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The Pasley "HURRY HOME" February '07 Dive Reports
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Valentines Day dive report.......from Subic Bay, Philippine Islands
Snakedr and I got off of work at 06:30 this morning and headed out to the Blue Rock dive operation. This would be our first dive in Subic Bay. The destination was a sunken floating dock that the military had sunk when they packed up and left in 1992. The dive was in about 35-40 feet of water. Surface water temp was a lovely 81 degrees.The sun was out, visability was about 60 feet. We dropped down onto several lion fish, the docks were covered with small sponges and coral. Most of the fish were on the small side but it was still great getting back in the water again. (By the way even at 104 feet the water temp was 79 degrees.) We finished up our dive, motored back to the beach, ordered some breakfast, and downed a couple San Miquel beers.What a day. I think we will do it all over again on Saturday.
Snakedr and I got off of work at 06:30 this morning and headed out to the Blue Rock dive operation. This would be our first dive in Subic Bay. The destination was a sunken floating dock that the military had sunk when they packed up and left in 1992. The dive was in about 35-40 feet of water. Surface water temp was a lovely 81 degrees.The sun was out, visability was about 60 feet. We dropped down onto several lion fish, the docks were covered with small sponges and coral. Most of the fish were on the small side but it was still great getting back in the water again. (By the way even at 104 feet the water temp was 79 degrees.) We finished up our dive, motored back to the beach, ordered some breakfast, and downed a couple San Miquel beers.What a day. I think we will do it all over again on Saturday.
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Top Reason Pasley should hurry home: to enjoy the easy peasy
Location: LJS
Date: 02/16/07
Time: 06:09am descent
Temp: 57 on my computer 54 on Terry's
Vis: 10ish at depth 5ish in the shallow
Max Depth: 103 feet
Bottom Time: 64 mins
Buddies: Divinman
Well I have to admit I was a little apprehensive this morning after my adventure Weds, yes, the ocean did humble me a bit. The surf was still about 2-3 feet, but the waves were spread apart and the incoming tide not nearly as strong. Decided to hit the Gardens this morning, well, that was the plan.
We were supposed to know exactly when to drop instead of our usual guessing game, but someone forgot their new toy this morning. My only mission for today was to test Marianne's camera housing. I had cleaned it really well and put a 1lb weight in it and per Terry's suggestion was going to test all the buttons at depth under pressure.
So we dropped in 30 feet of water and headed West, Lizardfish scattered out of the way, Sandabs made a run for it, and the little white Shrimp lay perfectly still. Shortly after dropping in Terry find's a Dirona Picta, a first for me . Very pretty hanging onto a stray clump of grass in the sand. We continued West and probably a little too much South too soon, my fault, I think I turned with the sand not my compass. Hitting 100 feet and heading South it became apparent we were too far south for the Gardens. I stayed at about 80ish for a while just thinking I should run into the walls and canyons that are here now, but never did. I knew from the slope above me we were right below Vallecitos Point but what happened to the structure that should be here?
I finally joined Terry up at the point and decided now would be a good time to test the camera housing, I could just sit on the slope and check it all out. I take the housing out of my pocket where I had stowed after going thru the surf zone. I had checked the housing before stowing it and it was fine when I put it in my pocket. Holding it up and shining the light, it's half full of water. Laughing hysterically, which obviously got Terry's attention, he turns and shines hit light, I turn the housing over a couple times to show him all the water, he nods his head, and I put it back in my pocket. Didn't seem to be a reason to test all the buttons and knobs now.
Blue Banded Gobys, 2 Spot Octopus, Ronquils, Black Eyed Gobys, Barred Sand Bass, baby Rockfish in schools, baby Senoritas, baby Sheephead, Sea Stars, Kelp Crabs on the Kelp, a couple of good size female Sheephead were about as well. Terry found a trio of Stearns Aeolids all booking along the point and each going in a different direction. A very cute Blenny completely out of his hole so you could actually see how tiny they really are. We continued following the point East and then South where we found a new bunch of Squid Eggs on the kelp and a few in the sand above the clay ledge.
