semi local Isle Royal

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I've never been on a liveaboard to Isle Royal but did spend a week up there diving.  I was part of a group that took 4 boats across Superior from Eagle Harbor (Keeweenaw).  We brought everything we needed (compressor included) and camped on the island.  We came across to Rock Harbor, checked in and proceeded to Duncan Narrows and stayed there for the week.  We spend pretty much the whole time diving the stern of the Emperor with a little on the bow of the Congdon.  We had a great time both diving and just sightseeing.  The foxes are damn bold and will take food right out of your hand if you are not careful.  Apparently people have been waaaaay too friendly with some of the wildlife :o.

I really don't have any suggestions for charter operators to make it better other than what was already posted by others (bigger faster boat, comfortable accomodations, trimix fills, etc...).  I would like to get up there again but I will wait until I am proficient on CCR.  That seems to be the most logical way to dive there.  Like Bill had said, the logistics for OC trimix diving up there make it easier to head other places.  I still want to get up there and dive the "Kumlumpus" or Kamloops (sorry George, I couldn't resist ;D).