Michigan Mackinaw Straits Scuba Diving

September 21st, 2011 at 2:32 pm Scuba Diving , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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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25 Responses to “Michigan Mackinaw Straits Scuba Diving”

  1. Markemark44 — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    DICK Weeds…
    DICK Weeds…

  2. CMink7777 — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    2 Albino souts swim …
    2 Albino souts swim with the Belafonte at all times.

  3. achilles6312 — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    did you use a dry …
    did you use a dry suit or a 7mm and another? or just a 7 mm? also did you use nitorx, or oxygen, and did you use cold water regulators or regular? so many questions. the sandusky would be a fun night dive

  4. diversnetwork — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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

  5. DiverDennisL — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    Always do your …
    Always do your deepest dive first!

  6. diversnetwork — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    I presume …
    I presume authorities would get a little nervous about that. Most dives in the straits are done through a dive charter.
    ~Rick

  7. nevsky1961 — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    COLD WATER! Can …
    COLD WATER! Can you dive the caison’s of the bridge itself, or is that a security no no? Thanks.

  8. Cunhambebe — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    Thanks a lot for …
    Thanks a lot for taking time to respond, Rick!
    Cheers!

  9. diversnetwork — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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

  10. Cunhambebe — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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.

  11. diversnetwork — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    Thanks! Yes there …
    Thanks! Yes there are a lot of great places to dive in Michigan…including pools!

  12. drock82313 — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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!

  13. diversnetwork — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    Thanks. begnning …
    Thanks. begnning track is Don Ross – Passion Setting.
    ~Rick

  14. diversnetwork — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    Thanks!
    ~Rick
    Thanks!
    ~Rick

  15. 00MORDRED — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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 )

  16. 00MORDRED — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    awesome guitar tune …
    awesome guitar tune in the begining…
    great footage aswell.

    5*****

  17. vdoengineer — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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.

  18. diversnetwork — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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?

  19. vdoengineer — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    Thanks for the …
    Thanks for the information. Perhaps I will come up there to dive someday soon. Be safe!

  20. diversnetwork — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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.

  21. vdoengineer — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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.

  22. marczakflys — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    Very cool!
    Maybe …
    Very cool!
    Maybe someday I’ll take up diving,but for now I’ll just enjoy flying PPG.

  23. stillrob420 — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    that bridge is tiny
    that bridge is tiny

  24. scubajenjen — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    I am in Green Bay. …
    I am in Green Bay. How much do you charge to go out?

  25. diversnetwork — September 21, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    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.