September 2014 Diving Weather Reports

Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Tuesday September 30th 2014, 02:22 PM
SW
9kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
E
Current
From Captain Alecia:
In addition to the massive schools of snappers and grunts, several nurse sharks have been hanging get out here at Snapper Ledge lately!
Tropical Odyssey: Woodys Tuesday September 30th 2014, 10:30 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Divers found a green sea turtle waiting for them at Christmas tree cave and are now down on Woody's ledge.
Tropical Odyssey: Woodys Tuesday September 30th 2014, 10:30 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Divers found a green sea turtle waiting for them at Christmas tree cave and are now down on Woody's ledge.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday September 30th 2014, 09:10 AM
SW
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.
Tropical Voyager: Sand Island Monday September 29th 2014, 01:47 PM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Wow a beautiful day on an in the water. The Instructor Development candidates have a great day for training!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday September 29th 2014, 10:39 AM
NE
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
90
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Barely any current on the Duane and divers encountered lots of life including schools of Permit and the resident couch sized Goliath Grouper!
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Monday September 29th 2014, 10:28 AM
E
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
What a beautiful Monday morning! Calm seas, no current and good visibility.
Tropical Adventure: Winch Hole Sunday September 28th 2014, 01:48 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny with a shower in the area.
Tropical Voyager: French Reef Sunday September 28th 2014, 10:29 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
The history of French reef is shrouded in mystery and enigma, today our divers will solve its ancient secrets
Tropical Adventure: Benwood Wreck Sunday September 28th 2014, 09:27 AM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Saturday September 27th 2014, 02:57 PM
NE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Sunny day for the flat iron dive group
Tropical Adventure: Conch Pillars Saturday September 27th 2014, 02:40 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny with a nice breeze.
Tropical Odyssey: Christ Statue Saturday September 27th 2014, 02:28 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Dean:
It's a quiet Saturday afternoon out at the statue. A few Moon Jellies are floating through but the divers seem to be having a great time.
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Saturday September 27th 2014, 09:58 AM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Blue skies, big waves, great fun, all in a days diving
Tropical Adventure: Spanish Anchor Saturday September 27th 2014, 09:46 AM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Friday September 26th 2014, 02:23 PM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Friday September 26th 2014, 02:24 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Welcome back sea ventures crew, topside isn't so nice but under the surface it's a calm clear dive
Tropical Adventure: French Twist Friday September 26th 2014, 01:52 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Still a bit choppy on the surface. Visibility is good though and very light current today.
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday September 26th 2014, 11:10 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Thursday September 25th 2014, 03:03 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Storms cleared off this afternoon. Sun is starting to shine. Still a bit breezy though.
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Thursday September 25th 2014, 02:17 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny with storms passing through.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Thursday September 25th 2014, 09:39 AM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Wednesday September 24th 2014, 02:18 PM
SE
2kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
The calm after the storm. Sunny skies and the seas are flattening out nicely.
Tropical Adventure: Rebreather - Duane Wednesday September 24th 2014, 02:12 PM
E
6kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
The weather has cleared up and diving is a go! One long Duane dive for the rebreathers and a double dip for the open circuit guys.
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Tuesday September 23rd 2014, 02:03 PM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Overcast but no rain here. Most of the rain is up north at the moment so we are nice and dry. Allison probably wishes she was here.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday September 23rd 2014, 11:01 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Virtually no current and great vis on the Spiegel! Divers are now drifting Woody's ledge for thwir second dive.
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Tuesday September 23rd 2014, 09:44 AM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Great conditions here today and no jellies!
Tropical Adventure: North Star Monday September 22nd 2014, 01:56 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Light rain with storms in the area. Good thing Allison is not here, she likes her dry office.
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Monday September 22nd 2014, 10:56 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Overcast and stormy this morning. Hopefully a little sunshine will brighten things up a bit for the afternoon.
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Sunday September 21st 2014, 03:49 PM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous Sunday! Checked out Snapper ledge first and we are now enjoying the northside of Molasses :)
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Sunday September 21st 2014, 02:10 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm and sunny! Great day to be out on the water!
Tropical Voyager: French Reef Sunday September 21st 2014, 11:03 AM
S
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Divemaster Drake had 4 dolphins pay a visit to his group of divers!!! No jellies and great visibility!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday September 21st 2014, 09:30 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm and no current!
Tropical Odyssey: Hole in the Wall Saturday September 20th 2014, 08:46 PM
NW
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Great night dive with free swimming morays and big turtles!
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Saturday September 20th 2014, 07:05 PM
S
11kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Had an awesome group from Dunedin, FL come out with is to dive the sister ships the Bibb and Duane. Conditions were great and they spotted turtles, sharks, and morays!
