Instant Reader Report
on Quiescene Diving Service / [same] in
USA (Continental) / Florida - Upper Keys on
2003/08
by
Bill Harward , OR, USA
Report Number 030901233648477

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 Pacific Northwest, Canada, Calif, Hawaii, Missouri, Bahamas, Florida 

Dive Conditions

60 minute dive or 500 psi  

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Overall Rating

Did a two tank afternoon trip, booked based on reviews in the Chap Book. 
They have 3 - 6 pack boats and plug themselves as not being cattle boats. 
Boats are in very good condition and well run, professional outfit.  Boat I
was on was late leaving the dock and the captain apologized for the delay. 
Went over basic boat layout, safety and dive restrictions (60 minutes or
500 psi).  Got to the site and he gave us a good site briefing.  Was last
one in the water and started return at 50 minutes, about 5 minutes out
captain started moving the boat toward us (that's cool).  Once everyone
was back onboard he explained that we were at the best site given current
conditions and that there was no reason to move (??).  He did move us a
short distance to another buoy, but we stayed on the same site (Dixie
Shoal).  Second dive was actually better, stayed closer to boat, last one
in again.  At 50 minutes was under the boat and the captain was leaning
over the side looking at us.  What he meant by 60 minutes was out of the
wate and back on the boat!  Returned to dock and we were off quickly, boat
was reloaded and the captain was gone out again.  They don't run cattle
boats, but they turn the boats around 3 times a day and they stay on a
tight schedule.  Even though we were late leaving the dock the captain
still stayed on schedule.  Felt the dives were rushed, no rinse bucket or
any place for cameras.  Came up and found my camera stuck in a bucket with
boat cleaning gear!  Don't think I'll dive with them again. 

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