September 21, 2019*

I fell asleep on the top deck of the Pacific Star, getting properly baked by the Sun.

I woke up after hearing the announcement that the gates were open, and we were free to dive.

Even though the last dive was great, I had no inclination to dive at that spot again, so I decided to rest some more…

…until I noticed that they had actually moved the boat to Sutil Island.

I geared up quickly, but was still one of the last divers overboard.

Logged SCUBA Dive #514

Solo Diving, SoCal Buddy Diving

Sutil Island, CA

In With: 3000 psi
Out With: 700 psi
Max depth: 45 feet
Waves: Pretty calm
Visibility: 25-50 feet depending on where you were.
Water Temperature: 64 degrees at depth
Air Temperature: 78 degrees
Total Bottom Time: 46 minutes

For whatever reason, this dive was a little bit spooky; I thought I saw divers in the distance, only to get closer and find out it was kelp waving in the current, and the light fluctuated depending on the thickness of the kelp on the surface.

The spookiness did not translate to these photos, however.

Unlike my previous dives, where I could just listen for the boat, I actually had to surface to get my bearings back.

I made it back to the Pacific Star without issue.

Now, for dinner and the wait until our night dive.

*Due to lack of internet access, and too much to do to write while it is happening, there has been a delay in these posts. Pretend you are in 1990.

September 21, 2019*

After great taco lunch, it was time to dive the South East Kelp Forest of Santa Barbara Island.

Again, I was the first one off the boat.

After taking a quick surface pee in my wet-suit, I submerged.

Logged SCUBA Dive #513

Solo Diving, SoCal Buddy Diving

South East Kelp Forest, Santa Barbara Island, CA

In With: 3000 psi
Out With: 700 psi
Max depth: 60 feet
Waves: Pretty calm
Visibility: 20-35 feet depending on where you were.
Water Temperature: 62 degrees at depth
Air Temperature: 79 degrees
Total Bottom Time: 42 minutes

I hit the bottom at 42 feet.

Seriously: The ‘OK’ Hand Gesture Is Now Listed As A Symbol Of Hate; I will never be able to run for office, if that picture ever got out… well, a lot of other things would stop me anyways.

I made it down to 60 feet.

As a matter of fact, the depth changed often as I traversed the many reefs.

I had to clear my mask and ended up with a big glob of snot in my eye, which I quickly washed out.

Again, I listened for the boat and came up right at the ladder.

Three dives down and two more to go today!

I climbed up to the top deck for some rest.

Here is a video from this dive: Diving Santa Barbara Island

*Due to lack of internet access, and too much to do to write while it is happening, there has been a delay in these posts. Pretend you are in 1990.