Bad vis

[dkerr]

Went to Back Beach yesterday evening because of a last minute change of plans. We had to cancel the dive though because of complete lack of vis (1ft). We tried for about 3 min with my dive buddy and I in physical contact the entire time. Figured it wasn't worth the air to complete the dive so we headed back home to wash the gear.
I really hope this will clear up. I have never dove in conditions like that before. Anyone who is going up there this week please report how the vis was and where you went. Just out of curiousity I drove over to OGB and Pebble to check out what it looked like and it didn't seem any better.
Thanks
Doug

 

[Walter]

I dive in those conditions frequently. You will find a buddy line is very useful in low viz.

 

[Soggy]

I really don't like back beach as a site. I've only been there once, but it was full of sludge/slime and vis sucked until we got out 40 ft deep...it was a hell of a swim back to shore.

Incidentally, I'm going out tonight if anyone is interested. I dive with Burlington SCUBA almost every Wednesday...we usually go to Old Garden or Pebble. We meet at BK between 5:30 and 6pm.

 

[dkerr]

I have dove there a number of times and it is diffinately not a prefered sight. One of the people I went with, this was their first dive since their cert so I wanted someplace nice and easy. Seeing as though I have dove OGB the last 6 dives I wanted a change of scenery. I guess I should be carefull of what I ask for.

 

[Soggy]

I can definately understand wanting some variety. I need to get to Magnolia Rocks or Folley Cove sometime, as I haven't been to either site.

First dive since OW, eh? Vis must've freaked them out a bit. Was it at night also?

 

[gmbaker]

wow, 1ft vis, never experienced that. sounds like a bummer expecially for a new diver. glad you decided to abort the dive and trust you instincts.

work is kind of slow, so all this reading and no diving is making me jealous anyways, I would like to dive Magnolia rocks befroe the season is up. I have done Folly's cove a bunch of time and it was a great dive. still planning on getting out next week if either of you guys are up for it.

 

[Soggy]

Just let me know when, Gary...Has to be in the evening unless we do a weekend. I'll rush to BK if need be.

 

[dkerr]

Might be able to do next monday but not sure. The house is being framed right now so everyday there is visible progress that I like to keep tabs on.