Canada Day ~ 2008

Dun · July 9th, 2008, 08:21 PM

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 ~
Well, we just couldn’t get enough of the dive on Sunday, so we packed the van, and headed back down to Brockville!

The entry point was a bit crowded though…

Steve, carrying down the stages…

Leigh carrying some too…

We had the same plan, to go to the point, surface, take a bearing, then go across to a little island, and see what we could find. We surfaced, took our bearing, and seemed to completely overshoot the island. We came to the conclusion that the metal wall at the point may have thrown off our compasses, as the three of us had different readings. Ah well… we don’t really need an excuse to go back and try again. There were a few other divers at Centeen Park, and one charter on the Gaskin, but we pretty much had the park to ourselves.

We dropped down, did our checks and dive plan, and headed out. We went across the channel, into the periwinkles again, and found some really cool bottles, urns, and various wreckage. There was so much to see!! We drifted a bit, looking at all of the cool stuff, as well as scootered a bit. We even saw an old wagon wheel. It was really nice having the scooters through the current, when it got stronger.

We eventually drifted back onto the Gaskin, where we swam and scootered around a bit. We decided to go through the wreck, and upon entering, were greeted by a couple of other divers. “Hello!” We then headed back near the entry point, and hung about the shallows for a bit.

Max. Depth ~ 109′
Water Temp. ~ 67
Vis. 10′ - 40′
What an awesome way to celebrate our country’s birthday!

The boys, chillin’ after the dive…

Alot of people had flags flying too!

Leigh u · July 10th, 2008, 03:46 AM

one of the best dives of the year..and shallow at that !!

The carriage wheel was a great find. We also had a giant freighter zip over us and even though we are always safe..that thumping sound and low bass 50 feet up make you keep your finger on the trigger.

a great day

david_1 · July 10th, 2008, 11:30 AM

cool, need scooter and hot weather, sometimes called the sun. in the UK we have rain :-)

peter_deveugle · July 10th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by david_1)

cool, need scooter and hot weather, sometimes called the sun. in the UK we have rain :-)

.. and wind ! - Yet another blown out dive last weekend and not looking all that better the coming weekend - starting to think of just dumping a couple kg's of salt in a mud pit or two and pretend it is the sea.

Oh well, at least I can vicariously dive through someone else with nice reports like this - thanks for the write-ups !

Peter

*Brian Allen* · July 10th, 2008, 12:14 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Leigh u)

one of the best dives of the year..and shallow at that !!

The carriage wheel was a great find. We also had a giant freighter zip over us and even though we are always safe..that thumping sound and low bass 50 feet up make you keep your finger on the trigger.

a great day

I hate that, it always makes me nervous when you hear that loud thumping noise, and then when you notice the vibration in the soles of your feet, you know it's just a bit damn close.

Cool write up!

Leigh u · July 10th, 2008, 04:13 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian Allen)

I hate that, it always makes me nervous when you hear that loud thumping noise, and then when you notice the vibration in the soles of your feet, you know it's just a bit damn close.

Cool write up!

It gets a bit dicey when you see the props whizzing around above. The suction isn't too bad.....yikes !

Steve Blanchard · July 10th, 2008, 05:01 PM

There is a well know wreck here in the St-Lawrence called the America, it lies in a cut out trench they made many years ago to allow the giant laker cargo ships to navigate the river. When you dive this wreck, the charter operators advise all divers to stay between the wreck and the wall so that when a ship goes by, you're sheltered from its wake. For those who have never experienced a freighter going over your head, you can defenatly feel it on that dive

July 9th, 2008, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dun(Offline) Giddyup Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 176	Canada Day ~ 2008 Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 ~ Well, we just couldn’t get enough of the dive on Sunday, so we packed the van, and headed back down to Brockville! The entry point was a bit crowded though… Steve, carrying down the stages… Leigh carrying some too… We had the same plan, to go to the point, surface, take a bearing, then go across to a little island, and see what we could find. We surfaced, took our bearing, and seemed to completely overshoot the island. We came to the conclusion that the metal wall at the point may have thrown off our compasses, as the three of us had different readings. Ah well… we don’t really need an excuse to go back and try again. There were a few other divers at Centeen Park, and one charter on the Gaskin, but we pretty much had the park to ourselves. We dropped down, did our checks and dive plan, and headed out. We went across the channel, into the periwinkles again, and found some really cool bottles, urns, and various wreckage. There was so much to see!! We drifted a bit, looking at all of the cool stuff, as well as scootered a bit. We even saw an old wagon wheel. It was really nice having the scooters through the current, when it got stronger. We eventually drifted back onto the Gaskin, where we swam and scootered around a bit. We decided to go through the wreck, and upon entering, were greeted by a couple of other divers. “Hello!” We then headed back near the entry point, and hung about the shallows for a bit. Max. Depth ~ 109′ Water Temp. ~ 67 Vis. 10′ - 40′ What an awesome way to celebrate our country’s birthday! The boys, chillin’ after the dive… Alot of people had flags flying too! __________________ Chantelle We Go Down http://www.youtube.com/wegodown MY BLOGGY THING

July 10th, 2008, 03:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Leigh u(Offline) We Go Down Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 227	one of the best dives of the year..and shallow at that !! The carriage wheel was a great find. We also had a giant freighter zip over us and even though we are always safe..that thumping sound and low bass 50 feet up make you keep your finger on the trigger. a great day __________________ http://youtube.com/wegodown

July 10th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
peter_deveugle(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 40	Quote: (Originally Posted by david_1) cool, need scooter and hot weather, sometimes called the sun. in the UK we have rain :-) .. and wind ! - Yet another blown out dive last weekend and not looking all that better the coming weekend - starting to think of just dumping a couple kg's of salt in a mud pit or two and pretend it is the sea. Oh well, at least I can vicariously dive through someone else with nice reports like this - thanks for the write-ups ! Peter __________________ Have dive gear, will travel ...

July 10th, 2008, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brian Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London & Plymouth Posts: 594	Quote: (Originally Posted by Leigh u) one of the best dives of the year..and shallow at that !! The carriage wheel was a great find. We also had a giant freighter zip over us and even though we are always safe..that thumping sound and low bass 50 feet up make you keep your finger on the trigger. a great day I hate that, it always makes me nervous when you hear that loud thumping noise, and then when you notice the vibration in the soles of your feet, you know it's just a bit damn close. Cool write up! __________________ ...dive planning again ... GUE fundamentals and Halcyon Equipment Online www.ocean-explorers.co.uk

July 10th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Leigh u(Offline) We Go Down Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 227	Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian Allen) I hate that, it always makes me nervous when you hear that loud thumping noise, and then when you notice the vibration in the soles of your feet, you know it's just a bit damn close. Cool write up! It gets a bit dicey when you see the props whizzing around above. The suction isn't too bad.....yikes ! __________________ http://youtube.com/wegodown

July 10th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
david_1(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: sussex Posts: 295	cool, need scooter and hot weather, sometimes called the sun. in the UK we have rain :-)

July 10th, 2008, 05:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Steve Blanchard(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 61	There is a well know wreck here in the St-Lawrence called the America, it lies in a cut out trench they made many years ago to allow the giant laker cargo ships to navigate the river. When you dive this wreck, the charter operators advise all divers to stay between the wreck and the wall so that when a ship goes by, you're sheltered from its wake. For those who have never experienced a freighter going over your head, you can defenatly feel it on that dive __________________ www.youtube.com/wegodown Last edited by Steve Blanchard; July 11th, 2008 at 02:50 AM.