Join this exciting and rare diving excursion arriving in Charleston, SC where you'll take a quick shuttle to the Ramada Inn (quite a piece of military history in and of itself!) get settled in and prepare to do 4 one hour dives...yes 4 full (1) hour BOAT dives looking for Megladon Shark Teeth ranging from 4-6 inches across as well as other prehistoric teeth, fossils, pottery and exciting finds in the famous Cooper River. The Cooper River, once part of the ocean is a hotbed of history and we can experience this unique diving opportunity with one of the most renown dive operators on the River. River diving is quite an art...many operators will dive the river every weekend where due to tides you can only get 2 dives in during the day or maybe 3. Off the Wall Dive Charters our dive operator picks only the weekends where the tides will let you get in 4 dives each a full hour! In other words, twice the opporunity to find teeth for the same price as everyone else! And knowing the river like Bill aka OTWDiver, owner of OffTheWallDiving.com, does, he will safely put us on the rich gravel beds full of teeth, guide us to the transition points where new teeth are being uncovered and share with us new spots that he is continuosly exploring so that we too can find these rare precious artifacts and LOTS of them! Don't miss this great opportunity limited to the first lucky
We are excited to offer our first Cooper River Megladon teeth shark tooth hunting trip! While we normally search out the live animals...no shark adventure would be complete without exploring the grand daddy of them all...the Megladon!
Cooper River, SC Megladon Shark Tooth & Artifact Hunting Trip for $660* d/o "Fly In" or $610* d/o "Drive In" (has one less night hotel) plus air/transport to Charleston, SC.(Less $25 discount if paid in full by Dec 5, 2007) Don't Miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to find Megladon teeth, 1800 century bottles, Arrow Heads, and more! The Cooper River trip is limited to
Pricing Summary: Please see below for full terms and conditions.
Fly In 3 days 4 nites d/o $660 s/o $860
Drive In 3 days 3 nites d/o $610 s/o $810
Fly In 4 days 5 nites d/o $825 s/o $1025
Drive In 4 days 4 nites d/o $775 s/o $975
PLUS...
If adding 4 rental tanks @ $11 per tank your rental price is $132 for 3 days or $176 for 4 days.
If filling your own 4 tanks @ $7 per tank your fill price is $56 for 3 day trip (assumes tanks are full when arrive) or $84 for 4 day trip.
Who's Going Searching For Teeth & Artifacts? (MUST Provide #Days Diving/ Tank Needs/ Lead Needs):
0. Kamala aka Wreck Wench - Dallas, TX (pd) - YES (4th DAY PD) - Renting 4 Tanks & 20# Lead - (Tanks PD) - Waiver/Survey
1. Anthony aka NJBeserker - D/O, (pd $200 + $415) Driving In/Extra Day/Own Lead/Own Tanks/Need Fills - Survey/Waiver Rec'd, Arr 8/21 Dpt 8/26
2. Ken aka ScubaKen - D/O PAID IN FULL for extra day of diving, hotel and 4 days of rentals, 4 days/4 nites -Flying In, Survey/Waiver Rec'd, Arr 8/20 Dpt 8/25
3. George aka Old George - D/O, Dep $400 + $288, 1 Canister Light Pd $25 p/d, fills for 24th pd, Hotel 21st - 23rd Pd, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
4. Gary aka glandgrabe - D/O, Dep $400 + $288, 1 Canister Light Pd $25 p/d, fills for 24th pd, Hotel 21st - 23rd Pd, Survey/Waiver Rec'd
5. Dan aka DanBon - D/O, Paid in Full, 4 days/4 nights EX Day Pd, Tanks Pd - OWN lead, Waiver/Survey Rec'd, Arr 8/21 Dpt 8/25
6. Dan aka TRVLR99 - S/O, PAID IN FULL, 5 Nights, $176 Tank Rentals, $100 4 Days Light rental, Survey/Waiver Rec'd, Arr 8/21 Dpt 8/26
7. Kelly aka poser - S/O (Pd $350) Drive in, Lead 0# - Tanks 4 rentals Paid - Survey/Waiver Rec'd, Arr 8/21, Dpt 8/26
We have added a second boat which will fill fast and then there are no more spots!
