Wilmington area end of July

[TSwain]

Let me know how your dives go. I just booked a trip with Aquatic Safaris on Aug 11th to go to the Hyde and Markham. My son has been wanting to see some sharks, so it sounds like we will have a good chance to see them on these 2 wrecks. And can you post your bottom temp and vis. Thanks
Have a great dive!
Todd

 

[kyuthefearless]

Sure I will be glad to.

 

[TSwain]

kyuthefearless, THANKS! Hope you have some great diving and cant wait to hear about you dives!

 

[Scubamedicjoe]

ok we went to Hyde dove two dives , visibility was 40-50 feet some current , dive excellent , seas 2-4 occasional 5 , everyone had safe and good dive , sand tiger there along with two bull sharks never bother anyone . temps great , went out with cape fear dive center excellent operation as always .

 

[kyuthefearless]

TSwain
I agree with medic 13. It was a good dive. Cape Fear runs a good operation. I felt very safe with the crew. They did an excellent job. They were very helpful and friendly.
I do want to note ,so you can be aware that you do have to pay for parking at the dock. It is $7 for the day. And tanks are an additional $10 each in addition to the dive trip. Not a big deal but nice to know.
The sharks did not bother us at all. It was exciting to see them. We also got to see a nice size ray. There were a lot of jellys so be on the lookout!!!
Hope this helps.

 

[DeputyDan]

I was on this boat if you went out on the 26th.
First dive trip with Cape Fear Divers.
Their DM's were older and better than most places I have dove.
Was an overall good experience.

 

[DeputyDan]

BTY:

For those considering this dive - it's one of the few times I have ran out of "table" before I was low on air for both dives!

Didn't do Nitrox and should have!

 

[TSwain]

kyuthefearless , medic13 & DeputyDan, Thanks for the info on your dives. I am guesssing you all wore 3mm wet suites? Do you know what the bottom temp was? I am Nitrox certified, but my son is not at this time. So we will be diving air. Still will be a nice dive I am sure. Thanks for your help and info!
Todd

 

[kyuthefearless]

TSwain,
My Husband and I both wore 3mm suites. I am not sure of the temp. Maybe someone else knows. I personally was fine on the first dive. On the second dive I started getting a little cool after about 30 minutes. We both dove with regular air. Both dives were about 45 mins long. We went to about the 50-60ft depth on each with no problems. We were able to see plenty of sea life and the first deck of the wreck.

 

[Scubamedicjoe]

temps was 75 to 84 yes most wore 3 mm suit that was the 24th and 25th