August 2015 Diving Weather Reports

Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Monday August 31st 2015, 03:34 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Visibility is a little stirred up from the weekend storms, but the diving is still good. Sharks, turtles and rays all made appearances.
Tropical Explorer: Drift Molasses Monday August 31st 2015, 09:22 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Owen:
The current was so strong on the Duane that the wreck was undivable. So we decided to do a deep drift off Molassess Reef.
Tropical Adventure: ChristmasTree Cave Saturday August 29th 2015, 10:52 AM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Things are picking up
Tropical Odyssey: Spanish Anchor Saturday August 29th 2015, 09:31 AM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Permit Ledges Friday August 28th 2015, 03:32 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Wind picked up a little this afternoon. Still really nice though. Great visibility.
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday August 28th 2015, 03:29 PM
E
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
E
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Nice conditions on the reef this morning. Lots of eels & nurse sharks.
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Friday August 28th 2015, 02:04 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Friday August 28th 2015, 09:51 AM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
The skies are ominous
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Thursday August 27th 2015, 03:14 PM
E
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Close to heavenly conditions.
Tropical Explorer: Molasses Reef Thursday August 27th 2015, 02:53 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
These guys are becoming advanced
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Bibb Wednesday August 26th 2015, 09:52 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Bibb Wednesday August 26th 2015, 09:52 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: City of Washington Tuesday August 25th 2015, 03:24 PM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
After some early morning storms, it turned into another beautiful summer day. Dolphins, Sharks, Rays and Eels all over the reefs today!
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Tuesday August 25th 2015, 03:02 PM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Discover all the scuba
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Tuesday August 25th 2015, 03:02 PM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Discover all the scuba
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday August 25th 2015, 10:51 AM
SE
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Beautiful calm day
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Monday August 24th 2015, 02:02 PM
NE
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Wonderful day for a dive on the Christ Statue!
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday August 24th 2015, 10:21 AM
NW
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Nearly perfect conditions on the USCG Duane. Divers had a wonderful dive playing with eels & rays.
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Sunday August 23rd 2015, 02:12 PM
NE
9kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers and snorkelers have seen sting rays and hogfish on some of our northern reefs.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday August 23rd 2015, 1:10 AM
N
5kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers had a wonderful time on the wreck dive. There is a massive bait ball covering a large section of the vessel.
Tropical Voyager: French Reef Sunday August 23rd 2015, 10:59 AM
NE
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Congrats new open water divers!
Tropical Explorer: ChristmasTree Cave Sunday August 23rd 2015, 09:13 AM
N
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain George:
A few clouds light winds and a very slight current are making for a great morning on and in the water
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Saturday August 22nd 2015, 08:24 PM
E
1kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Alecia:
FLAT calm, perfect evening! Divers were immediately greeted by a friendly nurse shark when they jumped in. Lots of life! Check out this cool turtle pic from a recent night dive.
Tropical Voyager: French Reef Saturday August 22nd 2015, 03:51 PM
E
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Hannah saw a turtle
Tropical Adventure: Minnow Cave Saturday August 22nd 2015, 02:36 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
No current, no wind, and flat calm
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Saturday August 22nd 2015, 02:21 PM
E
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain George:
A beautiful day for a few training dives. Warm day with near flat calm conditions
Tropical Explorer: Snapper Ledge Saturday August 22nd 2015, 01:31 PM
E
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
I wish I was underwater right now. The divers are having a wonderful dive.
Tropical Voyager: Spiegel Grove Saturday August 22nd 2015, 10:57 AM
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NW
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Little reverse flow today, great conditions:) bait ball thriving
Tropical Explorer: Permit Ledges Saturday August 22nd 2015, 09:36 AM
E
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Nearly perfect day for some diving!!!! Come join Rainbow Reef Dive Center!
Tropical Voyager: Pillar Coral Friday August 21st 2015, 03:40 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
B-e-a-utiful!
