Where almost there. Last report in the in bay was was that the water temp was around 37 degrees. Sorry still to cold for me. We are gearing up though for more inlet, beach and back bay dives this year starting as soon as the water gets back above 50 degrees.
Look for new D2 wear coming this week with new t-shirt and sweat shirt designs for 2007. We should have them available by mid week.
I still have room for my NW Bahamas trip aboard the Neckton Pilot. I will also be throwing in a Underwater Digital photo course for those of you interested. For more info check it out on our site or contact me direct through the store.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Friday, March 02, 2007
AND THE RESULTS ARE IN
Thanks to everyone who voted in our last poll -- here are the results.
What is the coldest water temp. you have ever dove in a wet suit?
-10 - 0 degrees - 0
0 - 10 degrees - 0
10 - 20 degrees - 0
20 - 30 degrees - 2
30 - 40 degrees - 12
40 - 50 degrees - 18
Not unless it is above 70 degrees - 2
Thanks again to everyone who voted!!
What is the coldest water temp. you have ever dove in a wet suit?
-10 - 0 degrees - 0
0 - 10 degrees - 0
10 - 20 degrees - 0
20 - 30 degrees - 2
30 - 40 degrees - 12
40 - 50 degrees - 18
Not unless it is above 70 degrees - 2
Thanks again to everyone who voted!!
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Bill's Bahama Trip
The Following is instructor Bill Straus's Log of his Trip to Cat Island Bahamas. I hope you enjoy it.
Cat Island Bahamas has some of the most diverse reef formations I have ever seen. Our first dive called Coral Gardens was from the beach a short ride from the resort. Max depth was 20 feet and it was a good place for novice divers to get their first experience. From there a short boat ride took us to Hammer Reef max depth of 59 ft. The diverse reef made for excellent exploration as there were plenty of nooks and crannies for creatures to hide.
The Resort owner Waldermar, we called him Val, knows every site inside and out so he was always pointing out stuff. Val is 70 yrs old and all he loves doing is diving. The rest of the dives Canyon, Elfie’s Point, The Blue Hole, and The Anchor, were all along different areas of the Island and all as good as the last. And even though we dove each site on 2 dives we never saw the same part of the reef until our exit, extraordinary! Depths ranged on every dive from reef tops around 40 feet to canyon swim-throughs that let you out on the wall around 100 ft. Greenwood Resort is the kind of small facility that will allow divers to make the decisions on the dives. Val set no time limits and we dove on our schedule not a set one. The dive boat can hold up to 8 divers, there are no bungie racks, so tanks laid on the deck but we never felt cramped, and entries are seated entries. Dinners were always appetizer soup salad fish entrée and desert. Breakfast had some fresh fruit, meats and cheese, cereal, and several menu items like Eggs, French Toast, or Pancakes. Lunch menu was basic sandwiches or burgers. The Bar was an honor bar so if you didn’t watch yourself the bar tab could outdo the cost of the entire trip. Whew, thank God I learned hangovers don’t mix with diving. Cat and Greenwood are exactly what the serious diver who wants peace in the evenings is looking for. Also as Greenwood is not a resort dominated by a lot of dive groups you can bank on Val and his staff being totally committed to your group. The Divemaster Pedro was on top of everything, and Tim, Val’s son was great, he put all my pictures and video on 3 copies of DVD for us to take home. Anna, Val’s wife, asked me the first day if there was any liquor I liked they didn’t have, I said yes Captain Morgan and the next day there were 2 bottles behind the bar. Sadly I could only finish one.
All there is left to say is “God I love this job”
Cat Island Bahamas has some of the most diverse reef formations I have ever seen. Our first dive called Coral Gardens was from the beach a short ride from the resort. Max depth was 20 feet and it was a good place for novice divers to get their first experience. From there a short boat ride took us to Hammer Reef max depth of 59 ft. The diverse reef made for excellent exploration as there were plenty of nooks and crannies for creatures to hide.
