Dive #43 - Rich Torkington's Dive Log
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Bottom Time to Date:

32h
46m


Dive Info:

Dive Start:
12:10PM

Bottom Time:
39 minutes

Maximum Depth:
39 feet

Safety Stop:
Long time in shallows

Beginning Air:
3000 psi

Ending Air:
1000 psi

Weather Conditions:
Sunny 80°F

Surface Conditions:
1-2' surf

Surface Water Temperature:
80°F

Bottom Water Temperature:
77°F

Visibility:
15-20 feet
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Oct. 17,
1998
VIÑA DEL MAR HOTEL
PUERTO PEÑASCO - SONORA, MEXICO
SHORE DIVE
 
Linda and Dave (buddies)
Sun 'N Fun Dive Shop
www.sunandfundivers.com
Rich
The rocky shoreline and mild surf make the exit
a little challenging here.
Photo by Lisa Keene in Mexico 1998 
Dive Journal: The tidal swing is again about 18' today and so we time the dive to coincide with 5 minutes prior to the scheduled high tide. The entry is a bit tricky with some smallish waves plus the shoreline rocks, and so we are patient in entering the water.

The visibility is not very good today but there is plenty to see. There is a great chocolate-chip starfish here and several other species of starfish, too. Dave, Linda, and I have brought hot dogs with us, and we feed them to the friendly cabrilla on the sand flats. There are a great number of other wrasses and porgy-like fish as well. There is a pair of beautiful Cortez angelfish near the exit.

This site is more exposed to the tidal currents, but we feel only a slight tug into the harbor during the dive. I am impressed with Dave's ease and comfort in the water after such a long absence from scuba.

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Info:
Fins:
Mares Avanti Quattro
Computer:
U S Divers Matrix
Tank:
80 ft3 Al
BCD:
SeaQuest Spectrum 4
Dive Type:
SHORE
Body of Water:
Sea of Cortez
Mask:
U S Divers
Protection:
3mm shorty
Regulator:
SeaQuest
Spectrum XR2
plus Oceanic
Slimline octopus
Weight:
8 lb
Water Type:
Salt
Video Equipment:
None