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Where are some good sites to dive?

Started by Lapp_Dance , March 12 2006 10:45 PM

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#1 OFFLINE Lapp_Dance

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Posted Mar. 12 2006 - 10:45 PM

Hey there, another how's-it-going type thread.

I'm a certified PADI Rescue Diver, and am looking forward to diving Lake Huron when I get home. Any place good in the southern area of the lake that's not too deep? Been diving in Texas (yeah, you can actually dive in Texas), and the water temps are definitely nicer than the Great Lakes.

So, list your favorite dive sites, post pics, your favorite gear set-ups, anything diving related to Michigan and the lakes!

#2 OFFLINE Lapp_Dance

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Posted Mar. 14 2006 - 06:00 PM

Guess this means I'm the only diver around these parts right now.

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Posted Mar. 14 2006 - 06:43 PM

I dive but never in the Great Lakes, even though I live close to Lake Michigan. Too cold for me. I learned to dive in Jamaica. I've been to the Caymans, the Bahamas, Gualeloupe (FWI). Oh yeah, Cancun and Cozumel. Also Tahiti. Once in the Floridal Keys. I've dived iwth sharks, dolphins and stingrays. And a good sized moray eel. Sharp teeth on that sucker. Literally, first hand experience.

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Posted Mar. 15 2006 - 06:31 AM

Man it has been a long time, but I use to dive also. I kinda been wanting to get back into it, but time is not on my side.

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Posted Mar. 15 2006 - 07:04 AM

Another one of those things I would love to get certified in that I have no time for.

I think about even more every time I go to Florida

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Posted Mar. 15 2006 - 07:57 AM

I tell ya what, there is nothing like breathing underwater. Then once you learn how to control your bouyancy, you become weightless, and now you're flying and breathing underwater.

Definitely worth the training. I love SCUBA.

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Posted Mar. 15 2006 - 10:09 AM

Have never tried it, but have always wanted to. maybe one of these days.

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Posted Mar. 22 2006 - 01:45 PM

I used to dive.... back when NAUI was the only game in town, and PADI was just in it's infancy.

Damn... that was like 25 years ago... :blink:

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Posted Jun. 21 2006 - 12:33 AM

Alpena. Thunder Bay has tons of wrecks.

http://www.michiganp...org/thunder.htm

The Nordmere is half above water. I lived there but never got to see it.

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Posted Jun. 21 2006 - 02:10 AM

You can dive in fresh water?

Just kiding, have you gone to any of the dive shops to see what they offer? Do you have a dive buddy, and does th db know any good locals?

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Posted Jun. 21 2006 - 09:32 PM

You can dive in fresh water?

Just kiding, have you gone to any of the dive shops to see what they offer? Do you have a dive buddy, and does th db know any good locals?

I don't dive myself. And sadly I haven't lived up there in 17 years.

The dive shop at the harbor has a decent rep last I knew though.

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Posted Jun. 22 2006 - 07:44 PM

i dive. pretty much only in caves though. maybe once or twice a year ill dive in salt water. ill try to see if i can post some pics (i gotta get em on the host first).

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