The continuing sagas of the Blue Heron Bridge

[DennisW]

It would be nice if I could get down from VA while you are in FL, but I won't be coming down until March. One day, young lady, I would like to meet you. I enjoy your posts and I am sure I would enjoy diving with you. I will admit, I do not do deep dark holes.

 

[sportxlh]

Flying gurnards? FLYING GURNARDS? In Florida? Oh, my goodness, they are one of my favorite things ever, and the only place I have ever seen them was in Indonesia.

You guys do realize that this thread is absolutely inspiring me?

I will be there for Errol's GUE thing in February -- we have dives set up for Friday through Sunday, but Monday and Tuesday, we may be looking for local company.

TSandM: if you got to 5:52 on this youtube video, you'll see a long clip of three flyng gurnards at the bridge.

YouTube - diving blue heron bridge in west palm beach redux

 

[Splitlip]

Lynn:

Be sure to tune up on your skills.

While the West span maxes out about 13 ft, I'm told on the East one might get >20 ft.

I have a spot I do weight and buoyancy checks near the East span that's 16 ft. A little sunken boat. To the South I get ~16 ft. I'll go in at 1000 psi and am frankly very happy burning 600 # hovering at that one spot.

Hope we see you here!

 

[dumpsterDiver]

YouTube - Palm Beach Freediving, Blue Heron Bridge

The wind was blowing 35 kts today, so we hit the bridge, My (12 yr old) boy got to try out his Christmas present.. a HERO HD,,,,

 

[TSandM]

If there's anything I really, truly love, it's a long, shallow dive in a place where every time you turn around, you've found something else to get excited about!

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

If there's anything I really, truly love, it's a long, shallow dive in a place where every time you turn around, you've found something else to get excited about!

There are those days at the bridge, but they are far and few between

On most days one will "attempt" to find those conditions and be happy with 1/2 hour of the total 2+ hour dive when we do find something.

Many of us regulars carry marking sticks (Popsicle, etc.) so we can mark those areas after we have our photos, and then grab divers in the area to "show" them too... It is seldom "everywhere you turn" and often "everywhere someone shows you"... Often the photos we show online are not seen (even by us). They were smaller than we can really make out. We rely on our ability to stay in a small area and observe small changes in the area to determine what to shoot and later hope it comes out enough to post...

That being stated....
The large stuff happens around us and we hope to have the lens in place to take the shot when it does. Sometimes we get the Eagle Ray shot, Southern Ray (I have actually been slapped in the mask and not gotten the picture), Gunnard, Sea Robin, Frogfish, videos... Just like caves, the more you dive an area, the more you see...

 

[Arizona]

Well worth the cold today! My buddy and I got to see a Manatee. Not living in Florida this was indeed a treat.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

It was, I agree!!! Didn't see the manatees while diving, but our surface support could practically reach out and touch them while we were no where near! LOL
Vis was decent, and I think I am getting used to these cooler waters, dare I say! I got 68°. Looked for the lionfish at the channel line, but didn't find it after two passes and three sets of eyes. I hope somebody got em.
And there are some Winn Dixie fish over by the shopping carts, 3 I think. They weren't there on Friday.

 

[D2Diver]

There are those days at the bridge, but they are far and few between

On most days one will "attempt" to find those conditions and be happy with 1/2 hour of the total 2+ hour dive when we do find something.

Many of us regulars carry marking sticks (Popsicle, etc.) so we can mark those areas after we have our photos, and then grab divers in the area to "show" them too... It is seldom "everywhere you turn" and often "everywhere someone shows you"... Often the photos we show online are not seen (even by us). They were smaller than we can really make out. We rely on our ability to stay in a small area and observe small changes in the area to determine what to shoot and later hope it comes out enough to post...

That being stated....
The large stuff happens around us and we hope to have the lens in place to take the shot when it does. Sometimes we get the Eagle Ray shot, Southern Ray (I have actually been slapped in the mask and not gotten the picture), Gunnard, Sea Robin, Frogfish, videos... Just like caves, the more you dive an area, the more you see...

So true & that is what makes this a special place: searching, finding, sharing.

Happiest of New Years to you,my friend, & hoping for many 40 hour work weeks-with time off for many mid week dives too!!
Deb

 

[TSandM]

So true & that is what makes this a special place: searching, finding, sharing.

Oh, I understand that every dive is a treasure hunt . . . but the best thing about diving someplace new is that even the USUAL things a site has to offer may be exciting and different for the visitor! But I do hope I get to hook up with someone local, who can help point out things we might well have missed. I'm especially excited about the variety of nudis in the photos.