WKPP: Turner Sink update

true · July 17th, 2006, 09:50 PM

I've just posted the comprehensive dive report for the WKPP's Turner exploration on May 31-June 3:

http://www.gue.com/Projects/WKPP/Updates/index.html

It is truly one of the epic dives ever attempted by the WKPP; the report is well worth taking a few minutes to read. Turner has always been the most difficult section of Leon Sinks to explore-- to date, only two or three sustained push dives have been able to succeed in mapping the downstream section. The dives from this spring are essential in developing a better understanding of the WKP component of the Floridan Aquifer. I also have a new image gallery (linked from the same page) that covers the dive, along with two new maps that illustrates the new cave in relation to Wakulla.

Best,

Anthony

Divingniknaks · July 17th, 2006, 09:54 PM

Bl**dy Hell !

Think that just about sums it up really.

true · July 17th, 2006, 10:10 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks)

Bl**dy Hell !

I've put in ten years with the WKPP (including support for the final big push dives in 1999 with George, JJ, and Brent) and I've never been more proud to have been a part of the team than that very long, exhausing day at Turner.

-anthony

Divingniknaks · July 17th, 2006, 10:43 PM

Anthony , I'm sure you and everyone involved should be rightly proud of the achievement.

I had the pleasure of bumping into Mark M at Ginnie last December, so far the only "active" member I've met (if you get me).

Was quite strange to meet someone so "unassuming", If I'm honest I imagined you'd all have egos the size of planets. Quite the reverse in fact it seems.

It's incredible reading for us mere mortals.

Cheers

limeyx · July 17th, 2006, 10:55 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks)

Bl**dy Hell !

Think that just about sums it up really.

I'd say.

Hoppy · July 18th, 2006, 04:08 AM

Congrats to the team. You guys must be starting to get really excited with how some of this is starting to look in terms of hooking up Wakulla and Turner!!

tkoritz · July 18th, 2006, 11:10 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by true)

I've put in ten years with the WKPP (including support for the final big push dives in 1999 with George, JJ, and Brent) and I've never been more proud to have been a part of the team than that very long, exhausing day at Turner.

-anthony

Anthony

Great write up. The photos are great. Hope to see you in August.

TK

vid · July 18th, 2006, 01:10 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Hoppy)

Congrats to the team.

ditto - it is a monumental achievement - simply "WOW"

vid

**neilh** · July 18th, 2006, 01:35 PM

Stunning stuff indeed - congrats to the whole team Anthony!

You guys seem to be on a roll at the moment, I hope the conditions hold for you

July 17th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
true(Offline) GUE Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 141	WKPP: Turner Sink update I've just posted the comprehensive dive report for the WKPP's Turner exploration on May 31-June 3: http://www.gue.com/Projects/WKPP/Updates/index.html It is truly one of the epic dives ever attempted by the WKPP; the report is well worth taking a few minutes to read. Turner has always been the most difficult section of Leon Sinks to explore-- to date, only two or three sustained push dives have been able to succeed in mapping the downstream section. The dives from this spring are essential in developing a better understanding of the WKP component of the Floridan Aquifer. I also have a new image gallery (linked from the same page) that covers the dive, along with two new maps that illustrates the new cave in relation to Wakulla. Best, Anthony

July 17th, 2006, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Bl**dy Hell ! Think that just about sums it up really. __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

July 17th, 2006, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Anthony , I'm sure you and everyone involved should be rightly proud of the achievement. I had the pleasure of bumping into Mark M at Ginnie last December, so far the only "active" member I've met (if you get me). Was quite strange to meet someone so "unassuming", If I'm honest I imagined you'd all have egos the size of planets. Quite the reverse in fact it seems. It's incredible reading for us mere mortals. Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

July 17th, 2006, 10:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
limeyx(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 708	Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks) Bl**dy Hell ! Think that just about sums it up really. I'd say. __________________ my divelog: http://www.mydivinglife.com/limeyx

July 17th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
true(Offline) GUE Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 141	Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks) Bl**dy Hell ! I've put in ten years with the WKPP (including support for the final big push dives in 1999 with George, JJ, and Brent) and I've never been more proud to have been a part of the team than that very long, exhausing day at Turner. -anthony

July 18th, 2006, 04:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hoppy(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 25	Congrats to the team. You guys must be starting to get really excited with how some of this is starting to look in terms of hooking up Wakulla and Turner!!

July 18th, 2006, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
tkoritz(Offline) GUE Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 19	Quote: (Originally Posted by true) I've put in ten years with the WKPP (including support for the final big push dives in 1999 with George, JJ, and Brent) and I've never been more proud to have been a part of the team than that very long, exhausing day at Turner. -anthony Anthony Great write up. The photos are great. Hope to see you in August. TK

July 18th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
vid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london/surrey border, UK Posts: 353	Quote: (Originally Posted by Hoppy) Congrats to the team. ditto - it is a monumental achievement - simply "WOW" vid

July 18th, 2006, 01:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	Stunning stuff indeed - congrats to the whole team Anthony! You guys seem to be on a roll at the moment, I hope the conditions hold for you