Teal Water Charters is shutting down

[Pinkpadigal]

I got a message today from Michael Block and Teal Water Charters is closing down. I didn't get to talk to Michael so I don't know all the details. His boat was very nice, comfortable and I have had great times on board. He will be missed.

[Diver_C]

That's really too bad. I liked him, and his boat. Hope it's not permanent.

[dsteding]

Damn, between him, Porthole's problems, and the on-again, off-again sales of Deep Sea, we are really suffering in terms of local charters.

I wonder if it is related to the economy and fuel prices.

People, go support these operations. They're good to have around . . .

[Pez7378]

Damn, between him, Porthole's problems, and the on-again, off-again sales of Deep Sea, we are really suffering in terms of local charters.

I wonder if it is related to the economy and fuel prices.

People, go support these operations. They're good to have around . . .

What is the status of Deep Sea?

[Grateful Diver]

That is a shame ... Michael is a first-class individual, and I really enjoyed going out on his boat.

I truly hope it's because a better opportunity came along for him ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

[dsteding]

What is the status of Deep Sea?

Don't know lately-I do know he had it almost sold last September and that fell through. Not sure if it is still for sale.

[wallyc72]

Teal Water is shutting down due to high fuel costs, and a raise of price of his insurance. I fell the fuel pain diesel is $5 a gallon at the street pump. Must be at least $6 at a marine pump.

[LCF]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I've had several extremely enjoyable charters on his boat, which was beautifully appointed and very spacious.

Fuel costs are hitting us all.

[Joshua Smith]

I'm really sorry to hear about this turn of events. I've never dived off of Tealwater, but I understand why they're shutting down. Fuel costs are effecting everything we buy, and with the razor-thin margins that everyone in the dive industry operates under, it's no wonder.