Guppy Gulch - Sunday 10/1

[Gdiver]

Anyone for a dive or two at Guppy Gulch this Sunday. I've got some new equipment that I want to try out.

Sean

 

[espantoon]

I wont be there this Sunday, but I will probably be there next weekend solo. My sister in law is doing her checkouts and I figured I would tag along.

 

[Gdiver]

I'm planning on being there next Sunday also.

 

[PhilF]

I'm debating on going up there this weekend, not sure yet though.

What kind of exposure suit would you recommend for this time of the year there? I wore a 5mm about two weeks ago and was fine, but the air is a little colder now.

Phil

 

[espantoon]

You still should be okay with the 5mm, as it sounds like you are pretty cold-tolerant. You cant go wrong in the quarry with a 7mm or drysuit, since the water temps dont seem to vary much during the year.

 

[Gdiver]

I usually use a 7mm suit. I'd rather be too warm than too cold during a dive. I'm going to call over there tomorrow to find out the current conditions and how many other dive training groups will be in the water.

 

[PhilF]

I can take cold water ok, 95' at Bainbridge was about 35-40°F when I did my deep dive for AOW in August, and I was fine in a 7mm FJ.

If I go, I will probably just be wearing a 5mm(since I don't feel like renting a 7mm, and 3mm and 5mm are my only options) and I'll just stay above the first thermocline if it's too cold.

Do you guys care if I tag alone if I can make it up there and don't have a buddy?


(Post up the conditions and all if you call)

 

[Gdiver]

Per Aquatic Connection dive shop, the current temps are in the 60s and the visibility is at 10-20'.

PhilF - the more the merrier. PM sent.

espantoon - PM sent.