February 2018 Diving Weather Reports

Tropical Odyssey: Conch Wall Wednesday February 28th 2018, 03:40 PM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Driftin' away!!
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Wednesday February 28th 2018, 02:18 PM
E
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
AOW , and OW classes. Plus snorkellers having fun!
Tropical Adventure: Spanish Anchor Wednesday February 28th 2018, 02:15 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
OW class & snorkeling with turtles on Mo!
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Wednesday February 28th 2018, 10:34 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Blue water on the Benwood!
Tropical Legend: Fire Coral Cave Wednesday February 28th 2018, 09:38 AM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
OW & Navigation classes on Awesome Mo this fine February morning!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Wednesday February 28th 2018, 09:39 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Amazing visibility at the Speigle Grove!!
Tropical Legend: French Reef Tuesday February 27th 2018, 02:36 PM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Spotted Drums are named for the repetitive throbbing or drumming sounds they make by beating their abdominal muscles against the swim bladder.
Tropical Adventure: Winch Hole Tuesday February 27th 2018, 02:35 PM
SE
3kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
South Beach divers with open water classes, discover classes. Gorgeous summer like day today. Excellent Vis, flat seas, no current.
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Tuesday February 27th 2018, 10:47 AM
N
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Calm seas angood diving today!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Tuesday February 27th 2018, 09:28 AM
N
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Beautiful morning on the Spiegle Grove!!
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Tuesday February 27th 2018, 09:23 AM
N
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: While painful, stingray venom isn’t usually deadly unless victims are stung in the chest or abdomen. In ancient Greece, venom was actually extracted from stingray spines for the purpose of being used as an anesthetic by dentists.
Tropical Odyssey: Christ Statue Monday February 26th 2018, 02:40 PM
S
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Snorkeling, diving & OW class with Turtles @ the Statue
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Monday February 26th 2018, 02:38 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Several open water diver classes onboard , having fun.
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Monday February 26th 2018, 02:29 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Wade :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Monday February 26th 2018, 09:50 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Doing some AOW training on the Benwood this beautiful morning
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Monday February 26th 2018, 09:16 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
A little bumpy this morning but the fish don't care!!!
Tropical Adventure: Eagle Ray Alley Sunday February 25th 2018, 03:21 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Blacktip reef sharks are viviparous — producing live pups instead of eggs — and give birth to up to 10 pups each year. The pups reach maturity at an average age of about 4 years old for males and 7 years old for females. Most live to 13 years of age, sometimes longer.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Sunday February 25th 2018, 02:22 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
OW, Refreshers & fun diving on Mo!
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Sunday February 25th 2018, 02:13 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful clear water for the open water class dive #1.
Tropical Adventure: Benwood Wreck Sunday February 25th 2018, 10:38 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: The Atlantic Ocean covers approximately 1/5th of the surface of the earth and covers approximately 29% of the world's water surface area.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Sunday February 25th 2018, 09:50 AM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
What a beautiful day @ the office! Get off that computer and come diving!
Tropical Legend: Benwood Wreck Sunday February 25th 2018, 09:33 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Nice clear water 💦
Tropical Odyssey: Hole in the Wall Saturday February 24th 2018, 02:45 PM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Wind and waves on Molasses Reef this afternoon. Amazing clear blue water!!
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Saturday February 24th 2018, 02:29 PM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Little bumpy but amazing viz & Turtles as usual on Mo
Tropical Adventure: Student/Classes Trip Saturday February 24th 2018, 09:55 AM
SE
17kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
We are out here in this morning in the mangroves participating in a Dive Against Debris trip! The staff and guests are working hard to help clean up our mangroves and create a better environment for all of its inhabitants! They’ve been finding all sorts of debris! It’s important to do our part to keep our Keys beautiful and thriving! If you would like to get involved with one of our Dive Against Debris Trips or learn more about our efforts, please call the shop to find out how! Fun Fact: Early Spanish settlers in the New World used the salty leaves of mangrove trees to flavor their foods. Later settlers ground up mangrove bark and used it to brew medicinal teas.
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Friday February 23rd 2018, 02:22 PM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Surfing Turtles everywhere!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Monday February 19th 2018, 09:54 AM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
5-6 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Breezy & bumpy up here, great conditions on the wreck
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Monday February 19th 2018, 09:46 AM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
5-6 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Wind and Waves on Molasses Reef this morning!!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Monday February 19th 2018, 09:23 AM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: When bedding down for the night, a few species enshroud their bodies in mucus bubbles blown from their mouths (as in the photo here). The translucent nightgowns protect the slumbering fish from bloodsucking parasites and predators.
