Who from the Carolina's NC/ SC [Archive]

SeaJay

February 7th, 2003, 11:44 AM

Well, if you'd like, we can go ahead and plan something for the early spring here.

The water offshore is already a balmy 62 degrees.

I suggest the Eagle's Nest or Betsy Ross reefs. The Eagle's Nest is a 430' Liberty Ship that was purchased by Department of Natural Resources many years ago, and sunk to create an artificial reef. It's in 80' of water, but the top is accessible at about 65'. Clarity out there in March should be around 60'... Not great, but good enough to make the dive seem deeper than it really is. The 'Ross is one of my favorite dives in the whole world for it's splenor, grandeur, and drama.

The Eagle's Nest should be a bit clearer, with vis in the 80' range. Water's more like 60' deep, with lots and lots of sea life. Loggerhead turtles, Blacknose "reef" shark, Grouper, Sheepshead, and all of that. The Eagle's Nest is a place where the military goes and disposes of all of their old tanks, APC's, missle carriers, trucks, boats, planes, and barges. It's very cool and there's lot of opportunity to practice mild penetration, and lots of exploration. If you dig marine life, this is the place to be.

Both sites are great... And both were featured in Skin Diver magazine in the early '90's. In 1992, in fact, the Betsy Ross was listed as the #1 top East Coast dive destination.

But these places are lonely... Almost never visited.

I can charter a great dive boat ( http://www.lowcountryraftingadventures.com ) that can get us in and out quickly and comfortably for $70 per diver (minimum 4 divers). That will get us on top of the reef... These guys are good.

I have a buddy who's opening a dive shop here locally in about two weeks... But I recommend bringing your own gear. Still, he'd be a great place to get tanks filled.

So... $70 for the charter. You bring gear. Fills are $5. Local hotels, if you want to stay overnight and do another trip the next day, are about $60 a night for a good deal.

Let me know if you guys are interested...

medic13

February 9th, 2003, 10:38 AM

well we are getting the ball rolling and as a few more signs up and informs me of the committment statment we will move on and try to arange our first chat , meeting ect thanks all !!
anyone else from the Carolina's please feel free to post thanks

Lead_carrier

February 10th, 2003, 02:09 PM

O ring.. Youdiving with John and Amy at Hatteras? Tell em I said duh huh.. They'll know what you mean. I probably won't make it down til the end of May.

RICHinNC

February 10th, 2003, 07:07 PM

I am out of Fayetteville....work will keep me dry until about late June or early July...

RICHinNC

February 10th, 2003, 07:08 PM

I am out of Fayetteville....work will keep me dry until about late June or early July...

Duh..that's Fayetteville, NC.....Just in case there is one in SC too

Bobb

February 10th, 2003, 10:36 PM

I'm located in Greenville, SC and so is my nephew BigK.....
a dive club in SC? sounds nice...

crgoode

February 11th, 2003, 09:50 PM

My wife and I are from Clinton, SC about halfway between Greenville and Columbia. We're fairly new to diving. About 30 dives apiece. We been to Cozumel, Pompano Beach, Lake Jocasse, and spending a week in Bonaire in March. Interested in learning some good saltwater dives in N. or S. Carolina.

waterdogs

February 14th, 2003, 04:35 PM

Waterdogs here, posting from Lake Norman NC, actually Sherrills Ford on Lake Norman. Sherrills Ford is located between Mooresville and Denver on hwy 150.

Good to see you got the NC Folks represented on the board.

Thanks Medic13

Let us know what goes on and what you need.

Think we should change the title to "Carolina's Wreck" looks like a lot of neighbors from South Carolina are with us.

Waterdogs

medic13

February 14th, 2003, 07:33 PM

well I just sent you a pM. I will be home tomarrow and send you some additional info thanks

cid90

February 18th, 2003, 11:39 AM

Another N.C. diver here. I live in Charlotte. Keep me in the loop if/when you start the club.

scubaboy44

February 18th, 2003, 11:04 PM

:scuba: I don't know if you got my last message. Are you the same guy I met on the Carolina Scuba group on Yahoo? There seems to be a lot of us in both boards?