The Resort owner Waldermar, we called him Val, knows every site inside and out so he was always pointing out stuff. Val is 70 yrs old and all he loves doing is diving. The rest of the dives Canyon, Elfie’s Point, The Blue Hole, and The Anchor, were all along different areas of the Island and all as good as the last. And even though we dove each site on 2 dives we never saw the same part of the reef until our exit, extraordinary! Depths ranged on every dive from reef tops around 40 feet to canyon swim-throughs that let you out on the wall around 100 ft. Greenwood Resort is the kind of small facility that will allow divers to make the decisions on the dives. Val set no time limits and we dove on our schedule not a set one. The dive boat can hold up to 8 divers, there are no bungie racks, so tanks laid on the deck but we never felt cramped, and entries are seated entries. Dinners were always appetizer soup salad fish entrée and desert. Breakfast had some fresh fruit, meats and cheese, cereal, and several menu items like Eggs, French Toast, or Pancakes. Lunch menu was basic sandwiches or burgers. The Bar was an honor bar so if you didn’t watch yourself the bar tab could outdo the cost of the entire trip. Whew, thank God I learned hangovers don’t mix with diving. Cat and Greenwood are exactly what the serious diver who wants peace in the evenings is looking for. Also as Greenwood is not a resort dominated by a lot of dive groups you can bank on Val and his staff being totally committed to your group. The Divemaster Pedro was on top of everything, and Tim, Val’s son was great, he put all my pictures and video on 3 copies of DVD for us to take home. Anna, Val’s wife, asked me the first day if there was any liquor I liked they didn’t have, I said yes Captain Morgan and the next day there were 2 bottles behind the bar. Sadly I could only finish one.
All there is left to say is “God I love this job”
Sunday, February 18, 2007
PADI'S SPECIALTY OF THE MONTH, ENRICHED AIR NITROX
Hi All,
Sorry it has been a while since my last post but hey, it's winter but here is whats been going on.
Bill Straus and company just returned from Cat Island in the Bahamas and had a great time. They had great vis and alot of fish to see. I should have some pics from Bill soon and I will post them up.
This Month PADI is featuring the Enriched Air Nitrox course. In this course you will learn how to safely use Enriched Air to allow you to extend your bottom time longer than using Normal Air.
Another words more time to hang out and have fun. For more information on using nitrox or if you want to know when we have classes please give me a shout at the store. My next Nitrox class will be held March 7th at 6:30 PM at the store.
Well that is all the news I have for now.
As always
Safe Diving
Steve D
Sorry it has been a while since my last post but hey, it's winter but here is whats been going on.
Bill Straus and company just returned from Cat Island in the Bahamas and had a great time. They had great vis and alot of fish to see. I should have some pics from Bill soon and I will post them up.
This Month PADI is featuring the Enriched Air Nitrox course. In this course you will learn how to safely use Enriched Air to allow you to extend your bottom time longer than using Normal Air.
Another words more time to hang out and have fun. For more information on using nitrox or if you want to know when we have classes please give me a shout at the store. My next Nitrox class will be held March 7th at 6:30 PM at the store.
Well that is all the news I have for now.
As always
Safe Diving
Steve D
Thursday, February 01, 2007
THE RESULTS!!
Well first of all we would like to thank everyone who voted on our Mini Poll, we had a GREAT turnout of results.
And here are the results:
What type of Specialty are you looking to complete this year?
Answers & Percent:
1. Wreck -7 votes 15%
2. Nitrox -3 votes 7%
3. Night - 6 votes 13%
4. Dry Suit - 7 votes 15%
5. Navigation - 0 votes 0%
6. Underwater Photgraphy -12 votes 26%
7. Underwater Naturalist - 1 votes 2%
8. Deep - 4 votes 9%
9. Search & Recovery - 6 votes 13%
For a total # of votes: 46
As you can see Underwater Photography was the winner!! Remember to sign up for your favorite specialty this spring/summer.
Thanks again for your votes.
And here are the results:
What type of Specialty are you looking to complete this year?
Answers & Percent:
1. Wreck -7 votes 15%
2. Nitrox -3 votes 7%
3. Night - 6 votes 13%
4. Dry Suit - 7 votes 15%
5. Navigation - 0 votes 0%
6. Underwater Photgraphy -12 votes 26%
7. Underwater Naturalist - 1 votes 2%
8. Deep - 4 votes 9%
9. Search & Recovery - 6 votes 13%
For a total # of votes: 46
As you can see Underwater Photography was the winner!! Remember to sign up for your favorite specialty this spring/summer.