Hitting my turn around air, of course doing the deep dive for so long had taken more air and cut our time a little short, we started East for the sand swim back. Really didn't see much except for 2 of the cutest decorator crabs with the red algae stuff all over them and covered with sand trying to look like rocks until they move. A couple of Stingrays were the only other critters I saw. Stood up in 4 feet of water a little south of where we started but hey, at least we get to rinse off before heading to the cars.
Thanks for the dive this morning Terry, didn't hit our intended destination, but this was one of the most relaxing and easy peasy dives I've done in awhile. Just what I needed to end my week.
Location: LJS
Date: 02/16/07
Time: 06:09am descent
Temp: 57 on my computer 54 on Terry's
Vis: 10ish at depth 5ish in the shallow
Max Depth: 103 feet
Bottom Time: 64 mins
Buddies: Divinman
Well I have to admit I was a little apprehensive this morning after my adventure Weds, yes, the ocean did humble me a bit. The surf was still about 2-3 feet, but the waves were spread apart and the incoming tide not nearly as strong. Decided to hit the Gardens this morning, well, that was the plan.
We were supposed to know exactly when to drop instead of our usual guessing game, but someone forgot their new toy this morning. My only mission for today was to test Marianne's camera housing. I had cleaned it really well and put a 1lb weight in it and per Terry's suggestion was going to test all the buttons at depth under pressure.
So we dropped in 30 feet of water and headed West, Lizardfish scattered out of the way, Sandabs made a run for it, and the little white Shrimp lay perfectly still. Shortly after dropping in Terry find's a Dirona Picta, a first for me . Very pretty hanging onto a stray clump of grass in the sand. We continued West and probably a little too much South too soon, my fault, I think I turned with the sand not my compass. Hitting 100 feet and heading South it became apparent we were too far south for the Gardens. I stayed at about 80ish for a while just thinking I should run into the walls and canyons that are here now, but never did. I knew from the slope above me we were right below Vallecitos Point but what happened to the structure that should be here?
I finally joined Terry up at the point and decided now would be a good time to test the camera housing, I could just sit on the slope and check it all out. I take the housing out of my pocket where I had stowed after going thru the surf zone. I had checked the housing before stowing it and it was fine when I put it in my pocket. Holding it up and shining the light, it's half full of water. Laughing hysterically, which obviously got Terry's attention, he turns and shines hit light, I turn the housing over a couple times to show him all the water, he nods his head, and I put it back in my pocket. Didn't seem to be a reason to test all the buttons and knobs now.
Blue Banded Gobys, 2 Spot Octopus, Ronquils, Black Eyed Gobys, Barred Sand Bass, baby Rockfish in schools, baby Senoritas, baby Sheephead, Sea Stars, Kelp Crabs on the Kelp, a couple of good size female Sheephead were about as well. Terry found a trio of Stearns Aeolids all booking along the point and each going in a different direction. A very cute Blenny completely out of his hole so you could actually see how tiny they really are. We continued following the point East and then South where we found a new bunch of Squid Eggs on the kelp and a few in the sand above the clay ledge.
Hitting my turn around air, of course doing the deep dive for so long had taken more air and cut our time a little short, we started East for the sand swim back. Really didn't see much except for 2 of the cutest decorator crabs with the red algae stuff all over them and covered with sand trying to look like rocks until they move. A couple of Stingrays were the only other critters I saw. Stood up in 4 feet of water a little south of where we started but hey, at least we get to rinse off before heading to the cars.
Thanks for the dive this morning Terry, didn't hit our intended destination, but this was one of the most relaxing and easy peasy dives I've done in awhile. Just what I needed to end my week.
Date: 16 Feb
Dive Location: USS Hogan (WWI destroyer)
Buddy(ies): Ray Simon from the Scuba Center (Pendleton
Time: ~8am-9am
Bottom Time: Dive time 50 mins (~25 on the bottom)
Max Depth: 125
Vis: 60' plus, yeah Could see from midship to the bow
Wave height: non-existant to less than a foot
Temp at depth: 56
Surface Temp: 59
Tide information: High tide
Gas mix: 27% with 81% deco
Top reason Pasley should hurry home:
Comments: Awesome dive, as we headed down saw a huge mount thought it was the hogan but turned out to be a very large mix of fish. Hogan was just beyond it. Couldn't ask for it to be nicer, no waves, no current, great viz, easy dive.
