March 2015 Diving Weather Reports

Tropical Explorer: Conch Wall Tuesday March 31st 2015, 06:06 PM
NE
14kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
With amazing visibility on the wall today find our invasive lionfish friends was no problem. Instructor stephan was able to spear a near keys record, 8cm shy, while teaching advanced open water! Great catch!
Tropical Adventure: Banana Patch Tuesday March 31st 2015, 02:17 PM
NE
10kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Fantastic day on the reefs in North Key Largo with sting rays, file fish, & other tropical fish.
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Tuesday March 31st 2015, 02:06 PM
N
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
A nice morning on French Reef. Great visibility and very light current.
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Tuesday March 31st 2015, 02:06 PM
N
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
A nice morning on French Reef. Great visibility and very light current.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday March 31st 2015, 09:43 AM
N
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers had a great time with goliath groupers & barracudas on the wreck.
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Monday March 30th 2015, 03:10 PM
NE
12kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Two thumbs up for diving at French Reef today! Flat calm conditions are offering excellent sightings for the Goliath Groupers. Our open water classes are getting premium instruction from Jardin and Doug also!
Tropical Explorer: Benwood Wreck Monday March 30th 2015, 02:06 PM
NE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Great conditions this afternoon. There's a ton of wildlife on the Benwood today, including turtles, trigger fish, and file fish.
Tropical Odyssey: Hole in the Wall Monday March 30th 2015, 10:33 AM
NE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Another beautiful Momday morning in the Florida Keys! Divers saw a couple of reef Sharks, turtles and stingrays on the fist dive of the day.
Tropical Explorer: USCGC Duane Monday March 30th 2015, 1:00 AM
N
14kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Moderate
Current
From Captain Owen:
The divers were playing with a massive goliath grouper and nurse sharks on the USCG Duane.
Tropical Adventure: Permit Ledges Sunday March 29th 2015, 02:50 PM
NE
18kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Beautiful blue water and mostly sunny.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Sunday March 29th 2015, 02:34 PM
N
20kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
First Mate Victoria says it's a beautiful day to come and dive out on the reefs. Light chop and nice breezes are offering up fantastic temps and allot of visibility down below!
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Sunday March 29th 2015, 12:56 PM
N
17kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Amazing conditions with 0 current. Here are some sweet shots recently taken on the wreck😉
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Sunday March 29th 2015, 10:43 AM
N
18kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
The warm water is compensating for our cool breeze this morning. Spotted Eagle Rays have been seen skying from amongst the waves too! The water has beautiful blues and greens in it also! Great Day to be a diver!
Tropical Explorer: French Reef Sunday March 29th 2015, 10:13 AM
N
16kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers are having a wonderful morning with goliath groupers & nurse sharks!
Tropical Odyssey: Pickle Barrel Wreck Saturday March 28th 2015, 03:57 PM
N
15kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Lots of big marine life! Huge pelagic shark came through pickles reef and divers also found turtles, Rays, eels, and more!
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday March 28th 2015, 02:58 PM
NE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Calmed down nicely from this morning.
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Saturday March 28th 2015, 09:55 AM
N
20kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Looking for Eagle Rays on Eagle Ray Alley! Check out this cool black and white image of one recently taken on Molasses Reef :)
Tropical Explorer: Conch Wall Friday March 27th 2015, 03:25 PM
SW
20kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Double dip on Conch Wall! 2.5kt current is getting you about a mile and half per tank! Dolphins, manta ray, lionfish are all in abundance today. Even scored and anchor along the way!
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Friday March 27th 2015, 10:51 AM
SW
15kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers and snorkelers have been playing with turtles & groupers on the wreck of the Benwood.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Friday March 27th 2015, 09:40 AM
SW
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Explorer: Rebreather - Drift MO Friday March 27th 2015, 09:36 AM
SW
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
A beautiful March morning on Molasses Reef. Our Rebreathers are enjoying a nice drift along Mo. deep. The weekend is here so give us a call and let's go diving!
Tropical Odyssey: French Twist Thursday March 26th 2015, 02:21 PM
S
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Twist and shout. Great conditions here!
