Eagle Reef Scuba Cache Traditional Geocache
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Underwater cache at Eagle Reef off the north end of Santa Catalina Island, around 50' depth.
My first attempt at an underwater cache - hopefully it'll survive long enough for someone to find it. The cache is a length of 4" ABS pipe sealed at one end with a solid end cap and at the other with a rubber cap and hose clamp. You'll need a flat head screwdriver to open and close the cache. It's floating (or at least, it was when I left it) at the end of a short length of yellow nylon rope attached to a cinder block wedged in a crack.The cache was originally intended for a site at San Clemente island, but due to unforseen circumstances we were diverted to Catalina for the majority of the four day trip instead. This particular site is beautiful, though probably a bit more heavily travelled than where I'd intended to hide the cache.Take care when replacing the cache to keep the buoyancy low. It's currently got a 5-pound lead shot bag in it to make it easier to handle. If you change the total weight of the cache, please adjust the ballast weight accordingly.The cache was placed by lowering the anchoring cinder block over the side of the boat and marking the position where it was released. Visibility wasn't good enough to verify the cache's finaly exact position, but it should be accurate to within several yards. You may have to swim for a bit to find it, but you're not likely to find many nicer places in which to swim in circles.One other item worth noting is the fact that there's a blinking blue light on the top end of the cache. It's not very visible in daylight, but it might make the cache easier to locate at night. Look for a flash every four or five seconds. The electronics are sealed in plastic and SHOULD have enough battery power to last maybe 5 years. If you find the cache, please report whether or not it's still blinking.Cache contents to start with include nothing particularly valuable, due to the fact that I'm not sure how long the cache might stay sealed and waterproof. Items include a waterproof camera that should be used to take pictures of yourself, your boat, etc, and returned to the cache, a New Zealand 50 cent piece, a shoulder patch from an Atlas rocket launch mission, glow bracelets (good for marking gear on night dives), a carabiner/LED light, and a can of silly string.To the crew of the Vision - thanks for putting up with all of us, and dealing professionally with a difficult situation.Have fun, and dive safely!
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