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 4-9, 2011. TRAVEL DAYS: Aug 4th and Aug 9th
Join this exciting and rare diving excursion arriving in Charleston, SC where you'll take a quick taxi if flying (about 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 opportunity 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 continuously 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 $899* d/o "Fly In or Drive In" plus air/transport to Charleston, SC.(Less $25 discount to be less than 2010 pricing if paid in full by Feb 26, 2011) 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!
Pricing Summary: Please see below for full terms and conditions.
Fly/Drive In 4 days diving 5 nites d/o $899 s/o $1154
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 D/O or S/O Pkg & Tank Needs & Lead Needs when booking) SEE POST #2 FOR FULL LIST OF THOSE GOING:
BOOKING TEMPLATE:
1. YOUR NAME HERE
Summary of Payments to Date: We list the money we've rec'd so far here
Pkg either s/o or d/o for 5nites/4 days: pkg you want here
Amt of Lead Needed: ?? lbs
Tank needs: Tell us if renting or getting fillsAvailable Discounts List if Applied: List Disc if applicable[/b]
Extra Nights BEYOND 5/4 or 4/4 pkgs: ??
Nitrox: NO Nitrox Available
D/O or S/O: Tell us again if single or double occupancy
Documents: SD Waiver _____ SD Survey _____ Lic _____ Ins Summary______ We will list when done
Dive Insurance Current: Yes or no and give us your policy info
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:
0. Kamala aka Wreck Wench
Summary of Payments to Date:
Pkg either d/o or s/o 5nites/4days: d/o for 5nights/4 days
Amt of Lead Needed: 16 pounds
Tank needs: 4 rental alum 80's (includes fills)
Available Discounts List if Applied: YES = $25 Early Payment in Full for less than 2010 Pricing
Extra Nights BEYOND 5/4 pkgs: NO
Nitrox: NO Nitrox Available
D/O or S/O: D/O
Documents: SD Waiver Rec'd SD Survey Rec'd Lic yes
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.
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
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
2. Susan aka Resqdew
3. Heidi aka uwfan
4. Clint aka ScubaClint
Wanting to do DAN Research & Use Cochran Computer: (6 available total)
1. Kamala aka WreckWench
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Waiting List
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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 ONLY 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 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 Spartanburg 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 the group dinner Aug 4th. This is not the group bbq we do that is included in the trip price. 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. You can also rent a car if you wish.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
We'll be staying at the Sleep Inn which is about 9 miles 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:
Sleep Inn N. Charleston
7435 North Side Dr
Charleston, SC 29420 US
Hotel Amenities
Swimming Pool
Bar
BBQ and picnic area
Free Wifi
Free Breakfast
SCHEDULED ITINERARY
Aug 4th Arrive in South Carolina (most likely Charleston and meet for dinner in Lobby at 7:30pm)
Aug 5th 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 and subject to change but we will let you know the schedule the night before). 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
Aug 6th 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 7th 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 8th 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!
Aug 9th 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 17th. 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' as you do not want the current to take you downstream as you descend. 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 $899 d/o or $1154 s/o FLY/DRIVE 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 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 $5 subject to availability.
DISCOUNTS:
Price includes a cash discount. Please add 3% if paying via any non-cash methods including paypal or credit card. (E-checks via our payment link do not incur this fee nor do they cost you anything via our Secure Online Payment GateWay however credit card payments still do!)
$25 rebate eligible after trip for SD premier and above membership levels (See my signature for link to the forms forum. If you are new to the site send an email to trips@singledivers.com to get the password. PLEASE follow the directions on the form for proper submission & processing.)
Sign up and pay for this trip in full by Feb 26, 2011 and receive an early bird booking discount of $25 cash at time of booking if paid in full making the trip cheaper than 2010
Add'l $25 Active Duty Military Discount for any active duty military of any country that fights for freedom.
Deposit is a $500 per person non-refundable deposit. (Deposit can be refunded via claims on your trip insurance if you have to cancel or by selling your spot to a non-SD.com member, however you must ask SD for help. Note: Manifest, airline and other passenger change fees may apply even if you sell your spot.)
HOW TO BOOK A SPOT ON THIS TRIP:
ASAP: $500 non-refundable deposit in order to secure a spot. No spot will be secured until money is rec'd via our Secure Payment Gateway. (See link along top, on home page and in my signature line.)
PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
PRICE SUMMARY: $899 for 5 nites 4 days of (4) one hour dives daily, includes breakfast and lunch and snacks daily + our awesome cookout including beer and wine OR as low as $874* if paid in time to qualify for our early booking special making it less than 2010 pricing.
*assumes payment in full by Feb 26, 2011 d/o for this price. See above for full details and other pricing options.
a. 02-18-11 $500 non-refundable deposit due at booking to hold a spot payable only via SD's payment link.
b. Pay in FULL by Feb 26, 2011 for $25 cash discount taken at time of booking & payment in full.
c. 04-4-11: $399
d. 06-4-11: ALL EXTRAS DUE...Tank Rentals or Tank Fills, rentals, RAB's, extra days etc. Note: Trip must be paid in full 60 days prior to departure. Missing payments can forfeit your spot to the next person on the waiting list.
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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
Edited by scubaclint, 13 July 2011 - 09:11 AM.