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  1. turtlasim

    Question La Jolla vs Catalina

    Hi, We've been to Point Lobos in Monterey and enjoyed diving the kelp forests up there very much. As we're travelling South along the West coast we'd love to do a similar dive in Catalina or La Jolla. We'd like to rent the equipment and probably do two shore dives ourselves. I also read that...
  2. klspicoli

    Closed Catalina Aluminum80 Tanks(2) just got hydro/viz/fill PU Colorado

    Used. Just back from hydrostatic test and visual inspection. Full of air. Born on date 03/97 Hydro 11/21 Visual 11/21 Tank Brand: Catalina Aluminum 80 cubic feet Sherwood Yoke Tank Valves One tank is green, one tank is black. Local pick up in Colorado $125 each
  3. maxfanatic

    Casino Point as a New Diver, Leading Dives

    Hello! I'm a new diver, certified at Anacapa + local shore diving around SB in November 2019. No diving during the height of the pandemic, but recently (July 2021) did a refresher dive at Refugio State Beach prior to a trip to Kona, Hawaii. I have 5 local dives (incl. 4 for certification) and 4...
  4. Power Scuba

    2 Separate No-Profit Catalina trips, Oct 17 + 18!

    CATALINA WEEKEND: TWO SEPARATE NO-PROFIT DAY TRIPS! Oct 17 and Oct 18 Two back-to-back, no-profit, Catalina Island day trips! Everyone loves Catalina diving! Do one or do both! Oct 17 (Sat): Catalina (front side) - https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/events/273656946 Oct 18 (Sun)...
  5. Jake

    How is it diving at Casino Point right now?

    Wondering what the experience is like currently with pandemic restrictions in place. As I write this in late August, 2020, the Catalina Express and dive park are both open, but I'm not sure what the experience with either is like right now. Also, does anyone know if Blue Line Baggage will...
  6. Scuba-74

    Closed AL80 Catalina, yoke, current hydro and viz

    For sale is a very clean AL80 Catalina tank in current hydro and viz. Born 2001. Comes with matching protective jacket (not pictured). Pick up in Springfield, MA area. $110.
  7. George Monnat Jr

    Planning First Trip to Catalina

    Hi all, A friend of mine who lives in San Diego and I are planning our first trip to Catalina in the middle of June. We'll be bringing all gear, including drysuits, except tanks and weights and hopefully staying on the island. I found this thread, but it's been 10 years since it was updated...
  8. Power Scuba

    No-Profit Boat Trip (2 Day): Barbara & Farnsworth. Feb 2+3. $243

    No-profit 2-day trip to Santa Barbara Island AND Catalina Island (Farnsworth). (Boat leaves fm San Pedro.) 8 dives over a couple days on Feb 2 & 3. Meals and air fills provided. Sea lions and purple hydro-coral are camera-ready! Brush off this rainy weather and take a relatively short ride...
  9. MattBPW

    Help needed, tank/valve issues

    Hi folks, hoping I'm just being a bit thick here but I have a question. I recently purchased a Catalina S40 for use as a slung pony bottle. First stamped in 2013 and then left in a LDS till they closed down recently. So I picked it up as being in "As new" condition, never dived and to be fair it...
  10. scubaandbooks

    Casino point diving tips

    Hello! I’m a new OW diver. Technically, I was certified 2 years ago, but I haven’t dove since then. I am going out to casino point with a friend June 2nd, as it was recommended due to the ease of navigation and beginner-friendly site. I was hoping I could get some tips from all of you experts...
  11. J

    I am Jordyn!

    Hello, My name is Jordyn Romero. I am currently studying at Chapman University in Southern California. I am a new diver to the page and I am excited to meet and learn more about the community!
  12. Power Scuba

    Catalina Day Trips This Weekend. Merry Christmas!

    Divers, We just had a wonderful weekend at Cortes Bank and San Clemente (vis and conditions) and have decided to dive one more Channel Island, this coming weekend, before the end of the year. CATALINA! Pictures coming out of there recently have been amazing and we have high hopes for this...
  13. S

    Catalina Dive Park cams?

    hey, was thinking/dreaming about catalina dive park diving... wanted to go online to feed my jones - and i couldn't find a good "dive park" cam ;-( didnt there used to be a cam of the steps going down...? i seem to remember it. oh well -
  14. Power Scuba

    No-Profit Catalina Boat on April 22: Farnsworth et al. 2 Days!

    The title says it all! Go here to sign up: EVENT PAGE Boat leaves out of San Pedro. For more details go here: Power Scuba: San Diego Scuba Diving (and Beyond) Bill
  15. whitewhale

    new here, and i need advice on a compressor.

    don't know how this thing works yet. sorry if i'm posting in the wrong place. i have the privilege of working for the local university with the department of marine science to set up a dive/research base for faculty and students. don't know the first thing about compressors except that i know i...
  16. AMIR007

    catalina vs luxfer 80's and 40's

    hello everybody i decide to buy my first tanks 80's to use then for twins set and maybe later i move them to use with sidemount . i would also get some deco tanks 40's the questions here is i have catalina and luxfer available in shops some hops says catalina are better for sidemount more...
  17. C

    For Sale FS: CATALINA ALUMINUM 63 CU' TANK

    One lightly used, very clean 63 cubic foot aluminum Catalina tank. Perfect for small adults or teens, and perfectly balanced for a stage bottle. With boot, valve and mesh cover. Original hydro date 1998. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE THAT THIS TANK WILL PASS HYDRO AND VISUAL TESTS. $125, with FREE...
  18. Power Scuba

    Sundiver Woes Continue

    Dive boat operator surrenders credentials after death of Tustin diver near Catalina Island last year By CITY NEWS SERVICE/OC Register A U.S. Coast Guard investigation into the disappearance and presumed death of a diver near Catalina Island has resulted in the voluntary surrender of the...
  19. S

    Spiny Lobster Diving Tips/suggestions

    I'm relatively new to diving (15 dives in Cozumel, and an upcoming liveaboard in Australia in May where I'll get my PADI AOW). I'm Enriched Air certified. I am contemplating going on a 2 or 3 day trip to dive for spiny lobsters when the season opens in October. Would love to hear from you. Any...
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