Thursday, April 5, 2007

Cold comfort in Gan..


The dip in the mercury definitely impacted on a dive today at the Marina in Gananoque. Dianne, Christopher and I enjoyed about 50 minutes in the water, entering and exiting at the swimming beach, but we all noticed cooler water temperatures. We also deplored the business of de-kitting in blowing sleet. I think we had all hoped that the days of brushing ice out of your hair after a dive were over for 2007.

The strong westerly wind - and perhaps the downflow of rain waters from the last couple of days - produced a mild current. That was sending great plumes of green algae through the water. There were times when it felt a bit like Space Invaders, trying, futilely, to dodge these in the current. There were few fish about - just the odd Perch hiding in the bottom cover of weed and algae.

Visibility was about 15 feet, with a minimum water temperature of 35F (2C). The air temperature - on a day that saw sunshine one minute and snow the next - was just on freezing.

But back in Kingston, there's great news. The ice is gone from all the major bodies of the Lake, including the area around the Alexander Henry. Dive on !

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