Hi All: I've had a seat come open for the Under Pressure out of Hatteras, NC, this Sunday, June 18, leaving at 7:00 AM for the Proteus (130 FT) or the Tarpon (140 FT). Cost is $145 + fuel surcharge, if needed. You can stay on the boat Saturday night, if you would like. Please respond to this post or call my cell at 757-477-4753 if interested!
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Advanced and Technical Instruction for Ocean Wreck Diving. IANTD and NAUI Educator. Advanced Open Water through Full Trimix.
Our company specializes in small group diver training programs at the advanced and technical level. Skill development dives are conducted at confined water training facilities in Pennsylvania, Virginia or Florida with certification dives completed on east coast shipwrecks.
Hello Everyone:
Linked below is my written statement for the NOAA public comment meeting concerning the Draft Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan on May 4th in Newport News, Virginia.
Beginning more than a year ago, I started doing document research on public comments made by NOAA Administrators concerning sport divers and shipwrecks. Although I have more, the most pertinent comments involving the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary are incorporated and linked to source in my statement. Also discussed are the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations and previous agency actions.
Although I probably can't make everyone happy, I focused on the issue of unrestricted access. I have a little experience in dealing with government agencies and regulations, which is why the statement is written the way it is.
Please wish us luck!
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7wZ19RjJQBTQjhpOUg2MlNRVjQ
Wreck Diving Adventures LLC will be attending the Monitor National Maritime Sanctuary public comment meeting at The Mariners' Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606, beginning at 2:00 PM, this Friday, May 4, 2012.
We will be bringing two video cameras with sound recording equipment to capture some of the "flavor" of what will occur. A record of the meeting will then be posted to our video and Facebook channels for all to see.
I will be reading a statement into the record, along with submitting a written statement to the agency, requesting that NOAA modify their draft plan to include agency affirmation supporting free public access to all underwater shipwrecks in any Virginia or North Carolina sanctuary managed waters funded by taxpayer dollars, now or in the future. Such a statement is missing from the draft sanctuary plan, potentially jeopardizing sport diver access to many of the shipwrecks that we now routinely enjoy. Although limiting access by sport divers may not be NOAA's intent, the lack of any agency statement affirming such access is clearly troubling and requires clarification.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the Federal public comment process, NOAA is required by law to allow public comment concerning their draft plan. Oral comments recorded at hearings can be summarized by the agency, but written comments must be included in the public record concerning any proposed "rule making." This stuff is published in the Federal Register and becomes part of what must be "considered" by the agency prior to final rule making. A "final rule" is then published by the agency addressing the issue.
For all reading this post with any interest in preserving free and continued public access to shipwrecks found in Virginia and North Carolina waters for purposes of sport diving, I highly encourage you to submit written comments to NOAA prior to June 22, 2012, using the instructions linked below:
Draft Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Monitor National Marine Sanctuary: Notice of. In accordance with section 304(e) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA), as amended, NOAA is soliciting public comment on the draft management plan and draft environmental assessment for Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.
Advanced Diver Day up and running at Rawlings! We have a shelter on the back side, paking lot A. Fire built and lit, lunch at noon. C'MON!
03/13/2012
Built in 1920, the tanker F.W. Abrams was sank as the result of straying into an American mine field, 15 miles south of Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, during June, 1942. All 36 of the crew survived the sinking.
Today, the F.W. Abrams sits on a soft sand bottom in 90 FT of water. The wreck is separated into two sections, bow and stern. Underwater visibility can range from 40 to more than 70 FT with an average of 50 FT. Summertime bottom temperatures run between 65 and 80 degrees, depending on Gulf Stream conditions.
Mostly broken up, the 467 FT long tanker is separated by a 50 FT gap between the bow and stern sections. The stern section boilers are impressive and a section of the engine provides the most relief. Large fish, rays and Sand Tiger Sharks are common to this wreck. Often used as a second dive after returning from offshore, the F.W. Abrams is a favorite of both experienced and new wreck divers.
Wreck Diving Adventures uses this wreck for Advanced Open Water certification dives. The Abrams is easy to navigate, provided divers identify and pay attention to the features of the wreck. Bottom gas of 36% EANx yields 40 minutes of BT with no decompression. Our Dive Operator in Hatteras is Captain JT Barker aboard the Under Pressure.
Here's the link for our 2012 Diving Season Calendar. FB invites next.
03/02/2012
The F.W. Abrams is great for Advanced Open Water certification dives or after returning from offshore. Our summer charters out of Hatteras will be diving this wreck. Limited seating available. Look for the FB invite soon!
The F. W. Abrams Built in 1920, the tanker F.W. Abrams was sank as the result of straying into an American mine field, 15 miles south of Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, during June, 1942. All 36 of the crew survived the sinking. Today, the F.W. Abrams sits on a soft...
03/01/2012
The USS Tarpon is the ultimate sub for Advanced EANx certification dives. Our June 18/19 charter out of Hatteras will be diving this wreck. Limited seating available. Look for the FB invite soon!
The USS Tarpon Launched in 1935, the USS Tarpon (SS-175) sank while under tow, 40 miles south of Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, during August, 1957. Not wanting to end up in the scrap yard, she made her last dive off Cape Hatteras coming to rest upright on the 140...
02/29/2012
The Tamaulipas is a great wreck for Advanced Recreational Trimix Certification dives. Our August 18/19 charter out of Hatteras is planned for this wreck. Limited seating available. Look for the FB invite soon!
The Tamaulipas Built during 1919, the tanker Tamaulipas was sank by the German Submarine U-552, 55 miles southwest of Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, during April, 1942. Two crew members died during the attack. Also known as the "Far East Tanker," the wreck is...
02/28/2012
The U-352 is another favorite wreck for Advanced EANx Certification dives. Our July 14/15 charter out of Morehead City will be stopping at this wreck. Limited seating available. Look for the FB invite soon!
The U-352 Built during 1941, the German Submarine U-352 was sunk as the result of combat action with the USS Icarus, 26 miles southeast of Morehead City, North Carolina, during May, 1942. Of the 46 crew members, 32 survived the engagement and were captured by the...
Our 2012 diving season includes charter dates of June 16/17 (Hatteras with Under Pressure), July 14/15 (Morehead City with Tortuga) and August 18/19 (Hatteras with Under Pressure). Both dive operators are six-packs and we pick the wrecks. Depth ranges will be 90 to 160 FSW. Stay-aboard and inexpensive per-person overnight lodging available. Look for the FB invite soon. LET'S GO DIVING!
02/24/2012
The Proteus is one of our favorite wrecks for Advanced EANx certification dives. Our June 16/17 charter out of Hatteras will be stopping at this wreck. Limited seating available. Look for the FB invite soon!
The Proteus Built during 1900, the passenger liner Proteus sank as the result of a collision with the SS Cushing, 20 miles south of Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, during August, 1918. Only one crew member drowned. All others, including 82 crew and 12 passengers,...
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