ACHiPo
Contributor
I’d like to try diving in the local Bay Area waters and am looking for recommendations for the best way to safely start.
I booked a South Pacific holiday next May. I’m getting the urge to get back into diving. I grew up in the Midwest and got my AOW in cold water with poor visibility, but it’s been many years since I’ve been in cold water—no wetsuit, etc. I’m not sure if I’ll like the cold waters of Monterey, et al, so not sure I’m ready to buy a wetsuit just yet, so renting tanks wetsuit would be part of the plan. I’d also like a DM/guide to help me learn the local knowledge.
What recommendations do folks have? One option is a local club, or Diver Dan’s in Santa Clara where I’ve gotten gear and training. Wondering if working directly with a Monterey dive shop would be a good choice? Any recommendations?
I booked a South Pacific holiday next May. I’m getting the urge to get back into diving. I grew up in the Midwest and got my AOW in cold water with poor visibility, but it’s been many years since I’ve been in cold water—no wetsuit, etc. I’m not sure if I’ll like the cold waters of Monterey, et al, so not sure I’m ready to buy a wetsuit just yet, so renting tanks wetsuit would be part of the plan. I’d also like a DM/guide to help me learn the local knowledge.
What recommendations do folks have? One option is a local club, or Diver Dan’s in Santa Clara where I’ve gotten gear and training. Wondering if working directly with a Monterey dive shop would be a good choice? Any recommendations?