2006 "Crab Grab"

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Still gonna happen? Who knows!

 

[HK182]

whoa, I don't know why I didn't see this thread before, but this sounds like a great/fun idea! I will definitely try to make it if its still on.

 

[mike_s]

I'll be in Destin from may 6th to May 13th. I would love it if it could be in this date range. I think tides will be favorable these weekend also.

 

[paulwall]

I'll be in Destin from may 6th to May 13th. I would love it if it could be in this date range. I think tides will be favorable these weekend also.

It is still in the works. The original date was April 29. It may be postponed until your visit (after all, all I need is water and propane, and someplace that allows me to run the burner, oh and crabs.)

I'll bring the burner, pot, seasoning...

Maybe we'll do an exploratory dive beforehand.

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

April/May its all good for me as these are free dives/meals

May 17th is the Oriskany sinking, my money will be towards a boat to watch her go down and to dive a few nearby dive sites.

 

[Jurgen]

Hi Mat, I just got back from Germany and also recently bought a new home, busy, busy! I love crabs so I am definetely looking forward to this. I just hope nothing comes up to keep me from being able to go!

 

[paulwall]

Ok, the original date was April 29. That's right around the corner. Mike_s, one of the early adopters will be in Destin May 6-13. I have a conflict the weekend of the 6th (I'll be getting crabs in Maryland). If mike is leaving on the 13th, that date's out.

according to NOAA, high tide on the 13th is at 9am (1.7ft), if I'm reading the chart correctly.

05/13/2006 Sat 09:00AM LDT 1.7 H 07:43PM LDT -0.3 L At PCB
05/13/2006 Sat 10:54AM LDT 1.5 H 10:28PM LDT -0.1 L at Ft. Morgan

So, do we aim for this date, or 4/29, or some other date?

05/26/2006 Fri 10:07AM LDT 1.6 H 10:06PM LDT -0.2 L
05/27/2006 Sat 10:52AM LDT 1.7 H 11:02PM LDT -0.2 L
05/28/2006 Sun 11:41AM LDT 1.7 H 11:57PM LDT -0.2 L at Ft. Morgan

I'll be in Gulf Shores June 3-10, renting a house on West Beach/Ft. Morgan. So those are the dates I'd prefer, as I would be sure of the "base of operations". There are Afternoon High tides then, though.

06/03/2006 Sat 02:56AM LDT 0.2 L 03:57PM LDT 1.1 H
06/04/2006 Sun 02:22AM LDT 0.3 L 04:15PM LDT 0.8 H
06/05/2006 Mon 01:27AM LDT 0.5 L 09:37AM LDT 0.8 H 11:48PM LDT 0.6 L
06/06/2006 Tue 08:36AM LDT 1.0 H 07:09PM LDT 0.3 L
06/07/2006 Wed 08:11AM LDT 1.1 H 07:34PM LDT 0.2 L
06/08/2006 Thu 08:28AM LDT 1.3 H 08:13PM LDT 0.0 L
06/09/2006 Fri 09:02AM LDT 1.4 H 09:00PM LDT -0.1 L
06/10/2006 Sat 09:45AM LDT 1.5 H 09:51PM LDT -0.2 L

Recap, in order of preference for me:

June 4 (I'm diving this week, regardless)
May 13
April 29
Some other Date.

Thoughts, sponsors? Anyone, anyone?

 

[mike_s]

For those who can't make the trip, you can always play "Crab Grab" online

click here.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/content/rich_media/grab_a_crab_media.shtml

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

I'll be in TN June 10-12 for Bonnaroo(musicfest).

 

[mike_s]

I'll be in TN June 10-12 for Bonnaroo(musicfest).

Is Bonnaroo as crazy as it used to be?