If only the $%^%$%^ in his large yacht had not come racing by only 50' from us while we're donning doubles it would have been perfect.
Dive Location: USS Hogan (WWI destroyer)
Buddy(ies): Ray Simon from the Scuba Center (Pendleton
Time: ~8am-9am
Bottom Time: Dive time 50 mins (~25 on the bottom)
Max Depth: 125
Vis: 60' plus, yeah Could see from midship to the bow
Wave height: non-existant to less than a foot
Temp at depth: 56
Surface Temp: 59
Tide information: High tide
Gas mix: 27% with 81% deco
Top reason Pasley should hurry home:
Comments: Awesome dive, as we headed down saw a huge mount thought it was the hogan but turned out to be a very large mix of fish. Hogan was just beyond it. Couldn't ask for it to be nicer, no waves, no current, great viz, easy dive.
If only the $%^%$%^ in his large yacht had not come racing by only 50' from us while we're donning doubles it would have been perfect.
Date:2007-02-17
Dive Location: Wood's Cove
Buddy(ies): Ben, Sonja
Time: 10:10
Bottom Time: 53min
Max Depth:39fsw
Vis: 10-20
Wave height: 0
Temp at depth: 57
Gas mix: EAN38
Comments:
Wood's cove was almost perfect today. Almost. Topside was great, underwater was pretty good until the tide really started swinging. Not a whole lot to report for this dive, other than it was loads of fun. Viz in the shallows was great, probably over 20', while at depth it got down to a messy 20' and good 10'. Lots and lots of fish and large bat rays out, including probably the biggest I've seen yet.
I always, always get off-course at Wood's. I swear to bob that the reef changes location on me before I make the turn. In any event, I used the turn pressure as an opportunity to practice shooting my new marking bag. Worked well. Popped to the surface to grab it, took a heading, and made our way home. Take that Wood's Cove!
Date:2007-02-17
Dive Location: Wood's Cove West
Buddy(ies): Ben, Sonja
Time:12:05
Bottom Time: 62min
Max Depth:24fsw
Vis: 4-8, 10-20
Wave height: Very Inconsistent 0-2'
Temp at depth: 58
Gas mix: EAN34
Comments:
Viz had deteriorated, and surge had gone up. Even so, it's fun to head west out of the cove, with fun shallow reefs. Not much to report on this diver either, other than to state that we came across some structure that I didn't recognize. I don't think it's the plane engine, but it certainly was man-made. Below is an overhead picture of it. Basically, it had what looked like 4 or so circular inlets on either side of a long, roundish block. It was only in about 20' though, and I had heard that the engine block was in about 35'. Oh well. Interesting nonetheless.
Sucks getting cold. I walked out with about 1500PSI at an hour. Oh well! Fun diving anyways.
Dive Location: Wood's Cove
Buddy(ies): Ben, Sonja
Time: 10:10
Bottom Time: 53min
Max Depth:39fsw
Vis: 10-20
Wave height: 0
Temp at depth: 57
Gas mix: EAN38
Comments:
Wood's cove was almost perfect today. Almost. Topside was great, underwater was pretty good until the tide really started swinging. Not a whole lot to report for this dive, other than it was loads of fun. Viz in the shallows was great, probably over 20', while at depth it got down to a messy 20' and good 10'. Lots and lots of fish and large bat rays out, including probably the biggest I've seen yet.
I always, always get off-course at Wood's. I swear to bob that the reef changes location on me before I make the turn. In any event, I used the turn pressure as an opportunity to practice shooting my new marking bag. Worked well. Popped to the surface to grab it, took a heading, and made our way home. Take that Wood's Cove!
