Texas Clipper Reefing Date
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I got a message yesterday from TP&W that said they were going to stay on site until the weather permits the reefing. Sounds like they are serious this time...
chairmanTARAC
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LVX is correct. TPWD is amending its web site as I type this. Weather will play a major factor especially anyone who is a gulf of mexico diver understand's. In reference to the funding comment, No general funds are available to the artificial reef program. The funds used to make this happen primarily come from the artificial reef fund which is not taxpayer supported.No one is more frustrated than I am with yet another delay, and the department has been advised of your complaints.
Crazyduck
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Thank you to everyone involved...
Spending any type of money in any political system is juggling act between who gives you the money and who uses the money.
Then of course you want to stay away from those people that track the money- really scary.
It will be sunk- thanks again.
Andrew
Spending any type of money in any political system is juggling act between who gives you the money and who uses the money.
Then of course you want to stay away from those people that track the money- really scary.
It will be sunk- thanks again.
Andrew
Hemlon
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How soon after the reefing will diving be allowed?
Is there any speculation what the conditions (temp/vis/current) will be like at that site?
Is there any speculation what the conditions (temp/vis/current) will be like at that site?
OP
Assuming the reefing does occur on November 15, there cannot be any diving for 48 hours. They need to install the mouring buoys and remove some equipment from the ship. I believe a group from Houston already has the first diving day thru American Diving.
Texasdivechick
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Yep! Thaaaat's right! Houston divers will be the first on the Clipper, if and when she finally sinks! (I can't wait!)
OP
For those of you who want more info on the status check this link:
Texas Clipper Ship Overview
Texas Clipper Ship Overview
chairmanTARAC
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Currently, American Diving reports the water temp on site is 87 and 90 ft vis. Whale sharks sre st nesrby sites.
PvilleStang
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Don't tell me they start happy hour early there at TPWD? Are y'all taking applications? Just kidding with ya. Good to hear it's all solidifying, though.
So what's the deal, only one dive operation a day is allowed to dive on the clipper?
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