WW, I'm looking for opportunities to dive the Flower Gardens this spring and summer. Since the Spree has relocated to KW, what are the available options? I assume the Fling still operating out of Freeport? Does SD have a booking arrangement with them?
Hammerhead spawn is coming up shortly, and I'd love to get in on that!
Thanks!
Victoria
Flower Gardens NMS
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, Jan 24 2010 12:02 PM
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 12:02 PM
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 12:06 PM
By the way, speakin' of the Spree...Has anyone heard from Zach lately?
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 12:11 PM
The Fling still goes to the Flower Gardens. WW has not made any booking arrangements with them. Maybe we can get a Dive-of-the-month together for TX and head out there, if anyone is interested.
Been in touch with Zach a bit on facebook. He just had a birthday recently.
Been in touch with Zach a bit on facebook. He just had a birthday recently.
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 12:13 PM
I'm not sure SD has a booking arrangement with the MV Fling, typically you must book your spot thru one of the dive shops that has spots reserved for which ever weekend you plan to dive
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 01:26 PM
Zach is working at Rainbow Reef in Key Largo. Cindi (Scuba Goddess) and I dove with him on New Year's Eve.By the way, speakin' of the Spree...Has anyone heard from Zach lately?
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 02:04 PM
Thanks for asking...and no we do not have a booking arrangement with the Fling however I may ask about doing so for the future.
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 08:21 PM
The Spree will be back for part of August and September if you want to wait that long.
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 10:03 AM
I was going to mention that..The Spree will be back for part of August and September if you want to wait that long.
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 01:31 PM
I'm hoping to make it out on the Fling this spring before my Hawaii trip, but it all depends on schedule and if I can get a 4 day off award that matches a time when they are going out. I'd be driving from Dallas and would have room to add a carpooler if needed.
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 02:45 PM
The Fling likes to book clubs or LDS's. Hard for a single person to get on a trip from what they have told me when I ask.
I do know of a local (Houston) group that is going out Sept. Contact me if you want more information.
I do know of a local (Houston) group that is going out Sept. Contact me if you want more information.
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 03:27 PM
The Fling likes to book clubs or LDS's. Hard for a single person to get on a trip from what they have told me when I ask.
I do know of a local (Houston) group that is going out Sept. Contact me if you want more information.
And I figured I could call one of the LDS's that had the particular dive date and see if there was an opening.....I've noticed on several dates they have up to 3 different groups booking the trips. In worst times I have a 1 week heads up on time off and in best times I have an 8 week heads up. From Feb 14 - March 14 I have 1 week head up
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 03:37 PM
Brad ~ Sounds like a great idea. Good luck. I hope you are able to make it out and do some FG diving.
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 04:00 PM
Brad -
Let's talk at the TX Dive Show, or just PM me. I too am interested in a FG run and live near SMU.
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Let's talk at the TX Dive Show, or just PM me. I too am interested in a FG run and live near SMU.
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 08:04 PM
Since the "Spring" and the "Flee" are similar size former crew boats, and having been on the Flee when full of crew and 24 divers and their gear/luggage/personalities, I could not IMAGINE what the Spring would be like with a full complement of 36 paying customers. The galley, the dive deck, the bunks, and (OH THE HUMANITY) the heads... 
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 08:16 PM
Since the "Spring" and the "Flee" are similar size former crew boats, and having been on the Flee when full of crew and 24 divers and their gear/luggage/personalities, I could not IMAGINE what the Spring would be like with a full complement of 36 paying customers. The galley, the dive deck, the bunks, and (OH THE HUMANITY) the heads...
I've been on the Fling when there's been a full compliment of divers and personnel. A little crowded, but doable! I don't mind. I'm not lookin' for luxury, just good diving with a good crew!
Brad & Jim, let's see if we can coordinate a trip!
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