looking to dive Redondo 8/3

socaljohn · Aug 2, 2013

With South OC not looking good for tomorrow I saw a post about Veterans Park and see that it is sheltered from the south swell that has been wrecking Laguna lately.
I am looking for a buddy or a group I could join up with.
In the name of full disclosure-I am 56 but like my gear "old but in pretty good shape". OW with 41 So Cal dives in the last 2 yrs.
You can reply here or PM me.
Thanks.

MaxBottomtime · Aug 2, 2013

There are always several dozen divers at Vet's every Saturday morning at 8:00. Most would gladly let you join them.

socaljohn · Aug 3, 2013

You were right Phil. Went to Veterans Park today and there were many divers there. Many classes. Hooked up with some folks and had a fine dive. Now I know some PV divers will never let South OC conditions keep me dry anymore!!!

Lopez116 · Aug 4, 2013

socaljohn:
You were right Phil. Went to Veterans Park today and there were many divers there. Many classes. Hooked up with some folks and had a fine dive. Now I know some PV divers will never let South OC conditions keep me dry anymore!!!

How was the dive? How does the site compare to laguna? I've read it can be a bit boring, but I have never dived it...

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MaxBottomtime · Aug 4, 2013

socaljohn · Aug 4, 2013

Compared to Laguna with kelp and reef it does look a little barren, but like the desert, there is lots of life but you might have to look for it. Many crabs, little baby halibut or something like it (inch or 2 long), tube worms, a ray that I did not get a real good look at and a big ole sea hare. And it just occurred to me, my first dive where I did not see a garibaldi. We had planned to stay between 40 and 60 ft due to having a "10 dive" diver with us and stuck to it, and due to a false start (lost the newest diver and resurfaced to find him) we only got about 30 min bottom time but I look forward to getting back and seeing more.

fnfalman · Aug 5, 2013

Vets Park is best done at night, IMHO.

I could be wrong but I don't ever recall seeing Garibaldis there. I think they only hang out at kelps and reefs.

Hatul · Aug 5, 2013

I've seen some large colorful jellyfish there, as well as a large angel shark once. It's also good as a deep dive along the canyon.

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