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[Dantheengineer]

I don't mind diving dry.

MegloDAN.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

This trip will fill out quickly. I have looked at how to get another date and we can do another 4 day run to include the weekend of Oct 1st and 2nd.

Here is the potential caveat of the late Sept and early Oct trip.

1. The river is shallow so will start cooling down contingent on if we have an Indian Summer or not. Therefore it is suggested that you dive dry if you do this weekend.
2. Air temps can be 60-80 depending on the fronts that may or may not blow thru.
3. Water temps will most likely be low to mid 70's BUT if we get an early fall vs and Indian Summer...the water could be as chilly as high 60's.

I'm sure we have some hardy divers who don't care about a few degrees one way or the other cuz they will be diving dry. Dry diving also means the air temps will not bother you as you won't be wet.

Please let me know how many of you would be interested in a trip the first weekend in October? kamala

[WreckWench]

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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 October 1-4th, 2010. TRAVEL DAYS: Sep 30th and Oct 5th

Join this exciting and rare diving excursion arriving in Charleston, SC where you'll take a quick taxi if flying in (approx 9 miles) to our new hotel the Sleep Inn to get settled in and prepare for Four (4) full days of 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. AND we can help document history while still keeping any artifacts we find! (See below for info on helping the State of SC). 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 6 divers to do this unique and adventurous dive! And look for some special offers for ONLY SD members that OTWDiver will be offering us! Don't delay...only 6 people can go. Everyone is getting in on the excitement...see what Sharkdiving Magazine has to say about their first shark tooth expedition...

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 $875* d/o "Fly In" or $824* d/o "Drive In" (has one less night hotel) plus air/transport to Charleston, SC.(Less $50 discount to equal 2008 pricing if paid in full by March 25th, 2010) 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 6 people so don't delay! NOTE: The water SHOULD be warm if we have an Indian Summer or it may be in the mid to low 70's. If the wind is blowing or the air temps have dropped you will need a drysuit since we are doing so many dives. PLAN TO DIVE DRY ON THIS TRIP!

Pricing Summary: Please see below for full terms and conditions.

Fly In 4 days diving 5 nites d/o $875 s/o $1130
Drive In 4 days 4 nites d/o $824 s/o $1028

PLUS...
If adding 4 rental tanks (all alum 80's) @ $12 per tank your rental price is $192 for 4 days.
If filling your own 4 tanks @ $8 per tank your fill price is $96 for 4 day trip (assumes tanks are full when arrive)

Who's Going Searching For Teeth & Artifacts? (MUST Advise 5/4 or 4/4 Pkg & Tank Needs & Lead Needs):

0. Kamala aka Wreck Wench
Summary of Payments to Date:
Pkg either 5nites/4 days or 4 nites/4 days: 5nights/4 days
Amt of Lead Needed: 16 pounds
Tank needs: 4 rental alum 80's
Available Discounts List if Applied: Early Payment by 3-25 in Full for 2008 Pricing
Extra Nights BEYOND 5/4 or 4/4 pkgs: NO
Nitrox: NO Nitrox Available
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver _Rec'd___SD Survey _Rec'd____
Completed SC Licensing Process: YES
Dive Insurance Current: YES Dive Assure & DAN
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight & Transport Details: DRIVING to Charleston but staying 5 nights
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out): None
Rental of Canister Lights (Limited to 4): Yes for 4 days $100
Other: Mostly Vegetarian for the cookout or fish, red wine



Deposit received & Waiting on Documents:
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Check's In The Mail & Waiting on Documents! (THESE NAMES DO NOT REDUCE SPOTS ON THE BOAT UNTIL MONEY IS RECEIVED) :

0. YOUR NAME
Summary of Payments to Date:
Pkg either 5nites/4 days or 4 nites/4 days:
Amt of Lead Needed:
Tank needs:
Available Discounts List if Applied:
Extra Nights BEYOND 5/4 or 4/4 pkgs:
Nitrox: NO Nitrox Available
D/O or S/O:
Documents: SD Waiver ____SD Survey _____
Completed SC Licensing Process:
Dive Insurance Current:
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight & Transport Details:
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out):
Rental of Canister Lights (Limited to 4):
Other:

Captain: Bill aka OTWDiver
DM: Kamala aka WreckWench

Renting Canister Lights $25 per day: (4 available total)
1. Kamala aka WreckWench 4 days - $100 confirmed
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Wanting to do DAN Research & Use Cochran Computer: (6 available total)
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
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Cooper River, SC Availability Update:

SD honors a first come and first paid premise that is driven by posting in our community and using our online payment system. 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 deposits 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

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 summer 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! OCTOBER can be almost as warm if we have an Indian Summer staying in the mid to low 70's or drop into the high 60's if fall settles in early. The biggest issue could be wind/air temps so dry suits are recommended due to the long diving times. PLEASE PLAN TO DIVE DRY on this trip!

