Jeremy Sanders-Lewis

An Excellent 3 Tank Sunday

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Our three tanker today started off with a great dive to The Corsair (107ft). While down there our divers got some eyes on lobsters, garden eels, and Leaf Scorpionfish.

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The second dive took us down to both the YO-257(ft100) and the San Pedro(ft85). We Dropped onto the San Pedro first and then traversed the several hundred over to the YO-257. There we saw turtles, eels, and octopus.

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And for out last dive of the day we got a chance to drift Spitting Caves(ft45). Frogfish, Devil Scorpionfish, White Tip Reef Sharks, and turtles were all out for our divers enjoyment.

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All in all, it was good day!

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Jeremy Sanders-Lewis

Funday Friday

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This morning our charter took us to two of our favorite dive sites, The LCU (90ft) and Fantasy Reef (55ft). Both sites provided our divers with great interactions with White Tip Reef sharks, Eagle Rays, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, and much more.LRG_DSC01649

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Jeremy Sanders-Lewis

It’s Monday, lets dive!

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Monday morning diving, not a bad way to get back into the week. Our dives were down at the wreck LCU (95ft) and the drift at Fantasy Reef (55ft). Although it was a bit ruff at the surface once we got down below, it was something beautiful. Eels, Turtles, and white tip reef sharks were out for all to see as the divers got to experience the unseasonably warm waters of this great island.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Rain’s not a problem!

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Today we had two amazing dives, despite the rain. We had four DSDs and one student finishing up his Open Water (congrats Doug!).  There were plenty of turtles and eels to entertain us at Koko Crater and Angler’s Reef. We also saw several nudibranchs and an octopus. Everybody did an amazing job and we can’t wait to have them back!IMG_3470

Jeremy Sanders-Lewis

Corsair / Fantasy

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Today, the first dive took us down to the Navy F4u Corsair (106ft). Our only natural wreck, the Corsair was ditched by its pilot during a training mission during WW2. Today it sits on a bed of sand and garden eels. Everyone thought this was wholly appropriate due to a couple of navy pilots that joined us during their shore leave because, History!

 

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The second dive of the day was our drift dive at Fantasy Reef (55ft). It was turtle heaven today with a count of close to 10 Hawaiian Green Sea turtles all the little nooks and crannies. Along with the turtle we had sum up close encounters with Yellow Margin eels, Crown of Thorns, and Triton’s Trumpets.

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A Beautiful Day in Paradise.

 

Mary Christensen

Afternoon Delight with a sprinkle of Dolphins! 11/16

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The last of the tradewinds was with us on our afternoon dives today.  Just a little bouncy on top but great viz under the waves.  Today we and a great crew on board with a PADI DSD (discover scuba diving) and certs.  Koko Craters was full of turtles which always makes for excited divers.  Had one turtle that just swam straight at the camera really wanting her picture taken. Also had a charming little octopus that came out to play.

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Flying Hawaiian Green Honu

After we boarded the boat we got an amazing visit from a pod of spinner dolphins which is an fantastic treat for us!!

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After that excitement, who that it could get better?  Well, it did!  The DMC’s had to do a Search and Recovery Scenario and then we were all off to dive again!  It was an Eel Bonanza on Turtle Canyon today.  I think we saw every type of eel on the reef.  Just enjoying the dive we spotted a rare Saddled Butterfly fish!!  Very exciting day for our certified divers and our first time diver.  Really proud of our DMC’s which are at the end of their training, how lucky we are to have them here.  This day was A+!

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Dueling Eels

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Amazing Divers:  Nolan, Leslie, David, Nathan, Landin with Abby Snorkeling.   DMC’s Steven and Tyler

Crew:  Captain Joe, Dive Instructors Mary and Larry, boat crew Jenowa

Dive Sites:  Koko Craters and Turtle Canyon, Max depth 37 feet, Viz 80 feet

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Mary Christensen

Another Beautiful Three Tanker! 11/15

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Had some wind today which means waves, but our die hard divers were ready to go.  Dropping on the 1948 Corsair plane was our first stop.  Was such a clear dive and there were plenty of marine life around.  Was a bit of a current today, no one seemed to mind.

