
Note: Please contact me for local VA/NC/SC drive in rates. For a quote I'll need to know if you need rentals or fills, and if you are staying 4 or 5 nights.
Optional Add-on's:
Single Room Upgrade: $65 per night or $325 add'l for 5 nites (limited single rooms available)
Nitrox: Nitrox Fills for drive in divers are 30% mix. 100's $14; 80's $12
Nitrox: Nitrox Rentals for drive in divers are steel or alum (mix is 30%) 100's $19; 80's $16
Air: Air Fills 100's $7; 80's $6 for drive in divers
Air: Air Rentals 100's $12; 80's $8 for drive in divers
Additional Sightseeing & Deep Sea Fishing* excursions: Historic Beaufort, Atlantic Beach and Morehead City offer a host of shopping and fun activities on 'the boardwalk'. We can also visit Fort Macon which is the only fort to be commissioned twice in US History...first in the Civil War and then in WWII. (*Can be accommodated if we lose a day of diving OR you plan to stay a day later or arrive a day early.)
Discounts:
1. SingleDiver.com Premier Membership Mail In Rebate <$25>
2. Early Bird Booking Special: Steel 100's are limited to the first 4 people who book asking for them. So book early if you want steel tanks rather than alum 100's or 80's. - NOTE: At this time we are working to get more steel tanks.
3. Note: Prices reflect a cash discount. If paying via credit card or paypal please add 3% processing fee.
Deposit Information:
1. To secure a spot on this limited availability trip either payment in full or a $200 deposit must be rec'd or the spot you hope to have may be taken by another diver. Unless arrangements are made prior with me, missing a deposit deadline can cause your spot to be released to another customer.
2. Deposit Schedule:
a.$200 due at booking to hold your reservation for trip
b. 50% of trip bal total due April 1st or $480
c. 50% of trip bal due $480 less deposit of $200 + FUEL SURCHARGE (if any) = $280 + fuel surcharge
Note: Premier Member $25 After Trip Rebate Form here.
Payment Information:
Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.
If paying via credit card (Visa, MC,) download the SD Credit Card Authorization Form, complete and fax to 214-350-2558. Click here for the form
If paying via paypal go to www.PayPal.com and send payment to kamala@singledivers.com. Be sure to include your address, contact number and screen name in the details section.
If paying via check or money order, please send payment to:
Kamala Shadduck
SingleDivers.com
3957 Gaspar Ste#200
Dallas, TX 75220
214-350-7003
kamala@singledivers.com
* INCLUDED in 5 nights/4 days Diving/8 boat dives/lunch & breakfast/BBQ/xfers RDU/AB NC pkg:
Over ten years of experienced hosting by the "Wreck Wench"
4 days 2 Tank Boat Dives each Day (air 80's included with upgrade avail. to Nitrox and 100's)
Five (5) nights double occupancy lodging at the Fisherman's Inn Hotel (100 ft from the boat) Correction: Comfort Inn
R/T Transfers from Raleigh Airport to Atlantic Beach and back (if needed)
Ask about Specialty Certifications you can take before or during your trip such as Nitrox, Wreck, Boat, Deep, Computer, etc.
Fabulous Fresh Catch & Steak Dockside Cookout Dinner and Drinks (both alcoholic and non) on Saturday Night ONLY of each trip.
Dinner reservations for all divers each night at one of the great local establishments!
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, water, soda & juice served on the boat daily!
Lead included, but bring your own weight belt, as belts are limited.
SD's Famous "Meet & Greet" Happy Hour and Introduction Party!
SD T-Shirt commemorating the trip!
Boat limited to ONLY 18 divers plus crew. (Hurry Now to secure your spot!)
NOT Included:
Airfare to RDU and back. (Price varies from $250 to $280 so get your ticket soon!)
Dinner for 4 of 5 nights
Dive tips..typically $10-$20 per day
Nitrox upgrades
Other incidentals
Due to the volatile nature of fuel prices, a fuel surcharge may be added upon 30 days' notice.
*Due to a very short diving season May to Oct; variable weather; and very few dive operators; the diving alone in NC is $115+ per day making it the most expensive per day diving destination...but as you'll see...WELL worth the price to dive on "History" I assure you!
Note: PLEASE ask us if you are able and ready to make these phenomenal dives comfortably and safely! NC diving is not for everyone...but it could be for you!
PLEASE obtain trip insurance ...it is VERY inexpensive and will protect your investment. You can purchase it right online as well as check quotes etc. It is very economical and averages about $ for this trip.
Click here for a free quote or to purchase online!
or
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**** Hotel Update! ******
we have moved from the Fisherman's Inn to:
Comfort Inn
3100 Arendell Street
Morehead City NC 28557
800-422-5404
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252-247-3434
Edited by ScubaPunk, 03 July 2007 - 01:48 PM.
