Aloha!
I had the opportunity to go diving on my friends' dive boat (Jack & Shelly's "Hakuna Matata") today for the 2nd shakedown trip as they prepare to put the boat into live-aboard service here on O'ahu. This was my second time diving on this boat and I have to say that I again had a great time. The yacht is very comfy and runs like a dream. It has an extremely smooth ride and is a great dive platform. They've done a very nice job setting it up for diving. I'll tell you what else was great - hanging out inside the air-conditioned cabin in between dives and the hot shower after the diving was done for the day! Ahhhh...
On our first dive, we dropped down on and explored the cavern at Black Rock and then south along the base of ledge. Roger, Shelly, Jack and I spent about 30 minutes between 75-92 ft exploring the area and as usual, we weren't disappointed. Black Rock is always a cool dive.
During our surface interval, we drove to a "secret spot" known only to a few old-timers. We were in no hurry (keeping with the whole spirit of the name "Hakuna Matata") so we took time to eat some great food and talk story for a while. Eventually, we figured we'd better get in the water to check this place out. Again, we were not disappointed. A series of overhead environments with many skylights greeted us and we spent just over 45 minutes exploring the seemingly endless network of swim-throughs, canyons and ledges. I'd definitely like to come back to this site. Thank-you Roger, for not only leading us here but leading us through it as well!
Thanks Jack & Shelly for taking me along. It's a great boat, and if today's activities are indicative of what your clients will get to experience, you will be very busy indeed.
Mahalo
Patrick
I had the opportunity to go diving on my friends' dive boat (Jack & Shelly's "Hakuna Matata") today for the 2nd shakedown trip as they prepare to put the boat into live-aboard service here on O'ahu. This was my second time diving on this boat and I have to say that I again had a great time. The yacht is very comfy and runs like a dream. It has an extremely smooth ride and is a great dive platform. They've done a very nice job setting it up for diving. I'll tell you what else was great - hanging out inside the air-conditioned cabin in between dives and the hot shower after the diving was done for the day! Ahhhh...
On our first dive, we dropped down on and explored the cavern at Black Rock and then south along the base of ledge. Roger, Shelly, Jack and I spent about 30 minutes between 75-92 ft exploring the area and as usual, we weren't disappointed. Black Rock is always a cool dive.
During our surface interval, we drove to a "secret spot" known only to a few old-timers. We were in no hurry (keeping with the whole spirit of the name "Hakuna Matata") so we took time to eat some great food and talk story for a while. Eventually, we figured we'd better get in the water to check this place out. Again, we were not disappointed. A series of overhead environments with many skylights greeted us and we spent just over 45 minutes exploring the seemingly endless network of swim-throughs, canyons and ledges. I'd definitely like to come back to this site. Thank-you Roger, for not only leading us here but leading us through it as well!
Thanks Jack & Shelly for taking me along. It's a great boat, and if today's activities are indicative of what your clients will get to experience, you will be very busy indeed.
Mahalo
Patrick
Guess, now I have to go check it out...looked like you were having fun.
