Calf. fun, need input!

[cherinere]

Looking for some diving, going to Palm Springs, CA in July and
need a contact out there to set up some dives. Any advice on
spots, boats, shops that (you all) trust would be deeply appreciated. We will be 1 or 2 hours from the blue stuff so would like to have it all ready for when we get there. Thanks in advance. Now you all remember Shark dives are NOT a biggy on my list!

 

[scubakat]

Hi Cherinere!
I was out to Catalina with the Sand Dollar ( http://www.diving.net ) chartered by Wayne & his gang from Scuba Schools of America - Riverside ( http://www.ssa-riverside.com ) earlier this month. I had a great time! I can email you my entire trip report if you like. You can book the Sand Dollar online (I did) but if you have questions & want to talk to someone call the shop. I could be wrong (I am from Washington you know , but I think that Riverside is on the way to LA/San Pedro.

-kate

 

[joewr]

Cherinere--

You are in for some major league thermal shock! Palm Springs in July can easily have 100+ deg F days--and the Pacific off So. Cal. can be 60 deg F on the same day! The message: bring the appropriate wet suit--not one for the Carib in summer.

Catalina is worth the trip if you are determined to dive So. Cal.: try Catalina Divers, located in Avalon on the island. Their telphone number is(800) 353-0330. Their fax is (310) 510-0695.

And bring some cheap natural gas and electricity when you come--we will probably need it!

Also, send an e-mail to Mario S. Caner of this board--he is in San Diego and may be able to advise, if not DM for you.

Joewr

 

[Warhammer]

Where is he lately?

 

[socaldiver]

Another website you might want to try is http://www.californiadiveboats.com for possible open boats.
I was just diving the oil rigs about 2 weeks ago and the water temp was 54 F but then we went to Catalina and did 2 dives and the temp was a balmy 62F.

You will love it. But as it was mentioned earlier a 7 mil suit is in order.

Enjoy, safe diving!

socaldiver

 

[large_diver]

WH -- I was wondering the same thing about Mario...haven't seen him lurking anywhere around here lately

 

[cherinere]

O.K. Now that you have been requested (and I have been told your the one I want to talk too) by the network. I wait humbly for your imput, if for no other reason, because you have been down under and people need to know where you are? We are waiting and hoping all is right in your world. To everyone else Thanks for the responses and keep them coming please.