Madeira

[dfreeman]

Had an oppurtunity to dive the Madeira today. Weather on the North Shore is cool (50-60), overcast and looks like it is going rain any moment. No summer up here either.

The state has put a nice parking lot up for this dive, but you have to purchase their park pass (day $7 or annual $25). There is a gate to the entrance and they give you the combination to the lock. Need to register at Split Rock State Park and have your C-card.

Long walk down to the shore but this just helps you lossen up. Swim to the buoys is 200 yards according to the park maps.

Got the new backplate put together and swim we must. Bite rough getting in and some decent swells, but managable.

Took two dives, visibility was OK in the deep areas but not so good shallow. There were a lot of divers out today and I think that affected conditions. This is a bif enough wreck that you do not notice all of the divers.

Best parts were the wheelhouse and the stacks. With better visibility this would be a great wreck still a lot of fun.

To make the swim out more difficult, I took along my camera. Here are a few pictures to give you a feel for the wreck and the dive.

Here is some the deck gear.