We Met @ CDC @ 7:00 AM On Sunday The 6th Of July (Jim's Not Pictured).
I Think Rick V. Has An Inferiority Complex - Look @ The Size Of That Scooter!
Trying To Stuff 100's Of Lbs Of Gear Into 3 Vehicles - We Did It!
We Had A Beautiful Day For The Drive - Here's Port Huron, Ontario.
Crossing Into Canada - Be Sure To Stop @ The Immigration Station!
A Beer Stop - Jim & Mark Are Having Trouble Deciding (Can You Blame Them).
Polly, Rick V. & Mike Cravin' Some Vittles.
Rick V. & Our Cravin' Waitress Aaron - Ask Don About The Special!
Lots Of Farms Once We Got Into Ontario - Didn't Realize They Had Much Of A Growing Season.
The Hamlet Of Tobermory, Ontario - Reminded Me Of A Quaint New England Village.
Our Wreck Adventure Was Hosted By Captain Ray & His First Mate Courtney Of Tobermory Adventure Tours - First Class All The Way!
Our Transportation & Accomodations Were Provided By The Dawnlight - Built In 1891, She Is The Oldest Certified Inland 11 Passenger Vessel On The Lakes
She Was In Excellent Shape ...
... And Provided Sufficient Space For The 9 Of Us.
Courtney Cooked Blueberry Pancakes, Eggs & Bacon For Breakfast - I Think Rick V. & Mike Stayed For Seconds!
My Attempt To Document Our Travel Over The Week - We Went Off The Map Into The Northern Channel Of Lake Huron To Find The Wreck Of The North Wind.
This Was Cold Water (41 - 50 F) Recreational, Wreck Diving - A Dry Suit Was A Must!
Gary Was Unpacked & Ready To Go.
Captain Ray As We're Underway - Wait A Minute, Who's Driving The Dawnlight?
The Wheel House Of The Wilma Ann.
It's My Buddie Don Schloemer.
Some Tanks On The Wilma Ann.
Ray Grills A Mean Burger For Lunch.
Kinda Hard To Object To Views Like This - Captain Ray Seemed To Know All The Great Resting Spots!
Another View Of Serenity.
Not Bad - If I Hadn't Been In The Water I Might Think I Was In The Carribean!
The Mix Masters - Rick V. & Mark Blending Nitrox.
We Dove The Wilma Ann Tuesday & Hung Up The Gear For The Day - The Wind Was Too Strong For Safe Travel To The North Wind.
Ray Took Us All To The Island For An Adventure - Lots Of Snakes Sunning Themselves On The Shore!
And These Castaways Stuck On The Island.
Courtney Make Chicken Kabob's For Dinner - Guess Who Got To Cook Them On The Grill?
Here's Part Of The Gang After Breakfast - Mike, Rick V., Jim, Rick L. & Don. Not Sure Who's Behind Don - Maybe Gary.
Here's Where We Spent Most Of The Week - Tied To The Bow Of The Northwind. Click On Tobermory Adventure Tours Web Site For Details On All The Wrecks.
On My Way Down To The Northwind. I Have Trouble Clearing My Left Ear On Descent & The Line Allows Me To Take It Slow & Easy.
Can't Really Get A Feel For Size w/o A Diver In The Photo - Yours Truly Checking Out The Prop.
Captain Ray Had Other Motives For Taking Us To The North Wind - It's His Favorite (Mine Too). He's All Geared Up For A Dive (Nice Lid).
Polly Catchin' Some Z's Between Dives (Had To, Mike Snores Like Fred Flintstone).
Don, Rick L. & Mark Mixing Nitrox Between Dives.
Wait, Who's This - It's The Molson Man! You Can ALWAYS Count On Rick V. For A Laugh (Or An Ass Shot Or Two - Don't Leave Your Camera Unattended).
Pack It Up The Party's Over - Atleast On The Noth Wind.
One Of Courtney's Few Breaks - She & Ray Work Hard!!
The Ride Back To Tobermory Was Expected To Be Wet & Rough - Rick V. Was Securing His Scooter.
Polly Secured The Oxygen Bottles.
Jim Adding A Layer Of Clothes - It Got Cold On The Way Back!
Real Cold!! Not Really This Is A Photo Of The Dawnlight From April.
Courtney Securing The Gear On Deck.
Don, Jim, Polly, Gary & Mike Checking Out The Scenery Through The North Channel.
Passing Through The Swing Bridge In The North Channel.
