rocketry
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I am not an explorer. But I do enjoy new challenges.
My family owns a country house in upstate New York, which is directly on a lake (Lake Louise Marie). It is a man made lake, whose depth maxes out at ~30ft near the middle. While the visibility is far from perfect, I have surely dove in much worse. My question is: what kind of surveying is necessary before I could reasonably deem this lake (or a small portion of it) safe to dive in? While boat traffic and water-temp could be accounted for, I am very nervous regarding any unforeseen 'circumstances' that could jeopardize a dive team's safety. Entanglement (due to moderate fishing on the lake) and silt are risks that I think can be managed. But, there are many things that could go wrong, in my opinion. What are your views on this situation? What would YOU do before you jumped in? Would you at all? I am leaning towards the NO side, but I think it would be interesting to hear your opinions.
---ryan dellolio (heavy scubaboard'er 3 months ago, resuming his habit)
P.S. I am traveling on the RCCL Enchantment of the Seas, departing Feb. 17 from Fort Lauderdale. I am planning to book dive trips in both of our ports of call: Georgetown, GC and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Anyone else going to be on this cruise? I had a horrible time finding a buddy, last cruise, when I booked through the cruiseline. I would love dive with a SB buddy, and would feel more comfortable with an outside diveop that I was recommended to. Thanks!
My family owns a country house in upstate New York, which is directly on a lake (Lake Louise Marie). It is a man made lake, whose depth maxes out at ~30ft near the middle. While the visibility is far from perfect, I have surely dove in much worse. My question is: what kind of surveying is necessary before I could reasonably deem this lake (or a small portion of it) safe to dive in? While boat traffic and water-temp could be accounted for, I am very nervous regarding any unforeseen 'circumstances' that could jeopardize a dive team's safety. Entanglement (due to moderate fishing on the lake) and silt are risks that I think can be managed. But, there are many things that could go wrong, in my opinion. What are your views on this situation? What would YOU do before you jumped in? Would you at all? I am leaning towards the NO side, but I think it would be interesting to hear your opinions.
---ryan dellolio (heavy scubaboard'er 3 months ago, resuming his habit)
P.S. I am traveling on the RCCL Enchantment of the Seas, departing Feb. 17 from Fort Lauderdale. I am planning to book dive trips in both of our ports of call: Georgetown, GC and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Anyone else going to be on this cruise? I had a horrible time finding a buddy, last cruise, when I booked through the cruiseline. I would love dive with a SB buddy, and would feel more comfortable with an outside diveop that I was recommended to. Thanks!