Potapko
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Looking for a dive buddy in the Gaithersburg MD area. Any lurkers or members from that area looking for a new dive buddy/partner with some time to get wet?
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WreckGoddess
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What kind of diving do you do?
I am in Woodbridge, VA but I am up and down the East Coast about every weekend and have some awesome dive buddies who you might like to meet/dive with. We have a happy hour going on tommorrow at the Capital City Brewary in Arlington(Shirlington) at 6:30p.m. tommorrow. Please let me know if you want to come we should have some other events/dives you might be interested in!
~Vanessa
I am in Woodbridge, VA but I am up and down the East Coast about every weekend and have some awesome dive buddies who you might like to meet/dive with. We have a happy hour going on tommorrow at the Capital City Brewary in Arlington(Shirlington) at 6:30p.m. tommorrow. Please let me know if you want to come we should have some other events/dives you might be interested in!
~Vanessa
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Potapko
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WreckGoddess:
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Jeff
cornfed
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That's a long commute from the Czech Republic...TheDivingPreacher:
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Potapko
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cornfed:
I figure I can swim there on an al80 don't you think?
Okay, we are returning to the states in December for an 8 month "visit". Since we are homeless we will be staying with family in Gaithersburg.
Not too far from beltsville though.......
cornfed
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No, not that far...TheDivingPreacher:
Do you know much about the area? If not check this out, http://www.atlanticunderwater.com/divesites/
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Potapko
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Thanks for the info. I know nothing about diving in the area. Great link! I took my owd here in the Czech Republic. My greatest interest would be in a wreck specialty and hear there are a few not too far from Dc.
cornfed
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There are some good wrecks in VA Beach and NC. There are also some good ones in Delaware/Ocean City area but I don't go up that way to often.TheDivingPreacher:
Personally, I'm not sure a wreck class would be worth it. Recreational/non-penetration wreck diving isn't all that special. But to each his own.
Here is a list of shops in the area,
http://www.atlanticunderwater.com/shops/,
some are good and some aren't. Now before I get in trouble, my definition of a "bad shop" is pretty simple. If they don't promote local diving and only cater to people who dive one or twice a year I don't think they're doing much for the community. But that's a topic for a different thread.
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Potapko
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cornfed:There are some good wrecks in VA Beach and NC. There are also some good ones in Delaware/Ocean City area but I don't go up that way to often.
Personally, I'm not sure a wreck class would be worth it. Recreational/non-penetration wreck diving isn't all that special. But to each his own.
Here is a list of shops in the area,
http://www.atlanticunderwater.com/shops/,
some are good and some aren't. Now before I get in trouble, my definition of a "bad shop" is pretty simple. If they don't promote local diving and only cater to people who dive one or twice a year I don't think they're doing much for the community. But that's a topic for a different thread.
Well, actually my interest includes the technical aspect including penetrations. I agree just swimming around the outside wouldn't be very exciting.
Wreck
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TheDivingPreacher:
May I suggest some cave training? It's great experience and a good excuse to keep diving all winter!
Like Drew said, OC and Va Beach offer some decent wrecks if you don't mind the commute. O.C. Diver does quite a bit of technical trips throughout the year, and Lynnhaven Dive shop (down here in Va. Beach) has quite a few planned for this season as well.
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