Advice on diving in SoCal in late Feb.

[Leejnd]

Ohmygod, seriously? When did this pissing match between you two start? You really should go back and read these last few posts - they just look rediculous to those of us who aren't involved in whatever hatefest is going on between you.

I've dived with both of you, and like you both, and hate to see what should have been a helpful thread turn into this silly bickering over, really, nothing.

Billy, I don't think that fnfalman gave any "useless" advice. He made a trivial comment that snacks might run out if you don't get to 'em quickly...that's all. And to tell you the truth, I actually HAVE seen that happen! Not on Peace, mind you... ...but I've seen it on Raptor. Charlie and I got out of the water near to last once, and the snacks were almost gone. Fortunately I'd snagged a bunch of scallops, and somebody happened to have soy sauce and wasabi - voila, sushi on board!

Anyway, boys...back AWAY from the computer, go stand in the corner for a little while, or maybe have a beer or something. I hope I run into you guys on a boat sometime soon - let's go for a dive! (Although, maybe it better be two different boats, if there's that much bad blood between y'all...)

 

[fnfalman]

It doesn't mater how "slowly" you "say" something or how many extra consonants you type, telling the OP that you can easily do 6-7 dives in one day is ridiculous. Again, I never said it hasn't been done, I said it's not normal for pretty much anyone. Obviously you're not a normal diver. "Go deep or go home" right? Almost everyone that's posted after you also disagrees that 6-7 dives is not what the average diver will do. There's isn't enough time for anyone to do 7 full length normal dives safely in one day. A normal dive being 45-60min duration and average depth around 50fsw. Usually when you're on a multi-day trip (especially to the outer islands) your dives are deeper. Regardless the OP hasn't followed up and has probably forgotten about this thread. But I'm sure that won't stop you from giving more useless advice.

Billy

You're right. I'm wrong.

I apologize to the OP and other thread posters for my childish bickering.

 

[fnfalman]

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[DESERT EEL]

I would like to thank both of you for entertaining me during my surface interval. Time to dive !!!!

 

[RockPro]

Wow! That was quite the exploding can of worms. Poor guy that started the thread with a question never got to reply.. and probably scared off faster than a ray under a decending SCUBA class.

If you are in the LA / OC area and just want to walk off the beach on a weekday morning during your available dates there.. let me know. I'm up for it most mornings with a day's notice. I can usually get a Laguna dive in first thing in the morning and make it into work without an issue. Great way to start the day.

 

[Gunpowderboy]

Wow I did not expect to open up a can of worms when starting this thread. Having said that, thanks for all the great tips!

I've decided to go to Catalina most likely on the 19th or 20th. and also
do one day of diving in San Diego on the 24th.

I would love to do a nice wreck dice in the San Diego area, but most of them seem to be way too deep or to technical for my experience level. Must be suitable for AOW with some wreck experience. Anyone have any suggestions.

 

[Bubbletrubble]

I would love to do a nice wreck dice in the San Diego area, but most of them seem to be way too deep or to technical for my experience level. Must be suitable for AOW with some wreck experience. Anyone have any suggestions.

I don't think you ever mentioned what your wreck experience is. Perhaps if you filled out your profile info, we could be of more help.

The Yukon (sandy bottom at 110 fsw) is a nice wreck to check out in San Diego's Wreck Alley. Many times the dive boat will do the Ruby E as Dive #2 following a Yukon dive.

Personally, I think there's far more to see in the Point Loma Kelp beds...but I like kelp and the rocky formations in the area. One of my favorite dives is Train Wheels. Interesting structure there.

 

[JMdiver]

My favorite site is 7 fathoms Reef it has great structure.

John

 

[Leejnd]

John, isn't 7 Fathoms Reef on the backside of Anacapa? I could swear I was there on either Peace or Raptor recently...it sounds familiar...