Thu, October 31, 2013 Dives: 2 Bottom Time: 56 minutes Max Depth: 91-100ft/28-30m Avg Viz: 26-30ft/8-9m Water Temp: 81-85°F/27-29°C Weight: 0 Exposure Suit: Fullsuit - 3/2 (Hood, Gloves, Boots) Tank Type: AL - 80cf/11L Gas Type: Air Dive Type: Wreck, Boat Dive Buddy:   Phillip from Sweden, Zack W/SP USNS Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg Key West, FL Water Type: Salt Entry Type: Boat

Dive 1107, The Skipper buddies me with Phillip from Sweden. This is Phillips first dive in the United States of America, he will remember this dive the remainder of his life. Sea conditions over the Vandenberg are as follows; a bit snotty, wind waves 3’-6’, current at 3.5 Knots, with a noticeable wind. All on board are briefed on the site as what it will take to reach the Vandenberg, first of all we have to use the mooring line under the boat, perform hand over hand into the current, use the mid-ship mooring to the deck. This is the only way to dive, survive, and enjoy this wreck dive. This is my first dive experience in strong current using mooring lines. We make it to the deck at 95 feet on the Starboard-side at the Radar Tower. We swim through the ship only to fine the Portside with very strong currents. Swimming back through the passage way to the starting point we with begin out ascent, our 5 minute safety stop is a thing to remember the current is very strong. Once back on board Phillip tells me he is staying on board. He is SEASICK in the worst way. This is the first diver I’ve seen that is actually GREEN.
Dive 1108, The Cayman Salvager, Zack from Southpoint Divers is the leader. We head down the mooring line to the deck a 55 feet at the Bow. The ship was sent to the bottom as a Navy Target in the 1040’s. I spend my time with the leader and his students. I do drop over the hull on the Starboard-side to a depth of 92 feet for a minute or two. This is a better dive than the Vandenberg only as conditions.