Dive Spots Left for Saturday Morning 7/20 @ 9AM

Aqua-andy · 07-22-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

OMG, tell me you are kidding, please! How does one respond to such a request/entitled demand, to cause her to reflect on what a selfish remark she has made?

All you can do is laugh and tell her to pound sand. Some people will never get it so why try. This is kind of like the woman at the Harilla public ramp last night that parked her Subaru across the width of the ramp blocking the whole thing so they could load there kayaks. After over 10 minutes of watching them play with there coolers and rearrange the car I asked if they could move the car over so we could also use the ramp (along with the other three people in line), she got all bent out of shape and could not understand why we could not just wait for them to finish. They just don't get it!!

oldflounder · 07-22-2013, 06:29 PM

I never got to part 2. Yes she had her say and all you can do is shake your head and be amazed at the selfishness and self-entitlement of some people.

While we were parked in the cove someone called the MP to complain that we were flying dive flags in the water and on the boat within 150' of the docks [actually I think we were more like 200' away.] and we were blocking navigation because they couldn't leave the docks.

The laws are there ----- why don't people read them. You must stay 150' away from other boats, docks, shore, swimmers/swim areas, mooring balls, rafts when underway. ADD DIVE FLAGS to this list. If you must get within 150' of these objects for whatever reason and you are perfectly free to --- you must maintain headway speed [max 6 mph]. Use common sense --- would you maneuver your boat up next to a swimmer until you hit them or would you use some common sense and stay a few feet away. It's the same with the flag -- why do you motor up to it and play with it??? Just pretend it's a swimmer and life would be much simpler. The dive flag law is redundant --- the law is already there --- use common sense and slow down when within 150' of objects in the water.

Aqua-andy · 07-22-2013, 07:41 PM

I would really like dive flag use to be optional. It is supposed to protect the diver not the boater anyway. If you want the illusion of protection the dive flag provides, use it. Me, I treat any dive in a lake with boats as an overhead dive. By this I mean I make damn sure I can exit at the place I went in so I am protected by a large object like a boat and not a flag on a stick.

SharkBaitDiving · 07-23-2013, 08:58 AM

OK

So we had a great day diving but pople amaze me still everyday!!

First I was blocking the exit of boats from the dock 200'+ from the docks or land????

Two, I was blocking the view from land because my boat was too big?

I have to say I bit my tongue on both as I wanted to keep the peace and run a good business but lets be real folks huh????????????????

Anyway I'm glad my Customers had a great day as it turned out to be a real nice day weather wise, 2 good long dives, everyone was safe and made it back ok.

I rush all week long at my full time job and like to not rush at all weekends if I can help it.

Glad everyone enjoyed themselves and hoping to see more of you real soon!

For the month of August I have the 5 Fridays off and will be up Thursday nights so 3 day weekends available for any dive trips all month!!!

Thanks again everyone,

Capt. Jim
Shark Bait Diving Adventures

www.sharkbaitdivingadventures.com

617-966-0111

AC2717 · 07-23-2013, 10:10 AM

HI SHark Bait,
do you do certifications, I always wanted to scuba, I am a complete Newbie please feel free to PM me

oldflounder · 07-23-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

HI SHark Bait,
do you do certifications, I always wanted to scuba, I am a complete Newbie please feel free to PM me

If Jim won't do it there are several places on the Lake you can get certified. Google --- Lake Winnipesaukee scuba certification.

Senter Cove Guy · 07-23-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

HI SHark Bait,
do you do certifications, I always wanted to scuba, I am a complete Newbie please feel free to PM me

Dive Winnipesaukee is starting a new open water diver group class on July 29, 2013. You can reach them at 603-569-8080.

SharkBaitDiving · 07-25-2013, 08:25 AM

I don't do any certifications as I'm not Instructor rated.

Two great shops with Instructors on the Lake though!

