Hi All:
Bobby (RAD Diver) and I are planning a Lake Rawlings trip the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 23 through 25, 2007. I'll be getting there Friday night and setting up camp along with diving on Saturday and Sunday. I have some new equipment to check out, including a new set of doubles and an underwater video system. The guys from Outer Banks Dive Center (in Nagshead, NC) will also be there doing OW cert dives. I'm sure a GOOD time will be had by all!
For those of you who are "new" divers or haven't done a night dive yet, I'll be glad to "buddy up" with you during this weekend so you can get more experience. I'll also bring a few wreck reels along to try, something you will need to know how to work if you plan on doing offshore diving in our area. I'll probably be bringing my 15 year old niece along as well, so some kids will be there too.
This time of year at Rawlings means the water is getting COLDER. Bottom temps will probably be in the mid 50s, meaning 7mm, full hood and gloves. You can tent or RV camp at Rawlings, but if you sleep in a tent I'd suggest using a "20 Degree rated sleeping bag" along with appropriate fleece and/or other artificial fiber clothing. WET and COLD at Rawlings is NO fun! The area is pretty remote, so bring a cooler, food and drinks to avoid a 30+ minute drive for supplies other than what the local gas station store has.
If you want to come, reply to this thread, PM me or show up! I drive a silver Subaru Outback with a roof rack and will probably be the only diver at the lake wearing an ORANGE Viking drysuit. I camp with a large blue Eureka tent.
See ya SOON!
Andy
Bobby (RAD Diver) and I are planning a Lake Rawlings trip the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 23 through 25, 2007. I'll be getting there Friday night and setting up camp along with diving on Saturday and Sunday. I have some new equipment to check out, including a new set of doubles and an underwater video system. The guys from Outer Banks Dive Center (in Nagshead, NC) will also be there doing OW cert dives. I'm sure a GOOD time will be had by all!
For those of you who are "new" divers or haven't done a night dive yet, I'll be glad to "buddy up" with you during this weekend so you can get more experience. I'll also bring a few wreck reels along to try, something you will need to know how to work if you plan on doing offshore diving in our area. I'll probably be bringing my 15 year old niece along as well, so some kids will be there too.
This time of year at Rawlings means the water is getting COLDER. Bottom temps will probably be in the mid 50s, meaning 7mm, full hood and gloves. You can tent or RV camp at Rawlings, but if you sleep in a tent I'd suggest using a "20 Degree rated sleeping bag" along with appropriate fleece and/or other artificial fiber clothing. WET and COLD at Rawlings is NO fun! The area is pretty remote, so bring a cooler, food and drinks to avoid a 30+ minute drive for supplies other than what the local gas station store has.
If you want to come, reply to this thread, PM me or show up! I drive a silver Subaru Outback with a roof rack and will probably be the only diver at the lake wearing an ORANGE Viking drysuit. I camp with a large blue Eureka tent.
See ya SOON!
Andy
. Hope the scuba police don't read this & if they do :mooner:.
I figure if we get more people around here actually diving, we won't have so many cancelled charters! 
) It's great y'all are so willing to help us others get into diving. Thanks!
