Dive site northern MA

[Soggy]

It's a great boat and crew, no doubt, but how is this a shore dive? I mean, I *guess* when it's docked...

Heather dropped her sunglasses in the marina once and recovered them when we came back. I suppose that could be a shore dive, but she did a giant stride off the back of the boat, so it's a boat dive, too. The SCUBA Police reprimanded her afterwards for diving without a PADI "Boat Marina Diving" certification....

 

[Rainer]

Shoot, I don't have that card! I guess I'll have to add a strap to my sunglasses when I get on the boat next time.

 

[Soggy]

Shoot, I don't have that card! I guess I'll have to add a strap to my sunglasses when I get on the boat next time.

That would be wise...

 

[cap_bert]

I second... No third... I agree.

The Gauntlet is the S**t.

If you count a boat as a shore.

 

[krustykrab]

I'm staying in Sailsbury MA for a week in June. Anyone have a suggestion for a close dive site (Shore dive)? Preferably in MA as I have my lobster license.... Thanks

You didn't say where you were coming from, so I am not sure how familiar you are with the area... I live in Salisbury and dive the area all the time. As far as shore dives north of Cape Ann, there is nothing except sand - lots of sand! There are a few good dive spots accesible by boat north of Cape Ann, but your best bet, as others have said, is to drive the ~40 minutes over to Cape Ann - Gloucester and Rockport (see other suggestions) as there are plenty of shore diving and lobster opportunities there.

Again, not knowing where you are coming from - are you bringing your equipment, or renting? As others have said, there is Cape Ann Divers in Gloucester, or several other shops a little closer to Salisbury. Feel free to email me before you head out and I can update you on then current conditions and recommendations.

-jeff

 

[orc301]

What an awsome response.... I just joined the forum and overwhelmed by all the helpful comments.... Jeff I am staying at Sailsbury beach for the week, I own all my own gear. I was hoping to avoid the 40 minute drive to cape anne, and do a quick dive in the area.... Are there any charters that go out of that area Sailsbury, hampton etc?.... I am going down the last week of June, If your interested in getting in a dive I might need a buddy.... thanks again everyone for your responses......

 

[cap_bert]

There are several operations running out of that area. I haven't personally dove with any of them, but i have heard really good things (from people i trust) about captain Rob's operation. www.captainrobs.com I know that PG Dive in Newton, MA uses him for some of their charters, so if captain rob's site says he is booked on your date, it may be worth checking pg's site, and get in with their charter. www.pgdive.com

Good luck

 

[Soggy]

Captain Rob ran a good operation, but is unfortunately out of business now.

 

[Tampico_ED]

You will have very hard time getting Cap. Rob to go out !

Damn....I was keeping this for myself....but any way it is yours now...
http://www.northeastcharterboat.com/

 

[Nudgeroni]

Has anyone read A Shore Diving Guide to New England by Jerry Shine? I would recommend it here, but being that I haven't read it, I'll leave it to other to say whether it is worth getting.