WHO WANTS TO DIVE FOR TREASURE

[rgecy]

Wow, Thats a pretty good cut on the Jupiter Inlet Beach. I would be out there metal detecting if I was there. Got to be some coins washing up with that wave action.

Robert in SC

 

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[wreckdiver1715]

Daily updates on the Space and Treasure Coast Marine Forecast and Tides are available on TreasureNet at... http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,72582.0.html

Tom

 

[Peg Leg]

SEAHUNTER,
Do you still want to make the trade?
Computer crashed and lost your email address.
Peg Leg

 

[mad4wrecks]

5th-grader bitten 3 times in shark attack in Jupiter Inlet

March 23, 2007
JUPITER — The fifth-grader says the bite won't keep him from surfing again. Sam Chiet is one lucky little surfing dude.
It's not every day you stick your foot in the mouth of a shark and pull it out with all the toes still attached.

"I was just really scared, it hurt really bad," Sam said.
Sam was surfing in the Jupiter Inlet on Wednesday evening when he paddled over a wave and smack into a shark.

By the time he saw the four- or five-footer, it was too late.

"When I came back down I either stepped on the shark and he came around and bit me or I stepped in his mouth when he was trying to get another fish," says the boy.

The shark bit Sam three times. Once on the toes, once on his calf, and then again as it dragged its teeth off the boy's leg.

"It felt like razor blades or needles poking into my leg," he says.

Facing a shark is a frightening experience for anyone, let alone a fifth-grader.

Sam wound up with hundreds of stitches.

 

[ScubaFinder]

OK, new topic..."Who STILL wants to Dive For Treasure". LOL You couldn't pay me to surf, but I'll dive with them anytime. If you look at the shark attack files, surfers are like 60% of all attacks, Swimmers and snorkelers rank right up there too, and then divers make up only 1%. This is why I'm ScubaFinder instead of SurferFinder. I hope he makes a full recovery, that's a lot for a young man to deal with.

I'll be diving in those same waters in 3 weeks, plus more diving up north near Vero Beach. I'm looking forward to it.

Jason

 

[NC_Bob]

Anyone else here dived the Blue Hole in Belize? I did it a couple of years ago. Should be called the Black Hole as when you drop off the edge and look down that's all you see. Not much life or color. At 130ft the wall undercuts and the remains of large stalagtites hang from the lip; the main interest in the dive is swimming through them for a few minutes; it's pretty cool and keeps your attention. At the end of that section we regrouped with the large, semi naked dive guide and for the first time I looked back out into the blackness to see maybe a dozen 8-10ft grey reef sharks circling, one seemingly coming right at us. First thought of "where the $#@% did that come from and how long's it been there?" was immediately replaced by "why the $#@% didn't I bring my camera?" We ascended, and in 20ft of water did our 20 minute "extended safety stop" -- their way of saying "no, this isn't really a deco dive." Just a little too far off the bottom to be able to really look at stuff and shallow enough that keeping track of depth required a little effort so you couldn't really just zone out. Kinda tedious.

A second boat had tied alongside ours and their divers were about 20 minutes behind us, so as we were leaving the water, they were just staring their extended stop. As I was getting my gear off I watched one of the staff on that boat chop up half a dozen fish and dump them over the side. The Jacks were there almost instantly, but the reef sharks seemed to make it to the surface from 140 ft in about 15 seconds. I'm _still_ not sure if I'm relieved or disappointed I wasn't on that second boat.

I'm with ScubaFinder in that I'd rather be there in the water with them than dangling my piggies off a board as bait. Unless you're doing something dumb (like a safety stop right under where someone is chumming Grin) for the most part shark bite statistics for divers just aren't scary.

Grubstake Flashbacks? Do tell! (maybe a new thread is warranted here as we're a little off topic?)

 

[ScubaFinder]

Grubby, I'd still like to see a pic of that fin of yours...with a bite taken out of it.

 

[NC_Bob]

Grubby,

Page 64. And of course on the cover. Guess I gotta pay more attention to names (not my strong suit).

I've been through Mariposa a few times (note emphasis on _through_ lived in UT, climbed in Yosemite, worked at Stanford for weeks! at a time). Hadn't read your profile though...

New thread: "critters defending the treasure." Pictures of chomped fins? Teeth marks rather than a chunk takeen out of it, if memory serves, but that I gotta see, and I promise I'll post my own fin chomping photo if you start a new thread--although I'm sure it's way less dramatic.

Recycled the mag, so more dredging the memory... Back surgery? Done? Went well? Discussed elsewhere? Hope you're OK.

This here sprightly "Pirate almost looking at 50" volunteers to lug all your gear down--and more importantly back _UP_--the steep embankment if I can make it out to NoCal to visit some other friends one of these fine years!

Bob.

 

[CapnJuan]

Yeah, me too CapnJuan
All I really need is some reliable weather forcasting. It seems to change twice daily here. Earlier today when I wrote to Bobinsd the forecast was calling for 2 to 4 this weekend, now it is 2ft or less. Like I told Bob, this time of year you don't know if you are going diving til an hour before you go and even then you need some luck.
Seahunter

Well it looks like I will have to wait until at least July 13 to head that way. I just got a project sprung on me at work and don't want to come down and be worrying about what is happening on the home front. Let me know when it would be good to come down around then. I know the weather is unpredictable and if it gets washed out you don't have to apologize for it that is just one of the little issues that people who are not couch potatoes have to overcome. Hey if this was amusment park ride stuff then everyone would be doing it right!

 

[The Bulgarian]

Hi SeaHunter,do not forget me and Skip this sumer.I will like to dive again.Hope for more luck.

 

[SEAHUNTER]

Bulgarian
I would never forget you guys. We had some great times last year and it should be even better this year. It is almost that time again this year and would like to re-extend my invitation to anyone who would like to come down and dive with us this year. We look forward to hearing from all of you.
Seahunter

 

[southern maine diver]

Hey Seahunter...

That is a very intriguing offer, let's see...

Stay up here in Southern Maine, 40 degree water temp, 3-5 foot visibility, leaky drysuits, drag chain through the mud, no drinking allowed...

or

Go to Florida, dive in warm water, use a wetsuit, enjoy good visibility, find some treasure, meet some new friends, and have a few drinks 8)

Priceless...

That is an awful generous offer you lay on the table, Seahunter. You must have all kinds of people knocking on your door. I'd certainly be interested, but I wouldn't want to step on any toes. I would think there is a waiting line for sure.

Wayne

 

[ScubaFinder]

Wayne, there's always a spot on Scott's boat, just give him some notice and don't hold it against him if the weather is bad. I for one will be there April 14th, and I can't wait.

 

[rgecy]

Wayne,

Let us know whn you are going to be down. Seahunter's site is very intersting and is actively producing coins. You wont be disappointed.

Robert

 

[SEAHUNTER]

Hi Wayne
You are welcome anytime, just let us know a little in advance and pray for calm seas, theyy have been scarce this year.
Seahunter

 

[SEAHUNTER]

Well we had a nice day yesterday and found three coins. The seas were pretty calm. Tried again today and the swells were to big. Here are some pictures.
Seahunter

 

[Peg Leg]

great photos.
Peg Leg

 

[ScubaDude]

What is the object in the middle photo?

 

[SEAHUNTER]

Hi Brad
Don't you remember seeing it when you were there. Does it light up any ideas for you?
Seahunter

 

[Peg Leg]

Scott,
I see you are out diving today.
Hope you have much success. The water seems to be very good.
Peg leg