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I was able to wear gloves before because they were in my pocket. But once the DM saw they told me they were a no-no since it's a marine park. they were only gloves for summer and i used them on a mess of fishing line.

HEADS UP for COVID - Pick up the testing kits that you can do at "home" - your airline website should have information. (i got mine via SouthWest). you take the test in front of your phone camera in front of an agent who watches you. It'll take about 20 minutes. This will allow you to NOT...

I've been in various times of the year including March. It's nice. Definitely cooler temps at depth and topside. My local water is usually 50F so I usually always pack a hooded vest and a shorty. However if I know I'll be doing a lot of diving, for March, I usually will wear more. Personally...

When heading home, I landed at SNA. The flight attendant said, "Welcome home to Orange County! If you're just passing through, you're welcome as well; this is not LAX!"

GAH. Really? amazing. Definitely going to change my gear drying/rinsing habits in the future when I return. I'm usually letting my camera things dry and charge outside after rinsing in our outdoor kitchen at baja bunglows. Unwanted guests are normally the furry four-legged kind that try try...

FYI, Southwest used to have direct flights out of OAK. Not sure right now. One of my buddies came in from the east bay and she met me in SNA for the bounce to SJD. If you do fly out of there with a cnx, make sure it's not LAX. SNA is best, SAN (diego) is good, PHX (um. if you have to), and LAX...

in Monterey, we leave our stuff out on our tables at Breakwater. Our tanks, our BCs, our weights, our cars and trucks our loaded with gear. Sure, we pack away most of it when we're in the water but otherwise, it's all sitting there left out while we chat with others or run to the bathroom. In...

Hopefully you got to enjoy the Bisbee's tournament. it's amazing to see the large catches that are displayed on the marina!

Don't go in August, September, October, or November. ;-) If it's an option. If not, then October and November have less hurricanes which are probably more detrimental to diving than crowds.

I fly! I'm closest to San Jose airport (SJC) and I fly to San Jose airport (SJD) normally on Southwest Airlines (bags fly free). I can get a RT for 300-400 $US. I don't rent a car, instead I take a shuttle that makes a stop at a grocery store for $200 US. This is split between the group. For me...

I know lots of women love those lycra rash guards and leggings that have come out now. Many are made with recycled material so that's cool. But I prefer something that's going to give me good thermal protection and if I'm diving warm, then I'd also like neutral items so I won't have to add...

I love Cabo Pulmo. I love staying there. I love the pace. I love being able to walk everywhere and how the idea of being stuck in traffic usually means a bunch of cows or goats crossing the road when you're heading to or from the airport to get there. I am of the firm opinion that if you want to...

you probably can ask about a package! I certainly would! And honestly, staying out in the corridor area is really nice. You'll be away from the craziness of town but then that's also a positive for some people. Also, diving in the corridor can be more peaceful. The one thing I always notice...

also, more importantly: I wish I could go! I'll be on the other side though - Los Cabos - so I won't cry too much! :)

i did. though my instructor and class lives locally near me (Monterey, CA). I still have to do the check out dives because I was getting used to a new drysuit and I wanted to put some dives on it. My plan is to head over and stay for a month or so next year. The TDI SM is different than the...

A bunch of my friends travel to that area solo. One just drove from Chicago. A couple of moved there for extended stays. I only have one friend that snorkels and she went to that akumal spot. I have never heard them speak of negative travel incidents in the area. There are multiple operators...

your dive operator looks like they're in the area of the corridor which is great for dives out there. when people talk about local dives - pelican rock, neptunes finger, the arches - those are out of the marina in cabo san lucas. you are a bit of a distance from that area. Expect some time in...

near the mouth of the cove. It did not get better. The water further out was gorgeous and a little big angry. Avi shot this. Oct 2.

Attempted to go diving on saturday, oct 2. point lobos. swell was on the cusp of being a no-go but a bunch of us packed up the gear and met at the gate. Inside, the cove looked OK. We walked up the hill to take a better look. it was not promising. And as we watched, it just got worse. Even the...

For Cabo Pulmo, you probably won't need a canister light. You could save some luggage space by leaving it at home. The only reason why I say this is because your bottom time is limited and less than an hour. It's a park rule. If you're on a Hogarthian - long hose/bungee set up like I am, I use...