Thanks again for your votes.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
TRIP REPORT FROM FLORIDA
Hi all,
Dan Crowell, Carl and Matt from the store spent some time in Pompano Beach Florida doing some rebreather training and fun dives. Here is Carl's report from the trip:
We had great weather, awesome diving, and lots of fun on our trip to Pompano Beach last week. Some people were there for AOW classes, some for rebreather and tech training with Dan Crowell, and others to just dive.From Thursday through Tuesday we had 6 days of good weather and cooperative seas (though Monday was a little hairy with a few 6-8 footers) and did a mixture of wreck dives and drift dives on the reefs. We hit some familiar wrecks for me like the Sea Emperor, Rodeo and RSB1 as well as some new ones like the Hydro Atlantic and Miller Lite. Mostly sunny skies and water temps around 77 deg made this a great change from NJ winter.It was a very rewarding trip for me. I got to introduce some of my AOW students to wreck and drift diving and had the chance to do some deeper rebreather dives on my KISS using trimix.Of course I caught a cold on the last day of diving just like last year, but it's worth it.Carl
Dan Crowell, Carl and Matt from the store spent some time in Pompano Beach Florida doing some rebreather training and fun dives. Here is Carl's report from the trip:
We had great weather, awesome diving, and lots of fun on our trip to Pompano Beach last week. Some people were there for AOW classes, some for rebreather and tech training with Dan Crowell, and others to just dive.From Thursday through Tuesday we had 6 days of good weather and cooperative seas (though Monday was a little hairy with a few 6-8 footers) and did a mixture of wreck dives and drift dives on the reefs. We hit some familiar wrecks for me like the Sea Emperor, Rodeo and RSB1 as well as some new ones like the Hydro Atlantic and Miller Lite. Mostly sunny skies and water temps around 77 deg made this a great change from NJ winter.It was a very rewarding trip for me. I got to introduce some of my AOW students to wreck and drift diving and had the chance to do some deeper rebreather dives on my KISS using trimix.Of course I caught a cold on the last day of diving just like last year, but it's worth it.Carl
Friday, January 12, 2007
Poll Results
So we tried something new this week with Steve's Mini Poll and we had some good results!!
Our Question of the week was: Where do you do most of your Jersey diving?
The Results:
Inlet - 27%
Beach - 0%
Boat - 64%
Other - 9%
As you can see the Boat diver was the winner!!
Since we had so much success with this poll check out our new poll on the side of the page.
Thanks to everyone who voted!!
Our Question of the week was: Where do you do most of your Jersey diving?
The Results:
Inlet - 27%
Beach - 0%
Boat - 64%
Other - 9%
As you can see the Boat diver was the winner!!
Since we had so much success with this poll check out our new poll on the side of the page.
Thanks to everyone who voted!!
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Trips and Stuff
Well we are still looking to do some winter shore dives but the visibility still hasn't returned yet. We do however have some trips coming up that I would like to tell you about.
Bill still has room on his Cat island trip in the Bahamas Feb 6th -feb 13th. You can get more info under trips on are website. I will be setting up a trip with Neckton Diving Cruises for August 25 - Sept 1st of this year. The cost will be around $1900. I will have more info sometime next week.
If you are looking for something to do and are not Nitrox certified yet I have a registration on Wednesday January 17th and the class will be held Wednesday January 24th at 6:30PM both days.
Congatulations to Tim Wall, Gary Widman, Katie Riley, Mark Dirato, John Frercks, Sterling Levie, Kathleen Hanlon and Linda Chris for completing the Equipment specialty course with Joe Skimmons.
Bill still has room on his Cat island trip in the Bahamas Feb 6th -feb 13th. You can get more info under trips on are website. I will be setting up a trip with Neckton Diving Cruises for August 25 - Sept 1st of this year. The cost will be around $1900. I will have more info sometime next week.
If you are looking for something to do and are not Nitrox certified yet I have a registration on Wednesday January 17th and the class will be held Wednesday January 24th at 6:30PM both days.
Congatulations to Tim Wall, Gary Widman, Katie Riley, Mark Dirato, John Frercks, Sterling Levie, Kathleen Hanlon and Linda Chris for completing the Equipment specialty course with Joe Skimmons.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Well, 2006 is gone and left us with many new things and many changes here at the store. The diving was good both inshore and off, we saw some changes in some of the gear this year, Carl shaved his mustache, among some others. We also have seen a trend in more divers changing to rebreathers instead of doubles. We had a very successful open water class with the M.A.T.E.S. school this year and we even got some of them in the inlet and off shore.
We at Divers Two are looking forward to the New Year and as always will be there to provide the best possible service and training we can. Let us all hope for warm weather, clear sky's and great visibility for 2007
Happy New Year to All.
