Lois Ann or Seaclypse Boat Dive?

[Akeric]

I'm going to be learning about cold water when I do my OW dives here in Alaska. I know it's dry suits and will be a little different but it's still going to be chilly. Woohoo, bring it! I assume these dive outfits give you a choice of wetsuit thickness or recommendations?

 

[eponym]

I Has anyone ever dove with the Lois Ann or the Seaclypse?

I've gone out with Lois Ann quite a few times, when visiting in San Diego (I live in Oregon). I highly recommend them.

When I was relatively new to the sport I met and buddied up with some astoundingly good divers on that boat. I learned a lot by observing and asking questions. In my experience, being open and relaxed and asking for advice pays big dividends.

Check the Lois Ann website for detailed info on the dive sites and their schedule. Note in particular that they have standards for some of the sites, for example number of cold-water dives.

Enjoy!

-Bryan

 

[AbyssalPlains]

Thanks to everyone for all the input. It is greatly appreciated. I definatley have no plans on doing anything remotely outside my ability. I've been reading the book Shadow Divers and have read how quick you can get in over your head. We are merely guests in the water.

Great attitude. Keep it up and have a great time under water!

 

[ligersandtions]

I'm going to be learning about cold water when I do my OW dives here in Alaska. I know it's dry suits and will be a little different but it's still going to be chilly. Woohoo, bring it! I assume these dive outfits give you a choice of wetsuit thickness or recommendations?

If you don't dive dry, you'll want to dive a 7mm wetsuit with some sort of head protection (I dive with an additional hooded vest so it adds a layer to my core as well as to my head). If you dive dry normally, you'll probably want to stick with that and not have to juggle being in a new environment AND learning (or relearning) buoyancy characteristics of a thick wetsuit.

 

[runway1]

Marissa or Lois Ann. Anita is very good and has worked both boats. Love diving with her.