You guys must be packing now, huh? I'm looking forward to meeting you all very much!
The weather pattern last few days has been sunny with occasional afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Wind has been light.
Marineweather.com says:
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GMZ052>054-072>075-240230-
ATLANTIC WATERS FROM OCEAN REEF TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY TORTUGAS OUT 60 NM...INCLUDING THE FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
430 PM EDT WED OCT 23 2002
.TONIGHT...EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 2 TO 4 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 1 TO 2 FEET.
NEAR SHORE WATERS A LIGHT TO MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 2 TO 4 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 1 TO 2 FEET.
NEAR SHORE WATERS A LIGHT TO MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.
.FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY...NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 2 TO 4 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 1 TO 2 FEET.
NEAR SHORE WATERS A LIGHT TO MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.
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In other words, real nice
For Saturday morning, cut tables for the following ranges:
90' - 120', 15 - 30 min
Everyone needs to have tables (either custom cut or agency version) for the gas they're diving and a depth gauge and timing device (at least a watch). Computer folks will do better as usual. DC may have rental puters, I dunno.
Rent the biggest tanks you can comfortably dive for the SG dive. Get EANx 32 if you can.
You guys are in 2 travel groups, right? I think at least one in each group has my cell number. If not, PM me. If you can and I don't answer, leave your number, I'll get back to you soonest.
What time are we supposed to be at DC????
Tom