Long Point, CA
(aka The Old Marineland)

Solo Diving

I just got my wetsuit back from JMJ Manufacturing.

I had them sow up my open zipper in the back and put the zipper in the front – much better!

There were several other divers here.

I entered the water around 8 AM.

The water was chilly, but I was protected enough so that I was comfortable.

The visibility was spectacular – 30+ feet., the best I’ve seen in a long time.

Actually the best I’ve seen; I’ll probably take my camera next time.

My navigation was perfect.

I went down and came up (30 minutes later) in almost the exact spot.

The scenery was beautiful.

Many fish, mostly small, lots of life.

Spectacular!

In with 2500 psi
Out with 500 psi

High tide, cold water 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Max depth 45 feet, 2 ft waves.

Long Point, CA
(aka The Old Marineland)

Solo Diving — really solo. No one was around Long Point.

I broke my zipper dressing myself.

Then, I discovered that I forgot my hood.

Thinking this was an omen, I thought about cancelling.

But, true to Ed’s spirit, “Just keep going on…” I went in.

Water was warm.

However, with cold water leaking down my back from my broken zipper and an unprotected head, I felt myself getting cold and started getting “edgy.”

Better safe than sorry, I made it a short trip.

I rode six foot waves coming in.

In with 3300 psi
Out with 2500 psi
Max Depth 25 feet
Waves: 6 feet
Coldest Water: 60 degrees???

There were fires in Orange County that made the air so thick that it was partially blocking the sun.

Ash covered my car when I came back.