Who/where?

[scowens]

I'm thinking about coming up there and do some GL diving, I will have the following types of divers:
-non-divers,
-rec. divers, and
-tech. divers (by tech., I mean doubles, adv. N2, cave cert'ed, 0 to some GL experience)

Would it have been easier if I just typed in that I'll have the whole damn gammet of divers?!?

Anyways, is there a location/place and charter that would cater to who/what I'd bring up? This would be late spring, summer 2007, time frame. We'll be coming from the S/W corner of Indiana. This is my first initial check on where to go. Please reply/pm to me with your 2 cents. If you dive with us/me I'll buy you a cup of coffee . If you still talk to me after the dive, I'll by you a beer(s).

Thanks
Steve

 

[do it easy]

Some of the charters will do two dives on the same wreck, so the rec divers can do two dives and the tech divers can do one long dive. The non-divers are SOL.

Fun wrecks might include the Milwaukee Car Ferry (130'), the Wisconsin (130'), or the Willie (90' or so) (AKA the Prinz Willem V)

Both the Lender and the Nordic diver go out to the MCF and the Willie, and the Enterprise goes out to the Wisconsin

I'm not sure if the Lender or the Nordic diver will do mixed charters. I've been on slightly "mixed" charters on the Enterprise- there were no wetsuits, and some people were doing short dives in singles and others were doing a single longer deco dive in doubles.

I haven't personally been on the Nordic diver, but I've heard good things about the boat. Regardless, call the captains and let them know what you are looking for and they might be able to suggest some sites.

 

[Scubadude773]

www.divechicago.com

 

[do it easy]

www.divechicago.com

ooops, thanks Robb.

 

[MgicTwnger]

In addition to those already mentioned, I can add one in northern IN: N'Pursuit
http://www.npursuitcharters.com/

He works the southern tip of the lake where the wrecks are easy, shallow and plenty fun to dive. He can accomidate up to six divers and a passenger or two.
He can also book rooms at Trump's hotel, five minutes from the dock. Resorts casino is also right there so the non-divers can find plenty to do.

 

[Dean810]

I will also recommend N'Pursuit for mixed groups. You will find that the different charters specialize on certain wrecks, based on where they are located. The Enterprise in Waukegan http://www.captaindales.com/, is also good for the more challenging stuff, but I wouldn't recommend his shallower dives. N'Pursuit is better for that. Dive Chicago frequently dives The Straits of Mackinac, which was scuttled for scuba divers and is an excellent dive for many different skill levels.

 

[divingjd]

The Straits of Mackinac (the body of water between the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, not the wreck near Chicago) has some great wreck diving. Depending on the conditions, it can be pretty challenging. The Rec Diver, operated by Straits Scuba, is pretty good. I don't know if they will accommodate tech diving, but you can always ask. If you have enough people to charter the whole boat, maybe they can do whatever you want. Their website is www.straitsscuba.com.

 

[jrockosaurus]

i think you're best bet closest to your location would be the sanilac and thumb preserves. the widest range of depth and wrecks is definitely here. for the most part, sanilac's deepest stuff is around 120' but most are between 70-100'. the thumb preserve is on average much deeper (upwards of 200') but the wrecks are amazing. if you want some suggestions on the best ones to dive, let me know the exact depth range and ill fire a few off for you. other than being cold, the current there is usually mild as long as you dont stray too far south towards the river. if location isnt a problem and you dont mind a little deeper (most are in the 100-130' range) and more difficult, i would agree with divingjd and say that the straits would also be a sweet choice. conditions here are alot more unpredictable though and getting blown off sucks

 

[Oldpirate]

I'll 2nd the motion for the Straits of Mackinac preserve. It's a hell of a drive but the variety of wrecks in unmatched. From a fairly easy dive on a 19th century schooner to a 588 foot long freighter in 90 feet of water, to a half dozen wooden steamers between 80 and 120 feet deep -- you can't go wrong. Straits Scuba is the place, and the Rec Diver is a nice boat. And for non-divers, there's Mackinac Island, St. Ignace and Mackinac CVity for shopping! Give the Larrys a call!

 

[alpenadiver]

Alpena, has some really great diving also, we have both deep, and shallow wrecks.

Steve at www.greatlakesdivers.com in Rogers City, or talk to Joe at
www.tbscuba.com in Alpena.

Mike