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[Yohanson]

Is anyone planning on going to Wreckfest this August in Key Largo? I went last year with my good buddy Curtis but his anniversary and birthday fall during this years event and I can't count on buddying up with him. I'm not sure what days I'll be going or what package (1,3,6 or 9 days) I'll be diving but I'd like to be there for the 2nd weekend. I was at last year's event and I consider it the best dive trip I've taken. There is more info here: http://www.silentwor.../wreckfest.html

[Stephanie]

Looks interesting!! Do you have to be wreck/cave certified, I have my advanced open water and nitrox, would that be enough? Depending on the dates the 3day would be do able! I didn't have a chance to read all about it... does the money cover air?

[WreckWench]

I'll still be getting back from our WHALESHARKS and Cenotes and Cozy trip when it starts and then getting ready for our Flower Garden's trip and then our Cooper River trip. Whew! August is a busy month for us!

July 26- Aug 2 2008 WHALESHARKS!!! Yep Holbox & Cozy & Cenotes!, 3 Days Cozy, 1 day Cenotes & end with WHALESHARKS! $1391 - Incredible chance to dive Cozumel (All Inclusive), Talum to see the world famous "Cenotes" and then snorkel with WHALESHARKS, MANTAS, & DOLPHINS! For full details click here! We had over 40 of these "Gentle Giants" on our previous trip!

Aug 14-17 Texas Flower Gardens All Inclusive Liveaboard & FREE NITROX!!! Only $975 Diver & $925 non-diver - Includes Free Nitrox! Big Animals, Huge Coral and Pristine Diving in the Gulf of Mexico over 100 miles out. For full details click here! - Hurry this trip ALWAYS sells out! ONLY 11 spots left!

Aug 22-24(25) - Cooper River Prehistoric Megladon Teeth & Ancient Artifacts for $660 Megladon Teeth...8 Million years old and OTHER prehistoric teeth/fossils a whopping 40-60 Million years old!!! Find them diving 4 dives a day on the Cooper River, SC August 22-24, with an optional EXTRA day of diving Aug. 25th 2008!! TRAVEL DAYS: Aug 21st and Aug 25th or 26th. For full information click here! Hurry only 1 SPOT LEFT on this annual sell out trip! Dive with the Famous OTWDiver!

If you go do tell us all about it.

[georoc01]

I'll still be getting back from our WHALESHARKS and Cenotes and Cozy trip when it starts and then getting ready for our Flower Garden's trip and then our Cooper River trip. Whew! August is a busy month for us!

July 26- Aug 2 2008 WHALESHARKS!!! Yep Holbox & Cozy & Cenotes!, 3 Days Cozy, 1 day Cenotes & end with WHALESHARKS! $1391 - Incredible chance to dive Cozumel (All Inclusive), Talum to see the world famous "Cenotes" and then snorkel with WHALESHARKS, MANTAS, & DOLPHINS! For full details click here! We had over 40 of these "Gentle Giants" on our previous trip!

Aug 14-17 Texas Flower Gardens All Inclusive Liveaboard & FREE NITROX!!! Only $975 Diver & $925 non-diver - Includes Free Nitrox! Big Animals, Huge Coral and Pristine Diving in the Gulf of Mexico over 100 miles out. For full details click here! - Hurry this trip ALWAYS sells out! ONLY 11 spots left!

Aug 22-24(25) - Cooper River Prehistoric Megladon Teeth & Ancient Artifacts for $660 Megladon Teeth...8 Million years old and OTHER prehistoric teeth/fossils a whopping 40-60 Million years old!!! Find them diving 4 dives a day on the Cooper River, SC August 22-24, with an optional EXTRA day of diving Aug. 25th 2008!! TRAVEL DAYS: Aug 21st and Aug 25th or 26th. For full information click here! Hurry only 1 SPOT LEFT on this annual sell out trip! Dive with the Famous OTWDiver!

If you go do tell us all about it.

Also you have the Tortugas trip leaving from the Keys in July too. Perhaps something for 2009 or 2010? Might be an alternative to the NC Wreck trip?

[netmage]

Is anyone planning on going to Wreckfest this August in Key Largo? I went last year with my good buddy Curtis but his anniversary and birthday fall during this years event and I can't count on buddying up with him. I'm not sure what days I'll be going or what package (1,3,6 or 9 days) I'll be diving but I'd like to be there for the 2nd weekend. I was at last year's event and I consider it the best dive trip I've taken. There is more info here: http://www.silentwor.../wreckfest.html

And few buddys and I are planning on going down for the weekend dives...
Everything is a double drop, so there are recreatoinal/low end tech & full tech options between the two boats.....

