Emerald Adventure

[OutlawCaver]

Wingman, SWADiver & myself made an Emerald Sink dive today. The ranger at the gate at Wakulla was awaiting our arrival as per our dive request time. Conditions were very good. Depending upon what position you are in within your dive team your forward visibility will range from 20 feet to 50ft. Perculation is heavy in spots so be prepared for reduced returning visibilty.

For todays dive : Max depth upstream 45ft & Max depth for a short downstream excursion 150ft. Detectable flow on the upstream side. Temp at depth 69 degrees F.

Several things to remember about Emerald:

a) Very fragile cave, please avoid pull & glide
b) Extremely dark walls & deep black silt. Watch you trim, stay clear of the ceiling and floor.
c) Line markers only about every 300-400 ft and change direction as you approach Cheryl Sink upstream.
d) Silt you stir at the bottom of the steps will cloud the gorgeous basin
e) Gold line up & downstream starts at the bottom of deco tree
f) Run a reel from steps to deco tree at 20 feet and then down to gold line
g) FAX your request to the park 5 days in advance
h) PLEASE REMEMBER YOU ARE AN AMBASSADOR for the cave diving community. Be polite & kind to the rangers.
i) Be back to turn in your key at the park before your due time.
j) Portable toilet in parking lot
k) Carry your trash out
l) Cheryl Sink land access is for emergency egress only.

Enjoy

Vince

[Jim Wyatt]

Thanks for the report & the excellent advice!!

JW

Yes, great report! Nice.

Hey we'll move this over to the Reports section soon to 'save' the good info.

[wingman]

A fine dive it was, the basin is incredible from depth...the steps were a pleasure and made entry and exit a breeze, thanks to vince for the design and his work and all who helped with labor and cash...also thanks to all who were involved in getting it open...the fruit of all that labor was delectable...also thanks to all those who were responsible for the indian opening, outlaw caver and i were the first to be guided in there by jason o. last month....another fine dive in the woodville karst plain. Bill Huth

[Kelly Jessop]

When I first started cave diving the Leon sinks power caves were accessible. I think cave divers will be in for a pleasant surprise with Indian and Emerald.

[jpdiver]

When I first started cave diving the Leon sinks power caves were accessible. I think cave divers will be in for a pleasant surprise with Indian and Emerald.

Is Indian Springs going to open as well?

[Kelly Jessop]

When I first started cave diving the Leon sinks power caves were accessible. I think cave divers will be in for a pleasant surprise with Indian and Emerald.

Is Indian Springs going to open as well?

Already open and guided dives are being conducted there-look at the dive report section of this forum.