I would like to offer a free trip to the Florida Middle Grounds, leaving from Pasco County, to a well qualified photographer with good digital equipment and lighting.
What's in it for you:
1. A "rocket ship" ride to the Florida Middle Grounds on a 2001 Venture 34 w/ twin 250 Yamahas (www.venture34.com). Some boats take 10 hours to get to the grounds. We're there in 2.5 hours, making single day Middle Grounds runs possible. The boat is equiped with all imaginable safety gear, 100% oxygen, full EMS jump kit, ePIRB, radar, marine radio, etc.
2. The opportunity to view the incredible structure and marine life of the Florida Middle Grounds. See ledges and plateaus that rise and fall 50', and wrecks teaming with fish stacked high up the water column.
3. All of your share of the boat expenses covered. I'll even have all food and beverages you could want for the trip. Just show up with your gear and tanks.
What's in it for me: I would like to collect some spearfishing photos. So, basically, all you have to do is take photos.
You should be comfortable at depths down to 120' (although, on avereage, our depth will be around 100'), and dive nitrox to keep the same profile as me. Adequate time will be given for you to take photos of other stuff that you find interesting. We will dive 4 tanks, and all dives will be "no-deco." I'd be happy to answer any questions. I'd be looking to do this within the next three weeks, before we start getting the likely sustained blows that could come through.
P.S.: If you're concerned about flying spears, be assured that I know where my muzzle is pointed at all times, the gun is uncocked during descent and ascent, and other "ground rules" can be established to assure a comfortable environment.
What's in it for you:
1. A "rocket ship" ride to the Florida Middle Grounds on a 2001 Venture 34 w/ twin 250 Yamahas (www.venture34.com). Some boats take 10 hours to get to the grounds. We're there in 2.5 hours, making single day Middle Grounds runs possible. The boat is equiped with all imaginable safety gear, 100% oxygen, full EMS jump kit, ePIRB, radar, marine radio, etc.
2. The opportunity to view the incredible structure and marine life of the Florida Middle Grounds. See ledges and plateaus that rise and fall 50', and wrecks teaming with fish stacked high up the water column.
3. All of your share of the boat expenses covered. I'll even have all food and beverages you could want for the trip. Just show up with your gear and tanks.
What's in it for me: I would like to collect some spearfishing photos. So, basically, all you have to do is take photos.
You should be comfortable at depths down to 120' (although, on avereage, our depth will be around 100'), and dive nitrox to keep the same profile as me. Adequate time will be given for you to take photos of other stuff that you find interesting. We will dive 4 tanks, and all dives will be "no-deco." I'd be happy to answer any questions. I'd be looking to do this within the next three weeks, before we start getting the likely sustained blows that could come through.
P.S.: If you're concerned about flying spears, be assured that I know where my muzzle is pointed at all times, the gun is uncocked during descent and ascent, and other "ground rules" can be established to assure a comfortable environment.