North of Margate, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Southern California Buddy Diving with John and Ron off of John’s Zodiac

In With: 2900 psi
Out With: 1200 psi
Max depth: 40 feet
Waves: Minor chop
Visibility: 5-10 feet
Water Temperature: Cool
Total Bottom Time: 45 minutes

I picked Ron up at 7 AM.

We met John at the docks where his yacht is moored.

We boated just outside of the breakwater where the engine died.

John had a portable jump starter that brought the engine back to life.

We continued on a bumpy ride to a spot just North of Margate.

I fell over on one of the tanks and heard a distinct hissing sound – that’s not something you want to hear when you’re in an inflatable boat.

It turned out to be a stuck second stage that I hit a few times to stop the airflow.

There were fishing boats around our preferred spot so we ventured and anchored a little North.

I jumped over with my spear gun and went hunting for the White Sea Bass that were spotted last time.

Visibility sort of sucked; I almost ran in to Ron as we crossed paths.

There were a few good-sized Sheephead that I didn’t want to shoot – they’re too easy – like shooting your own dog.

But, as I gave up hope for the White Sea Bass, I shot at a good sized Sheephead and nailed it right behind the head.

I hunted going back to the boat, after surfacing a few times to get my bearings.

John was back in the boat; he had given up hunting earlier because his band broke on his spear gun.

Ron came back shortly afterwards.

The Palawan Wreck, Off of The Island Diver Boat
Redondo Beach, CA

Dove with “Scott” following Juan Twenty and “Chris” from the Divevets

In With: 2900 psi
Out With: 700 psi
Max depth: 110 feet
Waves: Mild chop
Visibility: 20-30 feet
Water Temperature: 55 degrees
Total Bottom Time: 10 minutes at the wreck, 15 minutes ascending from the wreck

Same thing as before, but we planned on going toward the bow.

Mirek yelled at us and jokingly exclaimed, “I’m not doing a second dive, and I’ll be here drinking all your beer.”

I followed Scott, Juan and Chris down the descent line.

(Photo By Juan Twenty)

Juan pointed out that the layer of murk was nothing more than millions of baby jelly fish.

I really had to focus in on them!

I was the last one down to the top of the ship.

(Photo By Juan Twenty)

We followed Juan to the bow of the boat where we took a few pictures of this monumentous event.

We made it back to the line a few minutes early.

We strayed off to take a closer look at the surrounding area before starting our descent up the line.

(Photo By Juan Twenty)

It was sort of crowded on the way up from others doing their safety stops.

(Photo By Juan Twenty)
Some divers even practiced “Polish Buddy Breathing.”

The beers flowed freely once back up on the boat.

(Photo By Juan Twenty)
My Dive buddies and I drink beer to help out-gassing ( just kidding).

Juan Twenty takes a picture of me taking a picture of him.

The only woman on board receives a lot of attention.

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(Photo By Juan Twenty)

We partied in the parking lot a little while before moving to Joe’s Crab Shack.

Chris, who is apparently a rich oil tycoon sprung for the lunch!

A great day of diving with top-notch people!