Hello from Boston

[divebostonforcharity]

Hey guys. I've been a steady ScubaBoards reader for a few years but I never got around to becoming a member until now. I got certified when I was 15 (about a year ago) with Boston SCUBA Academy (big fan). I try to dive as much as possible, mostly in Rockport. Anyway, I decided to register because I finally have something worthwhile to post about. I am in the process of working with tons of volunteers and sponsors to submerge me in the Boston Harbor for 48 hours to raise thousands of dollars for marine conservation efforts. I figured that there might be some divers here interested in joining up as volunteer rescue and supply divers so I wanted to extend an invitation. Also, I have done a ton of research already but I know I'm gonna have a lot of questions which I'll need help with. Thanks in advance.

 

[CJM]

welcome to SB.. I will be in Boston Sept 26-28th and plan to do some diving that weekend.

 

[HatchetJoe]

Welcome aboard, sounds like a good thing you're doing. Can you tell us more about this submerged thing? How deep? I know approximately how cold. Have all your calculations and safety margins been calculated?

 

[foles1972]

Hi there DiveBoston. I would love to help! I am a fairly experienced diver with Stress and Rescue (including CPR/First Aid) certification and I am currently working on my DiveCon certification. I would love to help if I can. Feel free to PM me with the dates and any other relevant information!

Dave

 

[divebostonforcharity]

welcome to SB.. I will be in Boston Sept 26-28th and plan to do some diving that weekend.

You should dive Folly Cove. Its the best shore dive around IMO.

 

[divebostonforcharity]

Welcome aboard, sounds like a good thing you're doing. Can you tell us more about this submerged thing? How deep? I know approximately how cold. Have all your calculations and safety margins been calculated?

The dive isn't until June 2009 as I still need to find a suitable location and finish secure sponsorships etc so I haven't done all the necissary calculations yet. I would like to talk to someone around Boston who is a diving doctor to help think about a few issues. Anyway, my plan is to be in around ten feet of water which should avoid the need for decompression. We'll set up a platform similar to what Jerry Hall did in his record setting dive. We can mount lights and a camera on the platform. Full tanks will be brought down and empty ones back up by volunteer support divers. To deal with the cold water and physical inactivity I'll wear a drysuit with lots of underlayer.

 

[scubastaci]

welcome to the board! Good luck!

 

[divebostonforcharity]

Thanks! I'll take any luck I can get.

 

[floridanewbe]

welcome aboard