k374
Contributor
I am living in Quito for the moment and heading to the Galapagos islands for 10 days next month Excited of course, but I will probably be diving there only 1 or 2 days. I have about 80 dives under me, in various conditions... wall dives, deep dives, moderate surge, fairly rough seas (Molokini back wall etc.) and current (Coz., Richelieu rock), low viz etc. However, I still have not dove in very strong currents and i've heard some people describe this site as "the washing machine" :shocked2: and that Gordon Rocks is only for experts... I do consider myself as a beginner.
I really want to dive Gordon Rocks but am a little apprehensive as some tell me this is only for experts. I really do not know what in the world that really means since the definition of the word "expert" seems to have ridiculously varied meanings depending on who you ask. A diver I asked locally said 100 previous dives was recommended.
Can a fellow SBer who is in the know how briefly explain the prevailing conditions in Gordon rocks statistically (i.e. knots of currents, swells, feet (or meters) of viz) and a synopsis of what exactly makes this site challenging. Based on this I will figure out if I want to dive it or not...i'm just trying to be cautious here and not bite more than I can chew :cool2:
I really want to dive Gordon Rocks but am a little apprehensive as some tell me this is only for experts. I really do not know what in the world that really means since the definition of the word "expert" seems to have ridiculously varied meanings depending on who you ask. A diver I asked locally said 100 previous dives was recommended.
Can a fellow SBer who is in the know how briefly explain the prevailing conditions in Gordon rocks statistically (i.e. knots of currents, swells, feet (or meters) of viz) and a synopsis of what exactly makes this site challenging. Based on this I will figure out if I want to dive it or not...i'm just trying to be cautious here and not bite more than I can chew :cool2: