New diver, no diving partner, what do I do?

[LuvDaOcean]

Here's Chuck's page on kelp diving for the new Monterey diver.

http://f5.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/4E1CRP...hUDA-8lOUl8g2Y6ft0hVQ/WebSite/kelpdiving.html

The link above doesn't seem to work. Maybe it's down temporarily? Or maybe the URL has changed? I'd be real interested to take a look around the website since I'm considering doing some Monterey diving after I get my certification in May. I'm a WWW though - getting certified in the Keys.

I'd really like to change that though or I'll never manage to to get the experience I need to become a decent diver, so I need some convincing. Maybe Chuck's website would help!

As far as finding dive buddies go, I'm in the same boat as RMichaelson86. How receptive would the local crowd down in Monterey be to a 48 year old female newbie? One of my past instructors is the same age and sex as me and hangs out down there a lot (you all probably know her I would suspect), but unlike me, she has LOADS of experience and has a lot of followers rather than being a followee like me.

Anyway, just trying to find some motivating factors that would give me the push I need to join all of you in the Monterey "icebox".

 

[Natasha]

Welcome all newbies! Not that I'm plugging my trip, or anything, :winky: But you are all welcome to join Scubaboard, and it's owner, in Bonaire this fall. Bonaire is an easy place to dive, and we offer unlimited dives to help you get some diving under your belt.

 

[LuvDaOcean]

Natasha, I've been drooling over the Bonaire trip for quite a while now!

If it were $799pp airfare included I'd sign myself and my son up for the trip in a heartbeat. But add the additional $900+pp for airfare (not to mention 3 stops +1 day) to get there and it ends up being a bit out of our ballpark. A bit? Who am I kidding. A LOT. :bawling:

 

[dannobee]

I tried the link from work. Oops, you'll need to join yahoo groups ba_diving first. Google it, then join, then the link will work.

The link above doesn't seem to work. Maybe it's down temporarily? Or maybe the URL has changed? I'd be real interested to take a look around the website since I'm considering doing some Monterey diving after I get my certification in May. I'm a WWW though - getting certified in the Keys.

I'd really like to change that though or I'll never manage to to get the experience I need to become a decent diver, so I need some convincing. Maybe Chuck's website would help!

As far as finding dive buddies go, I'm in the same boat as RMichaelson86. How receptive would the local crowd down in Monterey be to a 48 year old female newbie? One of my past instructors is the same age and sex as me and hangs out down there a lot (you all probably know her I would suspect), but unlike me, she has LOADS of experience and has a lot of followers rather than being a followee like me.

Anyway, just trying to find some motivating factors that would give me the push I need to join all of you in the Monterey "icebox".

 

[Deuces]

How receptive would the local crowd down in Monterey be to a 48 year old female newbie?

I'm fairly receptive. Always happy to just to get in the water and experience it with others, especially with noobs like me.

 

[Chuck Tribolet]

Here's the publicly accessible version: http://www.garlic.com/~triblet/ba_diving/

 

[Ishie]

I rarely mind diving with newbies. One of my favorite dive buddies had like 20 dives under her belt when we paired up. It's fun to watch people gain new experiences.

My problem is finding buddies that don't mind diving with photographers, but actually I've gotten quite a number of good buddies though sb and the ba diving list.

 

[Jim Ernst]

Yeah, but fresh milk during the surface interval makes up for a lot.

ya now that is a big plus!! and it seems to me i remember they are better then a dive knife and emt shears if you get in a tangle, also if you have a shark encounter they are a good food source and replaceable (expendable) dive buddy!!

 

[BIGSAGE136]

If you ever come our way I would love to show you a spot or two. Stay in touch, and welcome to the board!

 

[Natasha]

Natasha, I've been drooling over the Bonaire trip for quite a while now!

If it were $799pp airfare included I'd sign myself and my son up for the trip in a heartbeat. But add the additional $900+pp for airfare (not to mention 3 stops +1 day) to get there and it ends up being a bit out of our ballpark. A bit? Who am I kidding. A LOT. :bawling:

LuvDaOcean:
I'd love to have you two join the trip. Have you looked into Air Jamaica?

PS Love your name.