Brownstone Exploration and Discover Park in Portland, CT will be available for diving.
Saturday, August 13th Gates Open 8am, Out of Water by 3:30pm, Gates Closed 4pm
Sunday, August 14th Gates Open 8 am, Out of Water by 3:30pm, Gates Closed 4pm
$10 donation to dive, per day
Guests and non-divers, no charge
Waivers and c-cards as usual
BYOG - Bring your own grill and grub
Surface support, check in and saftey staff provided.
Kayaks = good (as long as you bring a PFD)
This is a fun dive weekend, no considerable trash removal, as we do not plan to have a dumpster on site.
If you do not have a buddy, we will find you one. If you are not familiar with the site, we will provide an orientation or a buddy familiar "the good spots" upon request.
Remind us when you arrive that you are new to the site, also let us know if you are a new diver.
As always please feel free to RSVP, or just show up. Frank.. esi2spy@aol.com.
Frank likes his coffee black with two sugars
While in the early stages of development, the Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park will soon offer:
Pictures of the Portland Brownstone Quarry
Conditions
In the shallows, down to 15-20', expect balmy temps in the mid to high 70s, lots of plant growth and fish. Below this it's in the mid 50s down to 30-35 feet, where it begins to get much colder and darker ~40deg. Basically, it drops 7 degrees every 10'. If you have a light, don't hesitate to bring it. Dive flags are not needed as the only boats in the area are operated by diver-knowledgable "captains" in the US Portland Volunteer Navy.
The fish in the warm, clear shallows are getting HUGE! Tons to see here above 25' even.
Accomodations/Camping
For those wishing to stay over Saturday night, some local hotels are:
Inn at Middletown 800-637-9851
Radisson in Cromwell 860-635-2000
Days Inn in Cromwell 800-329-7466
Howard Johnson in Rocky Hill (across from Scuba Shack) 860-529-3341
For camping:
http://markhammeadows.com/
http://www.nelsonscampground.com/
For directions: Mapblast 200 Brownstone Ave, Portland, CT
Map of area
Saturday, August 13th Gates Open 8am, Out of Water by 3:30pm, Gates Closed 4pm
Sunday, August 14th Gates Open 8 am, Out of Water by 3:30pm, Gates Closed 4pm
$10 donation to dive, per day
Guests and non-divers, no charge
Waivers and c-cards as usual
BYOG - Bring your own grill and grub
Surface support, check in and saftey staff provided.
Kayaks = good (as long as you bring a PFD)
This is a fun dive weekend, no considerable trash removal, as we do not plan to have a dumpster on site.
If you do not have a buddy, we will find you one. If you are not familiar with the site, we will provide an orientation or a buddy familiar "the good spots" upon request.
Remind us when you arrive that you are new to the site, also let us know if you are a new diver.As always please feel free to RSVP, or just show up. Frank.. esi2spy@aol.com.
Frank likes his coffee black with two sugars
While in the early stages of development, the Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park will soon offer:
Pictures of the Portland Brownstone Quarry
Conditions
In the shallows, down to 15-20', expect balmy temps in the mid to high 70s, lots of plant growth and fish. Below this it's in the mid 50s down to 30-35 feet, where it begins to get much colder and darker ~40deg. Basically, it drops 7 degrees every 10'. If you have a light, don't hesitate to bring it. Dive flags are not needed as the only boats in the area are operated by diver-knowledgable "captains" in the US Portland Volunteer Navy.
The fish in the warm, clear shallows are getting HUGE! Tons to see here above 25' even.
Accomodations/Camping
For those wishing to stay over Saturday night, some local hotels are:
Inn at Middletown 800-637-9851
Radisson in Cromwell 860-635-2000
Days Inn in Cromwell 800-329-7466
Howard Johnson in Rocky Hill (across from Scuba Shack) 860-529-3341
For camping:
http://markhammeadows.com/
http://www.nelsonscampground.com/
For directions: Mapblast 200 Brownstone Ave, Portland, CT
Map of area
