Long Point, CA
(aka The Old Marineland)

Solo Diving

It’s suppose to rain tomorrow, so I dove today.

If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, I’ll dive tomorrow.

I got to Long Point about 8:30 AM.

Two other would-be divers were asking me what the big boat with the containment buoys were doing.

I found out later that they were containing fuel and oil from a fishing boat that sank — this was after I came back out.

Waves in and out were about three and a half feet.

It was two hours from high tide.

I went in with 3200 psi, left with 500 psi.

I took my camera hoping that it was going to be as clear as November 23rd — 30 feet visibility.

Visibility was only 15 feet or so.

Oh well, I tried 200 speed film instead of 400.

The pictures came out much better.

But hey, a $40 camera is just that… a $40 camera!

I’m at 40 feet now.

The water was cold; about 45-50 degrees F; I got used to it once submerged.

A retarded looking diver; Okay, that’s a self portrait!

I got tangled on kelp a few times but was able to pull myself free.

Easy going back in, I mean coming back to shore.

I met a few diving researchers that say they regularly monitor the temperature of the water off of Long Point.

In with: 3200 psi
Out with: 500 psi
Max depth: 45 feet
Waves: 3 and a half feet
Water temperature: 45 degrees (I think) cold