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday September 20th 2014, 02:11 PM
S
7kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Calm seas on a quiet afternoon out here.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Saturday September 20th 2014, 11:11 AM
S
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Very little current this morning. Nice visibility. And just a little chop. On the seas.
Tropical Voyager: Winch Hole Saturday September 20th 2014, 10:52 AM
S
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
1st dive Aquarium, 2nd dive Winch Hole. Tropical Odyssey is pictured sitting on Northstar. Great day to dive Molasses Reef.
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Saturday September 20th 2014, 10:38 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Partly cloudy skies, not to much current on the surface. Dives reported a little stronger current on the wreck. Visibility was about 35-40 feet
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Saturday September 20th 2014, 10:38 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Partly cloudy skies, not to much current on the surface. Dives reported a little stronger current on the wreck. Visibility was about 35-40 feet
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Saturday September 20th 2014, 10:38 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Partly cloudy skies, not to much current on the surface. Dives reported a little stronger current on the wreck. Visibility was about 35-40 feet
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Saturday September 20th 2014, 10:38 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Partly cloudy skies, not to much current on the surface. Dives reported a little stronger current on the wreck. Visibility was about 35-40 feet
Tropical Adventure: Eagle Ray Alley Saturday September 20th 2014, 09:25 AM
S
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Friday September 19th 2014, 01:43 PM
SW
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Overcast this afternoon with occasional light showers. Some sunshine would brighten up the visibility.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Friday September 19th 2014, 09:30 AM
S
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Good viz and calm seas!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Thursday September 18th 2014, 09:40 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Peaceful out here.
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Thursday September 18th 2014, 09:07 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Dean:
No wind. Flat calm sea, but a bit of current on the wreck this morning.
Tropical Adventure: Rebreather - Spiegel Wednesday September 17th 2014, 01:56 PM
SW
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain George:
Great afternoon for a long Rebreather dive on the Speigel. We brought some staff along to do a double dip with us!
Tropical Odyssey: Pickle Barrel Wreck Wednesday September 17th 2014, 01:57 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm and sunny still!
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Wednesday September 17th 2014, 09:50 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm and sunny!
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Tuesday September 16th 2014, 01:55 PM
SE
2kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Great day to be out here! Mostly sunny.
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Tuesday September 16th 2014, 10:05 AM
E
7kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Perfect 0-current conditions on the Spiegel Grove!
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Tuesday September 16th 2014, 09:46 AM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Sunny skies!
Tropical Adventure: Drift Molasses Monday September 15th 2014, 10:30 AM
E
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
A great day to drift! On the first drift divers saw a loggerhead and an eagle ray! Now they are doing a second drift looking for reef sharks!!!
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Monday September 15th 2014, 10:23 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Dean:
The current is making it a bit of a challenge for the Rescue Diver class today but the visibility is really good and it's not too rough.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday September 14th 2014, 11:50 AM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Moderate to strong current of the Spiegel, a bit of a challenge but our divers did a great job! Pictured is our new bow ornament, a seahorse.
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Sunday September 14th 2014, 11:01 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Dean :-(
Tropical Voyager: Drift Molasses Saturday September 13th 2014, 03:16 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Eagle rays on the reef!
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday September 13th 2014, 02:48 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain George:
A beautiful afternoon at the statute complete with a few Eagle Rays!
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Saturday September 13th 2014, 09:44 AM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Seas are calming down.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday September 13th 2014, 09:35 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
N
Moderate
Current
From Captain George:
The sun is peaking through the clouds, 2 to 3 foot rollers and a pretty good current are making for a sporty dive this morning.
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Friday September 12th 2014, 02:16 PM
S
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Overcast and rainy this afternoon. But the divers are getting wet anyway. Visibility would be a little better with some sunshine.
Tropical Voyager: Elbow Reef Friday September 12th 2014, 09:58 AM
SW
4kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Good viz!
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday September 12th 2014, 09:19 AM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain George:
A great day for some side mount training. A little cloudy today with a few scattered showers. Nice visibility on the reef this morning of 50+ feet!
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Thursday September 11th 2014, 07:57 PM
N
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
What a good looking group of divers and the captain snuck into the photo also :)
Tropical Adventure: Snapper Ledge Thursday September 11th 2014, 03:35 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
No wind and sunny skies
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Thursday September 11th 2014, 01:47 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
No wind. No waves. No current and 80' of visibility. Doesn't really get much better.
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Thursday September 11th 2014, 11:00 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
No wind, no current!
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Thursday September 11th 2014, 10:43 AM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Dive dive dive! Great surface interval with no waves and a slight current for the divers
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Thursday September 11th 2014, 10:08 AM
S
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Double wreck! Like diving a calm lake out here
Tropical Adventure: Eagle Ray Alley Wednesday September 10th 2014, 02:11 PM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Spotty rain showers in the area, and nice visibillty under the water. Good day for a Rescue Diver Class.
