Water's getting colder in Venice

[2TH DIVR]

Got out today with Florida West.
The water temp was 61, vis was 2'-3'
Sure glad I didn't sell the dry suit when I moved to FL.

 

[Tom Winters]

61°??? And I was crabbing about 73° over here. Please keep that cold water over there.

 

[DandyDon]

Psst - winter started 2 days ago. :frosty:

I'm headed for the Keys Sunday, with a 5 mil and a 7. I always take the one I hope to wear and the next one - in part because I have had a zipper fail on a trip. :11:

 

[UB]

2th diver - how did you do? I am scheduled to go out with them on Monday but the weather forecast looks bad.

 

[bikeflip22]

LOL,

cmon, you guys.. whats wrong w/ 61* water?
Here in MA we are working our ways down to the 30's.

 

[CBulla]

bikeflip, when your used to diving in 90 degree water for 5 months of the year, 61 causes some mild discomfort

 

[DandyDon]

bikeflip, when your used to diving in 90 degree water for 5 months of the year, 61 causes some mild discomfort

<<< And when you're a granddad...!

 

[2TH DIVR]

I did all right with a 1/2 dozen small megs, but nothing really great.
A few really nice ones were found by others onboard.
I will be there Monday weather permittting.

 

[CBulla]

<<< And when you're a granddad...!

Dude... I'm only going on 32 (in a few weeks)!!! While technically this is completely possible that I could be a grandfather, I'm telling ya, I only have two children that I know of and they are nowhere near the age of procration so I think I'm safe from the Grandpa title for a while!

Hey 2th.. keep on posting this info bro, it may be chilly, but I can tell ya, some of us like to know what options are open! It may be out of the dive menu for a while though as the temps there will get into the low 50's

 

[DandyDon]

Dude... I'm only going on 32 (in a few weeks)!!! While technically this is completely possible that I could be a grandfather, I'm telling ya, I only have two children that I know of and they are nowhere near the age of procration so I think I'm safe from the Grandpa title for a while!

Damn, you're only my daughter's age? ok...

I was referencing myself, tho - you didn't notice the arrows? <<<

Also a good idea to keep recent shoulder operations warm, eh?

I think I'll just start with the 7 mil Monday, get my weight adjusted, and stick with it. Getting chilled greatly reduces the fun factor.