Lazy Labor Day Diving 09.01.2014

This afternoon on the Sea Fox we had a full load of 8 divers out for some lazy labor day diving.

Before the herd arrived @ 1200, Michael showed up @ 0900 with his wife Vanessa to complete his Discover Scuba Diving orientation. Vanessa, already a certified PADI Open Water diver, relaxed at a nearby coffee shop while her husband completed his orientation video and brief training dive at the Makai Research Pier.

Boarding the Sea Fox @ 1200, they were joined by 4 other certified divers and 2 students completing their PADI Open Water Course. The first dive site on the agenda was Koko Craters. Met with 100ft visibility, the divers could see straight to the bottom from topside, and out as far as they could see down below. Divemaster Carlos led the certified divers while MSDT Instructor Manolo led the 2 students and DSD Diver. Numerous turtles of all sizes swam around the divers along with a scorpion fish, a school of trigger fish, banner fish, and trumpet fish.

After a 37 minute surface interval, the divers re-entered the ocean @ Turtle Canyons. Despite the name, Turtle Canyons is know of octopus and giant morays. Both of which were spotted on the dive. Asides from the local celebrities, numerous hermit crabs were spotted on coral along with the rose pedal-like eggs of Spanish Dancers.

Congratulations to both Soongup, Kate, and Michael for completing their open water courses and DSD experiences, respectively.

Dive Stats:
Koko Crater & Turtle Canyons
38ft – 43min & 40ft – 44min

Big shout out to the Crew: Capt. Kendal, Carlos, and Manolo.