Always Dive With A Buddy... It's More Fun That Way!

Erik: SWM, 31, NAUI diver looking for anyone and everyone who can dive during the week. I have been diving for a relatively short time but have been to some great places. I live in Newport/Costa Mesa and would love the chance to dive from San Diego to Santa Barbara. I am always ready to dive and would jump at any opportunity. I have no problem diving with any person of any age, male or female. erikkwade@hotmail.com, I hope to dive with you soon.

Greg: Beginner diver, just been certified and would love to get more dives in, especially at 60 feet or so for now. I am available to go Friday thru Monday every week. I live in Mira Mesa and readily waiting. (858) 271-6345.

James: South Bay-LA experienced diver seeks easygoing buddies in So CA. I have most of the summer FREE to dive, bike, backpack and rock climb. www.jameswasser.com, lbclimber@yahoo.com, 310-920-4618.

Phil: 37 yr. old PADI certified diver in Long Beach, very comfortable in the water. Willing to help newly certified divers improve their skills. Available for night dives during the week and weekend mornings. (562) 212 1017 or philt@playmania.com.

Jon: I have a 24' Wellcraft that I try to get to Catalina about once a week midweek, and take a few divers with me, 4’s about the limit. Most are hunters but we do have a couple photographers too. I launch from Cabrillo in San Pedro at about 6:30 am and we are typically back by 2 in the afternoon. I have been diving since ’80 and have my own boat for several years. If you would like to join us we are going on Tuesdays. (310) 377-9963 or sstockwell@earthlink.net.

Ed: 32/m, NAUI cert., diving since 1984. Pretty relaxed personality. Looking for buddies male or female to dive pretty much anywhere in Southern CA. edg@hotmusica.com.

Rick: San Diego Co. If you’ve emailed me in the past, please do so again as I lost all data in my address book. I’m 35, enjoy scuba and freediving from shore, kayak, or boat. I like taking U/W video and am a responsible spearfisherman/hunter. I dive primarily (but not exclusively) on Saturdays. What about you? rickis@pocketmail.com.

Steve: SWM 52, Former NAUI instructor, lifeguard, triathlete. Now a fireman/landlord with fantastic dive boat, seeking adventurous female buddy to liven up trips to Channel Islands and beyond. 37, fun & safe years experience in boat, beach, and kayak diving. I also enjoy Baja, backpacking, moonlight kayaking, ocean swims, golden retrievers, and catching lobster. Must love the ocean, be willing to help crew boat, and eat lobster. (805) 643-5834.

Lois: Older woman diver (over 160 logged dives) needs to hire a “dive valet”—someone to carry my tanks, help me gear up & be my attentive buddy during August & Sept. I’m in the L.A. area. (310) 391-1707.

TJ & Adam: Two hard core beach divers from So. CA looking for a couple of girls to share dive adventures with. We love beach & boat diving and anything that deals with water. (818) 458-2519.

Craig: SWM, PADI Dive Master looking for F/M any skill level dive buddy to explore So. CA dive sites—Catalina, Channel Islands, etc. Have enjoyed the area for years. Interested in underwater video & 35mm photography, day or night diving. Open to any activity except hunting. ( 909) 676-8808 or seawg@aol.com

Edward: 49, reliable single Asian male, PADI advanced, love to travel and dive warm water: offshore island paradise. I also go to Monterey, Sonoma, Mendocino Co. for abalone and spear fishing with my sleep 3 camper truck and diving boat. I live in SF Bay area. Looking for female partner who loves to share those dive activities and travel adventures. (510) 537-4611 or P.O. Box 3384, Hayward, CA 94540.

Patrick: 44, hardcore diver with 20' VIP boat wants other hardcore divers to go to local spots weekends at Crystal Cove, Evans Wall, & kelp beds. (714) 879-5259.

Donna: 48 yr. old rescue diver, 250+ logged dives. Looking for a dive buddy preferably from the Inland Empire who enjoys boat diving to dive weekends. I enjoy photography and videography, not interested in hunting/spearfishing. DKrepak@aol.com.

Pratul: 29, male from Sunnyvale, PADI O/W. I am a beginner and looking for a buddy to get more experience, mostly available on weekends. ocean_019@yahoo.com.

Mike: SWM (41, 6' 2", 195) ISO SWF (31 to 39) for diving the So. CA Coast (San Diego to Monterey) and Catalina Island. Ultimate objective (we’ll see) New Years Day dive at Catalina after the Midnight Ball at the Casino. ‘Sfun! sightgeist310@netscape.net.

Jim: Been certified for two years but have only dived twice. Looking for a M/F diving buddy who does not mind showing a newbie the ropes. Prefer to dive on a Mon. or Tues. in No. CA (626) 833-9985 or ngojim@yahoo.com.

Zacharias: NAUI Assistant Instructor (M, 36) looking for dive buddies in and around LA (Malibu) or for boat dives, any interest or specialty. Participating in continuing education (specialty courses, wreck, cave, etc.) a possibility too. zjb@creativesun.com.

Bridget: I’m looking for buddies for So. CA local skin diving/snorkeling about twice a month on weekends. I prefer sites between No. Orange Co. and Palos Verdes (but am willing to traveling further up or down the coast), and maybe an occasional day trip to Catalina. I’m 41 and am open to anyone, M/F, any age, so long as you will not be hunting/spearfishing. jbridgetsw@aol.com.

Frank: SWM, 52, NAUI diver 24+ years diving with over 2200+ logged dives looking for fit SWF, currently active, diver who loves to scooter free dive as well as tank dive. I have extra tanks. Warm h2o destinations to FL, Bahamas, and beyond. I love to hunt fresh fish only what I need for a dinner. I also love to go beach clamming as well as shallow h2o clamming and lobster diving. Did I mention I am a great cook?! Would hope you would be too. I don’t take abalone for conservation reasons. Also love to deep-sea fish, sail, and camp out in nature. I Love doing yoga and relaxing things. Please no hang-ups or bad habits! Looking for long-term active diving gal/soul mate. Open to/for relocation to warm water dive paradise. Serious replies only, no games! Email me your dive profile, your photo gets mine in return, at frankjrone2000@hotmail.com or 714-956-2215.

Always Dive With A Buddy... It's More Fun That Way!