Down Under Diving Ventures, Inc.
Cape Ann Diving at It's Best
4 Bonanza Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-256-1208
franlinnehan@comcast.net
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2007 CHARTER SCHEDULE
NEW THIS YEAR: Have you ever seen an interesting spot on a map or just wondered about what certain location looks like beneath the surface? This year we are offering Discovery Dives and Tech Dives for small groups of four to five divers. These are for the adventurous and curious from as far south as Nahant and North to the Isle of Shoals. Refer to the schedule for departure times. Also we do a 3 dive Adventure Combo, which are 2 dives in the afternoon and 1 night dive.
Preferred Customer Charter Cards
Preferred Charter Cards economically allow you to dive your favorite offshore areas as well as explore the new ones without putting a major dent in your wallet. Youll most likely want to consider this if you plan to experience and enjoy much of these great diving locations this year. Purchase your charter card for $110.00 and join us on as many charters as you want this year for only $45.00 per charter. The more you dive, the more you save !!
** Charter Rate: $60.00 / person - For Reservations, call (978) 256-1208
Adventure Combo Charter Rate: $80.00 / person
Full Day Charters to the Isle of Shoals:
$75.00 / person (leave dock at 7:30 AM, back by 3:30 PM)
All Charters Include:
o Multiple Dive Locations per Charter
o Equipment Prep & Assistance
o Head/Port-o-potty
o Fresh Water Solar Shower
o Licensed Captain & Instructor
o Personal Service
o Convenient Departure & Return Facilities
o On-Board Safety Equipment/O2
o Refreshments
Information
Departures From: Cape Ann Marina, J Dock, Slip #1 - Take route 128 north to Exit #14. Take a right off the exit and proceed 2.5 miles. Cape Ann Marina will be on your left. FREE PARKING!!!!
Our Dive Boat Down Under is a 25' Privateer with a 9' beam and low sides for easy entry and exists. It is equipped with all of the necessary electronics and safety equipment including O2, which enables us to have a safe and enjoyable diving experience. Down Under is powered by a 225 HP Yamaha outboard that allows us to cruise at 35 knots to get our divers to those offshore areas in a timely and efficient manner. The deck space provides our divers with ample space to comfortably gear-up without getting in the way of others (provided we don't bring the entire dive store with us). COME JOIN US FOR GREAT DIVING OF THE NORTH SHORE!!!! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DIVE GEAR SUCH AS TANKS, WEIGHTS, BC, REGULATOR, ETC
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** NOTE: Due to the rising cost of fuel, insurance and marina fees, we had to increase our charter price this year. We are still very competitive on price while providing the best charter services on Cape Ann. If you love to dive the Cape Ann and North Shore area, we have also provided you with the means for the More You Dive The More You Save !! Refer to the Preferred Customer Charter Card noted above.
Products/Services
CHARTER SCHEDULE - Group Charters and Other Destinations are Available on request.
DATE DAY DEPARTURE TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
May 5th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Paddock Rock
May 6th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Ledge Dive Fork Canyon
May 13th SUN 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Ledge Dive BooHoo Ledge
May 19th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Salt Island
May 20th SUN 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Tech Dive Chester Poling
May 26th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Paddock Rock, 30 50
May 27th SUN 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Salt Island, 30 50
May 28th *** MON. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Wreck Dive Chester Poling, Coastal Tanker
Jun 2nd SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Ledge Dive Fork Canyon
Jun. 3rd SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Wreck Dive Chester Poling, Coastal Tanker
Jun 9th SAT 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Hodgkins Cove
Jun. 10th SUN 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive House Island
Jun. 16th SAT. 7:30 AM, 12:30 PM Wreck Dive Chelsea, Coastal Tanker
Jun. 17th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Ledge Dive Fork Canyon
Jun. 23rd SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Graves Island Break
Jun 24th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Paddock Rock, 30 50
Jun 30th SAT 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Wreck Dive Chester Poling, Coastal Tanker
July 1st SUN. 8:00 AM Discovery Dive Location Determined by Passengers
July 2nd MON. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Fork Canyon
Jul. 7th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Ledge Dive Burnham Rocks
Jul. 8th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Tech Dive Chester Poling
Jul 11th WED. 7:00 PM Night Dive Divers Leap
Jul 14th SAT. 8:00 AM Sport Dive Salvages
Jul 15th SUN. 7:30 AM Discovery Dive Isle of Shoals Discovery
Jul 18th WED 7:00 PM Night Dive Saddle Rock
Jul 21st SAT. 8:00 AM Discovery Dive Location Determined by Passengers
