Help on the Cooper River

[melanopterus]

Hello fellow shark teeth divers,

Im an Aussie up in NC/SC only for a few days and need to find a good place for cheap hire of gear, maybe a good charter that knows successful sites, or good places to shore dive from on the Cooper river or wilmington to find shark teeth. Can anyone help me out?

Cheers,

Brett

 

[Tom Smedley]

look st http://www.divethecooper.com and call at 843-324-3141.

A very great guide and you can stay at his home. His boat is berthed less than 100 meters from the river run at Pemlico.

 

[mntdiver]

Brett,

I've dived with Capt. Tom a couple of times, he is well known as one of the best guides on the river. http://www.cooperriver.com/

Good luck...

 

[diversteve]

You can rent gear at Charleston Scuba, they also book for Captain Tom. They're just a little south of downtown Charleston, right off the highway and easy to find.

www.charlestonscuba.com

 

[Lead_carrier]

What Smedley said or what I think is the best choice is Phil Meyers Back Water Diversions http://www.backwaterdiversions.com. Dive atmosphere is friendly and he doesn't keep telling you how good he is in order to convince you of the fact.

 

[Misplaced Priority]

Go to www.charlestondiving.com and post your question there. I think several of the river divers frequent that page. As for a shop, I recommend Atlantic Coast Dive Center in Mt. Pleasant. Good folks.

 

[Tom Smedley]

What Smedley said or what I think is the best choice is Phil Meyers Back Water Diversions http://www.backwaterdiversions.com. Dive atmosphere is friendly and he doesn't keep telling you how good he is in order to convince you of the fact.

I met Phil and he is really a down-to-Earth guy. Has a wealth of knowlege about the history of the river. I also went out with Topper and he has a large and comfortable boat. He is a conscientious guide and he, too, is personable and accomodating.

I mentioned Mark because as an out of stater his lodging arrangement is inexpensive and comfortable. He also takes you to some great sites.

Ah heck - let's admit it - they're all good. I wanna go now!!

 

[melanopterus]

Thanks everyone for that great and quick response, I emailed Capt. Tom and he is out of town, I have found a private operator to go with, and will let you know how it went.
Brett

 

[SPEARIT]

Maybe this is what you're hoping to find.

 

[likelite]

Hey thanks, all. I am digging around for a Cooper operator as well and now I have a few good options. I may wait another month or two - I notice a few folks are wearing drysuits. What are the temps like?