We at Divers Two are looking forward to the New Year and as always will be there to provide the best possible service and training we can. Let us all hope for warm weather, clear sky's and great visibility for 2007
Happy New Year to All.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Merry Christmas
On behalf of the Staff at Diver's Two We would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Please feel free to stop by on Christmas eve to say hi and eat some cookies. We will be open until about 3:00pm for you last minute shopping needs.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Today's Shark River Inlet Dive
Hi all,
Unfortunatly for me i am recovering from a bad virus so i missed today's dive so the following is Sharons news on how it went. We had planned to do a dive on the Western World however there had been a report of a storm surge and bad vis so we moved it to the Inlet.
It was about 60 degrees above water and about 50 degrees below, but all in all it was a good day to go diving in the Inlet at A Street . It was just Sharon, Pete and Bill OConnell who made the journey out today. And despite the cold water, Bill was a trooper and made the whole dive in a 7 mil wetsuit with no complaints of being cold. Viz was about 6 – 8 feet, but not too much life to see, Pete and Bill did find a nice sized lobster to look at!! We made it out past the bridge, and then turned around and the current kicked up quite a bit!! But for a day in Mid December it wasn’t all that bad to be under the water!!
Unfortunatly for me i am recovering from a bad virus so i missed today's dive so the following is Sharons news on how it went. We had planned to do a dive on the Western World however there had been a report of a storm surge and bad vis so we moved it to the Inlet.
It was about 60 degrees above water and about 50 degrees below, but all in all it was a good day to go diving in the Inlet at A Street . It was just Sharon, Pete and Bill OConnell who made the journey out today. And despite the cold water, Bill was a trooper and made the whole dive in a 7 mil wetsuit with no complaints of being cold. Viz was about 6 – 8 feet, but not too much life to see, Pete and Bill did find a nice sized lobster to look at!! We made it out past the bridge, and then turned around and the current kicked up quite a bit!! But for a day in Mid December it wasn’t all that bad to be under the water!!
Friday, December 08, 2006
Need a Christmas Tree
Looking to cut down a fresh Christmas Tree? Check out Pattersons Green houses on Adelphia Rd in Howell and Let Instructor Sharon help you pick one out. She will even cut one down for you. Just ask Carl. (Lazy bum).
Well even though it's geting colder we are not giving up without a fight. Pete Sharon Carl and I are going to try to dive the Western World next Friday afternoon (Weather Permitting)We will be meeting at 1:30 at the store. If the surf is to big we will probably head back to the Inlet.
Look for new Divers Two T shirt and sweart shirt designs coming sometime next week. They are awsome and will make for a great Gift.
Well even though it's geting colder we are not giving up without a fight. Pete Sharon Carl and I are going to try to dive the Western World next Friday afternoon (Weather Permitting)We will be meeting at 1:30 at the store. If the surf is to big we will probably head back to the Inlet.
Look for new Divers Two T shirt and sweart shirt designs coming sometime next week. They are awsome and will make for a great Gift.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Life can be tough sometimes
So, It's been warm an somewhat sunny. Water temp has been in the mid 50's, Not to shabby for diving in November. Problem is the vis has been terrible for shore dives and now look, Vis today is starting to look like it is coming back, then you look at the weather and it going to blow 40-60 mph tomorrow. yes life is tough sometimes.
Hey but we arn't giving up that easy. keep checking for more upcoming beach dives.
Anyway, Looking for a great gift for someone? How about a course? We offer all courses from Open Water to specialties such as Nitrox, Equipment, and Dry suit to name a few.It's the gift that keeps on giving. (ok at least when the vis is good)
Hey you want good vis, I mean really good vis? Check out Bills trip to Cay Island in the Bahamas this february 6th through th 13th. for more details check out our web site under trips.
Hey but we arn't giving up that easy. keep checking for more upcoming beach dives.
Anyway, Looking for a great gift for someone? How about a course? We offer all courses from Open Water to specialties such as Nitrox, Equipment, and Dry suit to name a few.It's the gift that keeps on giving. (ok at least when the vis is good)
Hey you want good vis, I mean really good vis? Check out Bills trip to Cay Island in the Bahamas this february 6th through th 13th. for more details check out our web site under trips.
Friday, November 24, 2006
Rebreather Orintation Postponed
Hi all, Dan Crowell's rebreather orintation will be postponed until January. Any questions you can give me a call at the store.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Things To Be Thankful For This Year....
Good visibility (well ok at least the beginning of the season)
Warm tempeture (air that is ...hey it was a warm winter remember)
tons of life in the bay like puffers and trop's and things
Going out on the boat all summer..(NOT!!!)
