Rough & Tough Dive Today!

I was diving this Saturday, Aug 16, @ Sea Ranch.

Although, the water conditions sucks, I was able to diving and get my 3 ABs. Man! did I worked. 1 1/2 hours, looking & looking for the big ones, and ended up with (1) 9", (2) small (8") ABs. I was getting tired, and didn't like my friend waiting for me this long.

There was too much Kelp all over the place. Viz was about 0-8ft to 10 ft. Too much garbage on the bottom of the ocean to see the Big, or good ABs


Here is the report:

More thick fog and drizzle this am . No winds or significant surf expected for the next few days. Visibiity still stinks.

The kelp is much thicker than usual for this time of year so use extreme caution when diving near it. Streamline your gear. Dive knives are more a hazard in kelp than a help and the worst place to put a dive knife is on your calf. It`s the most likely place for kelp to get caught and hardest place to reach if you need it. Tape over adjustable fin footstraps, your feet have probably stopped growing anyway. Check that your fins are clear of kelp before kicking for the surface on every dive and look up before hitting the surface. If you are going to surface into kelp lead with your hands to push it out of the way. Keep extraneous items such as stringers and ab gauges off your weightbelt. And of course know where your weightbelt buckle quick release is at all times.

Take care, & be cautious, Everyone!


Remember: Safety first, and forget the Abs, drop your weight belt, if needed! There's another day, and Another time!