{"id":3016,"date":"2014-02-24T07:25:56","date_gmt":"2014-02-24T14:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/psychosolodiver.com\/?p=3016"},"modified":"2014-02-24T07:25:56","modified_gmt":"2014-02-24T14:25:56","slug":"sunday-dive-at-shaws-cove-in-laguna-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psychosolodiver.com\/?p=3016","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Dive At Shaw’s Cove In Laguna Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

February 23, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have a couple of diving buddies that seem to take a while to recover from a dive at Terranea Resort, so I suggested a change in venue for this Sunday’s diving – an easier walk without a rock entry or exit.<\/p>\n

As you can tell from the title, the place chosen was Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach,<\/a> and a really hot young diver named Holly decided to go along with me, unescorted. <\/p>\n

We took the scenic route from the Long Beach ghetto, along Pacific Coast Highway to Shaw’s Cove – a 28 mile, 40 minute journey; I doubt the freeway would have been any faster.<\/p>\n

We geared up as quietly as possible in the residential area, but amongst the car alarms and the yelling of other beach patrons, our respectful efforts went unnoticed. <\/p>\n

\"Shaw's
\nThe stairs at Shaw’s Cove.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Students
\nStudent Divers At Shaw’s Cove<\/em><\/p>\n

We walked down to the beach and past the four foot deep part of the shoreline, where the waves were breaking.<\/p>\n

\"Holly
\nHolly and I off of Shaw’s Cove.<\/em><\/p>\n

We swam out and submerged in 25 feet of water and swam toward the reefs.<\/p>\n

Logged SCUBA Dive #463<\/p>\n

Dove With Holly<\/p>\n

Shaw’s Cove
\nLaguna Beach, CA, USA<\/p>\n

In With: 2900 psi
\nOut With: 1100 psi
\nMax depth: 38 feet
\nWaves: Ankle breakers at the shore line, annoying surge underwater
\nVisibility: 15-20 feet, some silt
\nWater Temperature: 61 degrees
\nAir Temperature: 72 degrees
\nTotal Bottom Time: 35 minutes<\/p>\n

Either my navigation sucked, or we had a hell of a current to fight, but it seemed it took us forever to reach the reefs.<\/p>\n

\"Lagunaq_DSCF5372\"
\nLooking up at the surface – visibility was pretty descent. <\/em><\/p>\n

\"Lagunaq_DSCF5365\"
\nA Garibaldi swims past a part of the reef.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Big
\nBig Assed Sheephead!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Holly
\nHolly underwater.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Shaw's<\/p>\n

\"Shaw's<\/p>\n

\"Shaw's<\/p>\n

There was this annoying surge that was constantly present; as we swam in between the reefs – sort of like underwater valleys – sometimes we would get smashed against one of the sides.<\/p>\n

\"Shaw's<\/p>\n

\"Garibaldi<\/p>\n

Having plenty of time and plenty of air, we headed back after 30 minutes because we were getting cold.<\/p>\n

We encountered three baby electric rays in the sand – so small I wasn’t in the slightest bit frightened.<\/p>\n

\"Holly
\nHolly makes a perfect exit.<\/em><\/p>\n

I forgot to mention in my last post, that Chipper found my dive knife and returned it, after it had apparently slipped off during my dive.<\/p>\n

Thank you again Chipper!<\/p>\n

However, the latch must have really sucked, as getting thrown up against reefs on this dive must have dislodged my knife…<\/p>\n

\"No
\n…The diving Gods have another sacrifice, and a lucky diver will score a nice knife.<\/em><\/p>\n

Debriefing consisted of In N Out Burgers in Long Beach – thank you Holly.<\/p>\n

\"Dog
\nYes, that is a dog ordering at the drive through window!<\/em><\/p>\n

I got some good advice over debriefing – “You are still single because you try and go out with women you already know; you need to meet new people…”<\/p>\n

That’s it!<\/p>\n

Find someone who doesn’t know me!<\/p>\n

But where?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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