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Just got back from an awesome time on O'ahu. Stayed in Wai'anae via AirBnb ( cool, but you gotta drive through Honolulu alot!) Dove with Kaimana Divers and wow, they are like a well oiled machine, very attentive, very professional and they make you feel at home on the Nacho 1 ! Did the Sea...

Dances with Sea Lion - I Had many dives on that weekend in May and Sea Lion encounters were plentiful and persistent. http://youtu.be/9ggMoowrmwk. In case the insert function is malfunctioning; Eric - Dances With Sea Lion - YouTube

I noticed Ive been posting too many neg buoyancy posts, so time to set my trim... After a couple of months in DM, just pool OW and DSD followed by a day at the lake. I have completed; 1. Mask,snorkel and fins only swim, 800 yards in 12:45 min. (5 points) 2. 15 minute tread, (with the last 2min...

In regards to PADI DM. I have been to 3 OW / DSD classes so far where I helped out and assisted. I enjoyed it thoroughly, training others is one thing I seem to be fairly good at. The material is not an issue nor is my instructor, he is one of the best. My issue is the cost. I guess I never got...

I really hate to post this, but I dumped most of my gear behind my car (parked on the B/W wall) on a tarp, so I could run to the Breakwater restroom after a boat dive. I took the important stuff with me, wrist mounted computer and compass. So I either dropped the knife or someone came by...

I did one shore dive at Koloa Landing. Sea Sport Divers is just up the street, so it was a logical choice. $7 ea. for weights, wetsuit (3mm) and tank. You can rent 2 tanks but even if you don't use the second tank, you are still charged. Easy entry and protected area, its an old boat ramp. The...

While planning our trip to Kauai, I thought I would check up on all those hidden fees that are slapped on hapless Hawaiian vacation travelers. I was shocked to discover that Hawaiian air will charge you $100 one way and $35 between islands to check scuba gear. I have already confirmed this...

I will be passing through Monterey on Friday October 5th stopping by the b/w and Lovers point. Hoping to get a couple of dives in. PM me. I will be there about 12:30.

Well I created a new user with the name most people who have meet me know me by; Whaleboy... So I meant to ask you guys to change EricOrca to whaleboy and delete the whaleboy account. Or keep the whaleboy account and delete Ericorca... I would prefer the first, and I apologize for trying to fix...

(I did some searching through the forums, so if this question gets repeated, sorry in advance>) I have a 38lb OMS wing on a Dive Rite SS backplate, it has served me well and we've become old pals. Sometime though, I wish there was a second dump valve on the right wing. There are times I need to...

I'm looking to buy a Panoramic mask, its just seems logical to have that extra view; of buddy, that rock / corral or the fish / mammal, without having to rubber neck your way around the aquatic world. Ive tried them in the shop against the standard masks and of course you have a wider field of...

Had 3 dives Saturday and 2 dives today at Beal's Point. It was fantastic, lots of schools of trout from fry to fingerlings to adults. Schools of small mouth bass and several huge largemouth bass. I'm not a hunter, spearfishing is illegal anyways, so they are still there. Vis was 5'-20' feet...

Another long shot, I'll be at Manchester State Beach this time, but I am leaving on June 16th. Van Damme looks awesome, and the cove on the north side of Mendocino has some interesting features. Gerstle Cove is just too far south. Just in case someone else wants to dive same day in the area. Thanks

I want to dive Fort Ross on Saturday May 19 in the morning and none of my local dive buddies can get away. So I'm looking for a buddy who like me has always wanted to check this area out. I'll be staying in Bodega Bay so I can be there either on Saturday, Sunday or Monday.

Just thought Id drop in with a big splash and say Hello! I'm glad that this board is here, I have learned tons about equipment and places to dive. My first impression about the forum members is a general willingness to share experiences with newcomers, give straightforward advise on what...