Dive #237 - Rich Torkington's Dive Log
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Bottom Time to Date:

206h
6m


Dive Info:

Dive Start:
1:00PM

Bottom Time:
62 minutes

Maximum Depth:
63 feet

Safety Stop:
3 minutes

Beginning Air:
3200 psi

Ending Air:
1300 psi

Weather Conditions:
Sunny 80°F

Surface Conditions:
Currents

Surface Water Temperature:
80°F

Bottom Water Temperature:
80°F

Visibility:
60+ feet

Gas:
Nitrox 33%O2
237
TITLE
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July 7,
2006
GROVEL AND FLY
ROUND ROCK, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
DRIFT DIVE
 
Janel & Linda
Cuan Law Liveaboard
British Virgin islands
http://www.bvidiving.com/
Rocky
This turtle is from a previous BVI dive.
Videocap by Rich Torkington in the BVIs 2006 
Dive Journal: This morning we sail further east and settle in the channel between Ginger Island and Fallen Jerusalem. There is a smaller island there called simply Round Rock.

There is a decent current here, and we’re doing a drift dive. "Grovel and Fly" is a great name for this dive. We descend into the channel and do a very quick descent into about 50 feet of water. Large rocks protrude from the bottom, and we explore the down-current side of each of them, hovering in the back currents. This is the “grovel”.

We then let go from the protection and “fly” on the currents to the next big rock or overhang, tucking in behind it. What a blast. There are tons of holes and shelves to explore.

We find 2 incredibly huge Caribbean spiny lobsters – I’m figuring the currents supply them with plenty of food so they can grow large here. Then, down in a couple of grotto-like features are two of the largest nurse sharks I have ever seen. Fellow diver Mark Cushman and I peer down into the depression for a while until one of the sharks finally comes swimming out, and right at Mark, pretty much unnerving us both.

Last dive off the Cuan Law this year. We completed 13 dives in 6 days, a leisurely schedule that suits us perfectly. After so many years of carefully managed operation, the Cuan Law has its operations and pace perfectly tuned.

For memories’ sake, the Cuan Law crew:
Steve – captain,
Phil – engineer,
Jackie – chef,
Emma – sous chef,
Pieter – dive instructor,
Deena – assistant steward,
Leslie – divemaster/instructor

Passenger list:
Paul and Chris from Tennessee,
Mark from Texas
Mark and Cathy from Indiana,
David, Kristin, Zach, and Alex from Rhode Island,
Joe, Debra, Sabrina, and Jennifer from California
and the four of us from Arizona.
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Dive
Info:
Fins:
Mares Avanti Quattro
Computer:
U S Divers Matrix
Tank:
80 ft3 Aluminum
BCD:
SeaQuest Spectrum 4
Dive Type:
Boat Cuan Law
Body of Water:
Caribbean
Mask:
U S Divers
Protection:
3mm shorty
Regulator:
SeaQuest
Spectrum XR2
plus Oceanic
Slimline octopus
Weight:
8 lb
Water Type:
Salt
Video Equipment:
None