Diving the Coast of South Carolina. The Wreck of the Sherman. 6 of us dove this past Sunday 7-20-08 even with the tropical storm looming near Wilmington. The seas going out in the morning were about 6-8 ft and by the time we got in the water for the first dive the seas had calmed down to 2-4 and by the end of the second dive the seas were 1-2 ft. Both dives had 5-10 ft visiblity but that allowed me to find the bullets in the sand. So all in all the dives where very good.

The Sherman:

Originally a 200 ft. blockade-runner, this 120 year old post-Civil War wreck lies in 53 feet of water about 6 miles from Little River Inlet. It sank running guns between us and CUBA. Always surrounded by multitudes of marine life, the SHERMAN also offers a variety of artifacts for the careful hunter. US belt buckles, buttons, bottles and fossils have been found on this site

New Diving Opportunity

Check out this new diving spot in florida.

http://www.flaquarium.org/

Brave New World!

Oh, my god! I've been lots of places and seen lots of things, but there is nothing to compare to the unique and beautiful world under the sea! The first time I went under I felt like I had been submerged into another dimension full of new creatures and life forms that I had never really seen before. Yes, I've seen films of these things, but being there in person is awesomely different and felt at an emotional and spiritual level! This is one of those "must do in my lifetime experiences" and I highly recommend giving scuba diving a try!!!
I really must say that Kevin was an incredible instructor--he was very patient with me, as unsure and nervous as I was in the beginning. He is very knowledgeable, adventuresome at times, cautious when necessary, and always attentive!
Thanks, Kevin for a great trip!
Vickie Penninger
www.thereikichannel.com

Sample Scuba Gear Checklist

Scuba Diving Wet Suit (for warm weather climates) & Scuba Diving Dry Suit (for cold weather climates)
Weight Belt and Weights (to help you stay underwater)
BCD (Buoyancy Control Device- holds your gear in place, lets you carry a tank with minimal effort, floats you at the surface and allows you to achieve neutral buoyancy at any depth. Look for one that fits snugly but doesn't squeeze you when inflated).
Scuba Regulator (one of the most important pieces of equipment used in scuba diving) and Octopus
Tanks (checked and filled)
Dive Gauge
Compass
Dive Watch (not just for checking the time, functions can range from depth gauge to an Oxygen limit bar)
Scuba Mask (remember- goggles apply more pressure the deeper underwater you go)
Scuba Computer (unlike the dive table, the scuba computer automatically calculates your nitrogen intake so you can better plan your decompression times)
Snorkel
Fins
Boots (for colder environments, dive boots are a must- you don't want to get cold feet out there)
Gloves
Mesh Bag
Dive Tools and Spare Parts/O-rings
C-Card (aka. Open Water Certification Card)
Logbook (to keep track of the number of dives you've made)
First Aid and Oxygen Kits (make sure you don't forget these)

By The Shore Scuba
Kevin Alexander
919-247-0356