That's cool. I turned down a trip to Wildwood this year because I couldn't find any charters in the nearby area. What kind of range will your boat have?? I have a few specific targets in mind that are about 200 nm roundtrip. Thanks.
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That's cool. I turned down a trip to Wildwood this year because I couldn't find any charters in the nearby area. What kind of range will your boat have?? I have a few specific targets in mind that are about 200 nm roundtrip. Thanks.
200nm is not a problem. I don't know exactly yet, But 200 should be a safe number.It holds 350 gallons of diesel.
I'm glad I found this site. I was wondering how much interest the cape may area had for divers. A friend of mine, who is a diver, suggested the idea of running charters. I've received a few e-mails also. so I guess there is some interest. Do you know the name of the sites that you were interested in diving?
I'm glad I found this site. I was wondering how much interest the cape may area had for divers. A friend of mine, who is a diver, suggested the idea of running charters. I've received a few e-mails also. so I guess there is some interest. Do you know the name of the sites that you were interested in diving?
I think the S-5 and the City of Athens might be in range. Are you familiar w/ these?
Jersey
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This sounds like it could be a good thing. I would be up for chartering. As for sites, anything works for me. Which Marina are you in? I have a few non-diving friends (sorry - Ocean owners, everyone!) over in the Canyon Club, am there frequently. Grew up in Utsch's oiling the teak on my grandparents old Owens...
Can you get together pricing, availability, etc? PM is you are not comfortable posting. I will talk to some other friends as well. We all spend the summer in Avalon, so Cape May is very convenient.
Thanks!
Jersey
Can you get together pricing, availability, etc? PM is you are not comfortable posting. I will talk to some other friends as well. We all spend the summer in Avalon, so Cape May is very convenient.
Thanks!
Jersey
wrekdiver2
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I prefer to dive up here in Central Jersey, but for the last 3 years, one of the dive boats, Dina Dee II, up here in Pt. Pleasant has taken his boat down to Cape May for two weekends. Its nice to dive somewhere locally yet only have to drive an hour or two. Not to mention dive some "new" wrecks. Nice to see something different once in a while.
Getting back to that site you asked about? I'm pretty sure you are referring to the Deauville Inn up in Strathmere, NJ. Its just off exit 17 on the Garden State Parkway. You can get more information on the site by looking in Dan Berg's New Jersey Beach Diver.
I know of one "local" boat that does diving charters out of Cape May. I believe the boat is the "Black Night"
Hi deepstops-
sorry I did'nt respond quickly. I was on vacation last week. I know the city of athens( been there fishing many times), but not the S-5. I will research that site.
Jersey,
I am at Utschs Marina. I pretty much grew up there as well. As soon as I get my Coast Guard vessel certification, and proper dive insurance I will post rates as well as open dates.
Your grand parents had an old owens huh, My dad had a old chris craft at utschs. I've been there ever since.
talk to you both later
Capt.Staab
sorry I did'nt respond quickly. I was on vacation last week. I know the city of athens( been there fishing many times), but not the S-5. I will research that site.
Jersey,
I am at Utschs Marina. I pretty much grew up there as well. As soon as I get my Coast Guard vessel certification, and proper dive insurance I will post rates as well as open dates.
Your grand parents had an old owens huh, My dad had a old chris craft at utschs. I've been there ever since.
talk to you both later
Capt.Staab
Here's a link that shows the surrounding area:
http://www.mikey.net/aue/delmarwrecks.html
The S-5 is an interesting story and rests now in 160'.
http://www.mikey.net/aue/delmarwrecks.html
The S-5 is an interesting story and rests now in 160'.
RESCUEDIVER
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For those of you interested, East Coast Diving, Northfield NJ (http://www.eastcoastdiving.com) runs numerous charters on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays-covering areas from Long Beach Island to Cape May. We have a boat leaving from Sea Isle City, just 15 minutes north of Cape May, and dive numerous wrecks off of the Cape May area
For the person interested in the "Speak Easy" beach dive, the reference is probably to the "Deauville Inn" located bayside in Strathmere (Upper Township)- just north of Sea Isle City- the Inn has historical signifigance (http://www.deauvilleinn.com)- and was rumored to be an illegal distributor of alcoholoic beverages during prohibition- numerous bottles in sand behind the Inn- this dive is better done in late fall (when boating traffic is lighter) and at slack high tide. Incoming and outgoing tides are severe in this area, so caution when diving
Enjoy
For the person interested in the "Speak Easy" beach dive, the reference is probably to the "Deauville Inn" located bayside in Strathmere (Upper Township)- just north of Sea Isle City- the Inn has historical signifigance (http://www.deauvilleinn.com)- and was rumored to be an illegal distributor of alcoholoic beverages during prohibition- numerous bottles in sand behind the Inn- this dive is better done in late fall (when boating traffic is lighter) and at slack high tide. Incoming and outgoing tides are severe in this area, so caution when diving
Enjoy
Jersey
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Rescuediver: Thanks for the info. Do you work for East Coast? I think one of my friends does some DM on the Ursula for EC once in a while.... The Deauville dive sounds interesting - what is the dive exactly? From your post it sounds like bayside, off the current beach behind the Inn? I've seen their website, couldn't find anything about diving there.
Very familiar with the inlet there - according to my charts - non-navigable! Lots of fun to take my waverunner through in a running tide, though.
Capt Staab - how's the fishing been? I heard not too good - the big tournaments were not bringing in anything of size? Good luck with the USCG cert & insurance & let us know. What are you doing with the 31' Silverton?
Jersey
Very familiar with the inlet there - according to my charts - non-navigable! Lots of fun to take my waverunner through in a running tide, though.
Capt Staab - how's the fishing been? I heard not too good - the big tournaments were not bringing in anything of size? Good luck with the USCG cert & insurance & let us know. What are you doing with the 31' Silverton?
Jersey
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