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I dove los arcos yesterday. Viz was very bad. Algae bloom was no joke. Talked to dive boats were all putting the thumbs down. So buyer beware. Maybe enjoy the street tacos at carbon cita and tacon Del Mar. enjoy

good information, I have done the vallarta adventures "big boat" experience to marietta... agreed it is a great dive and snorkel scene... oceanic white tips were in the area when I was last there. I snorkeled a bit in Sayulita, and the water was a bit murky... but fish abounded... I found a...

Thanks for the info.. I guess "best in world" is very subjective and maybe those who told me Cozumel is #2 worldwide, bucket list, etc...were selling packages. No harm no foul. When you say shore diving, do you mean shore entry or diving along the coastal areas of Cancun, or Yucatan? For...

Returned from Cancun. Only diving was Akumal on some reefs. Also snorkelled with the turtles and othe fish. The reef from Puerto Morales to Belize is supposedly second largest reef next to the Barrier in AUS. Everyone also said do Cozumel because it was #2 diving on planet earth. There were...

If I read into Old Bear, am I getting that you get drunk in Cancun and dive in Cozumel? Most of my friends who go to mexico never leave the "Hotel Zone" and give me a funny look when I ask if they saw the ruins at chexzen Iza or Tulume, etc... We are not "spring breakers.." so we will be...

I am heading to Cancun soon. I will try Isla de Mujeres, Cozumel, but really no Cancun based dives? no go? I will try to contact the person referenced above. Please chime in any other info on local snorkeling or water activities... What about Tulume? just snorkelling? Thanks ... Steve

I want to buy a light! PM inquiry sent!

Thanks for the nice words. It was a nice day out and after some inconvenient car repair, the water was very nice over between Lovers and Hopkins in roughly 40'. lots of filtrate in the water and large numbers of sand dollar beds where I anchored. Let's see what tomorrow brings! I took the...

hello again....hoping this thread does not block too... maybe my computer has issues. Again I will be at Monterey with my boat this 3/14-15, so I have potential dives for Sat and Sun, but go ahead and contact me at 707-280-2128 Thanks Steve ---------- Post added March 13th, 2015 at 12:14 PM...

I will be in Monterey for 3/14. Looking for dive partners. My 17 foot whaler is good for up to three divers. will launch at breakwater. text me at 707-280-2128 if you are interested. I am up for monterey or carmel bay sites. Steve

I remember seeing lots of hammerheads in the channel between Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island in the 80's

Stretching! I am a Registered Nurse in a hospital, and my PT department conveys to me that 70% of mobility and flexibility involves stretching and mobility... NOT necessarily brute strength. How many of you have had a nasty muscle spasm while suited up or making a quick move underwater...

Very true! The 13 footer was spur of the moment impulse that I couldn't pass up it was so cheap...practically a giveaway - the engine was twice the cost of the boat and trailer!

Thanks for entertaining the discussion. I'm learning a lot just by reading all the experience here. Keith... you're my neighbor... you are WAY more experienced than me but maybe you would entertain being a dive mentor/buddy for me sometime. I will sponsor the boat ride/gas/lunch in exchange...

Thanks for the suggestions gang, Fortunately I am done with Aluminum tanks other than rentals on vacation. I LOVE the negative or neutral buoyancy of the steel tanks. For BC, I am currently using a standard Zeagle Ranger which I like other than a bit bulky. I will look into backplate and...

I noticed. Less bulky and better trim is the reason, correct? Could you go further and suggest a good backplate/harness for a 6'2" 220 lb guy? "any reg will do" Even a vintage MK 2 with the simple piston design? Thanks Steve

What is the favorite 1st/2nd stage combo, hose lenghths, buoyancy device/harness (if anything) you prefer to use in these cold waters. Favorite gloves and fins are also of interest to me. Wet or dry suit favorites are also of interest, although I'm pretty happy with my Pinnacle wet, and as a...

Yesterday 1/15, was about 25' inside whalers cove early, as the tide was going out. Outside the cove were decent sized rollers with a large interval creating some "foam". Underneath (at the end of the sand channel about parallel with the pit), the water got murkier, about 15' max. Swimming...

Thanks Chris for bearing with me on my troublesome regulator. Good diving with you. learned some valuable info about pt lobos boat launch. Esta no bien at LOW TIDE!! Your strength and 4 wheeling skills are much appreciated! We had to get my Jeep a little underwater to get the job done...

I think it came from a group in an inflatable grey boat. Describe it to me and I will get it to you. Steve