What would a web site be without FAQS? Over the years we
have been asked some interesting questions and thought it might be helpful to
share these with you. We feel this sections is part advice, part guidelines.
Anyway...
"Where should I be looking for my tanks?"
This question was asked of us after we had anchored into
the wreck twenty miles from the inlet. Because we don't rent tanks or
provide other gear onboard, you need to bring it with you when we leave the
dock. If you do
need rental equipment it must be arranged in advance and if we cant help
you, we can guide you to a local source.
"Can I perform extreme ironing during this dive
trip?"
Divers interested in extreme ironing
(extremeironing.com)
should contact us first to present their plan as to what/how they plan to iron
and the intended dive site. We still think extreme ironing during a falling
tide through Hatteras Inlet would be impressive, however, we are open to other
options.
"I'm cheap; do I still tip the mate?"
Wait, are you the same guy who tips the barrista for a $3
cup of coffee? But someone who lifts your weight-integrated BC, plus a set of doubles
with an attached pony, to the stern and helps you into it (and checks your air)
doesn't rate the same consideration? Yes - please tip the mate.
"As a follow-up to that last question, do you
guys talk about cheap-o divers?"
Yes.
"I really like dive gear and I carry just about
everything they come out with. Is it ok if I bring two extra bags containing
back-ups for my back-ups?"
No. Keep your primary gear in top shape and don't bring
extra junk. We do keep some emergency repair and backup gear on board if it is
needed.
"I have not been diving in 10 years, will that
be a problem?"
Yes it probably will be. Get yourself current on easy diving before
tackling Hatteras. Better yet, go take a refresher course at your local shop
then do some easy diving first.
"Can I bring my 7 year old onboard as a
bubble-watcher?"
No. We don't allow children aboard unless they are going to
be diving. You'll have to make
other arrangements to watch your kids.
"Are Speedo suits allowed onboard?"
Friends don't let friends dive in Speedos and
most guys that wear them shouldn't!
"What kind of food should I bring
aboard?"
Anything that comes back up easily. You can
bring anything you think you can eat at sea and keep down. We do have a
small microwave and a frig you can toss your lunch in if you need to. Also,
please refrain from stuffing your half used PB&J sandwich between the tanks
or seat cushions.
"Can we dive the 701 today?"
Maybe. It all depends upon the
conditions, your skill level and if you want to pay a premium for going that far
and take the chance of not being able to dive due to conditions at the site.
Please believe me if I tell you the current will be screaming along at the site
and most days it is going to be.
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