Long Point, CA
(aka The Old Marineland)

“Patriot” Day, Solo Diving

In With: 3100 psi
Out With: 800 psi
Max depth: 42 feet
Waves: 1-2 feet
Visibility: 15-20 feet
Water Temperature: Warm
Total Bottom Time: 50 minutes

There was some kind of a class on exit/entry and the environment going on in the parking lot – a SCUBA class that is.

Dennis and Al were coming out as I was entering.

Some kayakers and fishermen were around.

I entered about 9:20 AM and swam around the rocky point off of Pigeon Shit cave.

The visibility was good; about 15-20 feet, but a little silty past the rocks.

I saw many fish, sheephead, an octopus – I’m seeing more octopi lately.

Maybe I just know what to look for.

There is an old abandoned lobster trap that I can use October 2nd.

It is in 40 feet of water just a tad on the North side off the rocky point.

I’ve been there before.

Nice dive; nothing notable that’s out of the ordinary; easy exit.

Veteran’s Park, Redondo Beach, CA

In with: 3100 psi
Out with: 800 psi
Max depth: 70 feet
Waves: 1-3 feet
Visibility: 10-15 feet
Water Temperature: Warmer than usual
Total Bottom Time: 40 minutes +/-

Solo Diving, My Labor Day Solo Dive!

Ed and Nick are busy today, so it’s Labor Day solo diving!

I checked out Long Point around 8:30 AM; it was way too rough!

Large swooping waves – forget it!

I was told it might be rough because of “Hurricane Harold” down in Mexico.

Florida is being hit by a Hurricane right now, so I haven’t heard about Ivan.

Redondo was starting to get crowded when I got there at 9:15 AM.

A half an hour later, I was in the water.

Several other divers were around; the beach was more crowded than usual – Yep, labor day.

I went down the shelf to 70 feet, then up to 60 and slowly swam North and South a few times.

I saw another diver going over the shelf.

As you go North, there’s some small sea life and struggling kelp.

The shelf also starts to turn West.

There was a huge spider crab trolling around; I saw some small bat rays and, believe it or not, an octopus.

Also, a dead bird’s skeleton and the same trash, too.

I came out with little problem; I did fall but picked my self up after tripping.

This was a good exercise dive with no problems.