NCarolinaDiver

February 28th, 2003, 11:22 PM

I would love to be a part of a dive club in the Carolinas. Keep me informed and let me know what I can do to help get it started. Just FYI...I'm currently a member of the North Carolina Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association. You can check it out at www.ncpdra.org. They really don't have scheduled meetings, but as a member you get a key to a few quarries in NC, and they do a cookout/treasure hunt once a year. I love quarry diving, however I would like to find a club that does massive amounts of diving on the NC/SC Coast. More FYI...I'm going with a few guys to Myrtle Beach SC on March 8-9 to dive with Coastal Scuba (www.coastalscuba.com). If anyone is interested give coastal a call. It's going to cost around $170 for both days, and it's going to be a blast.

A. J. Shark

March 1st, 2003, 04:51 PM

I'm from Kentucky, but will be moving to SC in August. I don't know anyone there so, I would love some advice on LDS and stuff like that.
- A J

Padipro

March 2nd, 2003, 05:47 AM

Bobb once bubbled...
I'm located in Greenville, SC and so is my nephew BigK.....
a dive club in SC? sounds nice...

Bobb,

I lived in Greenville for about 3 years and tought at Down Under Dive Center for a while while I was there. We had a club called the "Carolina SCUBA Club". I'm not sure if it's still up and running as I've lost touch with most of the people in the club since I moved to Florida but you might ask around and see if anyone has heard of it if you're still looking for a local club. We used to have dive weekends out at Lake Jocassee with diving in the morning and a cookout in the afternoon. We did a clean up dive one time at the lake and even had several Speciality Classes for club members only.

Let me know if you find anything out about the club. I'd like to see if there are still some of the old gang hanging around.

Scott

jeepster0000

March 3rd, 2003, 11:23 PM

I go to school in Charleston, SC but I am from Fort Mill, SC (about 10 minutes south of Charlotte, NC). I dive wherever there is water. I am on a college budgett, so if you see some great diving deals, PM me.
ADAM

gorilladiver

March 4th, 2003, 08:54 PM

I'm so sick of the ice and cold, can't wait to get back in the water, and try out all my new gear that i've collected over the winter. I'm in Raleigh, and looking forward to spending the summer weekends in the Wilmington, and topsail areas

medic13

March 4th, 2003, 11:07 PM

well had good weekend dive me and few coast guard buddies went to explor a new possible shipping hazard they wear told about seems a small ship name I not allowed to mention yet but can tell you this look's fishy IE drug related or insurance not sure yet they investigating it still.
but water was around 58 degree's visability was hum my standards poor around 30 - 40 feet depth was 62 feet
man the water got cold at times but a very refreshing dive actually we dove it twice just because we could hehe .

Marlinspike

April 3rd, 2003, 11:07 AM

I was at the Rollesville quarry weekend before last. Water was a tepid 44 degrees. Uhh....

Marlinspike

medic13

April 4th, 2003, 11:29 AM

for all who missed it your all invited to join this site hope to be able to communicate and find fellow divrs shops ect for everyone in the carolinas and frinds who are moving too thanks medic13
carolina wreck divers ect (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ncwreckdivers/)

andrea31419

April 28th, 2003, 11:55 AM

Hey SeaJay, keep a spot open for your friends in Georgia. We're meeting in the next week or two to plan a trip. We're thinking heading your way...charter prices much better than the ones out of Savannah.

Chat soon.

Andrea

Niffer

April 29th, 2003, 07:13 PM

Hello,

I'm moving to Goldsboro in a couple of weeks. I'd definitely be interested in joining a dive club to meet fellow divers and get info on the best dive sites/operators in NC.

I've never been diving in NC before. 90% of my dives were in Hawaii and the rest were in the Caribbean. I've read so much about the great wrecks off the Outer Banks. I can't wait to see something new.

Jen

Wreck Ranger

April 29th, 2003, 07:17 PM

I used to live in Morehead City N.C. I lived there for three years and loved it there. Olympus Dive Center is my favorite establishment for wreck diving. In fact I worked there through the summers. My dad was the Videographer on the boat for about 8 years. I still go back at least once a year to dive with them.

I think it's safe to say that most of my diving has been with Olympus. I now reside in Jacksonville Florida, but I still would rather dive up there. Please post any trips for that area cause I am always looking for another reason to dive N.C.

