Just certified in Monterey -- 3' vis!

[davidbaraff]

Just got back from Monterey (as in, 3 hours ago) where I got my certification! It's amazing, how having 3' vis on Saturday made us appreciate being able to see all of 7-8' on Sunday!!

I didn't care that much as I wasn't expecting to sight-see a lot on check out dives. I must say, other than fingers feeling a bit cold, it was pretty cool not feeling cold at all in my new 8/7mm wetsuit (SOL AFX by Aqualung, I can now highly officially recommend it).

Thanks to tons of people who answered a lot of my questions over the past months as I slowly geared up. Having my own stuff (BC, wetsuit, wrist-mount wireless dive computer, regulator) etc. and being really comfortable with it was the best.

If anyone is looking to get certified in the Bay Area, I can't recommend Dennis Dives (operating out of Anderson's Scuba) enough -- what an incredible team of instructors!

 

[MontereyCADiver]

David,

Congrats! Now you can remove the "not certified" from your profile.

Safe diving!

Jeff

 

[fisheater]

Way to go!!

If you can dive in low viz and cold water, you're WELL on your way to being a great diver. Keep it up and have a blast.

 

[StevenN]

I was also certified by Dennis. You were lucky to have such a top notch instructor.
His website is- DennisDives.com

 

[robint]

congrats! Diving in Calif is one of our favorites! Take a weekend and head down to Catalina area for some better vis (in Aug last year we had 50-75' vis and water temps from 68-72!)

robin