Things I learned yesterday....

[Mr. Nice Guy]

Great Dive at Old Garden Beach. This was my first Ocean shore dive in MA. Kudos to ECD for organizing. Flounder, crabs, and lots o lobster. Catch = 0

Things I learned today:

1) Always bring 2 tanks even if you only plan on one dive.
2) The 3 hour drive both ways is worth the trip. The Ocean sure beats the local lakes (esp after 20-30 local dives)
3) Always bring a snorkel...I had given up on the snorkel, it just got in my way.
4) I need a regular buddy
5) I suck at lobstering...spent too much time with the little guys.
6) Air goes faster lobstering

Nick

 

[dave4868]

You learn quick!

I'm interested to know how you came to learn those things....

An extra tank is a must for me. It can really come in handy!

Dave C

 

[David Sutton]

Missed you this last sat, i was at front beach with frank for two dives, got a couple bugs and a mess of flounder.

 

[AfterDark]

Great Dive at Old Garden Beach. This was my first Ocean shore dive in MA. Kudos to ECD for organizing. Flounder, crabs, and lots o lobster. Catch = 0

Things I learned today:

1) Always bring 2 tanks even if you only plan on one dive.
2) The 3 hour drive both ways is worth the trip. The Ocean sure beats the local lakes (esp after 20-30 local dives)
3) Always bring a snorkel...I had given up on the snorkel, it just got in my way.
4) I need a regular buddy
5) I suck at lobstering...spent too much time with the little guys.
6) Air goes faster lobstering

Nick

Good points especially the snorkel. I'm stunned by the number of people I see diving these days without a snorkel. I use a snorkel whenever I'm on the surface. It saves air and the air is free. It's also easier to float face down than to keep your head above water in choppy conditions. Air always goes faster when your working, and lobstering is working. A regular buddy is the single best thing that can happen to a diver IMO. I've been lucky to have regular buddies for long periods of time. My 1st regular buddy and I dived 12 years together my 2nd was just around 10 years. After a while you almost don't need signals! If you can find someone to dive with that loves diving as much as you consider yourself very lucky.

 

[DavidInNH]

I've pretty much given up my snorkel. I find that on surface swims, I tend to breathe poorly through it and tire quickly. Instead, I usually lay on my back and kick, with my regulator lightly held in my mouth in case a big wave comes by. Otherwise, i just breathe the surface air. I also try to avoid surface swims whenever possible!

Whatever works.

 

[salub2007]

Swear by my snorkel . I use it whenever I'm on the surface. Don't use a fancy one is my suggestion. A base model scubapro is what I use. Light with a large diameter tube, so it's not cumbersome and is easy to breathe through.

Dove Old Garden Beach on Sunday, (2 dives) exactly what you said, flounder, pollack schools, and plenty of bugs. Saw some keepers and although I have my lic. for lobster, decided to just take photos. It's likely a good thing because on the end of our 2nd dive the Wildlife Police were there in full uniform, asking around and checking bags for short lobsters. So if you are going to lobster be sure, sure, sure that they are legal before you pack up for the day. They are out there checking. Just a heads up.

Safe Diving,
MB