Greetings from the North Atlantic

[Dan Kom]

Welcome to SB!

 

[CaptSaaz]

Hi Kay and welcome.. I'm new to both the board and diving.... and I know how you feel.. I'm 43 and just about to finish my OW too. You're never too old!

 

[DandyDon]

Howdy!

Welcome to SB!! :happywave Put us in your computer's favorites and check in often. This is a great place to learn, compare, argue Look around our various forums - everything from New-To-Scuba to Instructors-Only to Dive Medicine.

don

 

[scubabamatxn]

Here in Chicago, we don't exactly have tropical conditions either. Good news: travel to tropical locations can actually be pretty affordable, if planned ahead. Also good news: local diving in the ocean, and even in quarries can still be fun, both socially, and for training. Have fun!

 

[DeepBlueResort]

Hi

Welcome to the Board, i have dived with a lot of people from your area, some say they prefer the warm waters of places like the Caribbean but some have tried to convince me to come up your way to dive as they tell me it is awsome

 

[Kay]

Again, thanks for the welcome. I will let everyone know what it's like to dive in the North Atlantic if I survive the experience! I suppose that the Great Lakes would be similar. All I know is that I don't walk in the surf because it hurts my feet it's so cold. Contrast that to my behavior in the tropics, where I have to be dragged out of the water, kicking and screaming. Anyway, I am greatly looking forward to the adventure and I'll keep you posted.

 

[baltimoron]

i dont know much about viz issues in diffrerent areas, but i speculate that there won't be a lot of algae blooms to murk up the water if it is really cold. the viz in Ocean City, MD (pretty much everybody wears drysuits there.) is so unpredictable, so it might be similar....

welcome to the board.

 

[Humba]

We are very glad to have you. Welcome to the board. Jump right on in.

 

[depthcharge65]

Hi Kay,

welcome. greetings from DC.

sounds like you and I are in the same dive boat. I became interested in scuba when I was 14, and even took a course. Unfortunately, I finished everything but the checkout dives and never got certified.

Now 25 years later, I've finally done it. Got my C-card last month in Key Largo. My first impression underwater was, gee, look at what I've been missing all these years.

but hey,there's no turning back now, and I'm planning to head down to Utila next week. hoping to miss the hurricane.

anyway, good look on finishing your course, and happy diving and travels.

cheers.

I am thrilled to say that I am FINALLY learning how to be a SCUBA diver. I have only wanted this for...over 40 years. I have snorkeled as often as possible for the past dozen years and have always wanted to see more of those creatures that elude me as I bob on the surface. I will be finished my certification course by the end of September. I live in New England where the water is close to intolerable. My dive instructor promises me that I won't be cold when we go to do my ocean dives. However, I vastly prefer the tropical oceans and go there every chance that I get. Next time I'm there, I an go diving. I am beside myself with excitement. I am looking foward to 'meeting' fellow travelers with the same interest.

 

[GrierHPharmD]

Welcome to the board and good luck with your certification. Be sure to check out the New2Scuba and Basic Scuba Discussions forums. You'll find lots of useful info as you train.

Best wishes and safe ascents,
Grier