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On Friday I plan to dive Lobos with two other divers. If I recall correctly, Lobos rules require 2-man dive teams but that often the gate guard permits a three man team when there is space (and we all enter the park together). At least, I didn't have any trouble when I did this a few years ago...

Hi All, I'm looking for people interested in diving Monterey or Carmel with me anytime from June 22 to June 25. My family is out of town, giving me the freedom to get wet. :) I'm happy diving anywhere from Del Monte Beach to Whaler's Cove. While I love Monastery South, I've learned how to get...

Saturday, Sep 17 is coastal clean-up day. I had planned to do my third annual clean-up of the Santa Cruz Wharf this Saturday. Unfortunately, my regular buddy has abandoned me. Would anyone like to join me in cleaning up the sand under the Santa Cruz Wharf? In the past two years I've done...

This Saturday my buddy and I plan to christen my kayak with its first dive experience. We'll be diving somewhere off Del Monte beach. If others are around that day, maybe we could share a beer and stories later in the day. :drunks: We don't yet have a plan other than get wet without dumping...

Anyone interested in joining me for a free night of diving in an olympic-sized swimming pool? Pacific Coast SCUBA is kind enough to host this dive at Gunderson High School in San Jose, free of charge to us divers. I'd love to have some SB-friends there. :) Spots still are open...

Today my regular buddy and I made two dives at Pt. Lobos. It was a cold 48°F according to my Oceanic computer. My buddy says his gauge read 45°F frequently throughout the dive. :cold: My numb fingers and toes agree with his gauge. (We dove wet.) Even so, we often encountered patches of warmth...

For the first time since I did Essentials in December I have a chance to dive. (It's been a crazy six months.) I'll be getting wet at Lobos on Friday with my regular buddy. With all the recent talk of cold temps I had planned to rent a Fusion drysuit to help ensure I get the most out of the...

This may be a little early to make plans, but generally I get to dive only once a month, and this Saturday is my November dive. :happy: A month from now I'll be taking UTD Essentials with Don (and Greg and Robert). I recently switched my reg to a long hose and would love to get a few tips on...

My regular buddy and I are planning to dive on Friday, October 9. Normally we would dive Lobos, but with the dramatic fee increase I am being encouraged to consider other sites. Anyone want to suggest their favorite site? If we haven't been there, then you will have to introduce us to it. ;)...

My buddy and I are planning to dive at Pt. Lobos this Friday, August 28. Will anyone else be there? If conditions permit, we'll probably try to dive Point Granite Wall. It's a bit of swim, but we've done it once before. (We foolishly though it would be easier to swim through the kelp to get...

"Save Our Shores" is organizing a Santa Cruz County Coastal Cleanup Day for Saturday, September 19, 2009: Santa Cruz County's 25th Anniversary Coastal Cleanup Day | Save Our Shores They include a scuba option through Aqua Safari's of Santa Cruz: Aqua Safaris Coastal Cleanup Day...

Where do people like to eat (and drink) after a day of diving at Point Lobos? I'm especially interested in vegan-friendly eateries with good beer. But, when push-comes-to-shove, the beer may matter more. ;)

I've read (in Bruce Watkins's book) that Leopard sharks frequent the shallows of Whaler's Cove, but I've never seen them. I'm planning a dive for tomorrow and thought I' might spend some time exploring the shallows looking for them. I've also heard that they are birthing their pups this time...

Diving is suposed to be a social sport; at least that's the way I like it. :) I'm looking for a dive buddy or two to spend the day diving on Tuesday or Wednesday (March 25). I'm in town (Dade City) for only a few more days and would like to do a day of diving (so my gear doesn't have to go...

Hi, I'm a California diver planning to visit family just north of Dade City for the last week in March. I'd love to get in a day of diving while I'm there. (I've never dove in FL, though a we did try snorkeling with the manatees last year.) What would make for a really good day of diving...