We hope you are enjoying the dive season. Saturday the Independence II motored out to the Granite Wreck (aka Lobster Condo or Motel 6). A couple of nice Fluke came up and of course Lobster. Some of the big ones were deep in their holes. It takes teamwork to urge them out of their hiding places and into the waiting hands of your buddy. Everyone on the boat thought this one was definitely worth coming back to.
On Sunday the Independence II headed to the Balaena. This old wooden sailing vessel in the mud hole is not visited very often so it was a unique opportunity to dive it. The condition of the wreck is remarkable considering it is though to have gone down in the 1800's. A few more lobster came up as well. The water temps are in the mid 70's on the surface, making the hang pleasant.
Coming up next weekend we have -
Saturday July 21st AM Tolten (95 fsw) The Scuba Connection. The Tolten was a neutral freighter that was none the less torpedoed and sunk by a u-boat in 1942.
Saturday July 21st PM (3:30) Rockland County Join the Scuba Connection for this Discover NJ Wreck Diving single tank dive. Let your friends know this is a good chance to see what it is all about!
Contact the Scuba Connection, 908 359 1250, to reserve your place on either or both of these.
Sunday July 22nd NJ Artificial Reef wreck (80 fsw) Treasure Cove Contact Treasure Cove, 908 654 8808 to reserve your place on this trip.
For the weekend of July 28th and 29th there is a schedule change to what was originally planned. On Sunday we are now heading to the Resor.
Saturday July 28th Bacardi (185 fsw) Sorry, but this trip is full.
Sunday July 29th Resor (125 fsw) Open Boat The Resor is always a popular dive destination and a good hunting ground for scallops. Contact Capt Dan 732 232 7878 to reserve your place.
Don't forget to make your plans for the trips coming up later in the summer- Lillian, 56 Mile Wreck, Goulandris and Virginia to name a few. These sites do not get visited often so there is a lot of interest. You can find the schedule on the Website, www.deepexpeditions.com . If you know any one who wants to be added to the mailing list, please just respond to this with the e-mail.
Just a reminder the boat is now located at Hoffman's West Marina, 608 Green Ave, Brielle, NJ, 08730. The boat is midway down the slips closest to the railroad bridge.
Looking forward to seeing you out on the boat. Save Diving!
Video from the BALAENA dive
Posted by Brandon on 7/17/2012, 10:19 pm, in reply to "Indy Update"
Video dive report from Sunday's dive on the BALAENA. Not the greatest video but definitely gives a feel for the wreck...
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