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Sunday February 18th 2018, 02:32 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
OW & DSD's enjoying great conditions on South Mo!
Tropical Odyssey: Fire Coral Cave Sunday February 18th 2018, 02:10 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Snorkellers having a blast. Divers exploring the swim thrus.
Tropical Legend: ChristmasTree Cave Sunday February 18th 2018, 11:00 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Amazing visibility this morning! Conch trails in the sand!
Tropical Legend: Benwood Wreck Sunday February 18th 2018, 09:46 AM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
100+
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
I can see lobsters walking across tbe deck from the surface!!
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Sunday February 18th 2018, 09:42 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Great visibility this morning on Molasses Reef!
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Sunday February 18th 2018, 09:42 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Great visibility this morning on Molasses Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Sunday February 18th 2018, 09:37 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
We can see the wreck from the surface.
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Saturday February 17th 2018, 1:16 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Night dive specialty class & Coral Reef conservation
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Saturday February 17th 2018, 02:39 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Snorkeling and diving with Turtles🐢 on Mo! Amazing conditions!
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Saturday February 17th 2018, 02:34 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Classes galore. AOW, OW and navigation. 20 dolphins smiling at us too.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday February 17th 2018, 11:21 AM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Dolphins are very social, living in groups that hunt and even play together. Large pods of dolphins can have 1,000 members or more.
Tropical Legend: North Star Saturday February 17th 2018, 09:54 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Clouds are going away... gonna be a beautiful day @ the office👍
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Saturday February 17th 2018, 09:43 AM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Wreck diver classes. Deep too
Tropical Legend: Spanish Anchor Friday February 16th 2018, 04:31 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Amazing afternoon on Molasses Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Christ Statue Friday February 16th 2018, 03:48 PM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: The gestation period for a pregnant female shark can range from five months to two years. Yes, two years! The spiny dogfish shark takes the medal for that one. Not only is this the longest confirmed pregnancy for sharks, it is also one of the longest pregnancies of any animal.
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Friday February 16th 2018, 02:26 PM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Finally! Awesome Out Here! OW classes enjoying great conditions on Mo🐢🐠🦈
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Friday February 16th 2018, 11:32 AM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: While at rest, a moray will slowly open and close its jaws. At first glance, this looks like a “back off” warning to other creatures, but in reality, it’s anything but. Normal fish have bony gill covers on their sides. By constantly opening and shutting these, water is forced over the internal gill chamber, allowing the animal to breathe.
Tropical Legend: Pickle Barrel Wreck Friday February 16th 2018, 10:35 AM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Beautiful morning!!!
Tropical Explorer: Permit Ledges Friday February 16th 2018, 10:08 AM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
I can count the sand ripples from the boat! 🤪
Tropical Explorer: Molasses Reef Friday February 16th 2018, 09:56 AM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Lake Atlantic is calling
Tropical Legend: Snapper Ledge Friday February 16th 2018, 09:21 AM
SE
2kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Chamber of Commerce day on the ocean today!!!
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Thursday February 15th 2018, 03:24 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Goliath grouper can have a lifespan of up to 37 years.
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Thursday February 15th 2018, 03:03 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Great day for diving on Mo!
Tropical Adventure: North Star Thursday February 15th 2018, 02:18 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Beautiful afternoon on Molasses Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Thursday February 15th 2018, 02:06 PM
E
9kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: A goliath grouper’s age can be estimated using annual growth rings in its dorsal fin rays, much like those found within tree trunks.
Tropical Odyssey: Drift French Thursday February 15th 2018, 10:07 AM
E
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Nearly 40 species of dolphins swim the waters of the world. Most live in shallow areas of tropical and temperate oceans, and five species live in rivers.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday February 15th 2018, 10:03 AM
E
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Southern stingrays eat bivalves, worms, small fish, and crustaceans. Since their prey is often buried in the sand, they un-bury it by forcing streams of water out their mouth or flapping their fins over the sand.
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday February 15th 2018, 09:40 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Hey look! Turtles!
Tropical Odyssey: Drift Molasses Wednesday February 14th 2018, 03:45 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Great afternoon to go drift diving!!
Tropical Odyssey: Drift French Wednesday February 14th 2018, 03:45 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Great afternoon to go drift diving!!
Tropical Adventure: Drift French Wednesday February 14th 2018, 02:55 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Dive Against Debris! Way to go crew! Thank you 4 Ocean!
