These forums are for "after booking" trip communications, socializing, and/or trip questions ONLY.
You will NOT be able to book a trip, buy add-ons, or manage your trip by logging in here. Please login HERE to do any of those things.

Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Upcoming Trips My Trips Paper Forms Trip Forums DiveAssure FAQ

FaceBook Help Desk

Los Angeles...Start of a big trip

Started by Simon , Feb 05 2007 01:11 PM

Please log in to reply

10 replies to this topic

#1 Simon

Getting started

Member
17 posts

Gender:Male
Cert Level:CCR Mod3 (100 meters mixed gas)
Logged Dives:1000+

Posted 05 February 2007 - 01:11 PM

Hi all

I arrive in LAX from London on the 17 February and I leave late on the 21 February.

I haven't booked any diving but I have been reading about Catalina. It would be nice to dive the Kelp and I know that it's not just off Catalina. Has anyone any diving planned in the area that I could join in on or does anyone fancy a dive.

Thanks for reading.

Simon

Back to top

#2 jonjon

On a roll now.....

Member
87 posts

Location:Maui
Gender:Male
Cert Level:dive master
Logged Dives:100+

Posted 05 February 2007 - 01:43 PM

You should look up DrBill, I believe he is the dive maestro of Catalina and a regular on this forum

Post Your Caribbean Trip Report

Back to top

#3 Simon

Getting started

Member
17 posts

Gender:Male
Cert Level:CCR Mod3 (100 meters mixed gas)
Logged Dives:1000+

Posted 05 February 2007 - 01:53 PM

You should look up DrBill, I believe he is the dive maestro of Catalina and a regular on this forum

I will, thanks.

Back to top

#4 drbill

I spend too much time on line

SD Partners
4,486 posts

Location:10-200 feet under, Santa Catalina Island
Gender:Male
Cert Level:Rescue
Logged Dives:who's counting, definitely four digits

Posted 05 February 2007 - 04:41 PM

Hmmm, it says I was the last to post in this thread... but I don't see it no matter how I try to reload this thread's page. Noticed I've been getting a lot of error messages on this log on. Here's what I wrote:

Hi Simon, PM me.

This time of year I mostly dive on the King Neptune dive boat on weekends (when it goes out, slow winter so far). However, we also have the dive park right here in Avalon so there is kelp diving to be had without necessitating a boat trip. I'm more likely to dive the park during the week when the boat usually doesn't go out.

Bill

PS- I just realized I may be working on a boat in the Sea of Cortez starting possibly the 17th. Will know more within a few days.

Must have a sense of humor to view my web site!

Back to top

#5 Twinklez

I spend too much time on line

Member
1,350 posts

Location:East Texas
Gender:Female
Cert Level:Instructor
Logged Dives:200+

Posted 05 February 2007 - 07:16 PM

If you can't hook up with Dr Bill, try sending a PM to Jextract. He's a great diver as well, and dives both Catalina and the Northern Channel Islands. There are day charters available out of Ventura Harbor on the weekends - not sure about the weekends. One of the boats was the MV Spectre; you can probably search it online.

Back to top

#6 drbill

I spend too much time on line

SD Partners
4,486 posts

Location:10-200 feet under, Santa Catalina Island
Gender:Male
Cert Level:Rescue
Logged Dives:who's counting, definitely four digits

Posted 05 February 2007 - 08:18 PM

The Peace is another great boat out of Ventura and then there are the Truth Aquatics boats out of Santa Barbara. You can check the SoCal dive boat schedules on a link from this site:

www.saintbrendan.com

Must have a sense of humor to view my web site!

Back to top

#7 WreckWench

Founder? I didn't know we lost her!

Owner
53,621 posts

Location:FL SC & Dallas, TX
Gender:Female
Cert Level:DM & Technical certs
Logged Dives:5000+

Posted 06 February 2007 - 12:49 AM

Cool you got an avatar up! :birthday:

Twinklez is right...Jextract is also an avid diver in CA and an instructor.

Hey DrBill...thanks soooooooooo much for replying to Simon! -ww

Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !
Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
"Imitation is proof that originality is rare." - ScubaHawk
SingleDivers.com...often imitated...never duplicated!
Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906

Back to top

#8 drbill

I spend too much time on line

SD Partners
4,486 posts

Location:10-200 feet under, Santa Catalina Island
Gender:Male
Cert Level:Rescue
Logged Dives:who's counting, definitely four digits

Posted 06 February 2007 - 09:40 AM

Hey DrBill...thanks soooooooooo much for replying to Simon! -ww

You're welcome.

Just heard today that the position they were trying to fill in the Sea of Cortez was as a naturalist and not for an undersea specialist so I should be here during the time of your visit. Much as I love Baja, I'm a diver... not a landlubber!

Must have a sense of humor to view my web site!

Back to top

#9 Simon

Getting started

Member
17 posts

Gender:Male
Cert Level:CCR Mod3 (100 meters mixed gas)
Logged Dives:1000+

Posted 06 February 2007 - 01:51 PM

Hey DrBill...thanks soooooooooo much for replying to Simon! -ww

You're welcome.

Just heard today that the position they were trying to fill in the Sea of Cortez was as a naturalist and not for an undersea specialist so I should be here during the time of your visit. Much as I love Baja, I'm a diver... not a landlubber!

Super, so do I have a dive buddy? I've not had much time to send PMs or emails today and I'll get on with it tomorrow.

I'm so glad I found this site. I've also checked out your Egypt trip and I'll post on that tomorrow.

Simon

Back to top

#10 drbill

I spend too much time on line

SD Partners
4,486 posts

Location:10-200 feet under, Santa Catalina Island
Gender:Male
Cert Level:Rescue
Logged Dives:who's counting, definitely four digits

Posted 06 February 2007 - 04:28 PM

Super, so do I have a dive buddy? I've not had much time to send PMs or emails today and I'll get on with it tomorrow.

Being a solo diving videographer, I'm a terrible buddy... but I'm willing to try depending on which day. I may be out on our dive boat (although you could certainly sign up for that even at the last minute). If not, we can dive the park.

Bill

Must have a sense of humor to view my web site!

Back to top

#11 Divevet Sam

Getting started

Member
11 posts

Gender:Male
Cert Level:DiveMaster
Logged Dives:165

Posted 17 February 2007 - 08:42 AM

Hi all

I arrive in LAX from London on the 17 February and I leave late on the 21 February.

I haven't booked any diving but I have been reading about Catalina. It would be nice to dive the Kelp and I know that it's not just off Catalina. Has anyone any diving planned in the area that I could join in on or does anyone fancy a dive.

Thanks for reading.

Simon

Hi Simon,

I would suggest EcodiveCenter.com in Culver City they have Boats going out every weekend and check this Web site if u a computer with u its called Divevets.com you can all ways ask if anyone swants to make dive. Most of them do a lot dives at the local beach access and some to Avalon on the weekends and on some boats. Diving in California is awesome. But your best bet to get of hold of those websites.