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[HandyGeek]

My friend, William (FSUSCUBAPRO) is putting a dive plan together for either Saturday or Sunday for next week: Jan 15 or 16. Anyone else interested?


Jeff

[jeandiver]

Hmmmm....This might be interesting !!!!

Jean

[BradfordNC]

where is this?

i'm planning on being in Florida next weekend, so might be able to do this.

[HandyGeek]

where is this?

i'm planning on being in Florida next weekend, so might be able to do this.

Clearwater is on the gulf side near St. Pete and Tampa.

[idive2]

Hmmmm....This might be interesting !!!!

Jean

if you have not picked out a dive boat look into tanks-o-lot in clearwater
they are a very relaxed operator and good people. they have two boats
and usually carry about 10 divers max. if you get a chance there's a very
large area of the concrete remains from the old clearwater beach bridge, it's got tons of fish and perhaps a jewfish or two. the gulf is pretty cold by local standards this time of year (mid 60's), i'd say no less that a 5ml, have fun. I'm thinking
of the keys or i would join you....

[HandyGeek]

if you have not picked out a dive boat look into tanks-o-lot in clearwater
they are a very relaxed operator and good people. they have two boats
and usually carry about 10 divers max.

Thanks for the tip! I'll pass this info along to William. He's organizing the dive. I'm looking forward to it, of course! Hopefully my own gear will be ready for this one.

[staynalive]

Thanks so much for all the replys. I could make the January 15 or 16 dates. I will be in Lutz, just north of Tampa. You guys are great. Geri gdidonato1@comcast.net

[HandyGeek]

Details on our charter to follow soon.

Blackthorn – A 180-foot U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, broken in 3 pieces. Lots of marine life including big Jewfish. Lies in 80-feet of water good advanced dive.

Tug Sheridan – A 180-foot ocean going tug still sitting up right in one piece in 80-feet of water. Lots of marine life including big barracuda. Good advanced dive.


http://www.divegiant...om/charters.htm

Water temps are running mid to high 60's, BTW.

[FSUSCUBAPRO]

The dive trip for a wreck dive in Clearwater, Florida. (GULF OF MEXICO) January 15, 2005 at 9:00 A.M.

The dive is $ 93.40 which includes:

2 Tanks
Snacks & Drinks
Boat Charter


The objectives:

Bootlegger Wreck
Bootlegger Wreck is in 82’ to 88’ of water. A Shrimp boat that went down in a storm.

Aquarium Ledge
Aquarium Ledge is in 60’ to 64’ of water. Close by to Long ledge, it’s named for the variety of tropical fish that live there. It virtually an Aquarium.

The place:
NARCOSIS SCUBA CENTER
926 N. Pinellas Ave.
Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689
(727) 934-6474


The boat manifest will be open for sign-in at 9:00 the boat departs at 9:30.

The only way to secure a seat on this trip is to pay by calling NARCOSIS SCUBA CENTER (the boat is limited to 5 more bodies as of 1/11/05 10:00)


The post dive story session will be held at Pappas (One block from NARCOSIS SCUBA CENTER

[HandyGeek]

I've booked this dive for myself. Anyone else?? I know William will be there too, for sure. Looks like this should be a pretty good one too.

[Funewgy]

HandyGeek,

Sure you want to dive with a Nole? I am assuming by the handle that FSUSCUBAPRO is from the Dark Side. Be afraid, be very afraid.

If I was still living in Tampa, I would be loading my gear bag as we speak. Unfortunately, being in North Alabama at the moment, I am out of pocket. Have a great time. Let me know how it goes though. I will be down there seeing family in the spring and if you like the dive operator, I will keep that in mind.

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[HandyGeek]

Uh oh! Now you went and did it. I'm not a party to any wars that might happen on these boards! I'm a Hoosier!

Jeff

[Funewgy]

Uh oh! Now you went and did it. I'm not a party to any wars that might happen on these boards! I'm a Hoosier!

Take off, Hoser!!! Sorry, make that Hoosier.

[DiveWrite]

Count me in for this weekend; I'll give them a call this morning and sign up. Thanks for organizing everything!

And as a Hoosier myself, Jeff, I've got your back if the rival Crackers get all riled up.

[FSUSCUBAPRO]

It figures a misguided, mislead Gator that now lives in Crimson Tide country. The Gators finally won a game in the name of Zook, and now the Gators feel they are on top of the world. Jeff you might want to watch this Gator... if you ever dive with a gator remember GATORS usually come with a host of problems and issues. The last Gator I dove with felt the Martini effect at the surface losing gear, forgot to tighten tank strap, and at the end of the dive he had the nerver to ask how did he do... Just like a Gator always "lost" and look to other for help. (Look at this year they nneded three teams to win so the could get a bowl bid) LOL

NOLES RULE