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Wednesday February 14th 2018, 10:46 AM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Nice sunny day at the Benwood!
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Wednesday February 14th 2018, 09:32 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Female southern stingrays grow much larger than males. Females grow to about a 6-foot span, while males about 2.5 feet. Its maximum weight is about 214 pounds.
Tropical Adventure: Sand Island Wednesday February 14th 2018, 09:32 AM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Learning to be Instructors on this fine bumpy morning
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Wednesday February 14th 2018, 09:31 AM
E
17kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Wade:
Amazing visibility on the Spiegle Grove this morning!
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Tuesday February 13th 2018, 02:30 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Beautiful afternoon on The Benwood...
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Tuesday February 13th 2018, 09:36 AM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
5-6 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Rock'n & Roll'n on The Grove! Awesome on the wreck!
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Monday February 12th 2018, 02:50 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Nice, easy rollers on Molasses Reef this afternoon!
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Monday February 12th 2018, 02:22 PM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: The manatee has pelvic bones, but they are not attached to its skeletal frame, they are remnants of the time manatees lived on land.
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Monday February 12th 2018, 01:54 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Workin hard on and enjoying the afternoon on Molasses Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Monday February 12th 2018, 09:23 AM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: There are 3 species of manatees! The Amazonian manatee, West Indian manatee and West African manatee.
Tropical Legend: North Star Monday February 12th 2018, 09:22 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Beautiful morning on Molasses Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Sunday February 11th 2018, 09:29 AM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
6-7 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Great conditions... Underwater
Tropical Legend: Fire Coral Cave Sunday February 11th 2018, 09:01 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
6 feet
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Chris M:
Weeeeeeeeee!!
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Saturday February 10th 2018, 10:17 AM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
5 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Chris M:
A bit bumpity out here
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Saturday February 10th 2018, 09:54 AM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Good 'Ole Mo! Turtle greeting party!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday February 10th 2018, 09:24 AM
E
17kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Dive Rite double dip.
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday February 9th 2018, 02:47 PM
SE
17kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Corals are not plants. They're actually animals and are are, amazingly enough, relatives of jellyfish and anemones.
Tropical Legend: North Star Friday February 9th 2018, 02:33 PM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Bit breezy but better than being on land!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Friday February 9th 2018, 10:19 AM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Wade :-(
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Friday February 9th 2018, 10:19 AM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
5-6 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Wade :-(
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Friday February 9th 2018, 10:17 AM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Dive Rite photo shoot.
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Friday February 9th 2018, 09:27 AM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Sharks, Rays & Eels! Sweet!
Tropical Explorer: Molasses Reef Thursday February 8th 2018, 03:26 PM
E
11kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Unlike most other sea turtles, adult green turtles are herbivorous, and prefer sea grasses and algae. Juvenile green turtles are omnivores, and eat invertebrates like crabs, jellyfish and sponges.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Thursday February 8th 2018, 02:45 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Amazing afternoon at Molasses Reef!
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Thursday February 8th 2018, 01:12 PM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Gavin:
You can see the wreck from the surface!
Tropical Odyssey: Spanish Anchor Thursday February 8th 2018, 10:39 AM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Winds are increasing but the water is amazing.
Tropical Voyager: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday February 8th 2018, 09:40 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Another beautiful day on Mo!
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Thursday February 8th 2018, 09:29 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Mount Everest (the highest point on the Earth's surface 5.49 miles) is more than 1 mile shorter than the Challenger Deep (the deepest point in the ocean at 6.86 miles)
Tropical Odyssey: Hole in the Wall Thursday February 8th 2018, 09:26 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Beautiful morning on Molasses Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Christ Statue Wednesday February 7th 2018, 02:18 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
DSD’s seizing the statue of Jesus.
Tropical Explorer: CRF Nursery Wednesday February 7th 2018, 10:47 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Fish are eating well today
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Wednesday February 7th 2018, 09:18 AM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Why do sharks like saltwater? Pepperwater makes them sneeze!
Tropical Odyssey: Hole in the Wall Tuesday February 6th 2018, 03:34 PM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Wade :-(
