Scuba Sensations will be taking it to the lake on the following Saturdays:
August 13
September 10
September 24
Join Divemaster Joe on one or more of these dates for two dives on some spectacular wrecks off of Chicagos shores. Dive sites include the Buccaneer, Chicagos newest dive site, the Straights of the Mackinac, the Wells Burt, the Tacoma, and many more.
The Straights is a 204′ car ferry that was intentionally sunk in 2003 and offers something for every diver. Sitting upright in 82 feet of water with her main deck just over 45′ down, the Straits has become Chicagos premier dive site.
The Buccaneer is 98 feet long and was built in 1925 as in ice breaker. Now it rests upright about 10 miles off the Chicago coast. It was intentionally sank in June 2010 and sits in 70 feet of water (to the sand).
The Wells Burt sits in only 40 feet of water; this three masted schooner was built in 1873. Though she sank in 1883, she is considered by many to be one of the best shipwrecks in Illinois waters.
Sunk in 1929, the Tacoma, a 72 foot wooden tug, also sits upright at about 35 feet to the sand. Its large propeller offers great opportunities for photo enthusiasts . . . and large propeller enthusiasts
We will be diving with Capt. Jim Gentile of Windy City Diving off his 34′ Catamaran, the R/V Aquatica. It is a very comfortable boat and Capt. Jim does an excellent job making sure you are comfortable and taken care of.
The Details:
■Time: 1:30 pm (please be down by the harbor at this time to load your gear, park, etc.).
■Cost: $115 (if you have not paid at the shop, please bring cash or check, made to Scuba Sensations, and give it to Joe before you get on the boat).
■# of Dives: 2
■Parking: There is a parking lot right next to the Adler Planetarium. You can park there. The rates vary between $11 and $20+.
■Gear Drop Off: Before you park, you may drop off your gear. Click here to see a map of the drop off area, where the boat will be and parking.
■Gear: NO gear is included. Please be sure to stop by the shop to pick up/rent anything you may need (BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, exposure protection, etc.).
■Paperwork: Please download, complete and sign/date the excursions liability release form. Be sure to turn the form in to the shop before the charter or to Joe at the charter.
If you have any questions, would like more information, please contact us at (312) 450-7741 or info@scubasensations.com.
August 13
September 10
September 24
Join Divemaster Joe on one or more of these dates for two dives on some spectacular wrecks off of Chicagos shores. Dive sites include the Buccaneer, Chicagos newest dive site, the Straights of the Mackinac, the Wells Burt, the Tacoma, and many more.
The Straights is a 204′ car ferry that was intentionally sunk in 2003 and offers something for every diver. Sitting upright in 82 feet of water with her main deck just over 45′ down, the Straits has become Chicagos premier dive site.
The Buccaneer is 98 feet long and was built in 1925 as in ice breaker. Now it rests upright about 10 miles off the Chicago coast. It was intentionally sank in June 2010 and sits in 70 feet of water (to the sand).
The Wells Burt sits in only 40 feet of water; this three masted schooner was built in 1873. Though she sank in 1883, she is considered by many to be one of the best shipwrecks in Illinois waters.
Sunk in 1929, the Tacoma, a 72 foot wooden tug, also sits upright at about 35 feet to the sand. Its large propeller offers great opportunities for photo enthusiasts . . . and large propeller enthusiasts
We will be diving with Capt. Jim Gentile of Windy City Diving off his 34′ Catamaran, the R/V Aquatica. It is a very comfortable boat and Capt. Jim does an excellent job making sure you are comfortable and taken care of.
The Details:
■Time: 1:30 pm (please be down by the harbor at this time to load your gear, park, etc.).
■Cost: $115 (if you have not paid at the shop, please bring cash or check, made to Scuba Sensations, and give it to Joe before you get on the boat).
■# of Dives: 2
■Parking: There is a parking lot right next to the Adler Planetarium. You can park there. The rates vary between $11 and $20+.
■Gear Drop Off: Before you park, you may drop off your gear. Click here to see a map of the drop off area, where the boat will be and parking.
■Gear: NO gear is included. Please be sure to stop by the shop to pick up/rent anything you may need (BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, exposure protection, etc.).
■Paperwork: Please download, complete and sign/date the excursions liability release form. Be sure to turn the form in to the shop before the charter or to Joe at the charter.
If you have any questions, would like more information, please contact us at (312) 450-7741 or info@scubasensations.com.
