Dianne and I ventured out to explore a little more of the dive environment at Upper Brewer's Mills this morning. We found the water pretty welcoming, with only a very slight current and decent visibility, estimated at 20 to 40 feet, depending on location. After the usual drop into the bowl below the bridge, we made our way down the West side to the point that separates the Lock stream from the hydro channel. Here we had a good look for clay pipes and other treasures, but came up empty. A little care was needed in the area. It's very easy to become engrossed in the search and stray under a substantial ice sheet that runs down - almost to the point - from the lower lock gate.
Our return journey was made up the East side, back into the bowl and then through the bridge for a quick survey of the area on its North side. The only sight of note was a frog, quietly resting amongst the boulders under the bridge. Dianne had spotted several crayfish earlier - and produced a rifle or shotgun stock from the muck just before we exited.
The whole dive took us up to 50 minutes. No doubt our comfort level was increased by water at a temperature of 36 or 37F (2 or 3C).
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