Tropical Adventure: Pickles Reef Thursday March 26th 2015, 02:14 PM
S
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Our divers and snorkelers are seeing an array of trumpet fish, filefish, groupers, & much more!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday March 26th 2015, 09:49 AM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Great conditions here today.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Thursday March 26th 2015, 09:46 AM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers have seen turtles, nurse sharks, & a plethora of other tropical fish.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday March 26th 2015, 09:49 AM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Great conditions here today.
Tropical Adventure: Snapper Ledge Wednesday March 25th 2015, 04:10 PM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Unparalleled conditions on the Conch Wall this afternoon! Our lionfish team confiscated some evidence that proves Rainbow Reef loves reef conservation! We'll done!
Tropical Odyssey: Minnow Cave Wednesday March 25th 2015, 02:10 PM
S
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Blue water everywhere today!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday March 25th 2015, 10:41 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Perfect conditions. Glassy.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Wednesday March 25th 2015, 09:15 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
With perfect conditions on our deep dive this morning our divers wasted no time jumping in! Instructor Dan Weeks is off to certify another group off aspiring divers!
Tropical Adventure: Elbow Reef Tuesday March 24th 2015, 02:16 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
The Tropical Oddysey and the Tropical Adventure are both on the Elbow reef this afrernoon. With crystal clear visability and warm air temps a great time is being had by divers and snorkelers alike!!
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Tuesday March 24th 2015, 10:46 AM
NE
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
100+
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Incredibly perfect conditions! THIS is how to spend a Tuesday morning!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday March 24th 2015, 09:25 AM
NE
7kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Corbin:
A nice calm cool morning on the Spiegel Grove. Moderate currents are adding a bit of excitement to this awesome dive! With almost everyone on Nitrox, lengthy bottom times are expected!
Tropical Adventure: Banana Patch Monday March 23rd 2015, 02:22 PM
SW
12kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
We have a boat full of classes today, including open water, rescue, & discover scuba diving. The divers have seen sting rays, barracuda, & many other tropical fish.
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Monday March 23rd 2015, 11:05 AM
SW
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Heavy
Current
From Captain Dean:
Very calm with great visibility this morning. However the current on the reef is quite strong. All the divers are doing well though.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Monday March 23rd 2015, 09:39 AM
NW
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Absolutely wonderful conditions! Flat calm seas, very little current, & happy divers.
Tropical Adventure: French Twist Sunday March 22nd 2015, 03:26 PM
SW
9kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Dolphins on the ride out.
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Sunday March 22nd 2015, 01:59 PM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
The wreck of the Benwood looks great today!
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Sunday March 22nd 2015, 11:40 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Current
From Captain Alecia:
This awesome group of divers from Atlanta had perfect dive conditions over the past few days!
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Saturday March 21st 2015, 09:10 PM
S
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Alecia:
The 3rd night dive of the week was stellar! Turtles, free-swimming morays, and a very friendly Goliath Grouper just to name some of the critters that were out and about 😃
Tropical Voyager: ChristmasTree Cave Saturday March 21st 2015, 04:30 PM
SW
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Fun dives with a fun group! It's easy to find lots of cool fish on French Reef including this adorable yellowhead jawfish.
Tropical Odyssey: Pickles Reef Saturday March 21st 2015, 03:30 PM
SW
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Little turtle just came to visit.
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday March 21st 2015, 03:21 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
A fantastic weekend on the reefs of Key Largo!
Tropical Explorer: Molasses Reef Saturday March 21st 2015, 02:13 PM
W
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Perfect Conditions! Sun shining, calm seas, & smiling divers.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday March 21st 2015, 02:05 PM
S
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Flat calm, no current and great visibility this morning. Outstanding conditions on the big wreck!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Saturday March 21st 2015, 11:09 AM
W
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Another perfect day for diving!
Tropical Voyager: Snapper Ledge Saturday March 21st 2015, 11:00 AM
W
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Another day on beautiful Lake Atlantic! Divers found nurse sharks, morays, lobsters, and huge schools of fish on Snapper Ledge 😃👌
Tropical Explorer: Rebreather - Duane Saturday March 21st 2015, 09:07 AM
NW
5kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Fisherman and scuba divers alike are enjoying the phenomenal weather that has come in. Gorgeous conditions on the bottom as rebreathers are taking advantage of it!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Friday March 20th 2015, 03:33 PM
S
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Eagle rays on the reef!
Tropical Voyager: North Star Friday March 20th 2015, 11:08 AM
N
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Picture perfect day on Molasses and the Eagle Rays are back in town!
