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Diver's Cove, Laguna Beaach CaliforniaSunday September 2nd, 2007Diver's Cove Buddies: My son Nathaniel; John, Jennifer, and David Surf: 1-2' going in; occassional 2-4' coming out Swell: moderate Surge: moderate in the shallows Viz: Murky 10' at depth Max Depth: 36' Temp: Toasty 68' Suunto Bottom Time: 50" We initially met up to dive Reef Point this morning, but due to low tide, we decided to opt for Diver's Cove. Due to decreased viz and surge, the overall dive was 'just ok.' Highlights included seeing a baby octopi in a hole; a larger octopi suspended like Spiderman on his web in a large crevice that John had spotted; and several Giant Bat Rays cruising the bottom. We followed up our dive with some body surfing as the surf had been increasing in height during our dive. To my suprise, divers were still going out. One buddy team I caught with tank bands being loose in which I swam out to alert them. I would have assisted them there in the water, but with the swells coming in, it was too dangereous. They turned around and headed back to shore in which the lifegaurd and I helped them out of the water. Another buddy team had difficulty coming in in which one of the divers lost her fins. One fin was recovered by a swimmer, while John and I spotted the other in the surf. As John and I were heading towards the fin, a body (which I thought was the lifegaurd) went flying by me and made a dive for it. Next thing I knew, it was my son that had popped up holding the fin. The diver, Alyson was forever grateful. I felt bad for the lifegaurd, for he had his work cut out for him. Truthfully, I'm suprised they hadn't closed the beach...yet. Diver Satey reminders: make sure your tank bands are wet when cinching them, especially in this dry weather we have been having. Make the right choices. The first buddy team I assisted were entering Diver's right NEXT to the reef. They had never dove here before, and were recently certified, and NEW to the area. I suggested for them to hook up with local diving groups, LDS clubs, and suggested books and maps to help them familiarise themselves with the various sites. Dive Safe, live another day Jan 10:31 PM - 9/2/2007 - post comment
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