Long Point, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
\n(aka The Old Marineland)<\/p>\n
Solo Diving<\/p>\n
In With: 3000 psi
\nOut With: 600 psi
\nMax depth: 65 feet
\nWaves: 1-2 feet, calm
\nVisibility: 10-15 feet. Maybe 20 in some places
\nWater Temperature: Cool, I got cold at times; I’m going to guess 55 degrees Fahrenheit
\nTotal Bottom Time: 50 minutes<\/p>\n
I was suppose to help with an Open Water class with Instructor John, but there was a bike race at Redondo Beach and the lot at Vet’s was blocked. <\/p>\n
John canceled class the night before.<\/p>\n
So, it was off to the Old Marineland for me.<\/p>\n
The Divevets were there with some Pacific Wilderness groupies and Sandeaters. <\/p>\n
I’m guessing some 30 plus divers were there.<\/p>\n
The water was calm; I went off the Point and made a really easy entry.<\/p>\n
I went to the right a ways after submerging.<\/p>\n
I saw a lobster and grabbed for it. <\/p>\n
I missed, but I don’t have a fishing license for this year yet anyways; I would not have been able to keep it.<\/p>\n
The vis was pretty good, about 10-15 feet; 20 feet in some places. <\/p>\n
There seemed to be a slight current heading North toward the cove. <\/p>\n
I sort of drifted that way.<\/p>\n
I thought I was close to the Point when I surfaced to get my bearings.<\/p>\n
I traveled quite a ways – mostly because I kept kicking to stay warm.<\/p>\n
I exited with no problem. <\/p>\n
It was so calm, I accidentally swam up to the rocks where it was too shallow to remove my fins. <\/p>\n
I crawled up on “friendship rock” and took them off.<\/p>\n
The Divevets had a huge beer and barbecue party!<\/p>\n
Al (of Dennis, Fred and Al), whom this group calls “Reverend Al” invited me over for a beer and a hotdog.<\/p>\n
There were a lot of people partaking in the barbecue and beer festival – not only SCUBA divers, but fishermen and sight seers. <\/p>\n
I actually socialized with people that I didn’t know!<\/p>\n
I’ll definitely be coming back for the next one, I hope!<\/p>\n
I posted a “thank you” to the Divevets’ message board for their hospitality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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