Veteran’s Park
Redondo Beach, CA

Solo Diving

In with: 2800 psi
Out with: 800 psi
Maximum depth: 87 feet
Waves: 1-2 feet, negligible
Visibility: 20 feet/crystal clear
Water Temperature: warm, but cold at 87 feet
Total Bottom Time: 35 minutes

It’s Friday and I’m taking vacation.

I did a solo dive off of Veteran’s Park around 11:15 AM.

It was a hot day and a lot of people were at the beach.

The waves were so calm and the visibility was great.

Maybe 20 feet, but it was crystal clear.

Two other divers were around.

Some small kids asked about what was under the water.

“Trash and small fish,” was my answer.

I went down the shelf and followed it to 87 feet.

I turned around, and was still at 87 feet.

Something was wrong I thought.

I ascended about 10 feet and the needle on my gauge dropped to 75 feet instantly.

I guess it was stuck.

I was a bit lonely down there.

What if I saw a shark?

Oh well, mind control is the key.

Easy Out, no problems.

There’s a lot more to see there when it’s clear.