How's the water?

[scubacalifornia]

Wow, I can't believe it, yes I saw you. I also recognize you from some time in the past, so clearly scuba is a small world, probably in a dive shop or some dive boat or dive site. You guessed correctly we were the group on the blue tarp just above the entry stairs. Bummer we missed connecting. It was an amazing day though wouldn't you agree?

Rick Inman rented tanks for the group so we didn't have to lug too many tanks on the express out of Dana Point (thanks again Rick). He promised to post some surface pictures so hopefully their will be a photo of what things looked like on our tarp. We all brought our biggest tanks over after we discovered the trailer wouldn't be at the point Thursday, just to be sure we'd get at least a dive in, or a fill if all the tanks were rented. Made the logistics more difficult that's for sure.

The low tide entry was a fun challenge I completely agree, with all the algae on the rocks to make stability even better .

Here is a link to my trip report http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=120746&page=3
Here is a bit older picture of me during a long surface interval

Yes, it is definitely a small world. I also recognized the instructor who came over with the class...Fred something; but no idea where I've seen him. I do a lot of weekend shore diving in Laguna and have been on a few SOCDC boat charters...maybe that's why I look familiar?? I dragged my PST 130cf tank with me and was bummed at the prospect of having to rent AL 80's for additional dives, but we lucked out and picked up a couple of Steel 95's at Scubaluv. Carted a pair of AL 80's over from their shop as well but never made it to the third dive because of time constraints. Anyhow, next time a handshake is due. Happy new year!
Kevin

 

[DiverBuoy]

Indeed it is, and to you.

Edit: Oh and here's a newer picture, from a series that Rick Inman captured in this post which also has one of the tarp pictures.
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?p=1449549#post1449549

 

[MaxBottomtime]

I just checked the water. The surface is a little choppy due to the wind gusts. The waves aren't very high, but might get pretty big later in the day. The water is clear enough that I can see some of the animals along the shoreline. The snails are everywhere! BTW, I'm looking at my back yard.
I may get to try out my drysuit after all if this rain continues. I'd better take a deco bottle along. This may be a deep dive. Anyone have an ark?

 

[LLKZ16]

I just drove down from Santa Barbara and along the way, the waves were almost hitting Hwy 101 south of Carpinteria.

 

[Rickster]

I just drove down from Santa Barbara and along the way, the waves were almost hitting Hwy 101 south of Carpinteria.

LLKZ16,

You should have stopped by, on your way thru Ventura, and said Hey!

I went out to look near the harbor this morning. You are right, the waves were shooting way over the breakwall. Huge!

 

[LLKZ16]

LLKZ16,

You should have stopped by, on your way thru Ventura, and said Hey!

I went out to look near the harbor this morning. You are right, the waves were shooting way over the breakwall. Huge!

I was with the family doing our yearly New Years trip to SB. Sorry I could not drop by but I was thinking of you while I drove pass. I hope that helps.......lol
:monkeydan

 

[Rickster]

I was with the family doing our yearly New Years trip to SB. Sorry I could not drop by but I was thinking of you while I drove pass. I hope that helps.......lol
:monkeydan

OK, but next year as you drive by Seward over pass, on the 101, look up, that will be me with the white gottee waving.
:happywave




Hope you and yours had a great trip and wish you a Happy New Year!

 

[Lexy]

You guys didn't miss anything at the Casino Pt. Dive Park on 12/31.... only about 6 divers in the water, ripping current - kelp was laying (rather helpless looking) on the bottom, vis was 30 at best with lots of particulate in the water. Did a grand total of 1 dive, 38 minutes and called it. Wasn't worth fighting a current.

Forgot to mention - Due to terrible water conditions (gail force winds, rains, heavy swells) no boats running on Monday 1/2/06.... got stuck on the island til this morning!