Wreck Ranger

herman

April 30th, 2003, 12:42 PM

Welcome to the board Jen. Don't think there are any dive clubs in the Goldsboro area but there are several here in Raleigh, 1 hr or so up the road. We have one member that I know of who drives up from Goldsboro for most meeting. You are always welcome to join us. Drop me a PM if you want specific Raleigh area club info.

crawford

April 30th, 2003, 04:37 PM

Born in Lumberton, NC
Raised in Red Springs, NC
Schooled in Raleigh, NC (Go Pack!)
Live in Springfield, IL (BBRRRRRR!!)
Dive anywhere N.C./S.C. Preferably Atlantic Ocean. Not too picky though as longs as there's water.

I live in the midwest, but take two vacations each year back to Carolina's where all my family lives (between Columbia, SC and Red Springs, NC....which is just south of Fayettenam).

Also travel on business quite a bit to the Carolinas (Charlotte and Fayetteville mainly), so plan to do much diving when I'm there in the future. Look forward to meeting and diving with you guys. I'm signed up for the Yahoo board (gotta get those forms filled out).

plsdiver4377

April 30th, 2003, 09:55 PM

Another NC/SC diver here.

Live in Mountain Home, NC and Landrum, SC
Work in Asheville, NC and surrounding area.

The wife and I and few friends dive where ever we can. Lake Jocassee mostly when not on a trip.:mean:

andrea31419

May 1st, 2003, 08:16 AM

Anyone around the Orangeburg/Bamberg S.C. area? I lived in both places...spent a lot of time in Columbia at tailgate parties for the Gamecock....go Cocks!!!!!!! Graduated HS from Bamberg-Ehrhardt High in '87.

Andrea

scubachik79

May 11th, 2003, 11:58 AM

Hello all.. I'm a few days late on this post, but I'm located in Charleston, SC. I have only been in Charleston a few weeks, but I am originally from Beaufort, SC, 60 miles south of Charleston. I'm very interested in finding a diving buddy(s) to dive with all summer, and I am looking for someone to experience a live aboard with me (I'm checking out Nekton and some other options). I'm going round and round wondering if going alone will be o-k or not...

I'm not very active in diving during the school year (I'm a student at C of C) but I am super-active during the summer months. I have done most of my certifications with Charleston SCUBA and I will be doing most diving with them this summer. I am AOW Certified through PADI, and I will have my EAN cert in two weeks, and an equipment specialty in another week after that. I own my own gear (finally!! It's all new! I'm still learning how to use my new cobra!), all except for tanks.

Mel

rogerhelmich

May 11th, 2003, 11:14 PM

we were down at Charleston scuba 3 weeks ago, nice shop. We were diving the Cooper River. There is a problem, we are hooked now and we have to come again soon. I believe we are talking June. Hope to see you there. Headed to FL 1st week of June for a week of mix diving. Keep diving..
:)

SCDiver

May 13th, 2003, 09:50 AM

Hello all from Charleston SC. rogerhelmich which shop did you go out with? They are all wonderful in one sense or the other, I am not dedicated to any one, since each offer different ventures, and different product lines. Enjoy the river diving and watch out for the gators.....

If you need any pointers holler at me.

scottbeach

May 19th, 2003, 10:51 PM

Just noticed the post...

Scott and Susan Beach in Huntersville, NC up here on the north side of Charlotte.

Good to see there are so many Carolinians who don't get offended when I tell them to "get wet".

I can't say that we've been all that involved in the Carolina diving scene, having spent most of our trips in Cayman, Coz or the Bahamas. In fact, we've been here three years and have never made it to the coast, not even to hang out on the beach. We'll have to do something about that one of these days.

NCwreckdiver

May 20th, 2003, 01:30 PM

I'm in New Bern which is about 30 min. from Morehead City. I'm an avid u/w photographer. My favorite NC wrecks are the U-352 sub of course, and the Papoose---lots and lots of sand tigers.

RavenC

May 20th, 2003, 01:33 PM

Cape Fear U Boats???
R

jcalexander

June 3rd, 2003, 02:09 AM

hey all , who all is from the Carolina's on this board please post.
we starting our own carolina club !!!! [/QUOTE]

Hi. Thomasville NC here!

naturalsummer

June 6th, 2003, 07:29 AM

wilmington, nc.