Date:2007-02-17
Dive Location: Wood's Cove West
Buddy(ies): Ben, Sonja
Time:12:05
Bottom Time: 62min
Max Depth:24fsw
Vis: 4-8, 10-20
Wave height: Very Inconsistent 0-2'
Temp at depth: 58
Gas mix: EAN34
Comments:
Viz had deteriorated, and surge had gone up. Even so, it's fun to head west out of the cove, with fun shallow reefs. Not much to report on this diver either, other than to state that we came across some structure that I didn't recognize. I don't think it's the plane engine, but it certainly was man-made. Below is an overhead picture of it. Basically, it had what looked like 4 or so circular inlets on either side of a long, roundish block. It was only in about 20' though, and I had heard that the engine block was in about 35'. Oh well. Interesting nonetheless.
Sucks getting cold. I walked out with about 1500PSI at an hour. Oh well! Fun diving anyways.
Byl, Scott and I took the Harley out to the kelp today. Surface conditions were fantastic. Pretty much flat, sunny, no wind. Great! Conditions below were nice but not fantastic as far as vis but WOW, the structure and life was amazing. I spotted 9 species of nudibranchs, lots of beautiful christmas tree and feather duster worms. A large sheephead followed me though most of my dive. Good times.
Here is the album: http://www.scubapost.net/forums/Scorpionfish/021707/
Here are the highlights:
Here is the album: http://www.scubapost.net/forums/Scorpionfish/021707/
Here are the highlights:
T- whats that in your 8th pic ( http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/divinman/Pt Loma/Pt Loma 02172007/PtLoma021707_29.jpg) ? I can't quite figure it out...
MissyP:
It is a Trivia solandri. Here is a description on the Sea Slug Forum. http://www.seaslugforum.net/factsheet.cfm?base=triviidae
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Date: Sat 02/17/07
Location: Laguna, Deadmans Reef
Time: 07:43am descent
Temp: 58 on my computer but we agree it was colder
Vis: 10ish
Max Depth: 66 feet
Bottom Time: 72 mins
Buddies: Riguerin and Milo
One of the best things about having all the girls gone over a weekend is I get all the men to myself for diving. Having convinced Rick to be my tour guide at Deadmans again I headed to Laguna for a nice relaxing dive, with no waves, and no surge to speak of, and very little current, and almost no chance of being tumbled....no I didn't get tumbled
We geared up and headed out for a nice long LJS type surface swim, planning to start on the back side of the reef and make our way to, oh I don't know what direction. I don't know these sites well enough yet to actually tell you which direction we went so I'll just tell you we dropped on the back side and followed with the reef to our right. I had a couple of encounters with female Sheephead, one of them actually playing peek a boo with me around a corner. The boys found a Moray just shortly after we started, and I actually found my first Moray all by myself not long after that. Of course my little light cannon does not put out enough light to get the attention of the men with the 21W HID lights attached to their arms, so I didn't get to brag.
Lots and lots of Lobster in the reef as well as quite a few Octo's, again, apparently only I saw them, we know why...I found one crevice that had not 1 or 2, but 3 or 4 Zebra Goby's in it, I've never seen so many in the same spot. Rick and Milo spotted several Spanish Shawls including one that actually was 2 and they did not respond to our presence due to the activity they were engaged in. Yes, Rick did give a visual clue as to their apparent activity. I spotted a Clown Dorid and was actually able to get Ricks attention to show him, that means there's a 21W HID to get Milo's attention . Swimming over part of the reef the boys found a very big almost entirely out in the open Moray, you could actually see at least a good 3 feet I would say. Rick showed me a spot on the reef that to me looked like red algae growing on the rocks, it's actually Garibaldi eggs which is a first for me. Tons of other critters, Rock Wrasse, Senoritas, Blacksmith, several Treefish all in different sizes, a big honkin Cabezon that they tell me is actually only medium, Sand Bass, baby Sheephead, juvenile Garibaldi, Perch, Hermit Crabs, Feather Stars, Sea Stars, Sea Hares and you get the picture.
Making our way to the front side of the reef for the journey back, I had thought we would be in shallower water but dropped back down to about 55 when we got to the front side. Making our way across the sand which may I say is actually a treat. The ripples in the sand here are more like dunes than ripples. Almost like being on an amusement park ride if you follow them up and down with your eyes as you swim over. Found a pretty little Octo hiding in a hold under a little structure out in the sand, never would have stopped to look except I found the tell tale empty shells laying around, looked over and there he was. Not much else on the swim in, a really pretty CO Sole Milo found, Sandabs and Sea Pansy's.
