Dive #138 - Rich Torkington's Dive Log
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Bottom Time to Date:

119h
12m


Dive Info:

Dive Start:
1:30PM

Bottom Time:
46 minutes

Maximum Depth:
49 feet

Safety Stop:
3 minutes

Beginning Air:
3000 psi

Ending Air:
1300 psi

Weather Conditions:
85°F

Surface Conditions:
Calm

Surface Water Temperature:
82°F

Bottom Water Temperature:
78°F

Visibility:
100 feet
138
TITLE
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March 20,
2003
YUCAB
COZUMEL, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO
BOAT DIVE
VIDEO
Linda, Janel, John, Ron
Photo
These big triggerfish entertained us often in Cozumel.
Videograph by Rich Torkington in Cozumel 2003 
Dive Journal: Our first afternoon dive takes us to Yucab as we progress our way south to north during the day. Ron refers to Yucab as “reef overload.” The dense coral and sponge formations here are stunning and so beautifully arranged that I am wondering who planted them. There are loads of triggerfish here that provide lots of reef activity. Occasionally a long parade of creole wrasses will stream through as well. I’m glad Johnny is feeling better and he does well on this dive.

As expected, my vid batteries give out early, and so I’m filming blind for most of the dive.

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Info:
Fins:
Mares Avanti Quattro
Computer:
U S Divers Matrix
Tank:
80 ft3 Al
BCD:
SeaQuest Spectrum 4
Dive Type:
BOAT
Body of Water:
Caribbean Sea
Mask:
U S Divers
Protection:
3 mm wetsuit
Regulator:
SeaQuest
Spectrum XR2
plus Oceanic
Slimline octopus
Weight:
12 lb
Water Type:
Salt
Video Equipment:
Sony DCR-TRV11 digital handycam in Top Dawg housing