Block Island, no diving?

[all4scuba05]

just called to see about diving two weekends from now since I might be staying there a couple days. The dive shop doesn't do charters anymore. And the guy in charge of diving isn't working there yet because its not the summer season yet. How do I get some dives in without catching the ferry to the mainland?
Will be staying on the island with nondiving wife.

 

[matt_unique]

I'm not aware of any island based scuba charters. There are lot's of fishing charters and perhaps they would be interested in taking you out. It would be low $$ for them compared to fishing though so it may be a tough sell. If I were you, I would start with the fishing charters to see if they are interested and at what price.

Beyond that you are limited to the mainland based charters.

--Matt

 

[Diesel298]

yeah .. your limited to the mainland, and even then theres a few less of them this year...

 

[ScubaSarus]

Try a shore dive from mansion beach. We snorkled there and saw a large stingray 5ft wing span and a huge lions mane full of butterfish and 3 pilot fish. Vis was about 30 ft. Thats my best guess. You will have a small hike from the parkinglot to the ideal entry near the rocks to the north.

Also ask around like you are doing now and a boat may take you to a nearby wreck for a fee.

 

[Diesel298]

i would think a trip to the mainland would be your most productive way to go..
some fish boats not gonna do a tie in for ya like a dive boat will.
if you wanna dive, use a dive operation
its way safer and comfortable with acomadations for a diver

 

[all4scuba05]

Plus, my wife's not going to like me Solo diving unfamiliar territory. Thanks