Explore the underwater world of the Monterey Bay, and surrounding areas
01/05/2024
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Part of the fun of technical diving is not just going deeper, but being able to stay longer! Erik and I did a technical dive today in shallow water with a maximum depth of 60’ and a runtime of 140 minutes. A nice scooter ride to the Aquarium intake pipe and back from Breakwater. Absolutely beautiful out there! If anyone is interested in learning to use a scooter it is a course available to any open water diver, and rentals are readily available!
Interested in a peak into some of the training that goes into becoming a technical diver? It is not easy, but if you are looking for a challenge and more bottom time at deeper depths maybe technical diving is for you! I am currently training with Rick Rowett, who is an exceptional technical diving instructor, captain of the Double Down dive boat and all around awesome guy to be a technical diving instructor under the PADI TECREC program. If you are interested in training with me in the future, or would like more information on technical diving in the Monterey area feel free to send me a message!
12/22/2023
Congratulations to two new Open Water Scuba Divers! Excellent job completing your course Stephanie, and Julia! Thanks to Shane for some awesome fist bump pictures!
Got my best footage yet of an otter underwater today at Point Lobos.
12/10/2023
Ochre Star
Arp arp arp, the sound of the sea lion tornado!! When asked what my favorite thing is about cold water diving my mind always goes to the marine mammals. Where else can you have regular interactions with three different, and amazing kinds of marine mammals?!?
I will be hosting a comprehensive sidemount course on January 5-7, and 13-14 in Monterey. There are currently two open spaces for the course!! If you are interested in learning to dive in a sidemount configuration this is your chance! This will be a 4-5 day course depending on your prior experience. Cost for the course is $1350. I will need to inspect any gear you are bringing to class prior to using it. C-cards are available through SDI, or PADI
A nice video of rounding the corner at North Monastary
12/03/2023
If you are interested in making the switch from a jacket style BCD to a backplate and wing, let me know. I am affiliated with Paragon Diving, DRIS, and am a direct dealer for EDGE and HOG Dive Gear which I personally find to be the highest quality gear at an exceptional price point.
Why should we not teach Open Water courses in backplate and wing configuration - Technical Diving Training Why would you even think of doing it? Besides it is easier to learn buoyancy, cheaper for the dive centre, and more modern equipment etc.
12/03/2023
A pair of pile perch, then pictures of kelp, kelp, followed by more kelp!