new in new york

[ronpriskie]

Just got OW cert in July and went diving yesterday in the Delaware Water Gap in Pennsylvania. For all of you who think NE diving requires a dry suit, the water temp was 79, although the viz was terrible (very silty bottom, easy to disturb). Have several more diving (local) outings planned, but could use a regular buddy!

 

[rpodos]

Hey Ron!

I am new on SB too, although I've done a fair amount of diving. This seems like the best dive community on the web... good job finding it!

I don;t dive around here too much, but would be up for it depending on what you have in mind. You gotta drive though... I am a true Manhattanite and don;t have a car!

I've done some bug (i.e., lobster) hunting and wrecks off Long Island, and I'm pretty sure thre is the same in northern Connecticut. There are a bunch of wrecks upstate. I haven't done the Gap... what is there, there? I'm planning to do the NY Aquarium at some point this winter... they also have good lecture programs.

http://www.wcs.org/getinvolved/volunteers/nyaquarium/60537

Nothing for the next couple of weeks though, as I am off on Wednesday to Grand Turk and then Abaco.

Richard

 

[DandyDon]

Be sure to check New Divers forum and your local club forum here....

don :biggrinba

 

[ronpriskie]

Richard:
Sounds like a great trip. While you're gone, I'm diving out of Sheepshead Bay for my first night dive. Acquarium sounds interesting. Let me know when you get back!

 

[tx.lakerats]

Welcome to the boards!!!