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Because of the current our next dive was the “Barge Drift”.  We dropped on the shark cave near Baby Barge and got to see lots of turtles and even a shark.  Taking our next compass heading we drifted to New Barge were a few of our divers even went inside.  Next heading taken and we were off to LCU, which was great but we ran out of bottom time.  Was great to see all the sites like that though…..everyone really enjoyed getting to see 4 out of 5 wrecks in the area.

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Last dive was at Fantasy Reef.  First thing we got to encounter was a couple of Octopus.  One came out for everyone to see and take pictures of then went straight back to his place with the other.  It was kind of magical to see them so active and out and about.  The turtles as always were out in force but quite a few were tucked up in their sleeping places.  Always such a job to see the big Hawaiian green sea turtles about.  We drifted for quite awhile exploring all the hiding places for the marine life there.  What an amazing day!!

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Fantasy Reef East Mooring

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Capt. Joe and Kelsey put on a great lunch for us between dives, had pineapple and chocolates for us after the last dive. Also had hot minty towels to clean up with.  This makes the dives even more special to be treated so well on the boat after.

Dive Sites:  Corsair, max depth 107.  Barge Drift, max depth 85 feet.  Fantasy Reef, max depth 56 feet.  100 ft Viz.

Amazing Divers:  Erika, Farkas, Greg, Lee, Mark, Peter, Ashleigh, Stephen and Justin.  DM & DMC’s Stephen, Tyler and Luke.

Crew:  Captain Joe, Instructor Mary and Kelsey

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Mary Christensen

Baby Barge and Delightful Fantasy 11/14

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Baby barge is one of our favorite wreck dives.  The beautiful Hawaiian skies were blue, the surrounding mountains and craters were green and we are going diving.  The tradewinds were back and made the top a little choppy.  Underwater was be crazy clear.  The beautiful Hawaiian Green Sea turtles were out and our divers were all thrilled to dive with them. We also got to see quite a few eels and tons of reef fish.

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Our favorite turtle spot is always Fantasy Reef and yet again they were all there!!  Well, it always seems like that.  The turtles were everywhere today and it always brings smiles to the faces of the divers.  The eyes light up and everyone just seems to slow down to watch the dance of the turtles in the water columns.  It was such a relaxing drift dive as we floated along.  We also found not one, not two but THREE huge Tridents trumpets in one spot.  So crazy to see that and so wonderful.  The ocean always gives us such and amazing show.  All the divers had a great time, after the dives Capt Joe and Kelsey had hot towels and fresh pineapple for us.  What a perfect end for the dive day!

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Thank you to all our fantastic divers:  Christian, Curtis, James, John, Lee, Nick, Katie, and Sarah.

Our Amazing DMCs:  Luke, Steven, Lauren and Tyler.

Crew:  Capt. Joe, Instructors Mary and Sarah, boat crew Kelsey!

Dive Sites:  Baby Barge, Wreck,  Max Depth 85 feet. and Fantasy Reef, Drift, Max Depth 56 feet.  Viz on both 100

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Jeremy Sanders-Lewis

What a Friday for Diving!

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A fine Friday of diving at KoKo Craters (38ft) and Turtle Canyon (40ft) gave our divers some excellent time under water. With certified divers, discover scuba divers, and open water students all out with us, we gave some first time divers a chance to be under the waves with turtles, eels, octopus,  and eagle rays. A very good way to prepare for the weekend.

Jeremy Sanders-Lewis

An Afternoon with Turtles.

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Our afternoon took us to Anglers Reef (45ft) and KoKo Craters (37ft) to help one local soldier renew her commitment and service to our country. While down there we were visited by the ever present Hawaiian Green Sea turtles. Not a bad way to end the day.