42 swf ... looking for a dive buddy. usually dive with aquatic safaris.

icebox

July 1st, 2003, 03:23 PM

hey NaturalSummer: No pict? JJ

I am Mike and am in Raleigh NC.

medic13

July 1st, 2003, 03:52 PM

as all can see we have a few people from NC any way you all are welcome to join us too
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ncwreckdivers/

Gdon

September 8th, 2003, 07:26 AM

I'm in NC and I see a few people here who are near me, although the posts in this thread seems to have stopped.. If anyone here is a memebr of the Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association and would like to help a newly certified diver, send me a PM. Thanks

medic13

September 8th, 2003, 12:33 PM

Hi Gdon sorry for some time long no reply I haven't been diving since middle June due to broke my leg and cast comes off in one week hurray !!! Last diving I did was in a DIR F class .
I look forward to getting back into water this year again .
I used to belong to the Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association but didn't join this year as had none to dive with and to be honest no shop near me thats associated with it I am about 60 miles from high point and Greensboro .

dueducs

September 11th, 2003, 07:15 PM

I am in Charleston...originally from Spartanburg.

VaScubaGirl

September 12th, 2003, 04:09 PM

I live in Virginia but I my work keeps me in NC a lot. So do you mind a Virginian taggin along?

SeaJay

September 12th, 2003, 07:42 PM

Wreck Wench

September 12th, 2003, 07:43 PM

VaScubaGirl once bubbled...
I live in Virginia but I my work keeps me in NC a lot. So do you mind a Virginian taggin along?

How about a transplant from NC? I'm in Texas now but still dive in NC 7-8 times a year. Fortunately my work still takes me home!

Gdon

September 12th, 2003, 07:56 PM

Hello to all who answered and all who will answer� Actually I was looking for two things:
1. A Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association member who has access to the Lake Norman Quarry
2. A moderately experienced diver who would be content to stay in shallow water and not explore too much while his/her buddy works on some basic skills.

I just got my PADI Open Water C-Card, but I took private lessons and all the divers I know are quite advanced.
I live near the Lake Norman quarry and would like to practice the basics some more there, then take the advanced open water course sometime in the coming months.
So if you know a relative beginner in need of a buddy have em give me a shout. I plan to join PDRA, probably next year, if all goes well, but I would have to be a guest at this time at the quarry.

lisa4516

September 12th, 2003, 07:59 PM

We live in Michigan but we own a villa on Hilton Head Island. We try to get there as often as possible. And... I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill, so I guess I have NC/SC connections!Hope to do more Carolina diving next year, we have been landlocked this summer:(

herman

September 12th, 2003, 09:02 PM

Man I wondered what had happened to you, sorry about the leg. I was wondering if the DIR class had done you in. :) .

Welcome to the board Gdon. I can't help with Lake Normal area but if you get to the Raleigh area ( or the Lexington area) I would be happy to spend some UW time with you. If you are unaware of it , Blue Stone Quarry is on HW-64 about 5-10 miles east of I-85, pretty nice place to dive.

mgri

September 12th, 2003, 09:11 PM

Hey Gdon,

I'm pretty green myself. I know a more advanced diver then myself that just joined PDRA and he has a few guest passes. He might be going to the Normon quarry in a few weeks and he invited me to tag along.

I'll ask him if he wouldnt mind another newb tagging along and I'll drop you a PM if he is up for it.

I also dive at Jocasse in SC a bit. If that's not to far for you let me know and we could dive up there sometime.

RavenC

September 15th, 2003, 08:46 AM

Gdon once bubbled...
Hello to all who answered and all who will answer� Actually I was looking for two things:
1. A Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association member who has access to the Lake Norman Quarry
2. A moderately experienced diver who would be content to stay in shallow water and not explore too much while his/her buddy works on some basic skills.

I just got my PADI Open Water C-Card, but I took private lessons and all the divers I know are quite advanced.
I live near the Lake Norman quarry and would like to practice the basics some more there, then take the advanced open water course sometime in the coming months.
So if you know a relative beginner in need of a buddy have em give me a shout. I plan to join PDRA, probably next year, if all goes well, but I would have to be a guest at this time at the quarry.

When are you looking to dive or are you looking for a regular buddy? R

BradfordNC

September 16th, 2003, 07:07 PM

VaScubaGirl once bubbled...
I live in Virginia but I my work keeps me in NC a lot. So do you mind a Virginian taggin along?

hmmmmm

well, i think we can accept ya. :-) hehhehe

Wreck Wench

September 16th, 2003, 07:23 PM

BradfordNC once bubbled...

hmmmmm
well, i think we can accept ya. :-) hehhehe

Hey Bradford I hope so...afterall she might be joining us diving in October! At least I sure hope she does!!! ;) So don't scare her off!

Gdon

September 16th, 2003, 07:30 PM

RavenC once bubbled...

