Wil
Contributor
There aren't many days like the one today off Virginia Beach. Though the water was on the cooler side the visibility and sea state were incredible!
We departed Vinings Landing Marine Center (Little Creek) at 0730 and made 45mph on the way outbound to the Triangle Reef area. Finding a local fisherman on the Clark we dropped over to the Kurn/Tercel and splashed our first divers. Kevin (Kevin_K) and Randy (Randy g) made the first dive and reported 50 feet of visibility, cool water, and minimal current top to bottom. They explored the Bow section and cable field during their dive. No Flounder were seen and Taugs & Sea Bass were out of season. They did report seeing a large Lobster on the wreck but didn't hazard a grab on it.
Mike, Joe-Joe, and I made our dive as soon as the first two were safely on the boat. I found the surface water temp at 56deg and the bottom temp at 46deg (yes, a bit cool). However, the visibility was great! We made our dive at an average depth of 100ft for 43 minutes. We found the Lobster and the initial snatch & grab didn't work so well. Large Lobsters (I estimate about 12 pounds) don't get big being slow or stupid. I know were he (male -I hope) lives and I'll be back another day. Besides, I was just the camera guy on this dive. (I use a Sony Hi-Definition Video Camera in an Amphibico Endeavor housing).
We pulled the hook and made our way up and over to another wreck in the Triangle Reef area, called the Clark. Also sunk as part of the artificial reef, the Clark is a former Liberty Ship. She's got lots of structure, relief, and debris field to explore. We found Under Pressure anchored on the Haviland, just to the north, said our hellos and made for our wreck. We made the same dive order and found the same wonderful conditions. We hooked just forward of the mid-ship break. Incredibly large Taugs populated the area (must've known it was the first day of their being out of season). Another two great dives on the wreck and we pulled the hook and headed home. I recorded a 35 minute dive with a max depth of 106feet, same visibility and temps.
With seas almost glassy smooth we rocketed home at 46mph. All the way back we talked about how great the conditions were and how we need to head out again...soon.
Safe Diving,
Wil
We departed Vinings Landing Marine Center (Little Creek) at 0730 and made 45mph on the way outbound to the Triangle Reef area. Finding a local fisherman on the Clark we dropped over to the Kurn/Tercel and splashed our first divers. Kevin (Kevin_K) and Randy (Randy g) made the first dive and reported 50 feet of visibility, cool water, and minimal current top to bottom. They explored the Bow section and cable field during their dive. No Flounder were seen and Taugs & Sea Bass were out of season. They did report seeing a large Lobster on the wreck but didn't hazard a grab on it.
Mike, Joe-Joe, and I made our dive as soon as the first two were safely on the boat. I found the surface water temp at 56deg and the bottom temp at 46deg (yes, a bit cool). However, the visibility was great! We made our dive at an average depth of 100ft for 43 minutes. We found the Lobster and the initial snatch & grab didn't work so well. Large Lobsters (I estimate about 12 pounds) don't get big being slow or stupid. I know were he (male -I hope) lives and I'll be back another day. Besides, I was just the camera guy on this dive. (I use a Sony Hi-Definition Video Camera in an Amphibico Endeavor housing).
We pulled the hook and made our way up and over to another wreck in the Triangle Reef area, called the Clark. Also sunk as part of the artificial reef, the Clark is a former Liberty Ship. She's got lots of structure, relief, and debris field to explore. We found Under Pressure anchored on the Haviland, just to the north, said our hellos and made for our wreck. We made the same dive order and found the same wonderful conditions. We hooked just forward of the mid-ship break. Incredibly large Taugs populated the area (must've known it was the first day of their being out of season). Another two great dives on the wreck and we pulled the hook and headed home. I recorded a 35 minute dive with a max depth of 106feet, same visibility and temps.
With seas almost glassy smooth we rocketed home at 46mph. All the way back we talked about how great the conditions were and how we need to head out again...soon.
Safe Diving,
Wil
...I know a few of us on Sunday would've welcomed some of that warm DQ pool water. I should've brought out the dry suit but opt'd for the semi-dry. I was loaning another diver my semi-dry to try out and used Joe's from the shop. 
