Dive piers at shore dive sites?

[justleesa]

OK, just putting this out there...Does anyone have an idea if there is a way to build dive piers at some of our shore dive sites. On my last shore dive the sand got into my inflator, so bad that Roger had to put in a new inflator, and inside the battery housing of my computer which is in a console!!! - Screwed my computer up
Was talking to my one of my buddies and she thought there might even be a way to get funding because it would protect the reefs....

Any thoughts?

 

[Cacia]

I think it is a wonderful idea...

Somewhere over by Three Tables or The Trench would be so nice.

Hope some people with DNLR can give you some ideas about funding. Would also protect the reef from foot access....

 

[justleesa]

yeah, I'd rather take that long walk off a pier than walk out over the reef at the trench.

 

[mrjimboalaska]

Grand Idea, Sharks Cove could use one....the list is long, maybe mention it at the October meeting of the Sealancers, there is a DLNR rep showing up to do a presentation.
Sell parking permits......

 

[justleesa]

That would be great if you brought that up Jim!

 

[mrjimboalaska]

I've heard of others talking of cement steps, ramps....all would help erosion and maybe you would see less people falling down.....

 

[justleesa]

Cement steps at Eternity Beach! Now that would be fantastic!!!

 

[sea nmf]

Eternity Beach? Where's that?

 

[justleesa]

next to Blow hole

 

[VBlueV]

Cement steps at Eternity Beach! Now that would be fantastic!!!

yeah!.. but i'd prefer an escalator or elevator =P

and, with piers.. the rescue class would be so much easier.. or at least not mess up your rig so much =) lol.. you could even just throw a donut from the end of the pier.