When are you looking to dive or are you looking for a regular buddy? R

Ya know, all I really want is someone to call 911 if I run into trouble, and not be bored with some basic practice. I can take off most anytime on short notice if going to the Lake Norman Quarry... the biggest hold up would be renting a tank and regs.
BTW just got my official c-card today!

MAYBTHERESHOPE

September 16th, 2003, 09:34 PM

Greenville, SC that is!:D

Wreck Wench

September 16th, 2003, 11:06 PM

MAYBTHERESHOPE once bubbled...
Greenville, SC that is!:D

Have you checked out Bermuda Triangle Dive Shop? Reese Davis is the owner and a great instructor! He also leads some great trips all over...NC GraveYard of the Atlantic, Cooper River, etc.

Tell him "Wreck Wench" said hello!!!

Rumrunner

September 16th, 2003, 11:44 PM

VaScubaGirl once bubbled...
I live in Virginia but I my work keeps me in NC a lot. So do you mind a Virginian taggin along?

Hey I do a lot of dune hopping in NC If yea don�t mind I am another Virginian who would not mind tagging along!

RumRunner

BradfordNC

September 18th, 2003, 03:50 AM

Wreck Wench once bubbled...

Hey Bradford I hope so...afterall she might be joining us diving in October! At least I sure hope she does!!! ;) So don't scare her off!

Kamala,

now why would i be trying to scare her off??? lol i'm a friendly guy.
i've been trying to get her to join our trip. hehehehehe
i think it depends on if the hurricane ruins her planned SC dive this upcoming weekend. (which i might just be on as well)

Brad

=-)

BradfordNC

September 22nd, 2003, 06:26 PM

VaScubaGirl once bubbled...
I live in Virginia but I my work keeps me in NC a lot. So do you mind a Virginian taggin along?

VaScubaGirl,

you can tag along aaaaaaaaanytime you want. hehehehe

just watch out for who ya hang around with on dive boats. lol

=-)

Brad

VaScubaGirl

September 22nd, 2003, 07:19 PM

[QUOTE]VaScubaGirl,

you can tag along aaaaaaaaanytime you want. hehehehe

just watch out for who ya hang around with on dive boats. lol

Yeah well...it would help if you had told me who you were!!! :D But thanks for the invite...I am sure I will take you up on that offer! ;)

Aquatic Eagle

September 22nd, 2003, 10:13 PM

I'm from Greenville, SC and would love a Carolina Dive Club. I grew up here but left for Florida in February to become an instructor and then took a job on St. Thomas in USVI. Now I'm back here (someone slap me) and I'd like to get into some diving when I get the time and money. It's nice to see so many others from Greenville, SC. :)

Padipro

September 23rd, 2003, 12:53 AM

How many of you in Greenville did your Open Water of Advanced classes at Down Under Dive Center? I used to work there a few years ago and wonder if I might have run into any of you while I was there.

Scott

Aquatic Eagle

September 23rd, 2003, 12:56 AM

I didn't do my certification there, I did it in the Keys but I know the place. I think that dive shop has been in Greenville longer than any other. I've seen many of them come and go but that one is the only one that stays around. I wouldn't mind working for them but I'm a NAUI instructor, not PADI. Oh well. :)

Padipro

September 23rd, 2003, 01:33 AM

Palo used to own the shop but he sold it to a guy named Steve. I worked with Steve back when he was just an Instructor at the shop. You should go talk to him about working there. I've seen many shops that have Instructors from more then one agency working there. Opens the shop up to a whole other group of people that might not otherwise come in because they aren't PADI.

Tell him Scott, from Florida, says Hi if you talk to him.

Scott

Aquatic Eagle

September 23rd, 2003, 01:35 AM

I might just try that. It never hurts to ask and I do want to start teaching now. I feel that it will be hard for me to start teaching by going independant so maybe I'll go up there and ask. Thanks!

iroczkeepr

September 30th, 2003, 05:59 PM

gdon whats up? This zkeepr gastoina n.c. I have dove the lake norman quarry a couple of times now good diving if you don't mind the cold water, there is also another quarry in thomasville n.c called blue stone good diving there for shallow diving only 82 feet deep i have been all over that thing and that is the deepest i have found. The quarry at lake norman has a few spots a little over one hundred, not bad for this area. We also dive lake jocassee in s.c. very deep i dont thik this has a bottom we dive there a couple times a month. you can pm me for details.
later zkeepr

Lead_carrier

October 1st, 2003, 12:09 PM

Padipro once bubbled...
Palo used to own the shop but he sold it to a guy named Steve. I worked with Steve back when he was just an Instructor at the shop. You should go talk to him about working there. I've seen many shops that have Instructors from more then one agency working there. Opens the shop up to a whole other group of people that might not otherwise come in because they aren't PADI.