Tropical Explorer: Rebreather - Spiegel Friday March 20th 2015, 10:11 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Course Director Kevin Marks in preps to guide a rebreather team down to the Spiegel Grove! Perfect conditions again today. Book your trip with us early and let the fun begin!
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Thursday March 19th 2015, 02:31 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
A great afternoon on and in the water. We are doing a social afternoon dive on the Spiegel Grove for our awesome group from St. Augustine!
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Thursday March 19th 2015, 02:31 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
A great afternoon on and in the water. We are doing a social afternoon dive on the Spiegel Grove for our awesome group from St. Augustine!
Tropical Adventure: Winch Hole Thursday March 19th 2015, 02:24 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Wow! Molasses! Wow!
Tropical Adventure: Drift French Thursday March 19th 2015, 10:58 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Hands down the best March in recent memory, Lake Atlantic would be appropriate to describe our diving conditions. If you can burn some vacation time come do it with us on the reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Permit Ledges Thursday March 19th 2015, 10:46 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Glassy out here. Get out on the water and dive!
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Wednesday March 18th 2015, 03:22 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
College students from Ohio are working hard this afternoon: first in the coral nursery and now transplanting endangered coral onto Molasses Reef! www.coralrestoration.org
Tropical Adventure: Conch Wall Wednesday March 18th 2015, 02:25 PM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Drifting Conch Wall. Making dreams come true!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday March 18th 2015, 02:16 PM
SW
8kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
The days are getting longer, the water is getting warmer and the visibility is picture perfect!
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Wednesday March 18th 2015, 11:00 AM
NW
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Couldn't ask for more perfect conditions on the Duane! Pictured is a goliath grouper hovering near the bow of the wreck.
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Wednesday March 18th 2015, 11:00 AM
NW
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Couldn't ask for more perfect conditions on the Duane! Pictured is a large black grouper hovering near the bow of the wreck.
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Wednesday March 18th 2015, 09:57 AM
N
7kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Nice calm day. Clear skies this am.
Tropical Odyssey: Hole in the Wall Tuesday March 17th 2015, 08:06 PM
SW
11kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous evening! Pictured is a group from University of Cincinnati enjoying the sunset on the way out to our favorite night dive site😉
Tropical Odyssey: City of Washington Tuesday March 17th 2015, 03:34 PM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Dean:
Happy St.Paddy's Day! Incredible diving is our pot of gold at the end of the rainbow today!
Tropical Adventure: Double North Tuesday March 17th 2015, 02:50 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height

feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Calm seas, sunny skies and lots of happy divers! Come enjoy your spring break with us! See you soon.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday March 17th 2015, 02:47 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Beautiful on the edge of the straits. The Spiegel Grove won't disappoint!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Deep Monday March 16th 2015, 03:47 PM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
With very limited visibility on the Benwood and French Reef this afternoon, we decided to ce back to Molasses. Conditions her are still stellar!!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Monday March 16th 2015, 11:06 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Crystal clear conditions at almost 100+ft! No wind or current... call in sick and get out to the reef!
Tropical Odyssey: Permit Ledges Monday March 16th 2015, 10:59 AM
N
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Absolutely ideal diving conditions today. Feels like summer. Flat calm with outstanding visibility and no current!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Deep Sunday March 15th 2015, 03:12 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Dean:
Beautiful way to end another glorious weekend in the Keys!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Sunday March 15th 2015, 02:20 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Calm seas and mostly sunny.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday March 15th 2015, 09:15 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Easy day to be on the groovy Grove.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Saturday March 14th 2015, 02:55 PM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Dean:
Winds and seas have died down since the am. Visibility has improved as well.
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Saturday March 14th 2015, 01:50 PM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
5 feet
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Very sporty this morning. Our group of hardcore divers are doing great though and even saw some sharks & turtles!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Thursday March 12th 2015, 02:13 PM
SE
17kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Lots of turtles today.
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Thursday March 12th 2015, 02:09 PM
SE
19kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Good breeze up here. Plenty of diving opportunities with decent conditions. Tuck behind a reef and enjoy!
