1st December – Boat 1 A calm run out to Gordo Outer today with 6 guests, diving the outer bank by request. Glassy seas made entries easy. Underwater we enjoyed a standout encounter with one large silky shark around 80ft, plus a sea lion cruising past before disappearing into the blue. Diving Conditions Wildlife Encounter…
3rd November Trip to Gordo Banks with 3 guests and 1 guide. Small waves and no wind made for smooth navigation. Many hammerheads appeared briefly on dive one; fewer but closer sharks stayed around on dive two. Diving Conditions: Wildlife Encounter: 12th November Medium waves and a bit of wind but great visibility. A massive…
12th September Calm early conditions with medium waves and a bit of wind. The highlight was spending 45 minutes inside a swirling school of jacks. Diving Conditions: Wildlife Encounter: 23rd September A calm one-hour ride with small waves and no wind. We encountered a school of over 100 hammerheads and a second school of 30+…
5th August Trip to Gordo Banks with 1 guest and 1 guide. Hammerheads and silky sharks were the focus of the day, with navigation “around the bank” as the highlight. Sea state was normal, with medium waves and a bit of wind throughout the trip. Diving Conditions: Wildlife Encounter: 10th August Trip to Gordo Banks…
9th July Back to normal conditions, a little colder below as the summer thermoclines remain at the surface. Diving Conditions Wildlife Encounters
26th June Storm Flossie is approaching and we were expecting warm temps, but 28°C is insane for June! Diving Conditions Wildlife Encounters 4th June Diving Conditions Wildlife Encounters
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4th November Dive 1 – Gordo 1 (Inside): The first dive at Gordo Banks featured strong currents but we were fortunate to encounter a hammerhead shark, as well as two wahoo swimming past and a school of five sardines added a dynamic touch to the dive, Dive 2 The second dive at Gordo Banks also…
4th October Dive 1 – Gordo 2 (Outer Bank):Our first dive of the day was at the outer bank of Gordo 2. We hit a noticeable thermocline at around 80 feet, where the temperature dropped to 74°F. Above the thermocline, the conditions were fantastic—visibility was at least 90 feet, and the water was warm and…
10th September Both dives showcased the unique conditions of Gordo Banks, where the thermocline dramatically changes the underwater environment, influencing both temperature and visibility. Though visibility was not at its best, the presence of sharks and schooling fish made for a rewarding trip. Dive 1 Outer Gordo The highlight of the dive was a close…
1st August Our recent diving trip to Gordo Banks was nothing short of spectacular, with two thrilling dives that showcased the area’s marine diversity. Dive 1: Outer Gordo We began at Outer Gordo, with the water temperature sitting at 76°F above the thermocline (60 feet). Visibility was fantastic, and we were treated to the sight…