triggertravel
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Does anyone know how the diving is?
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It is typical Gulf of Mexico diving. I was last down there in August. We had 4-5 foot swells, 70-80 foot vis, no thermocline down to 70 feet. I plan on going again this summer.
They have wrecks as artificial reefs. Lots of fish if you like photo or spearfishing.
Check American Diving's website at http://www.divesouthpadre.com/.
My understanding is the rig dives to the Mansfield rigs is awesome. However, it is a 14 hour day, but you get 3 dives and lunch and breakfast on the boat. Hope this helps.
Ron
They have wrecks as artificial reefs. Lots of fish if you like photo or spearfishing.
Check American Diving's website at http://www.divesouthpadre.com/.
My understanding is the rig dives to the Mansfield rigs is awesome. However, it is a 14 hour day, but you get 3 dives and lunch and breakfast on the boat. Hope this helps.
Ron
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triggertravel
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Thank you Ron! From the photos it looks like most people had a technical setup. Is this warm water diving like Cozumel or Cayman?
Thank you for sharing the website and the info.
Will
Thank you for sharing the website and the info.
Will
Triggertravel,
When I was there last August, a wetsuit was not needed. They teach recreational and technical diving at American Diving. They also run recreational trips and Technical diving trips. Some trips are to a series of artificial reefs, most of which are old ships. Great for photography or spearfishing. My understanding that the top trip is to the Mansfield rigs around 50-60 miles out. The diving is supposed to be awesome from those who have been. The only drawback is it is a 14 hour day on the boat. You do get 3 dives with breakfast and lunch. The closer trips are half-day trips. Best time for diving would probably be June through August. Hope this helps.
Ron
When I was there last August, a wetsuit was not needed. They teach recreational and technical diving at American Diving. They also run recreational trips and Technical diving trips. Some trips are to a series of artificial reefs, most of which are old ships. Great for photography or spearfishing. My understanding that the top trip is to the Mansfield rigs around 50-60 miles out. The diving is supposed to be awesome from those who have been. The only drawback is it is a 14 hour day on the boat. You do get 3 dives with breakfast and lunch. The closer trips are half-day trips. Best time for diving would probably be June through August. Hope this helps.
Ron
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