Bit of a bonus today - a two-tank charter with Limestone at relatively short notice. You take these opportunities on trust, having no idea what the weather will do or where you might end up The four Club members who seized this chance to get out to the distant wrecks couldn't have been luckier though. We actually dove two of the best wrecks accessible from Kingston; the Marsh (depth 85') and the Davie (depth 98'). The Lake was quite calm - and the Sun shining brightly - for both dives. If any down side could be detected, it might have been the minor shock of encountering 40F (4C) bottom temperatures at each location. They certainly made it much more pleasant to spend the safety stops in near 50F (10C) water.
Both sites provided good visibility - the Marsh about 50 feet and the Davie probably 35-40. The two ships share some characteristics. Each is largely intact and each has its wheel very clearly in place. There are also prominent winches - and much sailing tackle on the Marsh.
If we have another charter during the 2007 season that fulfills its promise of excitement and superb access as well as this one, we will be doing very well.
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