Monday, August 4, 2008

Short sighted...?

After a week away on the water (sailing), last night was a first chance to get wet again. The site selected - as a proof of concept - was the wreck by the PUC Dock - from shore. Parking on Collingwood St (just beside Queen's Residences) it's a short walk across the green space to the shingle beach entry. The heading for the corner of the Dock is then 210° Mag. Be prepared for a shallow spell in thick weed for the first few minutes. Eventually, the bottom begins to fall away and at about 15 feet the dock side looms out of the murky water. A left turn then takes you straight to the wreck in about 22 feet of depth. Last night's viz was atrocious by our standards - something like 15 feet. Nevertheless, after a good mooch around the wreck, we indulged in a little light exploration of the slightly deeper water to the South, returning to the beach at around the one hour mark. The only thing seen of note was a huge Sheepshead, which kept appearing ghostlike from the gloom. Of course, in this location, it's always possible too to add to the Club's holding of golf balls. For the record - water temperature - 70°F (21°C).

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