New Norte Today 28JAN- Thursday 01FEB

[Stingrayvilla]

4 days of "shore activities" I will be diving on the East side with Gatosreef on Thursday. - Cozumel Mexico’s “Norte” Weather Patterns – Stingray Villa

 

[FishWatcher747]

Why don't you knock it off with those negative waves.

 

[Dave Dillehay]

4 days of "shore activities" I will be diving on the East side with Gatosreef on Thursday. - Cozumel Mexico’s “Norte” Weather Patterns – Stingray Villa

yes, the norte hit this late afternoon. Came in as a suprise...port is probably closed tomorrow. Sorry.

dave dillehay

 

[rmssetc]

I will be diving on the East side with Gatosreef on Thursday.

I've never heard of them before.

From glancing at their facebook page (ugh, facebook. makes me want to wipe down my keyboard when I'm done), I get the impression that they don't have a park permit and that they go to the north/east a lot.

It's good to hear about an operator that goes there regularly, though if there's a norte and the port is closed...I don't see how that's possible.

Their "website" doesn't have much info, but conspicuously absent (for me) when reading about an operator running those dives was any mention of safety equipment on the boat (O2, radio), a requirement for divers to have and know how to use a DSMB, mention of PLB or radios for each diver, etc.

Have you dove with them before? What was your experience?

 

[NDL_Diver]

Gato and Chino used to work for Aldora and are highly respected dive and boat Captain. They broke from Aldora and run their own boat now. I think Jorge works there also.

 

[Stingrayvilla]

Gato and Chino used to work for Aldora and are highly respected dive and boat Captain. They broke from Aldora and run their own boat now. I think Jorge works there also.

You are correct NDL_Diver

 

[Dave Dillehay]

Yes, they are good guys, and one time Gato sort of saved my life. But I am afraid that because of finances they may not be able to provide all the safety you might want. Would I personally dive with them…you bet, but I have many thousands of dives with them before and know how to take care of myself.

DAVE DILLEHAY

 

[sefuchs]

This is a tough one to be sitting on the shore - beautiful blue skies and "perfect" weather IF you are 1 block away from the water. The north wind is chilly and water is very choppy.

 

[gopbroek]

Looks like a boat sunk with multiple fatalities between Cancun and Isla Mujeres

At least 4 dead after boat carrying tourists sinks near Cancun

At least four people are dead after a boat carrying over a dozen tourists sank in the waters off the coast of Cancun.

abcnews.go.com

 

[ggunn]

This is a tough one to be sitting on the shore - beautiful blue skies and "perfect" weather IF you are 1 block away from the water. The north wind is chilly and water is very choppy.

Is the port open? I have seen a couple of small boats out there today on the webcam at Grand Park Royal Cozumel en vivo, Cozumel - Webcams de México.