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HAPPY NEW YEAR

2007 was a rather strange year in my opinion as far as diving is concerned. The vis off shore seemed to be touch and go yet the inshore vis during May, June and July was outstanding. Spear fishing was very popular around the jetties that is if you can keep up with the ever changing game laws. Certifications were certainly up this year and there were great turnouts for our Happy Hour Dives yet there seem to be less divers getting off shore. We had some fun trips this year including a couple down in Florida. (You know they were good when the local bar calls you to find out when you are returning)..

We learned recently that the Charter boat Outlaw is up for sale. I personally have many many fond memories of diving and crewing on the Outlaw. I probably learned most of what I know about Diving off shore in NJ from being on the Outlaw and working with Captain Bob.

So it look like 2008 is going to provide us with a few changes and a few challenges but look for the staff at Divers Two to provide you with the best service and the best training and to keep you diving as much as you want to. Look for more Local dives including off shore and inshore. Look for more trips both exotic and those within driving distance.

Have a Happy and Healthy 2008
Steve D

Merry Christmas

Hi everyone,
Well we are still waiting for the weather to cooperate and allow us to get a few more dives in before it get really cold in January. So Santa please bring me better visibility and calm seas so i may go diving before the really cold weather gets here next month. Well it doesn't hurt to ask...

Merry Christmas from our family to yours and may the Christmas spirit stay with you throughout the year.
Your friends at Divers Two

Rich Goldman's Florida Pic's

Well, Do to the weather I haven't had any local reports do give you so he is what is going on down florida way;

12/19/2007 – Twas a few days before Christmas and the Ocean was a stirring. The wave heights were less then 2 feet high and the water temps were down to 75 degrees on Black Condos Reef in Boynton Beach , Florida . The visibility was a poor 50’ (usually around 100’) and the fishies were quite friendly. The reef systems at Boynton & Delray Beaches start only ¾ of a mile off shore. The tops of the reef are at 60’ and you are 80’ in the sand. That leaves you with a 20’ wall of plenty of places for critters to hide. This is a common place for the loggerhead turtles to hang out. They are quite friendly and will often approach right up to you if you just hang out with the drift. I frequently dive with Lynn of Splashdown Divers because of their knowledge of the area, hospitality of their diver masters and spaciousness of their dive boat.

Try Another Day

Well, After looking at the vis we made the decision not to go in to the inlet today.It also looks like this weekend is going to be a washout but hey, that's northeast diving as they say Hopefully it will just rain and we can give it another try the Tuesday. I'll keep you posted.

Conditions Off Shore

Hi Folks,
I haven't made it out lately (there's a surprise) But i did get some reports last weekend. reports from Sunday on the lady go diver said they had about 15 to 20 foot vis on some of the inshore wrecks and the temps were in the mid to upper 40's I am going to try to do an inlet dive on Friday morning however i don't think the sun will ever come out again so we will see what happens.

Things to do when it's chilly.

Hi Folks,
We haven't been in the water this week but there is allot going on around the store. We have an Emergency First Responder course coming up on the 12th of December. This class will train you on basic first Aid, Adult CPR. If you are considering taking the Rescue Diver course next year you will need this course.
We Still may pull a dive off in the next week or so but you will probably want to have a dry suit unless you are brave enough to go in with a we suit.
Also coming up we will be having a Happy Hour dive...OK not really a dive but something fun. look for details on that next week.