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Giving this a bump seeing as we are about a month away. Anyone interested?
Anyone interested in diving in Eastern Lake Erie - August 21st-22nd
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I'm loosely curious about this trip as I'd need to talk my wife into it as well. How many spots are still open and how many divers are being planned for?
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The boat holds 15 divers comfortably and as of right now - there are 11 spots still open.
I had originally planned on filling the boat with a bunch of my regular dive buddies but the local economy has continued to tank so I've had a bunch of people back out (hence the 11 spots).
I just talked to the boat captain and we've reworked the numbers - cost of the charter will be $240 and that is for 4 dives on Saturday plus 2 dives on the Sunday. That won't include accommodations although if you are interested in accommodations then let me know and I'll direct you to either a local camp ground or motel (depending on your preference). It won't include lunch on the boat either but I will probably be taking a collection for anyone that is interested and I will still bring a cooler with sandwich meats and buns to make your own.
I had originally planned on filling the boat with a bunch of my regular dive buddies but the local economy has continued to tank so I've had a bunch of people back out (hence the 11 spots).
I just talked to the boat captain and we've reworked the numbers - cost of the charter will be $240 and that is for 4 dives on Saturday plus 2 dives on the Sunday. That won't include accommodations although if you are interested in accommodations then let me know and I'll direct you to either a local camp ground or motel (depending on your preference). It won't include lunch on the boat either but I will probably be taking a collection for anyone that is interested and I will still bring a cooler with sandwich meats and buns to make your own.
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Can you provide a time line of when you will be leaving and returning from the dives?
If your just doing standard 2 tank dives on each day it opens the door for the Mrs. She gets sea sick and wont make it a full day on lake erie.
Can you only do one of the days?
If your just doing standard 2 tank dives on each day it opens the door for the Mrs. She gets sea sick and wont make it a full day on lake erie.
Can you only do one of the days?
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Sigh, sure wish I had seen this announcement when it was first posted as it looks like a wonderful adventure. I've never had the opportunity to dive Lake Erie but it has been on my bucket list for many years. Unfortunately we have plans that weekend so alas we will not be able to join in.
Best wishes for everyone to make this trip happen, it certainly sounds like a wonderful weekend.
Best wishes for everyone to make this trip happen, it certainly sounds like a wonderful weekend.
OP
Sorry for the slow response on this - work has been a little hectic as of late and my diving has suffered because of it.
I've made some changes which should answer your question and might make this more interested to others.
The new plan is to split the entire trip into 3 smaller segments that people can do all together or just 1 or 2 of the segments.
The schedule looks like this now:
Saturday am - dive the Dean Richmond and Indianna. Come in for lunch and air/gas fills (so you only need 2 tanks instead of the 4). Cost for this segment is $110
Saturday pm - dive the Boland and Betty Hedger (closer to shore so we can be back in time to go for dinner). Cost for this segment is $100.
Sunday am - dive the George Finney and Niagara. Cost for this segment is $110.
If people sign up for all 3 sections then I can probably work out a deal for lower costs depending on how full we can get the boat (max # is 15).
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Sounds like a great weekend, if I can clear up some conflicts I'll contact you!
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