Michigan Mackinaw Straits Scuba Diving
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at
2:56 am
July 2007 dive on the Sandusky and the Martin Stalker. 2 ships that sank in the mid 1800s in excellent condition.
Divers Rick Saterstad, David Saterstad and Kristie Saterstad.
Water temp at depth: 43 degrees
Duration : 0:10:0
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Gosh thanks for the …
Gosh thanks for the advise.
Actually the charter called the shots and I mentioned it on board. We did just fine though.
~Rick
Always do your …
Always do your deepest dive first!
I presume …
I presume authorities would get a little nervous about that. Most dives in the straits are done through a dive charter.
~Rick
COLD WATER! Can …
COLD WATER! Can you dive the caison’s of the bridge itself, or is that a security no no? Thanks.
Thanks a lot for …
Thanks a lot for taking time to respond, Rick!
Cheers!
That dive I think …
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
Looks great, but …
Looks great, but where are the schools of fish? Do people go fishing there often? The region of Mackninac Island is very beautiful.
Thanks! Yes there …
Thanks! Yes there are a lot of great places to dive in Michigan…including pools!
wow that looks like …
wow that looks like a blast! i just got my scuba gear and scheduled training. i’m just excited dive in the pool!
Thanks. begnning …
Thanks. begnning track is Don Ross – Passion Setting.
~Rick
Thanks!
~Rick
Thanks!
~Rick
is that andy mcgee …
is that andy mcgee playing guitar???
that guy ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
one of my favorites…
(just reminding you how awesome this vid is)
:o)
awesome guitar tune …
awesome guitar tune in the begining…
great footage aswell.
5*****
Not really… I …
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.
Your welcome here. …
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?
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the information. Perhaps I will come up there to dive someday soon. Be safe!
Hello. It was July. …
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.
I grew up in …
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.
Very cool!
Maybe …
Very cool!
Maybe someday I’ll take up diving,but for now I’ll just enjoy flying PPG.
that bridge is tiny
that bridge is tiny
I am in Green Bay. …
I am in Green Bay. How much do you charge to go out?
hmm. well I’ll tell …
hmm. well I’ll tell you what. when you firm up your plans to come to Michigan let us know.
hey if i go scuba …
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
I agree!
~Rick
I agree!
~Rick
research it. then …
research it. then stay withing your lmits, if it’s out of limit, take classes so you can do the ives.(adv nitrox/deco)