Hello from Texas (going to San Diego soon)

[SCUBACrazy]

Welcome Algal!
I live in La Jolla and dive here at least once a week from the beach. If you haven't done a cold water ocean dive before it would be a really good idea to take an intro dive with one of the local instructors. A first dive at the cove would not be advisable in January, even though this time of year has some of the best viz at the beaches the surf can be a little unpredictable. Do your first dive at La Jolla Shores, it's the easiest surf entry around and there are no underwater obstacles or kelp to get in your way while you get used to a 7mm wetsuit and the extra weight you'll need.

If you can't manage to set up a dive with an instructor then PM me and I would be happy to take you on a shallow dive at the shores. After you're comfortable with the gear changes the cove would be a great second stop. We also have some great local dive charters. Again, PM me and I'll share my favorites.

For some great info and pics of our local dive sites and denizens check out: http://www.divebums.com/main.html

By the way... our water isn't that cold out here! Surface temp is a balmy 59 degrees right now and temp at depth on my last dive was still a comfy 55. Not too bad right? :scared:
Dive On!

 

[DandyDon]

That was really a generous offer. I don't think he knew it'd be 55 with surf. Maybe...? What's the air temp going to be?

I, on the other hand, love your 55 waters and kelp beds - at least as I've done off of boats around Catalina, if the air is warm. How about showing me La Jolla dives next summer? I'm doing a San Celemente liveaboad (Great Escape) Memorial Day weekend, and Belize the next month, but maybe Labor Day weekend? We'll see when the time approaches, I guess.

don

 

[SCUBACrazy]

Hey Don!
Just gimmee a holler when you plan on being here. I'm always ready to hit the water! If you haven't done them before we have some pretty cool wrecks here locally too.

Air temp in January can be anything from 80F down to 50 and windy! As long as it's not stormy it's never too cold to go diving in my opinion. Hit these links during the daytime for a couple of live webcams of La Jolla Shores.

http://www.camzone.com/ Select Scripps Pier Cam
http://cil-www.oce.orst.edu:8080/scripps/latest.snap Snap shot form higher on the bluffs.

San Clemente Island should be awesome when you go! I'm jealous! That place is the best for kelp forests. That time of year commonly has viz in the range of 80 - 100 feet at San Clemente.

Enjoy!

 

[queentrigger]

Welcome Algal Bloom

Hope you enjoy the company year. maybe we'll bump into each other during some night dive

Dive Safe

 

[Toolbox-13]

Welcome Algal Bloom,
Good to meet ya maybe we'll meet some time

 

[algal bloom]

Hey Scuba Crazy!

I may take you up on your offer. I've dived a couple of shore dives off Florida but never California. I just can't see myself being in San Diego for a month and not diving. I'm in the process of shopping for a 7 mm farmer john comb. I figure, if nothing else, I'll do some snorkeling.

Well, my date of arrival has been set. I'll be getting to San Diego on January 9. I should be leaving around February 9 or 10. I have Saturdays and Sundays off, so seriously, if there is anyone willing to take me out, I'd love to meet up! I don't know San Diego well but I think I'll be staying close to the intersection of 163 and Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to my month in San Diego!

algal bloom

 

[Dan The Man]

I'd be happy to give you a local diving tour!
We can do some beach dives (Day or Night) at La Jolla Shores and if you want to do a wreck dive (and can spare $60 for the boat) then I'd be happy to join you on the http://www.loisann.com and show you around the Yukon.
Just send me a PM if you want to meet up.

--Dan

 

[DandyDon]

Hey Don!

San Clemente Island should be awesome when you go! I'm jealous! That place is the best for kelp forests. That time of year commonly has viz in the range of 80 - 100 feet at San Clemente.

Enjoy!

I've read good about the boat, and the lady sponsoring the trip sounds very nice - kinda' older, like me. She's got lots of openings. Go to DiveBoat.com and follow links to the Memorila Day weekend. Or, here's a link:

http://www.diveboat.com/great_escape_dive_calendar.shtml

Couple of other SB guys may be joining, too.

don :biggrinje

 

[SCUBACrazy]

I'd be happy to give you a local diving tour!
We can do some beach dives (Day or Night) at La Jolla Shores and if you want to do a wreck dive (and can spare $60 for the boat) then I'd be happy to join you on the http://www.loisann.com and show you around the Yukon.
Just send me a PM if you want to meet up.

--Dan

Hey Dan,
I checked out your site and the drysuit class. I see you took it from Chad at Sport Chalet UTS. He's a good guy! Really cool. Maybe when our pal form Tx gets out here we should give him the grand tour and get a bunch of us together for some dives!

Dive On!

 

[algal bloom]

Hey, I'm going to have about 5 weekends to check out San Diego. I'd be happy to spend all of them diving! Sounds like fun for a group of us to get together. I've already had a couple of people show interest in showing me San Diego diving. The more, the merrier! I should be arriving Friday, Jan. 9. As soon as I land, I'm ready!