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Friday August 21st 2015, 03:18 PM
S
2kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Friday August 21st 2015, 03:18 PM
S
2kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Friday August 21st 2015, 03:18 PM
S
2kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Explorer: USCGC Duane Friday August 21st 2015, 02:38 PM
E
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Perfect day for a rebreather dive!!!
Tropical Voyager: Pickles Reef Friday August 21st 2015, 10:55 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Look at all the learning
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Friday August 21st 2015, 09:21 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
The conditions on the wreck are nearly perfect!!! Come dive with Rainbow Reef Dive Center!!!
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Thursday August 20th 2015, 08:27 PM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Such a perfect evening! Stunning sunset, turtles and a big baitball and all sorts of nocturnal critters!
Tropical Explorer: Drift French Thursday August 20th 2015, 03:16 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Rebreather divers on board today. They are doing some training dives on French Reef deep.
Tropical Explorer: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday August 20th 2015, 10:28 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
We have a private charter on board today. It's a little bumpy on the surface but the conditions underwater are very nice
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 20th 2015, 09:40 AM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 20th 2015, 09:40 AM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Wednesday August 19th 2015, 01:38 PM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Nice blue water inside the reef
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Wednesday August 19th 2015, 01:38 PM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Nice blue water inside the reef
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Wednesday August 19th 2015, 01:38 PM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Nice blue water inside the reef
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Wednesday August 19th 2015, 10:29 AM
S
15kts
Wind Conditions
4 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Viz has been improving with this south wind.
Tropical Odyssey: French Deep Tuesday August 18th 2015, 02:18 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
A few rainstorms rolling through this morning. Really good visibility though and no current. Divers were lucky enough to swim with a 10' Hammerhead Shark!
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Tuesday August 18th 2015, 02:15 PM
E
9kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers & snorkelers are having a wonderful time at some of our northern shallow reefs.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday August 18th 2015, 11:00 AM
SE
16kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
We're doing a double dip on the Spiegel Grove wreck. Conditions are wonderful underwater with a massive bait ball covering a large section of the wreck.
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Tuesday August 18th 2015, 10:45 AM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Getting wrecked today 👌
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Monday August 17th 2015, 02:25 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Jelly fish! Sthap!
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Monday August 17th 2015, 02:19 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Master Scuba Diver Training class on board today. Congratulations to our newly certified PADI Instructors.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday August 17th 2015, 11:03 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain C.C.:
It's a great drift day today
Tropical Adventure: Minnow Cave Sunday August 16th 2015, 03:45 PM
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Lots of surge today
Tropical Voyager: Benwood Wreck Sunday August 16th 2015, 02:06 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
The divers are having a wonderful time on the wreck of the Benwood.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Sunday August 16th 2015, 11:21 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Little surface current and none on the wreck:) and the silver sided minnows all up in there
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Sunday August 16th 2015, 11:12 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Benwood Wreck Sunday August 16th 2015, 11:12 AM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Voyager: French Reef Sunday August 16th 2015, 09:46 AM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Sporty conditions on the reef today.
Tropical Odyssey: Molasses Reef Saturday August 15th 2015, 11:05 AM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Snapper Ledge Friday August 14th 2015, 03:23 PM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Great day on the reef! Very slight current and calm seas.
Tropical Adventure: Permit Ledges Friday August 14th 2015, 11:04 AM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
No current and calm seas!
Tropical Adventure: Permit Ledges Friday August 14th 2015, 11:04 AM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
No current and calm seas!
Tropical Adventure: Permit Ledges Friday August 14th 2015, 11:04 AM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
No current and calm seas!
Tropical Voyager: Drift French Friday August 14th 2015, 10:40 AM
NE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
There is some current around French Reef so we are doing a relaxing drift dive.
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday August 13th 2015, 09:25 PM
S
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Sharks, turtles, morays, and more night life! Looking for meteors on the ride in :)
Tropical Odyssey: Winch Hole Thursday August 13th 2015, 03:19 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
Another fantastic day of diving on the reef. Current has picked up slightly throughout the day but still outstanding conditions.
