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cortevans · 06-30-2007, 10:03 PM

I'm new to NH, moved up to Conway from NJ. I'm looking for a place to dive locally. I'm certifed advanced diver. I'm looking to check out my equiptment before I head to Bermuda next week. Is there any local diving with easy access? I do not have a boat so I'm looking for a shore dive. I'd love to do a boat dive but I don't think there are any running during the week. I have Wensday thru Friday open. I've been told of a cove "Clarks" I think but have no idea where it is. If anyone can help me out it be great.

Grant · 07-01-2007, 07:19 AM

Dive Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro (divewinnipesaukee.com) run Friday evening charters on their boat -- docked right behind the shop in Wolfeboro. Friday is a one-tanker. Great operation -- helpful, friendly, knowledgeable staff. There are also plenty of good shore dives to be had throughout the region. A good summary of some of the more popular sites can be found here: http://aquaticspecialties.net/divesites.html

Viz: Far from Bermuda, and depends on the location (72 square miles of lake...lots of variety in everything, including viz). But lots to see & find.

(BTW...I'm an Evans, too...)

Gatto Nero · 07-01-2007, 10:48 AM

Although I'm sure others would disagree, the Lady of the Lake is the only thing I've seen in the past ten years of diving here that was worth putting all my gear on for other than checking my mooring. Other than that it's just mud. Below 20' it gets real murky.

Grant · 07-01-2007, 11:20 AM

Try these:

Navy test site off Diamond Island
"Empty Pockets" at the same location
Parker Island wall
Rum Point
Ship & Moose Island shoals & wrecks
Artifacts around any old island with houses

Each of these sites has good viz far below 20 feet, although you'll find most of the best diving throughout the Lake is found in less than 40 feet. The deeper, clearer parts of the Lake offer better viz, and it's always better before the late-summer warm up when the algae blooms wreck everything.

cortevans · 07-01-2007, 07:10 PM

Do you know where I can get a map of these places? Do I need a boat to access them?

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Originally Posted by Grant

Try these:

Navy test site off Diamond Island
"Empty Pockets" at the same location
Parker Island wall
Rum Point
Ship & Moose Island shoals & wrecks
Artifacts around any old island with houses

Each of these sites has good viz far below 20 feet, although you'll find most of the best diving throughout the Lake is found in less than 40 feet. The deeper, clearer parts of the Lake offer better viz, and it's always better before the late-summer warm up when the algae blooms wreck everything.

Grant · 07-01-2007, 07:20 PM

Diamond Island, Parker, Ship & Moose, most islands all require a boat, for the most part. The wall off of Clarks point is accessible via a public area. I will look for the specifics. Can't say where to park, etc., because I've only approached from the water. But, again, with 72 square miles of lake, there's a pantload of variety -- regardless what you're looking for. "Vacation" divers will be unimpressed with the viz, the temps, the depths, and the lack of exotic fish, but if you're a northeast diver (read: one who digs cold water, murky conditions, etc.) it's a playground.

Captain Zipper · 07-01-2007, 09:02 PM

Grant,

I guess I definitely fall under that heading. I started off being a New England Diver, then did diving in the Carribbean and Mexico. Warm water, great visibility..................

My last dive was in the "Living Seas" at Walt Disney World. Best Dive yet! Warm water, great visibility, tons of fish, and you can goof on the people in the restaurant thru the glass.

Tough to get old.

CZ

cortevans · 07-01-2007, 11:24 PM

I've logged a lot of bottem time in the east. A lot of dives at Dutch Springs (of course) I find that a fun place. Some river dives, and night river dives with current, some wreck dives off the Jersey shore, and some medium sized lakes, so I'm used to the murk and cold. But I've also logged bottem time in the Bahamas, Bermua, the Keys( first ...and only encounter with a shark!) 10' away from me, I thought it way my dive buddy at first till I saw him on the other side of me.

cortevans · 07-01-2007, 11:28 PM

I've read about diving at Micky's house it was cool huh? I'll bet it was a pretty penny. Tell me, while you were diving did you make anyone barf while eating?

Grant · 07-03-2007, 06:54 AM

That sounds cool. Love to try it.

