I had that happen in Venice for vis and in W Palm for sea state also (bummer to have it 3x over though). They know their stuff though. Be glad they didn't smile, take your money and drop you into the murk.
It gives you some confidence that when they take you out you'll have a quality experience. I believe Steve Thacker and Jamie Bostwick both run top notch operations. I took my teen daughter on the Hammerhead (Capt Steve) this fall and it was very good and service oriented. Marie was DM and set up all the gear for us and Steve and Marie were very knowledgeable, personable, and instructive on fossil ID. We didn't find a lot, but found some neat stuff (mammoth fragment, horse/camel teeth and a small meg). I'm always a bit cautious about taking my daughter on any boat as the capt/crew on some can be a bit gruff and salty, but Steve treats his customers with patience and respect. First timers need not worry. I'm looking forward to a repeat trip with them (although hopefully more productive).
I haven't tried the Aristakat yet (got cancelled due to vis) but I'd like to schedule a trip with them as I hear good things from people whose opinion I trust. We were disappointed, but I was glad they were considerate and ethical and cancelled when they knew it was blown out.
It gives you some confidence that when they take you out you'll have a quality experience. I believe Steve Thacker and Jamie Bostwick both run top notch operations. I took my teen daughter on the Hammerhead (Capt Steve) this fall and it was very good and service oriented. Marie was DM and set up all the gear for us and Steve and Marie were very knowledgeable, personable, and instructive on fossil ID. We didn't find a lot, but found some neat stuff (mammoth fragment, horse/camel teeth and a small meg). I'm always a bit cautious about taking my daughter on any boat as the capt/crew on some can be a bit gruff and salty, but Steve treats his customers with patience and respect. First timers need not worry. I'm looking forward to a repeat trip with them (although hopefully more productive).
I haven't tried the Aristakat yet (got cancelled due to vis) but I'd like to schedule a trip with them as I hear good things from people whose opinion I trust. We were disappointed, but I was glad they were considerate and ethical and cancelled when they knew it was blown out.
