Hudson Grotto on Saturday?

[brucetrinity]

In the event something better does not come along, is anyone interested in a tank or two at Hudson Grotto on Saturday?

Bruce

 

[giles45shop]

I was actually thinking the same thing. The clean-up dive at Crystal River was also a possibility, but not sure yet. I've never really dove CR, and it sounds like a good project.

Part of my decision is based on whether I go out Sunday in the Gulf or not. If I do that, I'm diving singles and would have to get them filled somewhere Saturday afternoon after Crystal River.

If the Gulf dive is a go, I was thinking about a couple dives at HG in my doubles on Saturday AM.

John

 

[trogloxene]

I have to go to scubawest on saturday AM to get my tank filled (just in case the venice beach dive happens on Sunday). I could probably sneak in 1 early dive while I am there.

Sean

 

[brucetrinity]

We can get together if the Gulf is a mess .... which I expect based on current forecast. Storm track appears to be closer to Florida then expected ... but it's early.

Hurricane Gustav tracks, maps, and loops, plus tropical storm coverage from MyFOX Tampa Bay | MyFoxHurricane.com

 

[Boats]

If the storm screws up the Venice beach dive on Sunday, I'll be at Hudson Grotto for the day instead. If anyone is about, or thinks they'll be about, let me know!

Boats
(I LIKE the handle)

 

[brucetrinity]

Here is the current marine forecast as of 7am Thursday:

FRIDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS...EXCEPT INCREASING TO
15 TO 20 KNOTS BEYOND 20 NM OFFSHORE. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET...EXCEPT 3
TO 5 FEET BEYOND 20 NM OFFSHORE. BAY AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP.
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS MAINLY SOUTH OF ENGLEWOOD.

SATURDAY
EAST WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET...EXCEPT
3 TO 5 FEET BEYOND 20 NM OFFSHORE. BAY AND INLAND WATERS A
MODERATE CHOP. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO
5 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS.

MONDAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.

Here is the link:

Tampa Bay marine weather - Gulf of Mexico marine weather and conditions - From FOX 13 Tampa Bay

 

[Boats]

Well, if I was still up in Ohio on the lake, I would know what that means!

But, being ignorant in the weather ways of FLorida for now, should I assume this will kill any good diving for Venice beach over the holiday weekend? From a new Floridian point of view, I would think this forecast would be bad!

Thank you for any advice and ALL input!

I excitedly await!

Boats

 

[trogloxene]

Here is the current marine forecast as of 7am Thursday:


SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO
5 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS.

Well, if I was still up in Ohio on the lake, I would know what that means!

But, being ignorant in the weather ways of FLorida for now, should I assume this will kill any good diving for Venice beach over the holiday weekend? From a new Floridian point of view, I would think this forecast would be bad!

Thank you for any advice and ALL input!

I excitedly await!

Boats

Todd,

I can body surf, boogie board and probably use a surfboard on 3 - 5 feet surf in the gulf. Not looking good, but we will know more in the next day or so


Sean

 

[eddiehorror]

where is hudson grott? I might be able to make it out there on sunday!

 

[trogloxene]

where is hudson grott? I might be able to make it out there on sunday!

In Hudson Florida (Pasco County)

It is on Tower Drive across from ScubaWest - About 1 mile North of the intersection of US 19 and SR 52

Scuba West > Home


Sean