The boys kept asking me for my air, it was down to 500, but I knew we were pretty close to shore so I said no I don't want your air Milo, let's keep going. They checked again, 300, no lets keep going, finally I said okay, let me finish my 3 mins that my computer was counting down and we'll surface. I was getting a little floaty in the feet, guess I still need ankle weights with the Jet Fins. It was a very short swim back on the surface but with the high tide seemed like forever before we could stand.
Made our way up the stairs and I decided 1 dive was good. The vis was okay, but, they have a big day tomorrow and I was getting hungry.
Thanks for the dive this morning, was very relaxing and just what I needed to start my weekend.
Kim
Location: Laguna, Deadmans Reef
Time: 07:43am descent
Temp: 58 on my computer but we agree it was colder
Vis: 10ish
Max Depth: 66 feet
Bottom Time: 72 mins
Buddies: Riguerin and Milo
One of the best things about having all the girls gone over a weekend is I get all the men to myself for diving. Having convinced Rick to be my tour guide at Deadmans again I headed to Laguna for a nice relaxing dive, with no waves, and no surge to speak of, and very little current, and almost no chance of being tumbled....no I didn't get tumbled
We geared up and headed out for a nice long LJS type surface swim, planning to start on the back side of the reef and make our way to, oh I don't know what direction. I don't know these sites well enough yet to actually tell you which direction we went so I'll just tell you we dropped on the back side and followed with the reef to our right. I had a couple of encounters with female Sheephead, one of them actually playing peek a boo with me around a corner. The boys found a Moray just shortly after we started, and I actually found my first Moray all by myself not long after that. Of course my little light cannon does not put out enough light to get the attention of the men with the 21W HID lights attached to their arms, so I didn't get to brag.
Lots and lots of Lobster in the reef as well as quite a few Octo's, again, apparently only I saw them, we know why...I found one crevice that had not 1 or 2, but 3 or 4 Zebra Goby's in it, I've never seen so many in the same spot. Rick and Milo spotted several Spanish Shawls including one that actually was 2 and they did not respond to our presence due to the activity they were engaged in. Yes, Rick did give a visual clue as to their apparent activity. I spotted a Clown Dorid and was actually able to get Ricks attention to show him, that means there's a 21W HID to get Milo's attention . Swimming over part of the reef the boys found a very big almost entirely out in the open Moray, you could actually see at least a good 3 feet I would say. Rick showed me a spot on the reef that to me looked like red algae growing on the rocks, it's actually Garibaldi eggs which is a first for me. Tons of other critters, Rock Wrasse, Senoritas, Blacksmith, several Treefish all in different sizes, a big honkin Cabezon that they tell me is actually only medium, Sand Bass, baby Sheephead, juvenile Garibaldi, Perch, Hermit Crabs, Feather Stars, Sea Stars, Sea Hares and you get the picture.
Making our way to the front side of the reef for the journey back, I had thought we would be in shallower water but dropped back down to about 55 when we got to the front side. Making our way across the sand which may I say is actually a treat. The ripples in the sand here are more like dunes than ripples. Almost like being on an amusement park ride if you follow them up and down with your eyes as you swim over. Found a pretty little Octo hiding in a hold under a little structure out in the sand, never would have stopped to look except I found the tell tale empty shells laying around, looked over and there he was. Not much else on the swim in, a really pretty CO Sole Milo found, Sandabs and Sea Pansy's.
The boys kept asking me for my air, it was down to 500, but I knew we were pretty close to shore so I said no I don't want your air Milo, let's keep going. They checked again, 300, no lets keep going, finally I said okay, let me finish my 3 mins that my computer was counting down and we'll surface. I was getting a little floaty in the feet, guess I still need ankle weights with the Jet Fins. It was a very short swim back on the surface but with the high tide seemed like forever before we could stand.
Made our way up the stairs and I decided 1 dive was good. The vis was okay, but, they have a big day tomorrow and I was getting hungry.
Thanks for the dive this morning, was very relaxing and just what I needed to start my weekend.
Kim
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