Tropical Voyager: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday August 13th 2015, 09:48 AM
E
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Almost perfect conditions on the reef today. I feel sorry for anyone stuck inside an office today.
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 13th 2015, 09:23 AM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 13th 2015, 09:23 AM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Thursday August 13th 2015, 09:23 AM
S
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm
Tropical Voyager: Sand Island Wednesday August 12th 2015, 03:36 PM
E
2kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Perfect conditions for the Instructor Development Class on board. Live your dream and become a scuba instructor today.
Tropical Odyssey: Minnow Cave Wednesday August 12th 2015, 03:20 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Dean:
Beautiful, flat calm conditions again this afternoon.
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Wednesday August 12th 2015, 03:16 PM
kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Dean:
No wind this morning means flat, calm seas. Just a slight current and good visibility. Divers saw Eagle Rays, Sharks and Turtles.
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Wednesday August 12th 2015, 01:49 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm all day!
Tropical Adventure: French Reef Wednesday August 12th 2015, 01:49 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm all day!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday August 11th 2015, 10:50 AM
E
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Owen:
There was some strong current on the Spiegel Grove today. However, the divers had a good time once they were underwater.
Tropical Adventure: Minnow Cave Monday August 10th 2015, 02:12 PM
SW
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
A massive bait ball is in the minnow cave along with groupers and other predatory fish.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Monday August 10th 2015, 10:30 AM
SW
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
It was a nearly perfect day for a deep wreck. The divers saw bull sharks & goliath groupers this morning.
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Sunday August 9th 2015, 04:07 PM
SW
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Brittle brittle brittle star, how I wonder what you are
Tropical Voyager: Fire Coral Cave Sunday August 9th 2015, 03:55 PM
SW
11kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Incredible day to be in the Keys! If you own a boat there's no excuse not to be on the reef or moored up on a sand bar! Sharks sharks sharks galore.
Tropical Odyssey: French Twist Sunday August 9th 2015, 10:07 AM
W
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Flat calm!
Tropical Adventure: Benwood Wreck Sunday August 9th 2015, 10:05 AM
W
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Lake sargasso today, just saw a baby turtle on the surface
Tropical Odyssey: French Reef Saturday August 8th 2015, 08:58 PM
S
13kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
We are at Sandbottom cave this evening for some cool swim-throughs! Divers are looking for all sorts of nocturnal critters like octopus, squids, basket stars and more :)
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday August 8th 2015, 03:54 PM
S
10kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Hey check it out! Free Jesus hugs!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Saturday August 8th 2015, 11:08 AM
SW
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
10 foot hammer head sighted on the safety stop :)
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Saturday August 8th 2015, 10:06 AM
kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
No wind, bright morning sun and great underwater visibility! A great weekend to get out here and make some bubbles:)
Tropical Voyager: Sand Island Friday August 7th 2015, 03:05 PM
S
8kts
Wind Conditions
feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Beautiful conditions s today! A little current on the reefs but fall back into the shallows and you'll find relief! A little lobstering never hurt either.
Tropical Odyssey: Pickles Reef Friday August 7th 2015, 09:58 AM
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Odyssey: Eagle Ray Alley Thursday August 6th 2015, 08:50 PM
E
7kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Nice sunset on the way out and a great group of divers of all ages!
Tropical Voyager: Woodys Thursday August 6th 2015, 03:47 PM
E
9kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Mostly sunny
Tropical Adventure: Minnow Cave Thursday August 6th 2015, 02:13 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
The minnows are back at the cave!
Tropical Adventure: Minnow Cave Thursday August 6th 2015, 02:13 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jordan:
The minnows are back at the cave!
Tropical Voyager: North Star Thursday August 6th 2015, 09:34 AM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
It's rough on the surface but very mild underwater. Divers are having very little issues with the current today.
Tropical Voyager: Drift Molasses Wednesday August 5th 2015, 03:18 PM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Drift diving all day.
