Snorkeling South Sound Reef

We prepared to dive the West Side of Grand Cayman but the weather had other plans. The morning revealed choppy seas, not so good vis and conditions deteriorating. We changed the plans to go explore and take photos of the many creatures within the South Sound reef and the Wreck of the Pallace. We started our snorkel adventure over the pilings of and old dock surrounded by Turtle Grass. Right there by the shore: Spotted Moray; Green Moray; three Flounders; Lion Fish and juvenile French Angel Fish. Further toward the reef and under a boat, a Great Barracuda. Over the shallows by the wreck, beautiful soft corals and Gorgonians. Under the wreck, big Balloon Fish, Glassy Sweeps, Bristle worm and giant schools of grunts. Back over the Turtle Grass bed we found two big size Pygmy File Fish. We spent three hours snorkeling and taking pictures and we are already making plans to go back again!

Until next dive,

Sergio

Kitti, Kathy & Linda!

The new year brought a new wreck to the Cayman Islands diving scene. The Kittiwake was sunk at the beginning of the month. We did one exploratory dive a few days after the sinking. We spent about one hour diving the wreck. It is spectacular, offers great photo opportunities and it will take many dives to get to know her all.

Kathy and her friend Linda came for a visit. I have dived with Kathy in the past and was looking forward to dive with her again. We dove Trinity Caves, Oro Verde Wreck, Great House Wall and Wild Life reef. Several tunnels, black coral and lots of fish, including a big green moray and also lobsters, furry sea cucumber and more. It was a pleasure to guide Kathy. Kathy is passionate about diving and improving her skills with each and every dive. She is going to Wakatobi next and I can not wait for her stories!

Linda came with few expectations and the idea of "trying" Scuba for the first time. She enjoyed so much that ended up diving every day including shore and boat dives. I admire her openness to a new challenge and now is on the way to get certified. I hope to have the opportunity to guide them privately again soon!