TIRE REEF !! Jan 25

Not a usual destination for us, Tire reef lies between Big Barge and the LCU, so we occasionally pass over it while drifting the barges (depending on current direction).  the barge drifts are always an adventure and leave everyone smiling, as we cruise along the connecting ledges and over the concrete block piles, spotting sharks, turtles, octopus, and listening to the whales nearby.  what’s not to smile about!!  be sure to check out the photo of the gigantic tire – not sure what it’s from!  our first dive was at LCU, and we saw white-tip sharks and spotted eagle rays, as well as large schools of shoaling fish.  current was ripping!  our 3rd and final dive was another great dive on Fantasy reef – such a great dive spot – so much live and such interesting topography!  we all loved this dive – current was mild as we zigzagged back and forth, spotting huge turtles, lots of various eels, banded coral shrimp, and lots of fish amidst the swim-thrus and coral heads.  great dives, and lots of big smiles heading in.  thanks to all for safe diving – larry, joe

lcu   90 ft   100 viz   35 min.

barge drift  70 ft  120 viz  40 min.

fantasy reef  50 ft   120 viz  44 min.

 

check out the size of this tire!  the small ones in a row above it are regular auto tires!