St. Lawrence River DIves

All

I will diving with a group in the near future in the St Lawrence River just
off Brockville, Canada. Can anyone tell me about either the dive sites
there (what's good and what's not), and Bottom Time Charters (the dive
charter I'll be using).

I understand the river keeps the temperature moderate, and the fresh water
keeps the wrecks in good condition.

Thanks

George


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George R. Famini

I dove off Brockville three weeks ago and had a blast. It was one of
my favorite all-time trips. I didn't dive with Bottom Time, so I can't
tell you anything about them, but I can tell you it is a trip to remember.

The wrecks are mostly in excellent condition, including wooden wrecks
well over 100 years old. Visibility can be 60 feet + thanks to the zebra
mussels.

All the sites were good, not a single one was boring. My favorites were
the Keystorm, which is on the American side -- you have to pass back
through U.S. Immigration to dive there, but it's worth it -- and the
Lillie Parsons, which is an interesting wooden wreck but is mostly
valued for the wild ride you get when you leave the wreck. Not to be missed!

I also very much enjoyed the Daryaw and the Robert C. Gaskins.

Be prepared for extraordinary hospitality. The Canadians went out of
their way to make our visit special. Great service and friendly
attitudes everywhere.

As for water temps, you say you're going soon, and the temperature is
currently about 67, which is what it was when we dove there three weeks
ago. Most of us were comfy in 7-mill suits w/o hoods. Do wear gloves
because the zebra mussels are razor sharp. I don't know how fast the
water temp is going to drop now. There is no thermocline, even down to
90+ feet.

If you are looking for more specific information, please feel free to
write back.

Have a great time, and let me know how you like it.

gc

George Famini, PhD wrote:

>All
>
>I will diving with a group in the near future in the St Lawrence River just
>off Brockville, Canada. Can anyone tell me about either the dive sites
>there (what's good and what's not), and Bottom Time Charters (the dive
>charter I'll be using).
>
>I understand the river keeps the temperature moderate, and the fresh water
>keeps the wrecks in good condition.
>
>Thanks
>
>George
>
>
>--
>George R. Famini
>
>
>
>


George Famini, PhD wrote:

>All
>
>I will diving with a group in the near future in the St Lawrence River just
>off Brockville, Canada. Can anyone tell me about either the dive sites
>there (what's good and what's not), and Bottom Time Charters (the dive
>charter I'll be using).
>
>I understand the river keeps the temperature moderate, and the fresh water
>keeps the wrecks in good condition.
>
>Thanks
>
>George
>
>
>--
>George R. Famini
>
>
>
>