Is there ice on Hathaway Pond (12/18)?

[Soggy]

I've checked out Cape Ann on the net seems like a good area any other suggestion?

Cape Ann is really where the best shore diving is, although there are a few sites on Cape Cod and south shore. And, if you're nice, you might get someone with a lobstering license to help you catch some tasty dinner.

Charters up here range around $45-65 depending on the charter and the site's proximity to shore.

 

[MASS-Diver]

Well Chuck was right, no ice on Hathaway. Water temp was in the upper 30s, vis was good. A couple of other divers showed up sporting a bunch of halycon gear.

My suit didn't leak too bad, but, my trim and bouyancy didn't seem quite on point (I'm so dead for DIR-f); otherwise it was a fun dive. Although I'm diving against doctor's orders (as a result of car crash) I'm sure I'll be heading down again in the next few days unless the ocean gets good.

 

[ericfine50]

You ahve time before the DIR-F. I want to get back to Hathaways or Nickerson State Park this winter.

Eric

 

[MASS-Diver]

You ahve time before the DIR-F. I want to get back to Hathaways or Nickerson State Park this winter.

Eric

I almost went to Nickerson today, but, I was too lazy to drive the extra 20-30minutes. What a great spot that is though, espicially if you are dragging any non-divers along with your - just beautiful. There are least three diveable ponds there, all atleast 75' deep.

 

[ericfine50]

I almost went to Nickerson today, but, I was too lazy to drive the extra 20-30minutes. What a great spot that is though, espicially if you are dragging any non-divers along with your - just beautiful. There are least three diveable ponds there, all atleast 75' deep.

MASS -Diver,

When you were there - did you notice any platforms or were they sharp drop offs?
Thanks
Eric

 

[MASS-Diver]

MASS -Diver,

When you were there - did you notice any platforms or were they sharp drop offs?
Thanks
Eric

Hi Eric, I've been there once, I didn't see any platforms, but, when I was diving in the big pond (Cliff) I ran into a huge underwater hill that came up from 40-50' to about 8' at very sharp pitch, it was almost like swimming straight up.

 

[ericfine50]

Thanks for the info - will take a look this winter/spring sometime

Eric

 

[Danny D]

Where is Hathaway pond located maybe I will take a drive out there, im on break too

 

[LUBOLD8431]

Hathaway's Pond is located in Hyannis, MA, on Cape Cod. Its just off of Route 132, on Phinney's Lane (take a left off of 132), the entrance is the third left from route 132...

 

[MASS-Diver]

Or for those coming from my neck of the woods - it's off route 3 south, go over the Sagamore bridge, take exit 6 and turn toward hyannis at the bottom of the ramp, then take a left at the first set of lights - go straight, pond is on your left.

It's the site of our June fundies class.