12-28-2009, 02:25 PM
By request we need to work out a date for this. I should be free any weekend in Feb.
Propose Tonka wrecks:
Need sites with confirmed high quality gps numbers.
Date(s):
I assume we want at least 3 sites, we need the guys with ropes and shelters to agree on a common date.
Comments:
The wrecks aren't exactly easy diving for new ice divers or those with minimum threshold skills (aka 20 dives). They present a lot of rope management issues and buddy skills as well as depth. A runaway from 60 feet could be fatal if you hit the ice with your head (case: diver fatally impacted an oil rig pipe on uncontrolled assent). So we ether need to work out how to make this safe, set a skill level or move to a safer site for all skill levels.
Lastly, this is not a sponsored event. We'll accept tips to defray the cost of propane but it's free to dive.
If you're a lawyer and you want to provide pro bono advice that will help us organizers, I'll take it via PM.
Changes? Idea?
Propose Tonka wrecks:
Need sites with confirmed high quality gps numbers.
Date(s):
I assume we want at least 3 sites, we need the guys with ropes and shelters to agree on a common date.
Comments:
The wrecks aren't exactly easy diving for new ice divers or those with minimum threshold skills (aka 20 dives). They present a lot of rope management issues and buddy skills as well as depth. A runaway from 60 feet could be fatal if you hit the ice with your head (case: diver fatally impacted an oil rig pipe on uncontrolled assent). So we ether need to work out how to make this safe, set a skill level or move to a safer site for all skill levels.
Lastly, this is not a sponsored event. We'll accept tips to defray the cost of propane but it's free to dive.
If you're a lawyer and you want to provide pro bono advice that will help us organizers, I'll take it via PM.
Changes? Idea?