-Tim

[WreckWench]

Also you have the Tortugas trip leaving from the Keys in July too. Perhaps something for 2009 or 2010? Might be an alternative to the NC Wreck trip?

Yep...lots of choices here but a great idea to look at in the future.

And few buddys and I are planning on going down for the weekend dives...
Everything is a double drop, so there are recreatoinal/low end tech & full tech options between the two boats.....

-Tim

Cool tell us how it goes...and if it makes sense for SD to do as one our group trips.

[JimG]

I will be down there that week (Aug 2-10) with a Certification class, but diving a little further south with Conch Republic Divers. My plans are not firm yet, but it looks like I may be there the whole week - not sure if I can break away for a Wreckfest dive, but will do my best if it works out. I might be interested in a dinner/HH type of gathering, though.

-JimG

[VADiver]

Some friends and I were batting the idea around, but I think we may have opted for the Oriskany instead. I'll have to check with the guys and see what dates we have locked in. Will you be in the Tech 1 range?

[JimG]

Some friends and I were batting the idea around, but I think we may have opted for the Oriskany instead. I'll have to check with the guys and see what dates we have locked in. Will you be in the Tech 1 range?

I haven't decided yet - it will depend on how much gear I have to carry down there for my class (not sure if I will have room for doubles, etc). I suppose I could rent them. Also, there is a very slim chance that my wife will be with me, which would dictate a more recreational type of profile.

-JimG

[netmage]

Some friends and I were batting the idea around, but I think we may have opted for the Oriskany instead. I'll have to check with the guys and see what dates we have locked in. Will you be in the Tech 1 range?

I haven't decided yet - it will depend on how much gear I have to carry down there for my class (not sure if I will have room for doubles, etc). I suppose I could rent them. Also, there is a very slim chance that my wife will be with me, which would dictate a more recreational type of profile.

-JimG

Whatcha need? I have a set of AL80's and LP108's, and 40's and 80's rigged all avail for loan...

[Yohanson]

Looks interesting!! Do you have to be wreck/cave certified, I have my advanced open water and nitrox, would that be enough? Depending on the dates the 3day would be do able! I didn't have a chance to read all about it... does the money cover air?

You'll be fine. You need to be advanced at a minimum. I'm not sure about air or tanks...don't remember. I used their tanks on some dives and Curtis' on others. But, they'll rent you anything from an AL 80 with air to doubles with Trimix and an AL 40 deco bottle with 50/50.

[Yohanson]

I will be down there that week (Aug 2-10) with a Certification class, but diving a little further south with Conch Republic Divers. My plans are not firm yet, but it looks like I may be there the whole week - not sure if I can break away for a Wreckfest dive, but will do my best if it works out. I might be interested in a dinner/HH type of gathering, though.

-JimG

They have nightly seminars after the diving at the Holiday Inn in Key Largo. Last year they had JJ and Casey McKinnley with the WKPP talk about the tie in between Wakulla and Turner as well as their exploration of wrecks in Scandinavia (Battle of Narvik). The also had many other speakers that were very very interesting (USFW, FWC, etc.). This year they have add a lot more speakers and groups (PADI, TDI, Hollis, etc.). Last year was mainly just GUE/WKPP/Halcyon people. It was great diving with them. I was one of the few that wasn't on the WKPP team there.

[diverdeb]

Some friends and I were batting the idea around, but I think we may have opted for the Oriskany instead. I'll have to check with the guys and see what dates we have locked in. Will you be in the Tech 1 range?

VADiver, Let me know if you come to Pensacola to dive the Oriskany. I can help with any details and know most of the boats/captains/shops here. Would love to meet another SD'er!

[Yohanson]

Aug 22-24(25) - Cooper River Prehistoric Megladon Teeth & Ancient Artifacts for $660 Megladon Teeth...8 Million years old and OTHER prehistoric teeth/fossils a whopping 40-60 Million years old!!! Find them diving 4 dives a day on the Cooper River, SC August 22-24, with an optional EXTRA day of diving Aug. 25th 2008!! TRAVEL DAYS: Aug 21st and Aug 25th or 26th. For full information click here! Hurry only 1 SPOT LEFT on this annual sell out trip! Dive with the Famous OTWDiver!

If you go do tell us all about it.

I'm doing an Isle Royale liveaboard (cold water natural wrecks) the weekend of August 21-26th but that sounds cool. I'll have to let my fossil diving work counterpart in Detroit know about that one.

I guess I have a pretty busy August too:-)

[Stephanie]

Let me know when "you all" have decided whether or not you'll be down there... I'd love to buddy up on a room if possible. Hey bubbles.. have any Steel 100's for loan?! Definitely sounds like a fun trip.. and half way affordable. Where would you be flying into?