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.