8. Chris aka bpro - 3 days, fly in, S/O, (PAID IN FULL), lead 15#, tank rentals Pd, Survey/Waiver Rec'd, Arr 8/21, Dpt 8/25
9. Rick aka BottleHound - (pd $200) Drive In, 4 days, No Lead, No tanks (fills) - WAIVER & SURVEY rec'd
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Check's In The Mail & Waiting on Documents! (THESE NAMES DO NOT REDUCE SPOTS ON THE BOAT UNTL MONEY IS RECEIVED0 :
Captain: Bill aka OTWDiver
DM: Kamala aka WreckWench
Renting Canister Lights $25 per day: (
1. George aka Old George 2 days - confirmed
2. Greg aka glandgrabe 2 days - confirmed
3. Dan aka TRVRL99 4 days - confirmed
4. Chris aka bpro - wants can light if one becomes available - NOW AVAILABLE can have for 3 days!!!! - confirmed
5. Kamala aka wreckwench 4 days - confirmed
Wanting to do DAN Research & Use Cochran Computer: (6 available total)
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Cooper River, SC Availability Update:
SD honors a first come and first served premise that is driven by posting in our community. Once a trip appears to have filled up from the "My Check is in the Mail" and the confirmed deposits/pymnts we will open an official waiting list for the trip. As openings occur or deposit checks are not received, we'll open up the Waiting List for trip participants.
Please note that while you may send pm and email requests for availability, the official availability is always available in the main trip post. Thank You! -ww
Trip Instructor: Bill aka OTWDiver
Trip Videographer: TBA
Here is the full information on the trip:
TEMPS & CONDITIONS:
The weather in South Carolina is remarkably consistent all summer and perfect for this kind of diving. The temperatures range in the mid to high 80's during this time of year and the water temps are in the mid 80's making this truly diving in comfort!
AIRFARE:
We'll fly into Charleston, SC which is where the Cooper River is located. Alternately you can fly into Columbia, SC which is a 1.5 hr drive or Atlanta but it is a 6 hr drive or you can fly into Greenville Spartenburg but that is approx a 3 hr drive. We'll be using domestic carriers so for a small fee we'll make your arrangements for you otherwise you are more than welcome to make your own arrangements.
ARRIVAL:
Please plan to be in Charleston by 7:30 pm if you want to do a group dinner the night before. Otherwise we'll see you at breakfast at 6am the next morning in the hotel restuarant!
HOTEL INFORMATION:
We'll be staying at the Ramada Inn formerly the Clarion hotel with free shuttle to and from the airport. A full breakfast buffet is also included with your stay. The Hotel is conveniently located to the boat ramp where we'll depart for our trip. A Home Depot is nearby as well as numerous restaurants offering all types of fare. The hotel has become a living legend in its own rights as many Military Reunions have been held there for all branches of the service dating back many many years. The surviving vets and war heros line the walls with photo memorabilia of a bygone time...and the reminders that 'Freedom is not Free'. You'll certainly enjoy the trip down memory lane and may even meet a real American Hero or two staying at the hotel.
Hotel Address for divers is:7401 Northwoods Blvd
I-26 Exit 209
Charleston, SC 29406 US
Hotel Amenities
• Swimming Pool both indoor and outside
• Bar
• BBQ and picnic area
SCHEDULED ITINERARY
Aug 21st Arrive in South Carolina (most likely Charleston and meet for dinner in Lobby at 7:30pm)
Aug 22nd Breakfast at 6am at the hotel. First dive at 7am or 7:30 am with subsequent dives at approx 10 am, 1 pm and 3:30pm. (Dive times are contingent on the tides and currents). SD will prepare a traditional cookout so all you have to do is clean up, relax, eat and enjoy! Dinner will be approx 7:30pm
Aug 23rd Breakfast at 6am and the same dive plan as the day before. Group Dinner will be approx 7:30pm nightly at a local eatery! (Ribs, Seafood, LOTS of great choices!)
Aug 24th Breakfast at 6am and the same dive plan as the day before. Group Dinner will be approx 7:30pm nightly at another great local eatery!
Aug 25th Departure Day for some or OPTIONAL EXTRA DAY OF DIVING for those who wish to get extra dives in! (We only need 4 divers in addition to myself to run one of the boats!)
Aug 26th Departure Day for those who stay the extra day of diving. (Usually more exeptional finds are made that last day than almost the preceding 3 days combined!)
WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
You'll be doing a night dive in the middle of the day. Its not muck diving...simply night diving as you descend 20-40 feet to the bottom of the River. You'll drop in 'heavy' and as you descend to the bottom you'll see the water go from a red color to a dark tea color but with your lights on you'll have as much visibility as your light will give you. And more than enough to see the 'teeth' and artifacts in the gravel beds of the river bottom! You can drop straight down...or go down the anchor chain as a visual reference.
COOPER RIVER $660 d/o or $860 s/o FLY IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 4 nights/3 days diving for Megladon teeth, artifacts and other prehistoric fossils
• 4 (1) hour dives daily for 3 days or a total of 12 dives!
• Hotel accommodations at the Ramada Hotel Including FULL BREAKFAST Daily at 6am
• SD Famous 'Meet & Greet Get To Know Everyone' Parties
• Full Lunch, snacks and drinks on the boat each day of diving
• Transfers from Charleston Airport to Ramada and back
• Grey SD T-Shirt typically with funny saying on the back commemorating the trip!
