An Afternoon at Pa’a’awa
The conditions were looking great for the afternoon dive on the Sea Fox. With two students, Sarah and Donovan, and a handful of certified divers, we were bound to have an awesome day out on the water. After a short briefing from Captain Joe, we were on our way to the open water so that our students and divers could have some time to play underwater.
Some excited divers ready to get wet!
At our first site, Koko Crater, divers got to experience awesome conditions with great visibility! Laura, Robert and Vanessa (our certified divers) got to spend some time with some really friendly turtles. Lead by divemaster Dave, this group of divers got an up close experience with one of Hawaii’s most beloved sea creatures.
A Hawaiian favorite!
Students Sarah and Donovan completed their skills with flying colors. They had a chance to experience some of the wonders of the underwater world for the very first time. I think that they were quite impressed with some of the local marine life!
A rather curious pufferfish….
Back on the boat, our divers got a bit of a break and enjoyed the nice weather before hopping in at our second dive site.
Robert and Vanessa enjoy their surface interval.
Eager student Sarah is ready for dive 2!
At our second dive site, both students and certified divers dove as one to enjoy the clear waters at Pa’a’awa. Teeming with marine life, divers descended on a rather busy reef filled with all different kinds of fish.
Triggerfish and Wrasse
Students and certified divers were forced to split so that the students could complete the remaining skills. There was no doubt that both Sarah and Donovan would able to complete the remaining skills with ease, and they proved me right!
Newly certified Donovan and wife Vanessa.
Needless to say, PADI can now welcome its newest certified diver! Congratulations Donovan!
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Conditions: Slight overcast with a breeze.
Visibility: 70-80′+
Dive Sites: Koko Crater & Pa’a’awa
Dive Conditions: Koko Crater 80+ vis, max depth 39′, 32min dive time, water temp 75f; Pa’a’awa 70+ vis, max depth 40′, 28min dive time, water temp 75f
Marine life observed: trumpet fish, green turtles, wrasse, butterfly fish, eels, pufferfish
Staff: Capt Joe, Instructor Marnie, Divemaster Dave, Divemaster Candidate George, Crew Maxine
