Another Socorro trip video - 11/25 to 12/4/19

[cpace]

A video of my Nov/Dec 2019 Socorro Island trip aboard the Quino El Guardian.

 

[BrackaFish]

Wow. I am sea green with envy. Any transportation issues? Where did you sail from?what video setup are you using? Temperatures? Yes, I know a thousand questions..Maybe a short trip report, hint hint.Thanks for posting

 

[bshort4]

Yes a short or not so short trip report on the Quino El Guardian. Nice video by the way--loved it. I've been looking at this boat for awhile but looking at the cabins kind of puts me off--any real issues? How about spaces to relax between dives? I'm not looking for luxury but some creature comforts at that price are really welcome.

 

[cpace]

Yes a short or not so short trip report on the Quino El Guardian.

Sure, I'll work on something over the next few of days

 

[kleinson]

Hey cspace, I'm going to Socorro with Quino in Feb. This year. So excited. Some questions.

- I don't have a 5mm suit, do I need it or will I freeze my ass off in a 3mm? Did you use hood/cap and/or gloves/boots?

- I heard Quino is old and pretty loud and I am a pretty light sleeper, do you recommend earplugs?

- Are you able to call/cellphone service from the boat? This will be the longest time I am away from my kids (4-6 yrs)

- Any other general tips?

 

[cpace]

Hey cspace, I'm going to Socorro with Quino in Feb. This year. So excited. Some questions.

- I don't have a 5mm suit, do I need it or will I freeze my ass off in a 3mm? Did you use hood/cap and/or gloves/boots?

I have been on 2 LOB trips to Socorro, both in the Nov-Dec time frame. Water temps were 78-80F. At 4 dives per day, I was very comfortable in 5mm suit and booties. I also added a Lavacore hooded vest and did not use gloves. I brought my 3mm suit on the first trip but did not use it. Water temps in February should be close to 75F.

- I heard Quino is old and pretty loud and I am a pretty light sleeper, do you recommend earplugs?

The Quino is quite creaky when in motion. I used silicon earplugs when sleeping.

- Are you able to call/cellphone service from the boat? This will be the longest time I am away from my kids (4-6 yrs)

They had a satellite phone to use for a fee. I used it once to call home. Cell service is lost once you leave Cabo.

- Any other general tips?

The 4 bunk cabins are tight. Storage is limited. Plan accordingly.

Several divers, on both my Socorro trips, were woozy/seasick at times. I use meclizine with great results.

I had a very positive experience on the Quino el Guardian.

 

[bshort4]

Concerning wetsuit thickness--I've been to Socorro twice both times the first week in December. Both times I wore a full 3mm suit with a 2mm vest underneath. First trip water temps were 78-80 no problems never really was cold. Second trip water averaged 77 everyday with a few thermoclines down to 68 degrees. By the last day of diving I was getting pretty chilled but hung in there. A sharkskin garment underneath the 3mm wetsuit would have served me well I think - the 2mm vest did help but I'm sure I would have been better served on the second trip in a 5mm suit. On the first trip we did have several folks diving in 3mm shortys--I guess it's all about your tolerance to cold. PS-I never wore any sort of hood or gloves--a hood may have helped on the second trip also if i would have had one with me.

 

[kleinson]

On the first trip we did have several folks diving in 3mm shortys--I guess it's all about your tolerance to cold.

I have 3mm full, but I rather be comfortable in the water, and it's not a trip I do every year so sounds like I should invest in a 5mm suit. Cheers!

 

[kleinson]

Great tips cpace, especially the seasickness part. I am generally pretty good at sea but you never know, looks like the Quino is somewhat a smaller vessel too. Cheers!

 

[jcvd]

What an amazing place. Thanks for sharing!