I was going to join the dive team at the Jersey state aquarium, just over the river. They supply everything, too, so you don't have to schlep your gear. Problem was the time commitment -- too many weekends that I just don't have to spare. Perhaps when the kids get older...

Mike M. · 07-05-2007, 10:47 AM

Grant,

In your opinion, which part of the lake has the best visibility?

Could you share some more details on the dive “empty pockets?”

Thanks,
Mike

Grant · 07-05-2007, 10:52 AM

Got me. I am definitely not the one to ask. Let's throw it out there for WinnipesaukeeDivers and Diver111, both of whom have LOADS more Winni bottom time than I will ever have.

Empty Pockets -- Northwest side of Diamond in ~54 ffw. There's a line running from a dinghy closer to shore. Viz is usually pretty good around Diamond, and in general in the Broads areas vs. Melvin Bay and the more "closed" and shallow portions of the Lake...

g

Captain Zipper · 07-05-2007, 08:56 PM

Here is the link to the website.....

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw...ourPage&bhcp=1

When I went it was about $125, I thought it was worth it. I had a blast. It's not just the dive, it's the whole back stage experience seeing how the place works. Great instructors, they totally put you at ease. So if your rusty at diving they make it very easy for you.

I didn't get anyone to barf but I had fun goofing on them. You come down the wall inverted to the top of the window sill and then you lower yourself down a bit. The kids notice you first and as you see them whack their parents and point at you, you slide back up. You do it a few times before the parents catch on.

I did get some to join in while I did the macarena underwater.

CZ

cortevans · 07-06-2007, 10:37 AM

$125 isn't bad when you think about it. If you dive in a caribian resort (or from a cruise ship) you'll pay that much. Kids are great they get so excited to see new and strange things like upsidedown divers while their eating.

Mike M. · 07-07-2007, 09:35 AM

I was thinking about doing a dive this week at empty pockets, does anyone know the approximate coordinates for the site?

Thank you,
Mike

gtxrider · 02-10-2008, 08:42 PM

I was just channel surfing and came across a TV show on CN8 called Diver Down. The boat looked familiar so I stopped and took a look. Sure enough it was the DIVE WINNIPEASUKEE. The show did a dive on the Lady of the Lake, The Endicote and dive on rock formations. Amazing!

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06-30-2007, 10:03 PM	#1
cortevans Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Scuba I'm new to NH, moved up to Conway from NJ. I'm looking for a place to dive locally. I'm certifed advanced diver. I'm looking to check out my equiptment before I head to Bermuda next week. Is there any local diving with easy access? I do not have a boat so I'm looking for a shore dive. I'd love to do a boat dive but I don't think there are any running during the week. I have Wensday thru Friday open. I've been told of a cove "Clarks" I think but have no idea where it is. If anyone can help me out it be great.

07-01-2007, 07:19 AM	#2
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,497 Thanks: 368 Thanked 225 Times in 121 Posts	Dive Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro (divewinnipesaukee.com) run Friday evening charters on their boat -- docked right behind the shop in Wolfeboro. Friday is a one-tanker. Great operation -- helpful, friendly, knowledgeable staff. There are also plenty of good shore dives to be had throughout the region. A good summary of some of the more popular sites can be found here: http://aquaticspecialties.net/divesites.html Viz: Far from Bermuda, and depends on the location (72 square miles of lake...lots of variety in everything, including viz). But lots to see & find. (BTW...I'm an Evans, too...) __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

07-01-2007, 10:48 AM	#3
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 696 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	Although I'm sure others would disagree, the Lady of the Lake is the only thing I've seen in the past ten years of diving here that was worth putting all my gear on for other than checking my mooring. Other than that it's just mud. Below 20' it gets real murky. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

07-01-2007, 11:20 AM	#4
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,497 Thanks: 368 Thanked 225 Times in 121 Posts	Try these: Navy test site off Diamond Island "Empty Pockets" at the same location Parker Island wall Rum Point Ship & Moose Island shoals & wrecks Artifacts around any old island with houses Each of these sites has good viz far below 20 feet, although you'll find most of the best diving throughout the Lake is found in less than 40 feet. The deeper, clearer parts of the Lake offer better viz, and it's always better before the late-summer warm up when the algae blooms wreck everything. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

