June 11th Trip to the Pinta

The early AM weather report on Saturday, June 11^th  heralded worsening weather, so Captain Rich made the call to stay close to home and dive the Pinta instead of the Stolt.  The Pinta, like the Stolt, was cut in half by another ship, but the wreck is much smaller and offers less relief. Nevertheless, the Pinta is a great dive wreck because it is shallow (90 fsw) enough to allow long bottom times, and intact and small enough to navigate without running a reel.  It was a little lumpy on the surface, but 20-25 ft viz on the wreck with a light current made for a great dive. Sadly, with the ocean turning sour, it was “one and done” and back to the dock where the crew and customers from NY Sea Gypsies scarfed down hot dogs grilled on the dock.  This Saturday, June 18^th, the John Jack has an open boat to the Delaware and then in the evening, we’ll be taking 12 guests on the first Lobster Dinner Cruise. This cruise, designed for non-divers, will be a lobster feast, compliments of the  crew who will splash, grab some lobsters, and then cook them on board for the guests.  This trip is sold out, but plans are already afoot for a second lobster dinner cruise. Date night will never be the same!  You missed this trip; make sure you’re on the next trip.