Entries by Manolo Cabasal

Double Mint Diving 11*14*2014

This morning on the Sea Hound we were joined by an international cast of advanced divers. With variable trades and a nearly glass-like surface, the conditions were especially mint for diving. Today’s dive sites: The Corsair & The Sea Cave. *The Corsair* 105ft – 25min One HUNDRED foot visibility and a mild current allowed the […]

Double Rainbow All the Way…11+8+2014

This morning on the Sea Fox we had a handful of divers setting up their gear in a persistent drizzle. Energetic and chipper, they were unfazed by the inclement weather. They were rewarded for their joyous attitude, because as soon as the Sea Fox left the harbor the sky cleared up and revealed a magnificent double rainbow. […]

The Classroom in the Ocean 11~6~2014

This afternoon on the Sea Fox we had a boat load students, a rare treat for this instructor. Not having to worry about other divers, the students could concentrate on sharpening their dive skills. With light winds and a 2ft swell, the conditions were impeccable. The afternoon’s destinations were Koko Craters and Hawaii Loa Reef. […]

Diving into Darkness…11^4^2014

Tonight on the Sea Fox a handful of intrepid divers went out on a couple of epic night dives. The dives on the night’s agenda were New Barge and a drift on Angler’s Reef. *New Barge* 89FT – 35MIN With an outgoing tide and a small swell, the surface conditions and bottom current were mild […]

Wow…it looks amazing down there… 11/3/2014

Another beautiful day on the Sea Fox in Hawaii Kai. Bright and sunny with light trade winds, the surface conditions were impeccable for the boat load of refresher and student divers. *Koko Crater* 36 FT – 33 min “Wow, it look amazing down there!” Exclaimed the Captain. Sure enough, it did. You could see straight […]

Relax, Chill, and Dive…10~28~2014

This afternoon on the Sea Fox we had an easy going group of students, certified, and first time divers. The surface conditions were superb. Light trades, and no swell. The dive sites on today’s agenda: Koko Craters & Angler’s Reef. *Koko Craters* 35ft – 39min With a very manageable current and 80 ft. visibility it […]

A night under the stars *10*27*2014*

On the evening of the 27th, the Sea Fox was boarded by 4 first time night divers: Angie, Mara, Jillian, & Logan. Eager to take the plunge into darkness, the four intrepid adventurers assembled their gear and eagerly waited to arrive at the first dive site: the LCU. *The LCU* 87ft – 30min Descending on […]

Birthday Diving 10*24*2014

Today on the Sea Fox we had a single student and a hand full of certified divers going out on the afternoon dives. The trades were light and the surge and current were moderate in strength. Today’s dive sites were Pa’a’awa and Koko Craters.   The bottom conditions were their normal spectacular selves: 60ft visibility […]

A Laid back afternoon *10*22*2014

This afternoon on the Sea Fox we were joined an international cast of first-timers, students, and advanced divers. Surface conditions were glass-like with minimal trade winds and virturally no swell. The bottom conditions were even better: 90ft visibility and minimal current. As close to a pool as you can get in Hawaii. The dive destinations […]

Post Hurricane Clarity 10*20*2014

Today at Island Divers a mixture of students and certified divers boarded the Sea Fox under a sunny skies and a light breeze. A complete change of pace from the 24 hours of rain courtesy of Hurricane Ana. Anxious to see the conditions under the water, the boat set out to Koko Crater & Angler’s […]