New Member from Sf Bay Area

[catama]

Hello everyone. Just joined. Learned to dive many years ago when I lived in Puerto Rico. Left Puerto Rico and didn't dive for a good twenty years or so. Took it up again recently and am going to the Socorro Islands in June. Lokking forward to it.

Andy

 

[Wineaux]

Welcome!

 

[beaverdivers]

Welcome to SCUBAboard!

Have Fun in Socorro.

 

[Peter_C]

Welcome to Scubaboard

Do you plan on diving some of the most incredible reefs around the world right here in the Bay Area?

 

[catama]

Welcome to Scubaboard

Do you plan on diving some of the most incredible reefs around the world right here in the Bay Area?

Yes, at some point. My new neighbors are diving instructors and trip organizers, so they're going to take me on some local diving trips. D you have any recommendations?

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Welcome!

Thank you!

---------- Post added April 24th, 2014 at 12:55 PM ----------

Welcome to SCUBAboard!

Have Fun in Socorro.

I will; thank you!

---------- Post added April 24th, 2014 at 12:55 PM ----------

Welcome to SCUBAboard!

Have Fun in Socorro.

I will; thank you!

 

[Ricky B]

Welcome to ScubaBoard.

For the SF Bay Area, probably the most popular site is Monterey Bay. There are easy dive sites there (the Breakwater) and treacherous ones (Monastery Beach). Your neighbors will know where to take you.

 

[violet1166]

welcome. I'm also new to be here

 

[Peter_C]

Most folks around here start diving at sites in Monterey, like the Breakwater. It has plenty of cool stuff to see, yet remains docile for folks learning about cold water diving. Much of where you go depends on what part of the Bay Area you live in. I tend to dive the North Coast more, but I live in Santa Rosa, and it is close. Monterey tends to have better vis and more benign conditions.

 

[Ricky B]

Is the north coast water colder than Monterey Bay?

 

[Peter_C]

Is the north coast water colder than Monterey Bay?

About the same. I have seen 43 degreee water at Van Damme and at Point Lobos. A drysuit keeps me warmer.