Dutch Springs during Winter???

[Tanked]

We are talking significant shrinkage. :shocked2:

Shrinkage doesn't begin to describe it.

 

[Buoyant1]

Wild! can't believe it doesn't freeze?!?!? Bainbridge freezes most years...we had to push our first dives this year back a week because the ice STILL wasn't gone....


I should take an ice diving course for the halibut...

 

[ScubaSam]

They are opened several weekends in winter but it is by appointment only from instructors. So, if an instructor you know is heading up during the winter you could ask to tag along.

Yes, I heard that divers have access during the winter months because they go with their instructors.

They are open for a New Year's Eve dive, only one dive and you have to be out of the water by 2PM was what I was told.

 

[doctormike]

Dutch is beautiful in the winter - I usually go on New Year's eve day, and the water temperature is about the same at depth as it is in the summer.

The surface temperature drops, but there still is a thermocline. Very nice visibility due to the lack of significant dive pressure! Here are some pix:

2009

2008

See you there!

Mike

 

[SeaHound]

Very nice pics DoctorMike. Are you going there this year? If you are, I would love to join you guys.

 

[doctormike]

Very nice pics DoctorMike. Are you going there this year? If you are, I would love to join you guys.

Absolutely, unless I have a conflict (one possible family event). I'll be setting up a group through the Sea Gypsies...

Mike

 

[SeaHound]

I will call the sea gypsies tomorrow. Thanks !