Jupiter drift dive .. Turtles and goliaths galore

[makologic]

First report here...Went out with Jupiter dive center yesterday, conditions were great with good vis but a little overcast towards the end. Dove the bluffs and tunnels. Bluffs were ok, nothing special but the tunnels were great. Tons of hawksbill, green and a loggerhead that wouldn't show his face (see video). Goliath groupers everywhere, gag groupers, a freeswimming eel and big stingray. Was hoping to see some sharks but they weren't home. It's only my 8th dive so sorry about some shaky/misdirected video. Still working on not looking like a spazz down there.

https://vimeo.com/130003839

 

[sportxlh]

Looks like some great dives! Was Sandy the DM? Those white fins look familiar.

 

[993guy]

Only 8 dives? You're doing pretty damn well IMHO!

 

[sportxlh]

As an FYI: JDC is running a night dive tomorrow (Tuesday)

 

[makologic]

@sportxlh...good eyes, that was Sandy. I was solo so I stuck by her most of the trip. JDC really has a great staff and I can't say enough about them. Gerry did me right with purchase of my new ScubaPro outfit too... Night Dive would be fun, I might seriously consider that.

@993guy..thanks! I still have that "bad buoyancy moment" here and there, especially when I'm focusing on an animal or get distracted...

 

[hroark2112]

I was out with JDC yesterday for 4 dives. Great time! A few small reef sharks, but no big sharks. I was kind of bummed about that, since I was with a new diver buddy who has never seen big sharks. Sandy was excellent as was the rest of the boat crew.

 

[deeper thoughts]

thnx for sharing

 

[Dnaber]

Nice video!!!