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Tuesday February 6th 2018, 02:37 PM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
AOW & OW classes enjoying The Benwood
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Tuesday February 6th 2018, 10:12 AM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Great visibility at the Wreck of the Benwood!
Tropical Explorer: ChristmasTree Cave Tuesday February 6th 2018, 09:41 AM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Great day for diving! Look, Turtles!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Tuesday February 6th 2018, 09:19 AM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Wade :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Monday February 5th 2018, 03:33 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Wade :-(
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Monday February 5th 2018, 02:25 PM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Beautiful afternoon at French Reef!
Tropical Voyager: Eagle Ray Alley Monday February 5th 2018, 02:19 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Lots of open water students today & a gorgeous day it is.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Monday February 5th 2018, 10:05 AM
SW
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Beautiful morning on Molasses Reef!
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Monday February 5th 2018, 10:05 AM
SW
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Beautiful morning on the Duane!
Tropical Explorer: CRF Nursery Monday February 5th 2018, 09:36 AM
S
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
I wish every day was like this, so nice!
Tropical Legend: Fire Coral Cave Sunday February 4th 2018, 02:34 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Great day for diving on Mo!
Tropical Odyssey: Minnow Cave Sunday February 4th 2018, 02:29 PM
S
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
DSD’s chasing turtles 🐢
Tropical Legend: Benwood Wreck Sunday February 4th 2018, 09:26 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
DM class on The Benwood with turtles & Dolphins!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Sunday February 4th 2018, 09:17 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
rEvo rebreather training dives, AOW training dives.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Sunday February 4th 2018, 09:10 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Chris M:
In what championship football game do fish play? The Fish Bowl. 🐠 🏈 🐟 🏈
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Saturday February 3rd 2018, 1:01 AM
NE
17kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Spiegel Beagle hosting the rEvo rebreather class.
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Saturday February 3rd 2018, 02:28 PM
E
18kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
None
Current
From Captain Chris M:
Why do oysters go to the gym? It’s good for the “mussels”. 🐠
Tropical Legend: North Star Saturday February 3rd 2018, 02:16 PM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
A little bumpy this afternoon.
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Saturday February 3rd 2018, 02:13 PM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Bumpy but Beautiful underwater on French today
Tropical Explorer: Molasses Reef Saturday February 3rd 2018, 01:04 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Baby turtles!
Tropical Explorer: USCGC Duane Saturday February 3rd 2018, 01:03 PM
NE
14kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Sharks!
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Saturday February 3rd 2018, 10:14 AM
NE
18kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Eagle Ray Alley is lookin good!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Saturday February 3rd 2018, 09:20 AM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Double Dip to start the day on The Grove!
Tropical Legend: Fire Coral Cave Saturday February 3rd 2018, 09:17 AM
NE
17kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Sunny day on Molasses Reef this morning!
Tropical Legend: Fire Coral Cave Friday February 2nd 2018, 02:17 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
No wind! No waves! No current! What. A. Day!
Tropical Explorer: Conch Wall Friday February 2nd 2018, 02:12 PM
N
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Drifting like it’s our business
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Friday February 2nd 2018, 02:09 PM
NE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Nice afternoon at the Benwood Wreck. 🤙
Tropical Explorer: Benwood Wreck Friday February 2nd 2018, 12:19 PM
N
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Dolphins on the surface hunting!
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Friday February 2nd 2018, 11:55 AM
N
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Go away blue dumplings!
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Friday February 2nd 2018, 10:38 AM
N
10kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Awesome conditions on Mo this morning
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Friday February 2nd 2018, 09:24 AM
N
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Great morning for a double dip on the USCG Duane!!
Tropical Legend: Pickle Barrel Wreck Friday February 2nd 2018, 09:15 AM
N
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Learning to dive on Pickles, Like a Summer day out here!
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Thursday February 1st 2018, 06:18 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Doin some night diving on good ole Mo
Tropical Explorer: North Star Thursday February 1st 2018, 04:04 PM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Fairly nice
Tropical Legend: Molasses Reef Thursday February 1st 2018, 02:22 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Another great day on Mo! Turtles everywhere as usual!
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday February 1st 2018, 02:03 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Nice afternoon conditions on Molasses Reef.
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Thursday February 1st 2018, 10:47 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
15
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Wade :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday February 1st 2018, 10:47 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
15
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Wade :-(
Tropical Legend: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday February 1st 2018, 09:36 AM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
The viz is back! Yes!

