seaching for a buddy 11/16 Catalina

[scubagirl95]

Hi,

I'm a newbie from NorCal. I just got certified in Monterey a few weeks ago. The conditions were lacking, but I still had a great time. The instructor said, if he wasn't certifiying us, he would have packed it up and gone home! He also said, if we were able to certify with the swell the way it was and the 5 foot vis, we could dive just about anywhere. Just want to give you a little of my experience so far.....

I'm eager to get my first 25 dives in. I will be in SoCal next weekend and was thinking of going to Catalina Sunday morning (11/16) for a couple of dives at Avalon. Problem is that I will be solo! If I have to, I will get a guide from Catalina Diver's, but I'd rather just hook up with someone looking to do some easy dives.

Looking forward to hearing from some of you!

Lori

 

[Brian Gilpin]

I was planning on going to Catalina for two days starting then. Unfortunately all five of my fellow travelers bailed on me. I have dove Catalina only once before. Were you looking to dive Casino Point or on the boat?
Brian

 

[drbill]

Originally there were going to be a number of SoCal divers from ScubaBoard out on the island that weekend. I'm not sure how many are still coming out, but if you want to dive Casino Point there may be a small group of SB divers out here for a possible buddy-up.

Dr. Bill

 

[scubagirl95]

I was planning on Casino Point, so that would be great. I was looking for an early dive, since I have to drive back up to NorCal in the afternoon. Still willing?

Lori

 

[Marebythesea]

Hi Lori

I'm originally from NoCal - far East Bay - Discovery Bay. I'm homesick! Anyway, a friend and I have tentative plans for Casino Point next weekend. I should know by tomorrow if it's a go or not. You are more than welcome to come with us. He's an instructor so you'll be in good hands. I'll let you know before tomorrow (Monday) evening.

Mare

 

[Brian Gilpin]

That all depends on what you mean by early. In the water by nine is plenty early for me. Thats assuming we can get tanks by then. I will need a two minute predive as my drysuit is out for servicing, Since I will be using a new wetsuit I will need to determine proper weights.
I'll post again on Thursday. We may have a group from the sound of things.
Brian

 

[scubagirl95]

Hi,

Nine is fine with me! Talk to you on Thursday.

Lori

 

[Marebythesea]

Hi Scubagirl95...We're not going until later in the morning...so if you go with Brian and his group, have a great dive, and be safe on your trip back to NoCal...

 

[oceanluv]

hi. i just joined this forum. is it too late to request that i join the 11/16 dive as well? just got certified over the summer as well.
let me know.
thanks.

 

[scubagirl95]

Not late at all! Look forward to meeting you.

Lori