Tropical Adventure: Eagle Ray Alley Wednesday September 10th 2014, 02:11 PM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Spotty rain showers in the area, and nice visibillty under the water. Good day for a Rescue Diver Class.
Tropical Adventure: Snapper Ledge Wednesday September 10th 2014, 01:56 PM
N
3kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
A little bit of rain but very calm seas!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Bibb Wednesday September 10th 2014, 10:41 AM
S
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
Few rain showers, but great visibility in the water
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Wednesday September 10th 2014, 09:33 AM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Storms in the area but sunny at the moment!
Tropical Odyssey: City of Washington Tuesday September 9th 2014, 04:21 PM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Great dives on Hannah Bell and City of Washington!
Tropical Odyssey: Drift Molasses Tuesday September 9th 2014, 10:56 AM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Turtles are everywhere today:) Divers found a big loggerhead on the first dive and are now drifting.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday September 9th 2014, 09:22 AM
SE
18kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Sloppy but sunny.
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Monday September 8th 2014, 09:34 AM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday September 8th 2014, 09:18 AM
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Heavy
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Drift diving Duane. Some great weather topside and great wreckage below
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Sunday September 7th 2014, 02:00 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Very nice conditions on Snapper Ledge this afternoon. Good visibility and no real current. A few storm clouds off in the distance hopefully will stay offshore.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday September 7th 2014, 09:59 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Moderate
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Cloudy but great underwater
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Saturday September 6th 2014, 08:06 PM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Gorgeous sunset!
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday September 6th 2014, 02:43 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Good day to pay regards to Jesus. Picture is of Chris, one of our instructors who is teaching a rescue class today:)
Tropical Voyager: French Twist Saturday September 6th 2014, 02:07 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny and the seas have picked up a little from this morning.
Tropical Adventure: Sand Island Saturday September 6th 2014, 10:27 AM
E
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
September os such a great diving month. Warm water without the crowds :)
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Saturday September 6th 2014, 09:37 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Not too much current on the spiegel, great diving on an awesome wreck, too cool
Tropical Explorer: Molasses Reef Friday September 5th 2014, 01:28 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Rebreather training today! Everybody passed their (no)bubble test
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday September 5th 2014, 10:31 AM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
The only problem with Snapper Ledge is that the divers have difficulty seeing the reef with all the marine life in the way!
Tropical Odyssey: Drift Molasses Thursday September 4th 2014, 01:37 PM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Dean:
Great afternoon for a couple of drift dives. Calm seas and a decent current. Divers should cover the whole reef today.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday September 4th 2014, 09:19 AM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Moderate
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Best weather yet this week! Get your dive on :)
Tropical Odyssey: ChristmasTree Cave Wednesday September 3rd 2014, 02:12 PM
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
French Reef all to ourselves. Nice!
Tropical Odyssey: North Star Wednesday September 3rd 2014, 10:52 AM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
A little sporty out here but the divers are finding lots of creatures down below!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Wednesday September 3rd 2014, 09:38 AM
E
17kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Lots of waves out here today, return to me sweet summer lake
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Tuesday September 2nd 2014, 09:00 PM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Big turtles, sharks, eels, a few different types of lobster! Small group of happy divers.
Tropical Odyssey: City of Washington Tuesday September 2nd 2014, 02:15 PM
E
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Mostly sunny and the seas are calming down up north today on the Elbow! Not a lot of traffic today, very peaceful out here.
Tropical Adventure: Woodys Tuesday September 2nd 2014, 11:26 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Master scuba divers doing their navigation dives at woodys ledge, success!
Tropical Odyssey: Fire Coral Cave Tuesday September 2nd 2014, 09:02 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Sunny skies!
Tropical Adventure: ChristmasTree Cave Monday September 1st 2014, 03:26 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Seas have calmed down from this morning. Great viz and sunny skies.
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Monday September 1st 2014, 03:11 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Wind and seas have finally come down for the last trip of Labor Day long weekend. Outstanding visibility and no current!
Tropical Voyager: USCGC Duane Monday September 1st 2014, 10:06 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
100
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Divers had amazing conditions and found big beautiful tarpon on the wreck! Picture isn't from today but it is a picture of a few tarpon taken on the Benwood recently.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Deep Monday September 1st 2014, 09:52 AM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Sporty but sunny out here!
Tropical Odyssey: Spiegel Grove Monday September 1st 2014, 09:18 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Another successful long weekend with our friends from Sea Ventures Atlanta!

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Advanced Open Water

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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In order to participate on our dive trips, all divers must meet these minimum requirements:

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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