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 $25 booking 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 restaurant! The Sleep Inn is about 9 miles from the airport to the hotel so a quick taxi. You can also rent a car if you wish.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

We'll be staying at the Sleep Inn which is a quick taxi to and from the airport. A 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 is across the street from the Ramada which 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 heroes 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

Sep 30th Arrive in South Carolina (most likely Charleston and meet for dinner in Lobby at 7:30pm)
Oct 1st 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 with four types of meats, grilled veggies, sides, dessert, wine & beer & sodas so all you have to do is clean up, relax, eat and enjoy! Dinner will be approx 7:30pm
Oct 2nd 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!)
Oct 3rd 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!
Oct 4th Breakfast at 6am and the same dive plan as the day before. Group Dinner will be approx 7:30pm nightly at yet another great local eatery! Departure for those who drove in and only wanted to stay 4 nights.
Oct 5th Departure Day for everyone who flew in or opted to stay the last night so as to relax, enjoy and get a fresh start on the 5th. We'll also get pictures of all our great finds!

WHAT YOU'LL SEE:

You'll be doing a night dive in the middle of the day. Its not muck diving...simply night diving in fresh water 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. (If opting to go along the anchor chain you will actually be moving up river along the chain so it will take you longer to reach the bottom. However it also means you will start your searching ahead of everyone else which could mean add'l finds for you.)

COOPER RIVER $875 d/o or $1130 s/o FLY IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 5 nights/4 days diving for Megladon teeth, artifacts and other prehistoric fossils
• 4 (1) hour dives daily for 4 days or a total of 16 dives!
• Hotel accommodations at the Sleep Inn 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
• 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 $824 d/o or $1028 s/o DRIVE IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 4 nights/4 days diving for Megladon teeth, artifacts and other prehistoric fossils
• 4 (1) hour dives daily for 4 days or a total of 16 dives!
• Hotel accommodations at the Sleep Inn 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
• 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 3 of the 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 $8 per bottle (you'll need 4 bottles/tanks a day)
• Rental air 80's $12 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 4 available)
• Single Room Rate is $51 more per night. (A limited number of single rooms are available.)
• 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 $50 if paid in full by 3/xx/10 - MAKES THE PRICING THE SAME AS 2008!!!
• 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 USING THE NEW BOOKING TEMPLATE and that your check or payment & forms are being sent via our payment gateway in my signature or

We'll then put your name on the 'check's & documents in the mail' list. You MUST complete the following BOOKING TEMPLATE:

0. BOOKING TEMPLATE - YOUR NAME
Summary of Payments to Date:
Pkg either 5nites/4 days or 4 nites/4 days:
Amt of Lead Needed:
Tank needs:
Available Discounts List if Applied:
Extra Nights BEYOND 5/4 or 4/4 pkgs:
Nitrox: NO Nitrox Available
D/O or S/O:
Documents: SD Waiver ____SD Survey _____
Completed SC Licensing Process:
Dive Insurance Current:
Trip Insurance CHOOSE ONE:
a. I have trip insurance that covers this trip already.
b. I will purchase trip insurance to cover this trip.
c. I will not purchase trip insurance and will accept all losses accordingly.
Flight & Transport Details:
Add'l Days/Tours (List Out):
Rental of Canister Lights (Limited to 4):
Other:

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 ADD 3% Non-Cash Convenience Fee.PLEASE make sure you include a detailed itemization of all payments in the DETAILS section of the payment system.
4. Please read "Everything You Need To Know About A SingleDivers.com Trip located here.
5. The State of SC requires a license to search for and remove artifacts. It is easy to obtain but will also require that you feedback information to the State on what you've found etc. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE COMING SHORTLY. You will be required to get the license if you sign up for this trip!

SC LICENSING PROCESS: TBA


PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Please add 3% if paying via paypal or credit card.

PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:

ASAP: $500 deposit required to reserve a spot.

PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

a. $500 Deposit asap to hold your spot (please post in the thread that your payment is coming!) ONLY PAYMENTS VIA OUR PAYMENT GATEWAY WILL BE ACCEPTED SINCE THIS TRIP WILL FILL OUT BEFORE OPENING IT UP TO NON-PREMEIR MEMBERS.
b. PAY IN FULL BY March 25th for $50 discount making the trip the SAME PRICE AS 2008!!!
c. May 30, 2010: $324 if doing 4/4 pkg or $375 if doing 5/4 pkg.
d. July 30, 2010: Rentals or Fill prices Due

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: Colonial Pipes found by the Wench
Pic #2: Trophy Meg
Pic #3: Trophy finds from one single trip!
Pic #4: The SD Trip Group Haul

[WreckWench]

Ok just a few hours after posting and two spots are sold...only 4 left!

[WreckWench]

IMPORTANT NOTICE: There is one spot left for a GIRL ONLY!!! We are taking guy reservations for the waiting list in case we can not find another girl to sign up. So if you are a girl...Sign up now...if you are a guy then sign up for the waiting list as we may room the gal with our female crew thus freeing up another spot for a guy!

[WreckWench]

ALSO KNOW THAT THERE IS AN OCTOBER TRIP AS WELL THAT STILL HAS SPACE ON IT! UPGRADE TO PREMIER MEMBER TODAY TO BOOK YOUR SPOT!!!