Oriskany update 6.13.10

[Kicker1866]

Just wanted to shoot the board an update on The MIGHTY O....I dove the site on Sunday the 13th and could not have asked for a better day. Sunshine - 93 degrees....1' seas....maybe a 1 knot current at the site.....100' of viz. AND NO OIL ANYWHERE TO BE SEEN.

We were the only group on site and that made the dive even better. Saw some of the biggest AJs I had ever seen....huge school of Vermillion Snapper just swam right through the group creating a great bonding moment with the marine life.

Did a swim through the fly-bridge which was freakin awesome!! In case you cannot tell, this was my first time doing the "O" and I was impressed. Dove Nitrox for the first time also and it really helped with my post-dive fatigue. New depth record for me...119'.

Am really hoping this will not be the last gulf dive this summer.....

I have some GREAT video of the dive on my FB...if anyone can tell me how to link it over I will gladly do so.

Russell

 

[joe8mofo]

Good report, glad to hear it is oil free. Which charter did you go out with?

 

[deeper thoughts]

Great to hear

 

[MRXRAY]

Great report. Glad to hear you had a great dive.

 

[Kicker1866]

This dive was part of my Advanced Open Water.....went out with MBT DIVERS and we got a 6 pack with Dr.Dive. Good smaller boat.

 

[GLENFWB]

Glad to hear Doctor Dive made it out. He has a great boat and glad you found some clear water.

This dive was part of my Advanced Open Water.....went out with MBT DIVERS and we got a 6 pack with Dr.Dive. Good smaller boat.

 

[jhayes75]

This dive was part of my Advanced Open Water.....went out with MBT DIVERS and we got a 6 pack with Dr.Dive. Good smaller boat.

Did you go out with Seal Sports?

 

[denisegg]

Wow that is really encouraging! I would love to get back out there!!

 

[Flipper 6.5]

Great report. Can't wait to hit The MIGHTY O myself one day.

 

[Dr Dive]

Thanks for the post and trip report, Russell. It was great having y'all aboard. It was a beautiful day and, sadly, we didn't see another recreational or charter boat in sight. It is a really eerie feeling to be out there on a day that ordinarily would see a dozen boats on the "O", and hundreds on the horizon. We'll keep you posted on things as they develop.

Capt. Jim
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