Rain or Shine? Keep Calm and Dive On! 12/03/2014

It was an uncharacteristically cloudy and drizzly  morning in Hawaii Kai, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the surface conditions have to be bad. With variable winds and a 1 to 2 foot swell the Sea Hound cruised out of the marina with very little drama. On the way to the first dive site, the LCU, a bright vibrant rainbow greeted the advanced divers and crew. A welcome sign for the morning.

*LCU*
90ft – 34min
75 degrees F

A mild current allowed the divers to free descend casually to the bottom and 70 foot visibility allowed them to see out and around the wreck. Starting the dive swimming under the wreck, the divers spied on a single 5-foot white tip reef shark. The shark made a couple laps around the group before settling back down for a nap. Other creatures spotted were a crown of thorns starfish, frog fish, a school of snapper, and a group of 3 spotted eagle rays flying in formation.

 

 

*Fantasy Reef*
54ft – 46min (drift)
75 degrees F

Unfazed by the persistent drizzle, the divers entered the water at Fantasy Reef with slick and smooth precision. Ushered along by a moderate Diamond Head current and 60 foot visibility, the aquanauts explored one of Oahu’s best reefs. During the drift many aquatic celebrities made an appearance for the group. Numerous giant eels, a gang of O.G. turtles, a puffer fish, and an octopus were the note worthy ‘A’ list celebrities.

A special thanks to the crew of the Sea Hound: Capt. Kellan, & Danny (crew)