Sounds good. I don't think Chris will make it into the Gulf before SundayAlright I just got off the phone with the dive operator. Here's what you need to bring:
1) 3 tanks = 3
2) Food/Snacks & Drinks (there is a cooler on board to store everything)
3) Dive gear in a SMALL bag (remember the boat is pretty small)
4) Sunscreen and towels (there is plenty of dry storage on the boat, but not a lot of sun protection)
Arrival: 6:00am
Departure: 6:30am
The directions ScubaPunk posted are correct. You can pull up close to the boat, unload your dive gear, and then go park. I will confirm the trip is a go Friday afternoon/evening and post. If seas are not over 3ft, we'll be diving.
Mermaid: You want to spearfish? Is it just going to be on one dive? Do you need the operator to provide an ice chest on board?
I was planning on bringing my pole spear just in case, so yeah. FYI I don't use spearguns so there should be no issue with other divers. Besides I will be freediving on any fishing forays. I only plan to go during one of the dives and that is highly dependent on conditions (specifically current).
And then I need your opinions. Viz on average is about 50ft. What the operator suggested is going to the Bucaneer Rigs. It's two sunk platforms creating an artificial reef. It was clear last weekend, and suggests going there first to dive. Then we can hunt for good sites during our surface intervals. This would allow us to get our first dive in without wasting time.
I think that sounds peachy to me.
Let me know what you think and if you have any more questions!
Is the boat at the very end of the dike? By the restaurant?
Mitch and I have tentative plans to carpool. Anyone else on the west side of Houston wish to join us? (save gas $$!!)
Looking forward to this trip!!
