NORTH CAROLINA
October 2 - 4
2 nights hotel & 2 days diving.
$450 pp. Dbl. Occ. Cash or Ccheck.
$475 Credit Card
Offshore North Carolina is known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic”
for good reasons. Scores of vessels throughout the past few centuries
have come to rest in waters off the Outer Banks. Hurricanes, treacherous
currents, fog and acts of war have taken a toll of ships estimated to be well
over 2000 since the early 1500’s. Over 100 are diveable and these present
some of the best and most varied diving to be found anywhere in the world.
The water off the coast of North Carolina is blessed by the presence
of the tropical Gulf Stream. This warm “river in the ocean” comes closest
to the East Coast here and brings with it tropical marine life. Moray eels,
groupers, spadefish, sea turtles, triggerfish and the ever-present sand tiger
sharks make their home among the remnants of these sunken vessels. It is
common to see pods of dolphin and whales on the boat ride to and from
the dive sites. Lionfish are all over the wrecks. Bring your pole spear.
We will stay in Morehead City. The historic whaling town of
Beaufort is located just over the Inlet Bridge. See the beautifully restored
homes of the whaling ship captains, complete with widow’s walks
overlooking the sea. We will be diving with Olympus Dive Center, voted the
best dive operation in the states.
Training available on this trip: Deep Diver, Nitrox, Wreck Diver and
Sidmount. Ask about additional dive days.
Seafood Festival!!!!
This is a special weekend for North Carolina. There will be a huge seafood
festival in Morehead City when we are there. We will dive in the morning
and pig out in the afternoon and evening. For details on the event:
http://ncseafoodfestival.org/
Flyer NC Oct. 15.doc