• All taxes included
• Daily SD.com H20 Happy Hours and Dinner together as a group!
• Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners as available
• Meals: An SD Cookout including 4 marinated meats, veggies, slaw, wine & beer & more is included along with lunch, snacks and drinks on the boat along with full breakfast daily at the hotel. Dinner the remaining nights will be a local area restaurants on the member!
COOPER RIVER $610 d/o or $810 s/o DRIVE IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• 3 nights/3 days diving for Megladon teeth, artifacts and other prehistoric fossils
• 4 (1) hour dives daily for 3 days or a total of 12 dives!
• Hotel accommodations at the Ramada Hotel Including FULL BREAKFAST Daily at 6am
• SD Famous 'Meet & Greet Get To Know Everyone' Parties
• Full Lunch, snacks and drinks on the boat each day of diving
• Transfers from Charleston Airport to Ramada and back
• Grey SD T-Shirt typically with funny saying on the back commemorating the trip!
• All taxes included
• Daily SD.com H20 Happy Hours and Dinner together as a group!
• Diving Gifts and Giveaways from various SD Vendor Partners as available
• Meals: An SD Cookout including 4 marinated meats, veggies, slaw, wine & beer & more is included along with lunch, snacks and drinks on the boat along with full breakfast daily at the hotel. Dinner the remaining nights will be a local area restaurants on the member!
COOPER RIVER PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Airfare or transport to Charleston, SC
• Air fills or rentals (see below for pricing) - NOTE YOU NEED 4 TANKS ON THE BOAT EACH DAY• Dinner night of arrival nor 2 or 3 of the 3 or 4 nights in town
• Rental, instruction and retail charges
• Crew gratuities usually $20+ a day
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• The only food not included is day of arrival lunch and dinner, and dinner all other nights except for the SD cookout.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON'S:
• Air fills $7 per bottle (you'll need 4 bottles/tanks a day)
• Rental air 80's $11 per tank (you'll need 4 tanks a day)
• Nitrox: Sorry nitrox is not available due to the shallow depths of 20-40 ft
•Canister Light Rental $25 per day (only 3 available)
• Single Room Rate is $50 more per night. (A limited number of single rooms are available.)
• Extra day of diving and extra night of hotel $165 (includes discount by doing both otherwise $120 for diving and $50 for hotel)
• T-Shirt Color Upgrade: The trip comes with a white or grey SD t-shirt which can be upgraded to black or purple for $7 subject to availability.
DISCOUNTS:
• $25 Mail In Rebate for SD premier or above membership (Click here for the form & details!
• Early Bird discount of $25 if paid in full by 12/5/07
• Price includes cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.
How to Book a Spot on this Trip:
NOTE: Premier Members will have a minimum of a week to pre-book this and all SingleDivers.com trips before the general membership. Members is only $35 a year and you get $25 everytime you travel with us.
1. Post in this thread that you plan to join us and your check or payment & forms are in the mail or on their way. We'll then put your name on the 'check's & documents in the mail' list. You MUST tell us:
a. Number of Days Diving
b. Number of Nights Hotel
c. Single (s/o) or Double Occupancy (d/o)
d. How many tank fills and/or tank rentals
e. How much lead you need or if bringing your own
f. How getting to SC either driving or flying
2. Fill out the Trip Rooming & Diving Survey plus the SingleDivers.com Medical Liability Release which you'll find under "Stuff you need to know for ALL SingleDivers.com trips & activities!" or click here to link to it. (Send a PM or an email to trips@singledivers.com for the password.)
3. Send your deposit for the trip and/or monies due based upon the payment schedule posted below and payment options. If you need to make special arrangements about payments with me please contact me and I'll gladly work with you. If paying via credit card please use the credit card authorization form found in the docs forum. PLEASE make sure you send a detailed itemization of all payments, what trip they apply too and include your screen name.
4. Please read "Everything You Need To Know About A SingleDivers.com Trip located here.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.
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 & TRIP 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
If paying via credit card (Visa, MC, Diners) download the SD Credit Card Authorization Form, complete and fax to 214-350-2558. Click here for the form.
PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:
ASAP: $200 deposit required to reserve a spot.
PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
a. $200 Deposit asap to hold your spot (please post in the thread that your payment is coming!)
b. Mar 10, 2008: $200
c. June 10, 2008: $260 if Fly In and/or staying 4 nights $210 if Drive in and staying 3 nights
Note: Trip must be paid in full 60 days prior to departure.
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 is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Pictures Shown Are:
Pic #1: The SD Trip Group Haul
Pic #2: Colonial Pipes found by the Wench
Pic #3: One Diver's Haul aka Keith
Pic #4: Trophy finds from one single trip!
Edited by WreckWench, 20 August 2008 - 06:24 PM.