Central NH Divers in Meredith just past Funspot on your right (soon to be closer in Laconia/ Old Burgerking site) and Dive Winnipesaukee in Wolfboro.

Tell them I sent you please!!!

I can take you out for your 4 checkout dives (After classroom & Pool work), sightseeing, weddings, private charters, etc, etc, etc,

www.sharkbaitdivingadventures.com

Thanks,
Captain Jim Carozza
Owner / Operator
Shark Bait Diving Adventures
Fay's Boat Yard
Gilford, NH

617-966-0111

07-22-2013, 06:29 PM	#2
oldflounder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 99 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 5 Thanked 34 Times in 9 Posts	Don't get me started!!! I never got to part 2. Yes she had her say and all you can do is shake your head and be amazed at the selfishness and self-entitlement of some people. While we were parked in the cove someone called the MP to complain that we were flying dive flags in the water and on the boat within 150' of the docks [actually I think we were more like 200' away.] and we were blocking navigation because they couldn't leave the docks. The laws are there ----- why don't people read them. You must stay 150' away from other boats, docks, shore, swimmers/swim areas, mooring balls, rafts when underway. ADD DIVE FLAGS to this list. If you must get within 150' of these objects for whatever reason and you are perfectly free to --- you must maintain headway speed [max 6 mph]. Use common sense --- would you maneuver your boat up next to a swimmer until you hit them or would you use some common sense and stay a few feet away. It's the same with the flag -- why do you motor up to it and play with it??? Just pretend it's a swimmer and life would be much simpler. The dive flag law is redundant --- the law is already there --- use common sense and slow down when within 150' of objects in the water.

07-23-2013, 08:58 AM	#4
SharkBaitDiving Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Malden, MA & Fay's Boat Yard Gilford, NH Posts: 58 Thanks: 121 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Saturday Diving Update OK So we had a great day diving but pople amaze me still everyday!! First I was blocking the exit of boats from the dock 200'+ from the docks or land???? Two, I was blocking the view from land because my boat was too big? I have to say I bit my tongue on both as I wanted to keep the peace and run a good business but lets be real folks huh???????????????? Anyway I'm glad my Customers had a great day as it turned out to be a real nice day weather wise, 2 good long dives, everyone was safe and made it back ok. I rush all week long at my full time job and like to not rush at all weekends if I can help it. Glad everyone enjoyed themselves and hoping to see more of you real soon! For the month of August I have the 5 Fridays off and will be up Thursday nights so 3 day weekends available for any dive trips all month!!! Thanks again everyone, Capt. Jim Shark Bait Diving Adventures www.sharkbaitdivingadventures.com 617-966-0111

07-23-2013, 10:10 AM	#5
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 756 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	HI SHark Bait, do you do certifications, I always wanted to scuba, I am a complete Newbie please feel free to PM me __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

07-25-2013, 08:25 AM	#8
SharkBaitDiving Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Malden, MA & Fay's Boat Yard Gilford, NH Posts: 58 Thanks: 121 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Dive Certification I don't do any certifications as I'm not Instructor rated. Two great shops with Instructors on the Lake though! Central NH Divers in Meredith just past Funspot on your right (soon to be closer in Laconia/ Old Burgerking site) and Dive Winnipesaukee in Wolfboro. Tell them I sent you please!!! I can take you out for your 4 checkout dives (After classroom & Pool work), sightseeing, weddings, private charters, etc, etc, etc, www.sharkbaitdivingadventures.com Thanks, Captain Jim Carozza Owner / Operator Shark Bait Diving Adventures Fay's Boat Yard Gilford, NH 617-966-0111

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Aqua-andy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 55 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	I would really like dive flag use to be optional. It is supposed to protect the diver not the boater anyway. If you want the illusion of protection the dive flag provides, use it. Me, I treat any dive in a lake with boats as an overhead dive. By this I mean I make damn sure I can exit at the place I went in so I am protected by a large object like a boat and not a flag on a stick.

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