Tropical Adventure: Snapper Ledge Wednesday August 5th 2015, 02:03 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers and snorkelers are having a blast on snapper ledge! Sharks, eels, & rays everywhere!!!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Wednesday August 5th 2015, 10:22 AM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers saw goliath groupers and pompano on the wreck dive. There was definitely some current, but the divers could use the wreck to hide.
Tropical Adventure: Fire Coral Cave Tuesday August 4th 2015, 03:38 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Sooo bootiful!
Tropical Voyager: Snapper Ledge Tuesday August 4th 2015, 02:25 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Daisy chained up at Snappers with our sister boat The Tropical Adventure. Sometimes the diving is Soooo good everybody wants in on it!
Tropical Adventure: Spiegel Grove Tuesday August 4th 2015, 10:20 AM
SE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Saw a kipleys turtle on the surface
Tropical Explorer: USCGC Duane Tuesday August 4th 2015, 10:07 AM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
There was a strong current on the surface, but it died down below 40ft. The divers had a wonderful dive.
Tropical Adventure: Banana Patch Monday August 3rd 2015, 03:16 PM
SW
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
There's nothing better than sitting on the reef in crystal clear waters with bright sunshine and watching the rain pour down on shore!
Tropical Explorer: North Star Monday August 3rd 2015, 01:34 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Discover Scuba Divers on board with the Divemaster Class. It's a little bumpy on the surface but very nice underwater.
Tropical Explorer: North Star Monday August 3rd 2015, 01:34 PM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Discover Scuba Divers on board with the Divemaster Class. It's a little bumpy on the surface but very nice underwater.
Tropical Explorer: Spiegel Grove Monday August 3rd 2015, 10:24 AM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
There was strong current on the surface but it died down about 30ft underwater. Divers had a wonderful dive with goliath groupers, barracuda, & pompano.
Tropical Adventure: Molasses Reef Monday August 3rd 2015, 10:18 AM
S
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Albino spotted eagle rays!? We had one on Molasses this morning. Increase your chances of seeing amazing rare marine life by calling the Dive Center today!
Tropical Adventure: Winch Hole Sunday August 2nd 2015, 03:49 PM
S
13kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Mostly sunny, scattered showers
Tropical Voyager: Molasses Reef Sunday August 2nd 2015, 03:46 PM
SW
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Corbin:
A nice Sunday on the Reef with great conditions for diving. BEWARE: The jellyfish have arrived!
Tropical Explorer: USCGC Bibb Sunday August 2nd 2015, 03:00 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
The wind calmed down in the afternoon. Our private charter had a beautiful dive on the Bibb!
Tropical Explorer: Drift Molasses Sunday August 2nd 2015, 01:28 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Absolutely wonderful day for a double drift on Molasses Reef. Divers had a wonderful time.
Tropical Adventure: USCGC Duane Sunday August 2nd 2015, 10:29 AM
S
11kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Spiegel grove was not going to be fun, it was going to be work, ewww. Hellooooo Duane!
Tropical Adventure: Sand Island Saturday August 1st 2015, 09:28 PM
SW
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Wow! It calmed down beautifully this evening, like being on a still lake
Tropical Adventure: Christ Statue Saturday August 1st 2015, 02:42 PM
S
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Remember your sea sickness medicine, you have to take it before you get on the boat
Tropical Adventure: Drift French Saturday August 1st 2015, 02:31 PM
S
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
NE
Moderate
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Scared of the big rays? Use sunscreen, it protects you from harmful rays
Tropical Odyssey: Spanish Anchor Saturday August 1st 2015, 10:55 AM
S
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Jordan :-(
Tropical Voyager: Drift Molasses Saturday August 1st 2015, 10:51 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day for a drift dive on Molassess Reef.
Tropical Explorer: Sand Island Saturday August 1st 2015, 10:37 AM
SE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Another gorgeous day out on the reef. Plenty of space to moor up and enjoy the mid summers diving.

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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.

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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.
- Core Dive #1: Navigation
  
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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.

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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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