Winter Charters

[divbum]

Hello Everyone,

We are pleased to announce that the following arrangements have been made with Jerry to provide the following winter charters out of Milwaukee.

December 22nd
January 1st
January 26th
February 23rd
Space is limited to 10 divers and registration is on a first come first serve basis. All reservations need to be confirmed with payment in full. We will take a waiting list. Cancellation with less then 5 days notice and no shows are not refundable. There is a bit of extra time and work involved for Jerry to maintain the Len-Der for safe winter operations. The boat is also restricted to 10 divers for the winter.
Dive plan is simple, with 1-2 foot or less seas we will go to the Milwaukee, with anything larger we will go to the Willy.
Cost is $70.00 per person and this is made to Shipwreck Adventures LLC.

These charters are always a blast! And a unique chance to dive the lake during the winter months.

[Captain Caveman]

ok im in not sue about he date but im in. just got to get a buddy.

[ppo2_diver]

I'm sure I'll be on one of these.

[do it easy]

Sign me up for a spot on New Years Day!

[juls64]

I might like to go.

Will it be cold?

[MgicTwnger]

I'm in, not sure when.

[MgicTwnger]

Will it be cold?

Nah, Greg has a special way of warming up the water.

[Captain Caveman]

im in for new years day. I will call you Greg for payment and maybe for some others as well just go to find out dates from a freind

[do it easy]

im in for new years day. I will call you Greg for payment and maybe for some others as well just go to find out dates from a freind
Feel free to pay for my charter while you are at it! :D

[divbum]

I might like to go.

Will it be cold?
Cold is a relative term... However Jerry heats the cabin during the winter keeping it comfortable. The water 2 years ago was low 40's, but it will be no less then 33 =) Air temp is another story, this is when you want to vote for global warming.

All divers need to be in dry suits and have a redundant air supply, Jerry's rules and a smart one for this time of year.
Don't hesitate to call or email with any questions. There are only 5 spots open on the Saturdays and 6 for New Years.

[Captain Caveman]

Greg does Double 130s count for redundant air supply or should I sling a al40?

[divbum]

Greg does Double 130s count for redundant air supply or should I sling a al40?
Yes, doubles, H or Y if you can manage it, or sling/pony bottle. I'll be diving either Boris with a 40 or double 45's

[reefraff]

Count me in for January 26th and February 23rd. I'll give you a call.

[regul8r]

Nah, Greg has a special way of warming up the water.
Is he one of those guys that has the large cigarette lighter plug cup warmer he drops in for about 10 min prior to the dive to warm the water up for you?

[Captain Caveman]

ok im in for the 26th of Jan and the 23 of Feb. so thats 3 this winter. ya me

[ppo2_diver]

Count me in for Jan 1. Tony, need a dive buddy?

[do it easy]

Count me in for Jan 1. Tony, need a dive buddy?
I guess my Spare Air doesn't count, huh? That sounds like a plan!

[DeepDiverBob]

I would love to go, but that whole 7 hour drive thing, and always a chance on bad weather makes me hesitate. PLus, didnt a lot of these wrecks get down there by trying to go out on the lake in the winter time?

And lastly, Ken might decide to go, and then I would have to buddy up with him.

[MgicTwnger]

I would love to go, but that whole 7 hour drive thing, and always a chance on bad weather makes me hesitate. PLus, didnt a lot of these wrecks get down there by trying to go out on the lake in the winter time?

And lastly, Ken might decide to go, and then I would have to buddy up with him.

I'm with you on the drive thing, but I'm still planning on making one of these freezefests. If anybody knows his way around the lake in winter, it's Jerry.
And buddying with you would just make it twice as nasty.

[divbum]

We have the following openings left.
Dec 22nd -5
News Years Day - 5
January 26th - 2
Feb 23rd - 2
Greg

[regul8r]

ahhh as that oz song goes "if i only had a dry suit"

[jasolow]

I guees if I plan on diving all year round in the midwest I best get me a wetsuit.:o

[Captain Caveman]

Well for Jan 1, Im going to need a buddy too.

[ppo2_diver]

All divers need to be in dry suits and have a redundant air supply,

Darn!!! I wanted to wear a 3mm shorty and dive a single AL40 monkey bash style. I guess I'll have to settle for the dry suit and doubles again. :rolleyes:

[sobfrogg]

Poor Poor Duane

Having to dive doubles. How will you cope????

[jasolow]

Hey guys, Did anyone get out on the dec. 22nd charter, we need reports, us landlocked divers who onl;y have wetsuits need to live through this torturous winter dryspell. I want details , details, details. Also would like to hear if the Jan 1st trip is a success. Heard there was 10 footers on Sunday out on the LAKE.

[Captain Caveman]

Well I started to check the lakes weather forcast. sunday night-monday 2-3ft but there saying 5-7ft waves for tuesday. I hope there wrong.

[MgicTwnger]

Well I started to check the lakes weather forcast. sunday night-monday 2-3ft but there saying 5-7ft waves for tuesday. I hope there wrong.

Sounds like a dive n' puke.:(

[DeepDiverBob]

Well I started to check the lakes weather forcast. sunday night-monday 2-3ft but there saying 5-7ft waves for tuesday. I hope there wrong.

I bet if Ken tells the story, it would be 15-18 foot waves.

[ppo2_diver]

I bet if Ken tells the story, it would be 15-18 foot waves.

And in a row boat.

[MgicTwnger]

And in a row boat.
With no oars.

[ppo2_diver]

With no oars.

Is that what it was like on board Noah's Arc? :D

[MgicTwnger]

Wet and stinky, like your drysuit.:p

[Captain Caveman]

wow Now there saying 6-8ft waves this is not looking good for us. to bad is not a monday dive there saying 3-4s.

[divbum]

Jerry Just called and the dive for the first is canceled.
We missed it by one day. I need to make a sacrifice to the weather gods...
Greg

[scubajoe]

Send them some Cheezey Poofs!
Good luck next time.

Joe

[divbum]

We made it out on the last winter dive of the season. Here are a couple of photo. More are on the shipwreck adventures group page on facebook.

[Captain Caveman]

I am so glad we got out this year. Did you get the video up yet?

[divbum]

Until all work for pick up at Ghost Ships and the booth is ready video fun is on the back burner.

[Captain Caveman]

No problem Greg. Just let me know if you need help

[do it easy]

Just do what I do- put the regs in the dishwasher and the tanks in the washing machine. Drink a 6 pack and re-assemble. If you are feeling really adventurous, watch a movie at the same time.

[DeepDiverBob]

Just do what I do- put the regs in the dishwasher and the tanks in the washing machine. Drink a 6 pack and re-assemble. If you are feeling really adventurous, watch a movie at the same time.

I prefer the regs in the washing machine. Washing machine does a better job of getting all the sand and mud out, that Ken kicks up.

[MgicTwnger]

Don't start......