Showing posts with label Enriched Air. Show all posts
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Monday, June 14, 2010

A venture to the Kinghorn

Well this past Sunday saw members of the executive venture to the Kinghorn in Rockport. A dive that was in the longing for a photo opportunity. With very little convincing the plan was put into motion, and we were on our way. Kevin, Josee, Jim, Gaetan and myself made it to the docks in Rockport. Point to note here, this time of year don't expect to get in the water and dive this wreck from shore. As we learned there is no, swimming, snorkeling, or scuba during the summer season. So we opted to do a survey of a keel of one of the dive boats, well once in the water, we managed to navigate and squeak by the docks to the line leading out to the wreck. After a leisurely swim we were on the wreck. Vis was better than 50 ft, and with a bottom temp. of 57 F you couldn't ask for much more. Jim decided to venture into the Kinghorn, where I took advantage of the light for some good photo's. Kevin, Josee, and Gaetan took a detailed look as they swam around wreck, keeping a watchful eye out for the sturgeon that had been reported in the area. We ended the dive with a total time under water of 51 minutes. The Dive was one that was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and will be repeated in late fall.

It must be mentioned here, that this dive must be looked at, as an advanced level dive. Sling bottles, and double's set ups, should be heavily considered for this site. Due to boat traffic it should almost be looked at, as an over head environment. As well, keep a watchful eye on your no decompression limits. Other than that, another awesome dive. The pictures say it all...



Sunday, November 22, 2009

Kinghorn Expedition...





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: