UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS

DATE	WEEK DAYS	POSSIBLE DIVING DAYS	NUMBER OF DIVERS	EXPEDITION	SPACES AVAILABLE
JULY 14-19, 2008	MON-SAT	6	5	EMPRESS OF IRELAND	5
JULY 21-26, 2008	MON-SAT	6	5	EMPRESS OF IRELAND	3
AUGUST 11-16, 2008	MON-SUN	6	5	EMPRESS OF IRELAND	5
AUGUST 18-22, 2008	MON-SUN	6	5	EMPRESS OF IRELAND	FULL
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 6, 2008	SUN-SAT	7	5	EMPRESS OF IRELAND	3
SEPTEMBER 9-13, 2008	TUES-SAT	5	6	GUNILDA	4
SEPTEMBER 15-19, 2008	MON-FRI	5	5	GUNILDA	4
OCTOBER 23, 2010	SAT-		16	TRUK LAGOON / PALAU	11

 

EMPRESS OF IRELAND 2008 EXPEDITIONS

During the 2008 dive season we will be running FIVE (5) expeditions to the Empress of Ireland. Our mission is to provide you with the best possible experience when diving this world class site. This will allow you to see and explore many areas that would otherwise take years of diving to discover, (see pictures on the Gallery page). Your safety is always our primary objective and as a result all dives are planned and a safety diver is on the boat at all times.

The number of possible diving days range from 6-7 days with two possible dives on each day. All expeditions include excellent accommodations with full kitchen facilities, all charter fees, all breathing gas fills (there is a surcharge for trimix if requested), all provincial permits where required, a complimentary guided orientation dive, thorough dive briefings throughout the entire expedition, tours of local memorial sites and the Empress of Ireland Museum, and an excellent post expedition celebration and dinner.

While not exploring the underwater environment, we will make sure that you don't miss out on the amazing culture and attractions that this area has to offer. Simply put, you'll see the best of both worlds. Don't delay in contacting us to arrange your dive and adventure of a lifetime.
Empress of Ireland July 14-19, 2008 Trip Information , Empress of Ireland August 11-16, 2008 Trip Information

Note: Divers are required to have a base level of training that includes advanced nitrox and decompression techniques to be eligible to participate in any of the above expedition dates. It's also strongly advised that DAN Master Insurance be in place.

The following courses are being offered on all of the above dates:
1. TDI Nitrox Gas Blender
2. TDI Advanced Gas Blender
3. TDI Advanced Wreck Penetration
4. NAUI Technical Wreck Penetration
5. NAUI Entry Level Trimix
6. TDI Entry Level Trimix

GUNILDA / JUDGE HART EXPEDITIONS

We will be running two expeditions to this incredible wreck site in Lake Superior, September 2008.
The Gunilda was the flagship of the New York City Yacht Club and ran aground in 1911. She was 195' in length and nearly 25 feet wide. The salvage operation didn't go quite as planned and the Gunilda sunk in 270 feet of water when it was pulled off the shoal. Today the Gunilda sits upright, level and completely intact. Everything and I mean everything is still there and the wreck is in pristine condition.

Due to the depth of this site these are advanced trimix dives. If you are interested in this expedition or need for more information contact me at my email address . You will be required to have Dan Master Insurance or an equivalent coverage. Air dives will not be permitted. You will also need to show proof of 4 cold water dives in the 250' range in the 2008 season. We will arrange suitable dives for those who don't get these in on their own. This trip will be limited to six divers. Visa & Mastercard now accepted.

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