Did my first two OW dives Sunday

[Ioncloud9]

And now you know... Getting onto the boat is the hardest part (well other than hanging on in heaving seas). Timing is everything - let the boat do the work. But if you can do fine in conditions like that, everything else is a cake walk.

There was a couple there with 40-60 dives and they had never been in conditions like that.

 

[Sam Miller III]

I have found a new hero - he goes by the name of "ioncloud9."
You and your girl friend survived a very atypical introduction to the underwater world; ....It can only get better..
I applaud you and your girlfriend for a completing your course certainly under less than ideal conditions

That Carolina moon shine and cornbread sure develops tough divers

SDM
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[pconsidine]

Congratulations and welcome to the new adventure-good luck on dive 3 & 4 and just relax and enjoy the experience..

 

[arew+4]

Now for the really hard part, all those extended surface intervals they call real life.

 

[Ioncloud9]

Now for the really hard part, all those extended surface intervals they call real life.

I pass the time looking at all the gear I'm planning on buying.

 

[Ioncloud9]

I just finished my 3&4 at the same dive site yesterday. It was perfect conditions to do it. Almost zero current.. the rope off the back of the boat wasn't drifting away, almost unnoticeable surge, 20-30 viz, flat seas, warm sunshine. The water was already noticeably colder, but still managed to do both dives in a 3mm wetsuit just fine. The new gloves I bought last week very perfect. Kept my hands nice and toasty. So now my girlfriend and I are certified divers!

 

[jlcnuke]

Congratulations! So, when's the next diving now?

 

[uncfnp]

I pass the time looking at all the gear I'm planning on buying.

Be warned its an expensive addiction.

That was a heck of a first ride but you will be a stronger and more confident diver for the experience. Please give your GF my compliments as well.

 

[Ioncloud9]

Congratulations! So, when's the next diving now?

Im not sure. Might have to wait until the water gets a little warmer, or go to Florida some time during the winter. Next few months are going to be very busy.

 

[TMHeimer]

Congratulations on your first dives. My OW dives were here in Nova Scotia in November, so air temp. was our only challenge--nothing like your experience! I did a couple of charters back in 2011 with Coastal and agree they were a fine outfit. We went to the General Sherman wreck--about 50' of water. Got a couple of nice shells. Good luck with #s 3 & 4 and on to independent diving....