Aliwal Shoal 13th November

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Brilliant dive conditions for today.  At least 20m viz, top to bottom from the boat, water temperature an inviting 23 degrees C, light S – N current.  By 11h00, the N east had started to pick up but visibility on the 2nd dive remained outstanding.  Interesting launch from the Umkomaas launch site today.  Well worth […]

Wednesday 27th October 2010

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After 2 days of south westerly winds, we launched with a light north easterly starting to blow.  At least 20-25m visibility on the reefs, a moderate to strong S – N (reverse) current, water temperature 22 degrees C.  We had swell and surge at some points due to 2 days of south westerly winds.  At […]

Tuesday 26th October

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Today is the 2nd day that all boats have been blown off the water by the buster south westerly wind that came through in the early hours of Monday morning.  By 09h00, the wind speed was 20 knots, picking up to 25 knots by 11h00 and gusting up to 40 knots in the late afternoon. This morning […]