Carl shaving his mustache and cutting his hair (damn hippie)
Diving old WW2 wrecks off Key West
My new Dry Suit (wahoo!!!)
Well anyway, I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving despite the weather. I was hoping to get one in on Friday but it doesn't look good.
Keep checking in for more upcoming dives.
Warm tempeture (air that is ...hey it was a warm winter remember)
tons of life in the bay like puffers and trop's and things
Going out on the boat all summer..(NOT!!!)
Carl shaving his mustache and cutting his hair (damn hippie)
Diving old WW2 wrecks off Key West
My new Dry Suit (wahoo!!!)
Well anyway, I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving despite the weather. I was hoping to get one in on Friday but it doesn't look good.
Keep checking in for more upcoming dives.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Diving This Weekend?
Well it looks like Mother Nature is making it tough to get in the water this weekend. The water in shore is looking like mud. Hopefully the rain will blow out of here by next week and we can try for the 25Th. I will keep you updated
FYI Joe and I are changing our schedule for the Winter months starting this week I will be in the store Tuesday through Friday, Off Saturday, On Sunday and off Monday. Joe will be working Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, off Thursday, on Friday and Saturday and off Sunday. Carl is keeping his schedule a secret.
I am currently working on next years class schedule however we are still offering specialties and Advanced classes while the weather holds so if there is a specialty you are interested in just give me a call.
Captain Dan Crowell will be holding another rebreather orientation on Saturday November 25th at 9:00am. If you are interested in finding out how they work please join us. The orientation is free and there is no obligation. Take it from someone who's tried it it is really cool.
FYI Joe and I are changing our schedule for the Winter months starting this week I will be in the store Tuesday through Friday, Off Saturday, On Sunday and off Monday. Joe will be working Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, off Thursday, on Friday and Saturday and off Sunday. Carl is keeping his schedule a secret.
I am currently working on next years class schedule however we are still offering specialties and Advanced classes while the weather holds so if there is a specialty you are interested in just give me a call.
Captain Dan Crowell will be holding another rebreather orientation on Saturday November 25th at 9:00am. If you are interested in finding out how they work please join us. The orientation is free and there is no obligation. Take it from someone who's tried it it is really cool.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Inlet Dive Planned for Saturday Canceled
Sorry Folks, Due to the wrath of mother nature we will not be diving tomorrow. There has been a big surf rolling in causing a bit of a surge that will make diving the inlet difficult and the vis not so good. Carl was in the back bay today and only had about three foot vis. We will try again next week with another night dive in the inlet next Saturday meeting aroun 5:00PM. I will give you more details later in the week so check back with me.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Why Change a Good Thing
We are looking to do another save our sanity Inlet dive this Saturday Nov. 11th. This time we are going in during the day meeting at 11:00am At the A street side of the inlet in Belmar.Water temps should be in the mid to low 50's and it look like the air temps should be around 60. Hope to see you there.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Fantastic Dive
Last Saturday night's inlet dive was Incredible to say the least. Their were so many bait fish in the water you had to keep brushing the out of your way. The visibility was around 15 feet or more with tons of life still around. Divers spotted feather Blennie's, Black fish, Sun Dials (windowpains), skates, butterflies,Sea ravens, and i think toad fish or what I like to call baby head fish. The full moon gave us lots of water to play in.
We aren't done yet, we are planning more dives in the near future so check back soon
We aren't done yet, we are planning more dives in the near future so check back soon
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Inlet Dive This Saturday
Hi Everyone,
We are planning an Shark River Inet Dive this Saturday Meeting at 5:30PM. Instructor Carl was in with a couple of students on Tuesday. He told me the water temp. was about 55 degrees with less then two foot Vis. I have been watching the tides and it seems to be getting better with each change so we should end up with about 6-10 feet by the weekend. We will be meeting this time on the Belmar (south)
side of the inlet at A street. Keep in mind the the Air temp will be in the mid 40's so if you are diving wet be prepared. Hope to see you there.
We are planning an Shark River Inet Dive this Saturday Meeting at 5:30PM. Instructor Carl was in with a couple of students on Tuesday. He told me the water temp. was about 55 degrees with less then two foot Vis. I have been watching the tides and it seems to be getting better with each change so we should end up with about 6-10 feet by the weekend. We will be meeting this time on the Belmar (south)
side of the inlet at A street. Keep in mind the the Air temp will be in the mid 40's so if you are diving wet be prepared. Hope to see you there.
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