Victoria Vis conditions?

[MarkH]

I went to McKenzie Bight again this afternoon and the vis wasn't as good as on my previous dives. I went down one of the trails that are closer to the parking area than the one people normally go to. Vis was 2-3 feet from the surface to 20 feet deep. From there it started to clear and by the time I reached 100 feet vis was around 40-50 feet. Not bad, but not as great as before. I swam out and to the left and eventually met up with the cloud sponge from the farther entry point.

 

[SeanQ]

I went down one of the trails that are closer to the parking area than the one people normally go to.

I use that trail. Does this mean I'm abnormal?

 

[MarkH]

I use that trail. Does this mean I'm abnormal?

So you're the one leaving all that poo! Eventually that trail is going to turn into a slip-and-slide (remember those?). Seriously, when I breathe through my mouth there, I can taste it. The trail I used is about 3 paces past the little creek that goes under the main trail through a culvert (next to the waterfall that dries up in summer). Most people use the trail (called #1?) farther down around the corner. I won't bother going here again. The farther trail (#1?) drops away quicker and there is a bit more life. I think next time I'll go to the popular entry point and swim out to the left (I always go to the right).

 

[Hyper-limits]

I went to McKenzie Bight again this afternoon and the vis wasn't as good as on my previous dives. I went down one of the trails that are closer to the parking area than the one people normally go to. Vis was 2-3 feet from the surface to 20 feet deep. From there it started to clear and by the time I reached 100 feet vis was around 40-50 feet. Not bad, but not as great as before. I swam out and to the left and eventually met up with the cloud sponge from the farther entry point.

Thanks for the update Mark, myself and wedivebc are planning a deep dive there on thursday hopefully the viz doesn't get worse. The last thing I want is to carry my double down the trail to do a dive in the mock, my fingers are crossed for some good viz.

Al

 

[MarkH]

Thanks for the update Mark, myself and wedivebc are planning a deep dive there on thursday hopefully the viz doesn't get worse. The last thing I want is to carry my double down the trail to do a dive in the mock, my fingers are crossed for some good viz.

Al

It should be fine below 50 feet or so. It was still pretty good when I went. I guess I was spoiled all week.

 

[Hyper-limits]

Myself and wedivebc did a technical dive yesterday at Mckenzie bight, the viz was 10ft at best between 0 and 40ft. Under 40ft it clear to a range of 50ft, the mock at the surface cut down on a lot of light but where we were going there is no light anyway, the surface temp was perfect for the long deco stop. Overall a good dive just make sure you take a light with you if you are diving in the inlet.

Cheers

Al

 

[SeanQ]

Anyone want to do Willis or Mckenzie tomarrow?

 

[MarkH]

Anyone want to do Willis or Mckenzie tomarrow?

What time?

 

[SeanQ]

How about 11 in the morning?

 

[MarkH]

Sure. How about Mckenzie Bight (again)? I can meet you there? If no one shows up, I'll go in anyway.