Tell him Scott, from Florida, says Hi if you talk to him.

Scott

Actually, Down Under isn't padi anymore. They swapped over to SSI a couple of years ago.

Steve has stepped up to IC now. He has a pretty good crew working with him and does a good job with his classes.

backinthewater

October 1st, 2003, 01:08 PM

I didn't realize there was a quarry at Lake Norman. Open to the public? Commercial site? Any details would be great.

Thanks

iroczkeepr

October 1st, 2003, 02:03 PM

diver supply in charlotte can give you all the info to dive there i think it is $50 bucks a year unlimited diving
zkeepr

Padipro

October 1st, 2003, 02:14 PM

Lead_carrier once bubbled...

Actually, Down Under isn't padi anymore. They swapped over to SSI a couple of years ago.

Steve has stepped up to IC now. He has a pretty good crew working with him and does a good job with his classes.

Now that you mention it I do remember hearing that the store had switched to SSI. I haven't talked to Steve, or any of the folks back at DDC in a while so I had forgotten about the switch.

Scott

Gdon

October 1st, 2003, 07:01 PM

backinthewater once bubbled...
I didn't realize there was a quarry at Lake Norman. Open to the public? Commercial site? Any details would be great.

Thanks
Check out the PDRA (http://www.ncpdra.org/) site, and click on Dive Sites, then the picture of the Lake Norman Quarry.
The Lake Norman Dive club (LNDC) operates the quarry as a part of PDRA apparently. The application I have is for LNDC/PDRA and the dues (for a new member) listed are $60 for the year, but if joining now its $45 for the rest of the year. I am not sure if you need to pay PDRA dues and initial fee in addition or if this includes it. I know the Lake Norman Dive shop goes there once a week, and will help with appilcations.
I expect to join next year, but since the weather got colder my drive to go to the quarry has lessened some. I would still like to go at least once this year, and then really start up again in the spring and get some practice under my belt.

backinthewater

October 2nd, 2003, 05:53 AM

Thanks for the info on the Lake Norman quarries - wow, never knew there was anything around here. I will definitely check it out.

Thanks again, and happy diving

patfisha

February 18th, 2005, 02:46 PM

Mrs.Prages

February 18th, 2005, 03:16 PM

Hi....I would love to connect with other Carolina divers; both new like myself or more experienced. I am in the Asheville area, also close to Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC. Started diving in July 2003, just made 34 dives. Still struggling with newbie issues and looking for local groups and dive opportunities, learning, ideas, support, etc. Want to dive the coast when I grow up.

Patfisha
Hi there,

You might not here a lot from these guys this weekend. Quite a number of them headed out Florida for the long weekend. I think that they are probably blowing bubbles right now.

I live in WV, but I have a few trips planned with a group from this board in March and April.

I think that a few of them live pretty close to your area.

If you are interested in hooking in for some dives there are a few openings. I know there is a warm up trip planned for Lake Rwaling on March 19th and then there is a wreck diving trip planned for April 2nd and 3rd.

Check out www.wreckmaniac.com for a link to the NC Wreck maniacs. They are pretty active.

Mrs. P

swampduck

February 18th, 2005, 05:29 PM

from Jacksonville,nc here..

Quetzal

February 18th, 2005, 05:30 PM

I'm From Greenville Sc I Like To Dive Charleston.
Also Dive Jocasee Lake For Practice.

Under H2O

February 18th, 2005, 09:06 PM

Hi....I would love to connect with other Carolina divers; both new like myself or more experienced. I am in the Asheville area, also close to Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC. Started diving in July 2003, just made 34 dives. Still struggling with newbie issues and looking for local groups and dive opportunities, learning, ideas, support, etc. Want to dive the coast when I grow up.

Patfisha

Hello Patfisha! It's not really close to Asheville, but Blue Stone Dive Facility in Thomasville, NC is a neat place to go blow bubbles. You can see a little bit more about Blue Stone at www.bluedolphindive.com.

