Catalina (Casino Point) Pics w/ SP-350

[tsreimer]

Hey Guys,

Just a few pics from Catalina this past weekend. Only did 2 dives because I was an idiot and brought the wrong wetsuit! (3 mil instead of 7mil) Subsequently, I barely took any pictures. Still saw some big fish and a baby octopus that wan't too shy. (one picture which is out of focus he almost came up and gave my camera a hug!!)

Hopefully will have some better pictures next time!

http://www.flickr.com/gp/84019266@N00/pVi7g3

The usual equipment for me... SP-350, Ikelite housing, Ikelite DS-125 strobe.

-Todd-

 

[AbyssalPlains]

Love 'em! I'm going to the kelp forest for the first time next week and your pics greatly added to my excitement! Thanks for posting them.

 

[jlyle]

Nice black sea bass, Todd.

We dove the island yesterday and it was 70 degrees all the way down to 80 feet. I roasted in my drysuit - took off the hood for the second and third dives.

 

[sarita75]

Those ARE beautiful photos. I want to drive down from SF at some point and do some dives around Catalina - any suggestions on how to do this? I am a bit miffed about the ferry, etc. etc. etc. Any dive boats that leave from SB to get there?

Again - beautiful photos!!!!

 

[jmani]

Those ARE beautiful photos. I want to drive down from SF at some point and do some dives around Catalina - any suggestions on how to do this? I am a bit miffed about the ferry, etc. etc. etc. Any dive boats that leave from SB to get there?

Again - beautiful photos!!!!

We usually leave from the long beach ferry. drive down early friday morning and come home on the 8:00 monday ferry and home before rush hour. Let me know when you are looking to go, i have a group of people that would probably love to join ya.

John

 

[sarita75]

We usually leave from the long beach ferry. drive down early friday morning and come home on the 8:00 monday ferry and home before rush hour. Let me know when you are looking to go, i have a group of people that would probably love to join ya.

John

I am contemplating driving down (no real plan in mind as to where to go, etc) with my dive gear in the car over labor day. Wondering if it would just be a zoo though.

 

[ScubaSteve]

Those are some great shots. How far from LAX would you have to go to reach a dive shop that will go to Catalina? I travel to LA a couple of times per year on business and it would be great to stay a couple extra times to get some great diving in.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ted S]

Very nice photos. I love the front-shot of the giant black seabass... I rarely see any photos of those.

The Catalina boat landings are in LA county, probably 20 minutes from the airport in a cab, or less and a shuttle might be able to take you there. Once on the boat your trip is just over an hour to the island. Getting there from LAX would not be a big deal at all.

 

[ScubaSteve]

Very nice photos. I love the front-shot of the giant black seabass... I rarely see any photos of those.

The Catalina boat landings are in LA county, probably 20 minutes from the airport in a cab, or less and a shuttle might be able to take you there. Once on the boat your trip is just over an hour to the island. Getting there from LAX would not be a big deal at all.

Thanks a lot Ted S. I might just have to see if I can find a reason to pull forward the next trip . I am sure there are lots of options but any suggestions on the best dive ops to charter with?