Hey LL, we got lotsa lady divers out here on the east coast, b'y!

An interesting observation that you make, and unfortunate. In theory we should all be happy if we were all treated like that because it might mean that the dive operator is actually concerned about our safety and not just our money. But if it seems "gender specific" I can imagine that's not too pleasant.

But seriously, out here in Nova Scotia we have lots of female divers doing diving that many would consider pretty hardcore. I don't think it is as much of an issue here.