Jul 22nd SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Ledge Dive Middle Ground
Jul 25th WED 7:30 PM Night Dive Brace Cove
July 28th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Tech Dive Saturday Night Ledge
Jul 29th SUN. 8:00 AM Discovery Dive Location Determined by Passengers
Aug. 1st WED. 7:00 PM Night Dive Divers Leap
Aug. 15th WED. 7:00 PM Night Dive Kettle Island
Aug. 18th SAT. 8:00 AM Discovery Dive Location Determined by Passengers
Aug. 19th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Ledge Dive Newcomb Ledge
Aug. 22nd WED 7:30 PM Night Dive Egg Island
Aug. 25th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive The Graves
Aug. 26th SUN 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Tech Dive Chester Poling
Aug. 29th WED. 7:30 PM Night Dive Chester Poling
Sept. 1st SAT.. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Paddock Rock, 30 - 50
Sept. 2nd SUN.. 8:00 AM Scallop Dive Satin Rock
Sept. 3rd *** MON. 8:00 AM Discovery Dive Location Determined by Passengers
Sept. 8th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Wreck Dive Chester Poling, Coastal Tanker
Sept. 9th SUN. 8:00 AM Discovery Dive Location Determined by Passengers
Sept. 15th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive Halibut Point
Sept. 16th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Ledge Dive Gales Ledge
Sept. 22nd SAT. 8:00 AM Scallop Dive * Misery Island 60 70 Salem Sound
Sept. 23rd SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * House Island, Manchester
Sept. 29th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * Paddock Rock
Sept. 30th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Wreck Dive * Chester Poling, Coastal Tanker
Oct. 6th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * Halibut Point
Oct. 7th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * The Graves
Oct. 13th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * Brace Cove
Oct. 14th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * To Be Announced
Oct. 20th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * The Graves
Oct. 21st SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * Bug Haven
Oct. 27th SAT. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * Kettle Island
Oct. 28th SUN. 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM Sport Dive * Paddock Rock
Nov. 3rd SAT. 8:00 AM Wreck Dive * Chester Poling, Coastal Tanker
Nov. 4th SUN. 8:00 AM Sport Dive * Hopkins Cove
Note: * These have been scheduled as primary locations but may change due to storm and high sea conditions. For your safety and the safety of others we reserve the right to change locations for more favorable sites.
** Holiday (Memorial Day, Independence Day & Labor Day)
TYPES OF DIVING ACTIVITIES
Discovery Dives:
If you have ever wondered what a specific location has in store for you, let us take you there to see what this new location offers. These dives are for the adventurous at heart and can be as far south as Nahant and north to the far reaches of Cape Ann. The Discovery Dive charter is a two-tank charter and can be at different spots for each dive. For dives deeper than 60 ft., each diver must hold at least an advanced certification or dive log with proof of diving abilities. All C-Cards will be checked before leaving the dock. Come and join the fun and experience these new locations may bring.
Sport Dives:
Sport Diving depths will generally not exceed 60 to 70 feet. Open Water certifications are required to participate in these dives.
Wreck Dives:
Most wreck dives around Cape Ann are in depths no greater than 60 with the exception of the Chester Poling at 90. However, these wreck dives should be made by certified divers with at least one year of diving experience. Dives to the Chester Poling requires Advanced Open Water, Open Water II certification or equivalent experience.
Wall Dives:
Wall dives will generally consist of depths from 10 to 80 unless specified in the schedule. Because of the terrain, walls will not have places for resting and will require adequate buoyancy control skills for maximum enjoyment.
Ledge Dives:
Ledge diving is an experience in adventure due to the many caverns, crevices, marine life, surge conditions, and tidal shifts. Many of these ledges are virgin territory for divers because they are in open water and not in view from the surface. Anchorage will generally be on top of the ledge for safe descents. This will truly be an adventure for all diving levels.
Night Dives:
Night Dives will consist of two dives at different locations. The first dive will be at dusk, and the second will be in full darkness, so bring your underwater lights. The depths during the actual night dive will generally be 40 or less. Deeper night dives will be conducted based on diver experience and group requests.
Tech Dives:
Tech Dives are primarily reserved for Tech Divers using mixed gas and are diving depths greater that 100+ feet. On occasions, Tech dives will make two deep dives at the same location when conditions are favorable. Groups of Tech Divers when making reservations will need to notify the Captain of the location and dive intentions. Due to the equipment that most Tech Divers bring on these dives we will limit the number of passengers to 4 divers max.
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