Dive #42 - Rich Torkington's Dive Log

Janel, Linda, and Johnny on Playa Miramar
Photo by Rich Torkington in Mexico 1998

Dive Journal: Dave Keene has joined us for this dive. It is his first open water scuba dive since 1975. Wisely, he has taken a short pool referesher course with El Mar.

The entry /exit is extremely easy today down the Miramar Trailer Park boat ramp. I've chosen to wear my new gloves for this dive owing to the many barnacled rocks near the shore.

There is an 18' tide change today and so I am a little bit concerned about tidal currents. High tide today is at 11:30 AM, and we've missed it by 90 minutes. Once in the water, however, I see that my concerns are unfounded. This site is largely protected from the tidal currents.

Once again I enjoy the focused attention from the many cabrilla that gather around us. There are a number of dusky colored damselfish in the shoreline rocks. Also in these rocks are tiny neon blue fish that I can't identify. A number of triggerfish pass by us midwater. Linda finds a brownish sea cucumber and we all gather around to examine it's furry-looking underbelly.

There is plenty of overhead boat traffic today - little skiffs that go roaring through. Dave is extremely comfortable in the water after so many years and he seems to enjoy this dive.