You can also find out about dive trips to the NC Coast, Florida, and Caribbean destinations. Hope this helps! Take care and happy diving!!

Gerry

del_mo

February 20th, 2005, 05:55 PM

Columbia, SC and looking forward to my first dives off the Carolina coasts.

scubaboy44

February 26th, 2005, 02:52 AM

Jocassee mostly, Hot hole this time of year. Last year, dove the wrecks off Myrtle and Morehead City. Can't wait to get back to both this year. Will probably see a lot more of Jocassee while I'm a Divemaster candidate. Out of NC/SC, I've dove the Keys, WPB, Bahamas, and Bonaire ( can't wait to get back there, either).Anybody diving Jocassee, let me know.

DeputyDan

February 26th, 2005, 09:31 AM

Born - raised - Attended school - live in North Carolina

suthnbelle

February 26th, 2005, 12:51 PM

This is great! As Mrs. P said, a lot of us were in North Florida this past weekend diving the springs. We had a blast. We also have at least one diving trip planned each month between now and the end of June. I can't remember if we have anything planned for the remainder of the summer, but I know it won't be long before something gets posted. Also, some of the guys dive the wrecks quite often on the weekend so you can always find a buddy for diving the NC coast.

Next month we are driving up to Lake Rawlings, VA, and diving on March 19. After that we're headed to Morehead City to dive the Indra, Aelos and Spar the first weekend in April. We only a few spots open in case anyone is interested in joining us.

Please continue checking out the SB forum.

Thanks,
Mel
:cheering:

Nevis Diver

April 25th, 2005, 08:24 AM

I am in Linville, NC. Most of our diving is done at South Holston Lake and Dam in Bristol, TN. Looking to dive local lakes around here.

Nevis Diver

divematt

April 29th, 2005, 10:09 AM

I live at Lake Norman and dive the Lake Norman Quarry as well as the coast of NC. I'm always up for a trip down to Florida for a weekend if anyone's interrested.

Matt

miller44

August 17th, 2005, 08:08 PM

44 y/o and son is 12 y/o, just started diving. Like this month, but looking forward to getting as many dives as I can this fall and winter. Starting to plan a trip to Fl. for Oct.

allicat22

August 17th, 2005, 10:10 PM

Born in Charlotte, NC, living in Apex (Raleigh area), but diving mostly of the NC coast and Key Largo, FL. Heading to the Caymans for the first time saturday!!!! :D

--allicat

fpsndiver

August 17th, 2005, 10:15 PM

I am in Wilmington, NC.....

patfisha

August 18th, 2005, 11:16 AM

Hi there Carolinians! I would love to be part of a localized group looking for opportunities to dive loacally, set up trips, talk diving, etc. I am still a novice, certified 2 years, 35 dives. I live in Tryon, NC near the South Carolina border...it's about 1 hour from Asheville, 1.5+ from Charlotte, 45 minutes from Greenville, SC.
Work and budget keep me from diving as much as I would like, so I am interested in opportunities for long weekends, drivable options, etc. I am a single (widow) so I don't come as a "set" (diving buddy). Count me in!

;)

andrea31419

August 18th, 2005, 11:20 AM

Welcome aboard. There's a group in S.C. DeepSouthDivers.org They have a great website with tons of info., as well as this board. Great people here.

A.

andrea31419

August 18th, 2005, 11:22 AM

If travel is not a problem, I'm needing a dive buddy for a dive this Saturday at Grays Reef, 2 tank dive. My hubby cannot dive due to upcome knee surgery (ouch!).

herman

August 18th, 2005, 11:38 AM

Born in Charlotte, NC, living in Apex (Raleigh area), but diving mostly of the NC coast and Key Largo, FL. Heading to the Caymans for the first time saturday!!!! :D

--allicat

Hi Allicat,

Welcome to the board. Any chance you are a Down Under club member? If so keep an eye open for me. I am in the shop a lot and at most club meeting. If not, come join us at the club meeting.

Herman

LindaBluedolphin

August 18th, 2005, 11:41 AM

If travel is not a problem, I'm needing a dive buddy for a dive this Saturday at Grays Reef, 2 tank dive. My hubby cannot dive due to upcome knee surgery (ouch!).
Andrea, too bad it is such short notice, I am diving out of Myrtle Beach Saturday and need a buddy. I would still love to do Gray's Reef over Thanksgiving lots of time off for that long drive down.