Kevin, Jim and I made it down to Rockport today to fulfill a long-held ambition for all three of us; to make the Kinghorn on a shore dive. Respect for the wreck's depth and the presence of current, demanded careful preparation, including assurances of redundant air supplies for each of us (doubles or stage bottle) and the use of enriched air.
The guideline was very easy to locate and follow. An important hint was given before we set off by a local expert. The line ends just west of the bow of the wreck, upstream. Running a jump line across as you drift down onto the wreck is advisable. It makes picking up the main line for the return journey much easier. Actual conditions were near ideal. We had about 40 feet of viz on the wreck (perhaps better) and a very light current. The bottom temp was 46℉ (8℃).
Kevin took much video and some stills, including pictures of large and very brave Crayfish on the clay bank just below the docks. Here are some examples:
2 comments:
Awesome guys, wish I had been there. Great Pic's too.
That looks like a lot of fun.
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