What do you think. My First Wreck Dive!

[DennisW]

The guy probably should not have been diving that dive, but you allowed him to get some additional experience in a safe manner. You, my friend, are a good buddy.

 

[PerroneFord]

Well, he didn't say he took the guy to the sand...

 

[garyfotodiver]

On behalf of all new divers, thank you!
When I was a newbie, I had great mentors that were willing to dive with me and give me pointers, and that's why I'm still diving. Your help may have made the difference between a newbie that gets more training and keeps diving, and one who gives it up. Good for you!

Agreed, Agreed. One reason that I take newbies out with me is to thank those divers who did the same for me when I started diving. Be supportive, give them a positive experience, and they will respond in a positive way.

 

[bluenose]

Thanks for the support I thought I was going to get flamed. It was my first post on this site and it's nice to see like minded people.
To clarify a fact We where destined for the Stolt but where told conditions where to bad and opted for the Mystery Wreck as it's known to some. I'm not sure if it was ever identified but that sits in 90ft. and tops off at 80ft. So yes way beyond his level but he was going anyway.

 

[USCG flyer]

I don't post much other than to be social, but in this case I will. I started diving in NJ and if I never got on a boat and had some old guy say, "no dude, don't do it like that, Ahh S@#t... just follow me", I would still be diving in Dutch Springs looking at old fire trucks...you did good. Be a mentor, not the guy that blows off the ones that want to learn.

 

[mislav]

It was my first post on this site and it's nice to see like minded people.

You did good - the right thing! I agree with everything Perrone Ford told you and can only add this: if your friends are like that, you might need some new friends...

Welcome to the board!

 

[rawls]

What do I think?

I think you were a good ambassador to SCUBA, I think that guy had a day he'll probably tell his kids about. I think he's probably still smiling about his dives, and he may well be one of the new divers that stays with the sport rather than talking about what a bunch of bungholes those divers on the boat were.

In other words, nice job!

A BIG DITTO....

 

[Cacia]

nice of you!

80 ft is probably okay...

maybe 120, no. Just my own opinion.

 

[DEEPLOU]

I am not familiar with the Stolt so I Googled it and see it is at 130’. Is that right?

I admit that on my first wreck dive I was only OW certified but had 40 logged dives and was very comfortable with my gear. My dive buddy and I had worked what we thought was a solid plan to touch the deck at 89’. On board we were fortunate to meet a guy named Charlie “Wing Nut” who had over 100 dives on this wreck. He let us explain our plan and helped us change a few things. He went about his dive and we did ours although I noticed him checking up on us more then once. It was a great dive and I welcomed his advice.

All that said, 130’ with Ocean currents, low vis, cold water, first wreck, etc…I would have been VERY hesitant about this guy diving and even more hesitant about him diving as a third wheel with someone and possibly slipping through the cracks. I think you did the right thing in watching out for him. It really pisses my off to see the guy on board with the full kit acting like an *** to everyone because he thinks he is Poseidon incarnate. If other divers don’t appear to be on an equal level, they don’t exist and are not worthy of advice.

I know some are going to say he was the Captains problem and should not have been on board. Also, that you all paid for a dive and should not have to baby sit. Agreed!

There are three types of people in this world: Wolves, Sheep Dogs, and Sheep. Like many others we will always be Sheep Dogs, it’s who we are.

Good Job!

Stoldt is good all around dive as it comes up to abt 60 ft, (looked at old profile and it actually showed abt 55ft for first ten min of dive) it then goes down to sand at 130ft. But you don't have to go that deep. Because it sticks up so far, often if bottom is stired up, you still get some vis on top.
The Mystery Wreck ... well i am not sure if Capt Bill has more than one. But the one I did was 7 years ago. Not much to see, but max depth was abt78 ft. Mostly like a flat wooden barge. Almost couldn't tell difference between top of wreck and the sand.

 

[Diveral]

Very well done. You were a great ambassador and oh yeah what PerroneFord said.