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Month: August 2004

Royal Palms Ledge Dive

Royal Palms Ledge Dive

Dive Stats * 2004.08.29 – 10:28MST * Royal Palms Ledge, Grand Cayman, BVI * Jeanya and Pat * 52 ft max depth * 38 ft avg depth * 60 ft visibility * 44 minutes dive time * 29 deg C water temperature * 3200psi start * 1300psi end * 8lbs weight Details Boat relocated to West shore. Anchored at a point almost directly (~1/2 mi or so) offshore from Marriot Beach Resort Hotel. Dive site featured a massive coral head…

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Crossroads Dive

Crossroads Dive

Dive Stats * 2004.08.29 – 8:58MST * Crossroads, Grand Cayman, BVI * Jeanya and Pat * 87 ft max depth * 61 ft avg depth * 40 ft visibility * 37 minutes dive time * 29 deg C water temperature * 2900psi start * 700psi end * 8lbs weight Details Boat dive; departed Don Foster’s south of George Town and proceeded to south coast, near SW tip of island. Dove along wall at the intersection of two large coral reef…

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Oro Verde Dive

Oro Verde Dive

Dive Stats * 2004.08.28 – 10:19MST * Oro Verde, Grand Cayman, BVI * Jeanya and Pat * 54 ft max depth * 41 ft avg depth * 50 ft visibility * 46 minutes dive time * 30 deg C water temperature * 2900psi start * ? psi end * 8lbs weight Details Wreck dive from boat. Swam around perimiter and debris from “oro Verde”, a WWII cargo vessel subsequently used for illegal drug trade between KY and South America. Bow…

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Governors Reef Dive

Governors Reef Dive

Dive Stats * 2004.08.28 – 8:49MST * Governor’s Reef, Grand Cayman, BVI * Jeanya and Pat * 54 ft max depth * 36 ft avg depth * 50 ft visibility * 43 minutes dive time * 29 deg C water temperature * 2900psi start * ? psi end * 8lbs weight Details Boat dive; departed Don Foster’s south of George Town and proceeded several miles north along the west coast to a point offshore from the Governor’s mansion. Only Jeanya…

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Aquarium North Dive

Aquarium North Dive

Dive Stats * 2004.08.27 – 10:12MST * Aquarium North, Grand Cayman, BVI * Pat and Sky * 50 ft max depth * 33 ft avg depth * 60 ft visibility * 42 minutes dive time * 30 deg C water temperature * 3000psi start * ? psi end * 10lbs weight Aquarium North Proceeded in boat to a point approximately 1/2 the distance between George Town and the NW tip of Grand Cayman. Separated from group with buddy ‘Sky’. Followed…

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Dragons Hole Dive

Dragons Hole Dive

Dive Stats  * 2004.08.27 – 8:56MST * Dragon’s Hole, Grand Cayman, BVI * Pat and group * 91 ft max depth * 59 ft avg depth * 75 ft visibility * 36 minutes dive time * 29 deg C water temperature * 3000psi start * ? psi end * 10lbs weight Details   Boat dive; departed from Don Foster’s south of George Town and proceeded ~5mi to a point west of the north coast. 5 divers plus 1 divemaster and…

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Don Fosters Shore Dive 2

Don Fosters Shore Dive 2

Dive Stats * 2004.08.26 – 9:46MST * Don Foster’s Shore, Grand Cayman, BVI * Pat and Instructor * 49 ft max depth * 26 ft avg depth * 40 ft visibility * 32 minutes dive time * 29 deg C water temperature * 3000psi start * 10lbs weight Details Entered water from ladder on rocky shore at Don Foster’s dive shop. Map shows approximate location of shore, based on recollection of walking distance from downtown George Town to the shop….

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Don Fosters Shore Dive 1

Don Fosters Shore Dive 1

Dive Stats * 2004.08.26 – 9:11MST * Don Foster’s Shore, Grand Cayman, BVI * Pat, Jeanya and Instructor * 14 ft max depth * 10 ft avg depth * 40 ft visibility * 24 minutes dive time * 29 deg C water temperature * 3000psi start * ? psi end * 10lbs weight Details Jeanya’s open water dive to complete certification. Entered water from ladder on rocky shore at Don Foster’s dive shop. Made several ascents and descents. Experienced heavy…

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