Jupiter Dive Thread

[scubadada]

Quick condition report from today 11/11/2023:

Spadefish Point and Bluffs

1-2' seas, water temp 81, viz a disappointing 15', strong north current with a west push near the surface.

Air temps were mid-80s, calm and full sun.

Better than not diving

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Better than not diving

Indeed!!

They were great dives regardless. Saw multiple reef sharks, and a good size hawksbill sleeping under the ledge, schooling Spadefish, schooling Bermuda chub, lots of scorpion fish.

 

[Johnoly]

, viz a disappointing 15',

I saw the live Inlet cam showed south west winds and wondered if that pushed out the near shore muddy water.

How is the shoulder holding up? That's alot of hauling gear bags, dragging tanks and lifting the big money bag crew tips. Just glad the weather is great for you, cause it's been crappo most of October.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

How is the shoulder holding up? That's alot of hauling gear bags, dragging tanks and lifting the big money bag crew tips. Just glad the weather is great for you, cause it's been crappo most of October.

Shoulder is doing great! It is a bit sore/tender where the harness strap crosses the incision, but not excessively so. It's also a bit more fatigued than usual. But I've had no issues with mobility nor strength. I've worked really hard with my physical therapist, and I think that really makes a difference to speed up the recovery.

 

[scubadada]

Shoulder is doing great! It is a bit sore/tender where the harness strap crosses the incision, but not excessively so. It's also a bit more fatigued than usual. But I've had no issues with mobility nor strength. I've worked really hard with my physical therapist, and I think that really makes a difference to speed up the recovery.

My cardiovasular fitness has been harder to regain than my leg strength. Easy to lose, harder to regain, perhaps especially when you are older.

 

[johndiver999]

you guys hearing the high pitch pinging sound in Jupiter? Previously I thought it was occuring south of the PB Inlet but today it was going off, a few miles north of Macarthur beach and possibly further north. I was even hearing it faintly from the boat today. FYI, we had visibility vary between 20 and 60 feet, with currents being moderate to screaming (over 3.5 kts in 120 feet). Visibility seemed to improve as the day progressed. Yesterday was much clearer and mild current.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

you guys hearing the high pitch pinging sound in Jupiter? Previously I thought it was occuring south of the PB Inlet but today it was going off, a few miles north of Macarthur beach and possibly further north. I was even hearing it faintly from the boat today. FYI, we had visibility vary between 20 and 60 feet, with currents being moderate to screaming (over 3.5 kts in 120 feet). Visibility seemed to improve as the day progressed. Yesterday was much clearer and mild current.

I definitely heard it Fri off Palm Beach but not Sat in Jupiter.

 

[CosbySweater]

Got out today with JDC on a 3-tank.

Dove Captain Mike’s, an inshore site near Area 51, and Captain Kirle’s. 40 feet of blue but silty viz. 82 degree water. Moderate North current. Surface conditions were benign 2 footers.

Got a handful of bugs. Saw some lemons, reefies, and some big nurse sharks. Several schools of spade fish. A big alpha hog celebrating No-shoot-November and a few resident goliath. I also heard that pinging sound. Overall a great day on the water.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Conditions today in Jupiter:

Sloppy 3s on the surface but manageable
79F water temp, mid 80s air temp, partly cloudy
Mild N current
40-60’ viz

Did Lighthouse & Scarface on Republic VII with JDC. Capt Brad and crew Matt & Tony.

Sightings: hawksbill, 4 reef sharks, a Goliath grouper, anemone, all the usual tropicals

 

[Johnoly]

Jupiter > Sunday Dec 3rd

It's been 4 weeks too long out of the water because mother nature keeps throwing us storms. Jumped on JDC Republic 7 with Captain Brad for a three tanker. Bunch of friends at the docks with @Divin'Papaw , @MrChen , Jo-Ann Berry, Gina Castro, & Leyla Krikor. (You were missed ,, @CosbySweater !!)

Topside was only boat wakes. 70ft top to bottom visibility, 77° bottom temps and normal 1.5 knot currents. People are sick of Thanksgiving leftovers and I've never seen corn dogs on a buffet table so I made 18 people smile. The reefs were packed with lobsters like X-mas shoppers at the mall this weekend.

And thank you to Jupiter Dive Center for us 3 tankers at the customer appreciation week, with complimentary, dri-fit, long sleeve shirts. I'll remember this dive boat trip for a long time !!.