07-01-2007, 07:20 PM	#6
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,497 Thanks: 368 Thanked 225 Times in 121 Posts	Diamond Island, Parker, Ship & Moose, most islands all require a boat, for the most part. The wall off of Clarks point is accessible via a public area. I will look for the specifics. Can't say where to park, etc., because I've only approached from the water. But, again, with 72 square miles of lake, there's a pantload of variety -- regardless what you're looking for. "Vacation" divers will be unimpressed with the viz, the temps, the depths, and the lack of exotic fish, but if you're a northeast diver (read: one who digs cold water, murky conditions, etc.) it's a playground. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

07-01-2007, 09:02 PM	#7
Captain Zipper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Granby, Ct. Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Vacation Diver Grant, I guess I definitely fall under that heading. I started off being a New England Diver, then did diving in the Carribbean and Mexico. Warm water, great visibility.................. My last dive was in the "Living Seas" at Walt Disney World. Best Dive yet! Warm water, great visibility, tons of fish, and you can goof on the people in the restaurant thru the glass. Tough to get old. CZ

07-01-2007, 11:24 PM	#8
cortevans Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	scuba I've logged a lot of bottem time in the east. A lot of dives at Dutch Springs (of course) I find that a fun place. Some river dives, and night river dives with current, some wreck dives off the Jersey shore, and some medium sized lakes, so I'm used to the murk and cold. But I've also logged bottem time in the Bahamas, Bermua, the Keys( first ...and only encounter with a shark!) 10' away from me, I thought it way my dive buddy at first till I saw him on the other side of me.

07-01-2007, 11:28 PM	#9
cortevans Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Living seas I've read about diving at Micky's house it was cool huh? I'll bet it was a pretty penny. Tell me, while you were diving did you make anyone barf while eating?

07-03-2007, 06:54 AM	#10
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,497 Thanks: 368 Thanked 225 Times in 121 Posts	That sounds cool. Love to try it. I was going to join the dive team at the Jersey state aquarium, just over the river. They supply everything, too, so you don't have to schlep your gear. Problem was the time commitment -- too many weekends that I just don't have to spare. Perhaps when the kids get older... __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

07-05-2007, 10:47 AM	#11
Mike M. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 40 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Grant, In your opinion, which part of the lake has the best visibility? Could you share some more details on the dive “empty pockets?” Thanks, Mike

07-05-2007, 10:52 AM	#12
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,497 Thanks: 368 Thanked 225 Times in 121 Posts	Got me. I am definitely not the one to ask. Let's throw it out there for WinnipesaukeeDivers and Diver111, both of whom have LOADS more Winni bottom time than I will ever have. Empty Pockets -- Northwest side of Diamond in ~54 ffw. There's a line running from a dinghy closer to shore. Viz is usually pretty good around Diamond, and in general in the Broads areas vs. Melvin Bay and the more "closed" and shallow portions of the Lake... g __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

07-05-2007, 08:56 PM	#13
Captain Zipper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Granby, Ct. Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mickey's Pool Here is the link to the website..... http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw...ourPage&bhcp=1 When I went it was about $125, I thought it was worth it. I had a blast. It's not just the dive, it's the whole back stage experience seeing how the place works. Great instructors, they totally put you at ease. So if your rusty at diving they make it very easy for you. I didn't get anyone to barf but I had fun goofing on them. You come down the wall inverted to the top of the window sill and then you lower yourself down a bit. The kids notice you first and as you see them whack their parents and point at you, you slide back up. You do it a few times before the parents catch on. I did get some to join in while I did the macarena underwater. CZ

07-06-2007, 10:37 AM	#14
cortevans Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mickey's house $125 isn't bad when you think about it. If you dive in a caribian resort (or from a cruise ship) you'll pay that much. Kids are great they get so excited to see new and strange things like upsidedown divers while their eating.

07-07-2007, 09:35 AM	#15
Mike M. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 40 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I was thinking about doing a dive this week at empty pockets, does anyone know the approximate coordinates for the site? Thank you, Mike

02-10-2008, 08:42 PM	#16
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Diver Down I was just channel surfing and came across a TV show on CN8 called Diver Down. The boat looked familiar so I stopped and took a look. Sure enough it was the DIVE WINNIPEASUKEE. The show did a dive on the Lady of the Lake, The Endicote and dive on rock formations. Amazing!