Diver's Cove, Laguna Beach California

Surf:  Nada...ankle slappers

Swell:  Nada...flat as flapjacks

Surge:  Moderate over the middle reef, otherwise Deadcalm

Viz:  10-15' over inner and outer reef; 10'- over middle reef with lots of particulate

Temp:  Toasty 61' Suunto (Heck of alot warmer than the Yukon last week!)

Max Depth:  35'

BT:  48"

Buddy:  Rhonda F.

Due to conditions the past few days, decided to do Diver's Cove today.  Initial plan was to dive Fisherman's, but surf and scullery had viz pretty stirred up.

While waiting for my buddy Rhonda to arrive, had the enjoyment of watching Ruth performing her rescue skills.  Poor Sharon, she may have lived, but she was walking pretty tipsy after the whole ordeal, getting washed up by the ankle slappers and such.  Greeted Ruth and Larry atop of the stairs in which I assisted the 'rescuer' to her car.  Chatted for a bit until my buddy arrived.

Rhonda and I got geared up and entered the ankle slappers without incident.  Dropped down early and took a South/ East Heading or thereabouts (240) and made our way to the outer reef.

Critters seen:  3 'Baby' Bugs; one Big Bug 'Molt'; an elusive Octopuss; several Chestnut Cowries, Bat Stars, Brittle Stars, Ochre Stars; Anenomes; JV and adult Girabaldi's; Blacksmith; Senorita's; Surf Perch; Sand Bass; Goby's, ect.

Highlights:  Exploring all the fissures and Mermaid's Grotto.

Kudo's to my buddy, this was her 9th dive (3rd with me) and she did really well on her air!

Jan

7:28 PM - 10/7/2007 - post comment