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Refine your diving skills and introduces you to advanced diving under the supervision of an instructor. Includes 5 dives, two of which must be deep and navigation dives... With three elective adventure dives that you choose! Includes PADI e-code (retail of $240 by itself)

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Advanced Open Water

Your diving adventures continue... Whether you have just been certified, or have logged lots of dives, this course will teach you new skills, improve old ones and build confidence and awareness in scuba diving.

Plan out your Advanced Open Water diving:

In total, there are five dives needed to complete your Advanced Open Water certification, but there are two required dives: Navigation and Deep Dive. Both will take your knowledge and enthusiasm to a whole new level.

Typically, we do not have you complete your Deep Dive the first day, and will use Navigation and one of your chosen elective dives to begin the course. The elective dives are listed below, you will choose a total of 3 to complete your training into the Advanced Open Water Certification level.
- Core Dive #1: Navigation
  
  Builds your skills and confidence navigating under water with your compass.
- Core Dive #2: Deep Dive
  
  Teaches you all about the effects and precautions you must take when diving more than 60 feet.
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Nitrox Upgrade

A great option that can be added to any dive trip or package. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. Upgrade includes the PADI online class e-code (retail value $232 alone!), 2 Nitrox tanks, and dive computer rental. (if needed)

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Nitrox (Enriched Air Diver)

The latest way to safely give you more time underwater is Enriched air. Better known as NITROX, this higher oxygen mix of diving gas can make you feel less fatigued and load less nitrogen while, in some cases, significantly increasing your bottom time.

The PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) course is PADI’s most popular specialty scuba course.

Why? Because scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to become an enriched air diver.

If you’re a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old, you can enroll in the Enriched Air Diver Specialty course.
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Avelo Certification

Imagine a scuba set that's half the weight of your current one, yet gives you more bottom time. Imagine that scuba could provide the freedom and streamlined experience of freediving. Includes Avelo rental gear and e-code (retail value $200) for the online course.

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Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD)

The latest way to safely give you more time underwater is Enriched air. Better known as NITROX, this higher oxygen mix of diving gas can make you feel less fatigued and load less nitrogen while, in some cases, significantly increasing your bottom time.

Our course teaches divers everything they need to know to dive the Avelo System.

Here's what's included:

Online theory session (1-2 hours)

Our course builds on concepts you are familiar with from your open water theory and expands on topics that are relevant to Avelo and apply to divers at any level.

When completed, choose any of our dive centers to complete your water session. From the moment you successfully complete the theory session, you will have 90 days to complete the in water component. You can extend the 90 day limit by retaking the quizzes to make sure you are still familiar with all Avelo concepts.

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We know that sometimes travel plans change or other circumstances arise. We will be happy to refund you 100% any time you give us at least 24hrs notice prior to the date of the trip that you will be unable to join us. If you are a no-show on the day of the trip, or fail to notify us within the 24hr window, we will be unable to refund you and it will result in 100% of the trip fees being due.

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Must be a certified diver from a recognized certification agency
Must have been diving within the preceding 2 years or will be required to complete a refresher class prior to the scheduled trip
Dives deeper than 60f/18m require Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) certification or documented proof of diving experience to that depth
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