Good morning everyone,
I am going to Ocean City, MD for a mid-week vacation with the family at the end of August. While I'm there, I would love to get a couple of dives in.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a respected dive charter out of Ocean City? Unfortunately, I will not have a buddy (wife doesn't dive) and will definitely need one when I get there.

Also, I have heard some rumors that when doing open water ocean diving, you must have a pony bottle. Are there any truths to that rumor? This would be my first ocean dive and as much as I am looking forward to it, I want to make sure that the crew I'm going out with is trusted and safe.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Frankie