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Thursday March 12th 2015, 10:42 AM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Sweet conditions and lots of marine life on the Benwood this a.m.! One of our local divers is pictured in her fabulous mouse ears that keep her head warm:)
Tropical Adventure: Winch Hole Thursday March 12th 2015, 09:58 AM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
With the influx of man-o-war from our prevailing winds the turtle sightings have been off the charts! Beautiful blue waters have pushed in as well says first mate Jessamy.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday March 12th 2015, 09:54 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Nice blue water.
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Wednesday March 11th 2015, 02:50 PM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Reef shark swimming through the caves today!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday March 11th 2015, 01:49 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Southeast winds are prevailing and bringing in some warm beautiful water! Divers are enjoying the reef despite a bumpy boat ride. Book a trip today!!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Wednesday March 11th 2015, 09:49 AM
SE
17kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Blue water!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday March 11th 2015, 09:35 AM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
5-6 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
It's always a good day to dive in the Florida Keys! The winds have diminished a bit and visibility is decent. Turtles everywhere!
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Tuesday March 10th 2015, 09:45 AM
SE
20kts
Wind Conditions
5-6 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Turtles and rays on the reef this morning. Big swells and big gusts of wind. Knarley!
Tropical Adventure: Permit Ledges Monday March 9th 2015, 11:30 AM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
So nice to have a great group of divers from Athens, Ga on the boat! Go Bulldogs (my alma mater)!!!
Tropical Explorer: USCGC Duane Monday March 9th 2015, 09:39 AM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Excellent visibility, super blue water. Warm waters are here so 3 mil diving is back! Windy and wonderful!
Tropical Odyssey: Conch Pillars Saturday March 7th 2015, 02:33 PM
NE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Blue water all around us!
Tropical Odyssey: Conch Pillars Saturday March 7th 2015, 02:33 PM
NE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Blue water all around us!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Saturday March 7th 2015, 09:29 AM
NE
16kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Big turtle.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Deep Friday March 6th 2015, 03:09 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
No visibility on the Benwood. But Molasses reef is outstanding this afternoon.
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Friday March 6th 2015, 03:05 PM
E
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Beautiful morning on the reef! Divers found some turtles and morays.
Tropical Adventure: Winch Hole Wednesday March 4th 2015, 02:57 PM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
5-6 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Tough conditions are no match for these girls! A group of college students from Newport News has been enjoying our reefs for the past few days 😀
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday March 4th 2015, 02:46 PM
SE
17kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Hawks bill turtle spotted. Mostly sunny.
Tropical Adventure: Permit Ledges Wednesday March 4th 2015, 10:27 AM
SE
17kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Sporty out here and there are turtles everywhere this morning! One turtle was doing a great job ridding the reef of man of wars 😁
Tropical Odyssey: USCGC Duane Wednesday March 4th 2015, 09:23 AM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
4-5 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Crystal clear blue water here!
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Tuesday March 3rd 2015, 06:42 PM
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: City of Washington Tuesday March 3rd 2015, 03:08 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Always a treat to make it up to the wreck of the City of Washington. Very good conditions this afternoon.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Tuesday March 3rd 2015, 01:49 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
2 dives on the big wreck this morning!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Tuesday March 3rd 2015, 01:49 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
1 dives on the big wreck this morning!
Tropical Adventure: ChristmasTree Cave Tuesday March 3rd 2015, 12:04 PM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Southern stingrays, nurse sharks, and nudibranchs! Great morning dives 😉
Tropical Adventure: Pickle Barrel Wreck Monday March 2nd 2015, 03:07 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous blue water! First dive on pickles divers found nurse sharks and yellow rays and now divers are checking out the incredible biomass on snapper ledge!
Tropical Odyssey: Fire Coral Cave Monday March 2nd 2015, 01:56 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
A lot calmer than expected this morning. No current though and divers are having a great time!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Bibb Monday March 2nd 2015, 10:53 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Sweet conditions to do both the Bibb and Duane! Pictures is Instructor/ Captain Owen ready to teach an AOW😁
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Sunday March 1st 2015, 03:09 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Getting a bit sporty on the surface, but the diving is great. Our divers saw some turtles on the 1st dive and are looking for sharks on the 2nd one.
Tropical Explorer: Drift Molasses Sunday March 1st 2015, 12:38 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
No hammerhead today but the green moray and yellowtails are sure to impress! The water temperature is also on the rise.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday March 1st 2015, 09:41 AM
SE
17kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Clear blue water today!

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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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