Originally Posted by
scubajam
and those were mainly training dives, as learning rebreather the first dive (then took it the other training dives); and at Duncan Rock, Neah Bay where I jumped into a washing machine - lots of white water. I cussed below because while the surface boiled, the bottom was calm and very beautiful - should have jumped into the washing machine with the video, if I only knew. Went there next year - jumped into washing machine with video, and got caught in surge and currents like never before. Out of 6 only 3 of use dove, and that time I really shouldn't have brought the video. Still, I stayed for a full dive, lots of tucking into rock crevices (wedging in), holding on with one hand (as fins went horizontal one way in surge, then changed to other direction), video in the other, and wondering how to adjust buoyancy with ?? third arm? and got at least some video. The other 2 had scooters, so they had an easier time in the current. After 43 years of diving, teaching, store and dive charter boat owner, now just for fun, I've learned a few things - but still have much to learn myself. Dive lots, take lots of video, and dive safe! Not an old, bold diver, just old.... Jim