Michigan Mackinaw Straits Scuba Diving

[iampeeay01]

would like to experience diving in that area... it seems fun... :)

[masm60]

I hate diving in cold water.

[Markemark44]

DICK Weeds...

[CMink7777]

2 Albino souts swim with the Belafonte at all times.

[achilles6312]

did you use a dry suit or a 7mm and another? or just a 7 mm? also did you use nitorx, or oxygen, and did you use cold water regulators or regular? so many questions. the sandusky would be a fun night dive

[DiverDennisL]

Always do your deepest dive first!

[diversnetwork]

Gosh thanks for the advise.

Actually the charter called the shots and I mentioned it on board. We did just fine though.

~Rick

[nevsky1961]

COLD WATER! Can you dive the caison's of the bridge itself, or is that a security no no? Thanks.

[diversnetwork]

I presume authorities would get a little nervous about that. Most dives in the straits are done through a dive charter.

~Rick

[Cunhambebe]

Looks great, but where are the schools of fish? Do people go fishing there often? The region of Mackninac Island is very beautiful.

[diversnetwork]

That dive I think was at about 100 feet... even in summer probably only about 39 degress. Fish tend to hang out in shallower waters. Mackinac is beautifual and there are many fishing spots,

~Rick

[Cunhambebe]

Thanks a lot for taking time to respond, Rick!

Cheers!

[drock82313]

wow that looks like a blast! i just got my scuba gear and scheduled training. i'm just excited dive in the pool!

[diversnetwork]

Thanks! Yes there are a lot of great places to dive in Michigan...including pools!

[00MORDRED]

awesome guitar tune in the begining...

great footage aswell.

5*****

[diversnetwork]

Thanks!

~Rick

[vdoengineer]

Not really... I live in South Orlando, near Kissimmee. Palatka is about 2.5 hours away. So I'm in the general location, but it's not in my backyard! Cave diving... you Michiganders sure like that cold water! Cave diving takes another cert card. Personally I've been diving in The Keys, Hawaii, Rotan Honduras, and Bonaire... all warm waters and easy diving. My group is looking for a great dive/vacation spot for this summer, perhaps Cancun or Belize.

[vdoengineer]

Thanks for the information. Perhaps I will come up there to dive someday soon. Be safe!

[diversnetwork]

Your welcome here. Lot of great diving in the great lakes.

I've done some cave diving in ginnie springs (dveils ear...) are you near there?

[00MORDRED]

is that andy mcgee playing guitar???

that guy ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

one of my favorites...

(just reminding you how awesome this vid is)

:o)

[diversnetwork]

Thanks. begnning track is Don Ross - Passion Setting.

~Rick

[vdoengineer]

I grew up in Michigan, but moved down to Florida and have only experienced warm waters. So, what time of year (I assume it was summer) and what was the water temp? Also, did you dive in dry suits. Is there an additional certification recommended (say... for cold water) aside from wreck diving cert? I am fascinated to say the least.

[diversnetwork]

Hello. It was July. Surface temps were probably around 70, but at depth 80-100 temps are close to freazing, at around 38 degrees. We dive in drysuits, but a few others on the boat were in wetsuits. While I personally havent taken a drysuit class, there is one available but not required. This was a recreational dive so since we didn't penetrate these wrecks (too much) anyone with advanced dive card can go.

[marczakflys]

Very cool!

Maybe someday I'll take up diving,but for now I'll just enjoy flying PPG.

[stillrob420]

that bridge is tiny

[Decoyrulz]

scuba diving is the single greatest thing on the planet... Go nigaloo reef

[diversnetwork]

I agree!

~Rick

[chriskila]

hey if i go scuba diving there with yu can i crash over at your place for some days?;) i live in sweden thinking about going to michigan

[diversnetwork]

hmm. well I'll tell you what. when you firm up your plans to come to Michigan let us know.

[WreckDiver99]

Ahh, to be on the Rec Diver with that few people. My buddy's last trip had 20 people, and my up-comming will have 18~20 as well. 8 of us dive TEC rigs (minus the Tri-Mix for these dives), so it really makes it tough!

[BrilovesherTrev]

gosh! Ok so i live in Nevada and i always want to or have wanted to scuba dive down to the bottom of Pyramid lake. Problem is. parents wont let me, idk how deep it is nor does anyone else in teh world literaly and some of the fish are only found in china. so. ugh! lol but idk why i said al that but i just had to vent my feelings

[diversnetwork]

research it. then stay withing your lmits, if it's out of limit, take classes so you can do the ives.(adv nitrox/deco)

[scubajenjen]

I am in Green Bay. How much do you charge to go out?

[Bh9366]

Great dive video well preserved wrecks love to see it sometime.All you warm water divers, there is life outside, and a lot to see out of the warm waters of the world it just takes more effort and training

[diversnetwork]

...and more undergarments.

Thanks! I agree.

~Rick

[ssisman73]

Thank you for the nice video! Would you like to tell me more about acoustics? Where is the sacred music pièce ("Kyrie Eleison") taken from? Which opera, which composer? It's just divine. Thanks

[diversnetwork]

ah...song #2 during the 1st dive I presume?

I'm not sure of the album/CD it is from as I bought it as an individual song a while ago.

But, the song is Pie Jesu and is a Duet featuring Charlotte Church and Sarah Brightman.

[snow1321]

Very nice footage enjoyed Thanks!!

[diversnetwork]

thanks. hope to have more ths year.

~Rick

[Michlink]

Who is behind those wonderful acoustics?

[diversnetwork]

Hello

Accoustics (1st song) are by Don Ross. Song is First Ride on the Passion Setting album.

Glad you like :)

[FloridaRaider]

very cool. thanks for sharing

[diversnetwork]

any time.

~Rick

[boo2896]

wow! it is so pretty under water!:)

[lightsareout]

Gotta love the great lakes

[suebeehoney70]

fascinating...can't wait to see more...love the Great Lakes!

[diversnetwork]

Thanks! We'll have more soon. sorry for the late reply. ~Rick

[Yankee1767]

WOW! David & Kristie really dive well together