Looking for a Buddy to Shore Dive Maui (June 14-19 2014)

[az_boricua]

I have plans to travel to Maui on vacation and while there, want to do as much shore diving as I can squeeze in. I am OW certified looking for a buddy to dive with. I am willing to pay for your oxygen tank rental in return for the favor.

Let me know if anyone is interested.

Thanks,

Miguel

 

[Shaka Doug]

Sorry, we don't use Oxygen tanks in Hawaii...I can hook you up with some tasty pineapple flavored air though!

 

[Michael SeaWolf]

Miguel - my wife and I will be there the week after you leave, so if you find someone to rent tanks from, please let me know - we're looking for the same thing for a week... 80cf aluminium tanks, about 4 of them.

Cheers!

Michael

 

[diversteve]

Miguel,

Maui Dreams Dive Co. in Kihei has a buddy sign up sheet. They also guide if you don't find anyone. Shore Dives - Maui Dreams Dive Co So does Shaka Doug ^...both in the Kihei area. For a guide in West Maui there's Lahaina Divers or Tiny Bubbles. But for what they get, it's almost as cheap to boat dive. And a better dive.

so if you find someone to rent tanks from

Tank rentals are at about 1/2 the Maui Dive Shops. The ones that say "Scuba" in the description here: Maui Dive Shop Locations

Up around Kahana/Kaanbapali it's convenient at Kahana Gateway mall - you'll see it from the main road. Also Lahaina Gateway Mall.

In downtown Lahaina - Lahaina Divers also. Maui Beach Diving

In Kihei the two Maui Dive shops there. Never been to either so IDK where they are.

Or Maui Dreams Dive Co. Maui Dreams Dive Co - rentals, Maui HI

Or B&B Scuba. Maui Scuba Tank Fills and Scuba Rentals


Towing a flag is the law. Or at least towing one out and tying it off to something dead nearby. Around Kihei/Wailea they check. And cite. Probably in West Maui also, we just never saw the warden there.

 

[Michael SeaWolf]

What are the technical requirements when two people dive re: flags? Does each person need their own, or can one be used for both people?

 

[diversteve]

One. And you can rent them at most shops. $20 for the week at Maui Dreams Dive Co.

(a) A "diver's flag" as defined by rule and measuring not less than twelve inches by twelve inches shall be required to be displayed on the surface of the water by any person or group of persons engaged in free diving or SCUBA diving.

I'm not saying that I always do - ymmv. In fact for years we didn't even know you had to. I have seen the ranger once at a popular Kihei site with binoculars. I assume that's what he was checking as he was in uniform. No one came out of the water b4 we left so IDK if anything happened. Mostly my previous post was anecdotal, I've read of others here being asked.

 

[Shaka Doug]

No offense intended but you guys should just hire a guide. It's clear enough from your questions that you would benefit greatly from some local knowledge the day of your dives. Conditions vary greatly from day to day and site to site. You won't waste your time doing it wrong and won't have to worry about rules, regulations, dive flags, proper weight, navigation, etc. etc.


If you really want to get the most from your dives I know a guy who can help...

 

[az_boricua]

Thanks everyone for the reply's to my post and I apologize for the novice comment regarding oxygen....argh! Putting that aside, I want to thank Shaka Doug and DIVERSTEVE for the suggestions. I think I will follow the advice given and hire a guide. If anyone is interested in a shore dive in Makena on Saturday, let me know your rate (maguerra67@hotmail.com). I will have my own gear....just need weights and tank.

 

[Shaka Doug]

Nice diving with you Miguel! We sure did have some awesome conditions this weekend. When are we going again? I'm ready for that night dive!