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

Andrew: 27 year old PADI rescue diver with very few logged dives looking for anyone who wants to dive with me on any weekend. I’ve never been diving in CA and don’t know where all the great spots are. (949) 735-7275, andrewbarnette1975@hotmail.com.

Jeffrey: Boat owner, I live near Santa Barbara launch ramp. Recently SSI certified and dived in Australia. Been out to the Channel Islands several times on my boat but now will be going diving mostly instead of surfing/hiking/boogey boarding/kayaking. Lobster season starts soon! Nakedwaterskier@yahoo.com.

Matt: 23, AOW So. Orange County. About 1 year experience, would like to find M/F any age to dive Catalina or Laguna Beach dives on weekends or middle of the week. I have tanks for beach dives, so I’m ready all the time! mattbrauning@hotmail.com, 714 392 2980.

Keith: 40s, male from MDR, looking for M/F dive buddy for So. CA diving. Open to planned warm tropical diving (e.g. Pacific, Caribbean). On local CA diving, prefer weekends and weekdays on occasion. I have many “off-on” dive years and just got into U/W photography. thearcht@icqmail.com.

Larry: 31, PADI O/W, 2 years experience 24 dives, looking for dive buddies in Monterey, Morro Bay area generallarry@yahoo.com.

Rick: San Diego County, 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? If you’ve emailed me in the past, please do so again as I lost all data in my address book. rickis@pocketmail.com.

Male looking for female/male to go snorkeling around the Los Angeles area every once in a while. i have never done snorkeling in CA before ... so i am open to practically any good location. email iloulian@ucla.edu.

Donna: 48, Rescue diver, 270+ 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.

Bob: Newly AOW certified. Also EFR and O2 Provider... horse doc, 50. Only 20 dives logged but ready for adventure. Looking for M/F dive buddies for So CA. Located in San Diego area, but can travel a bit. bharmandvm@aol.com.

Robert: 30 yrs old, easy going beg/inter skin diver. Looking to explore more of the Orange Coast and its inhabitants. Only one more month of daylight savings time for after work dives at Shaw’s, Fisherman’s, Diver’s, etc. So long as the water’s calm, I’m diving. When the surf kicks up you’ll find me at Salt Creek bodyboarding, or in Joshua Tree rock climbing. rbanes@sdlback.com.

Kane: Newly NAUI certified open water diver in Santa Monica, looking for buddies to explore and sharpen skills with beach dives from Malibu to Orange Co. on the weekends. kbformat@aol.com.

Chopester: 38, Dana Point, rescue certified with over 60 dives, looking for M/F dive buddy in the Orange Co. area to dive Catalina or other areas. I’m available to dive on the weekends or for night dives on weekdays. chopesterk@yahoo.com.

Ken: Redondo Beach, 41, NAUI advanced certified since 1981. Getting back into the sport after a 10 year break. Have a very comfortable 23' cuddy cabin boat that I can easily get to Catalina with. Looking for a dive buddy that will help split gas and launch costs for some day or night trips. Mostly weekends—but can be flexible. Only hunt for lobster at this point unless there are any shell fish left in the area. Also interested in a buddy for charter dive boat trips. Email - ckck28@hotmail.com.

Chett: Ultra fast private 50-ft non-commercial dive boat in Marina Del Rey looking for a diesel mechanic to ride with us for pleasure diving in Catalina. ChettL@LBIeyewear.com.

Craig: SWM, PADI Dive Master/Master Scuba Diver. Looking for F/M any skill level dive buddies to explore So. CA dive sites. Have enjoyed the area for years. Interested in underwater video, 35mm photography. Day or night, open to any activity, except hunting. (909) 676-8808 or seawg@aol.com.

Ed: Mendocino Coast—No. CA. Have 100+ dives and own 40 hp Zodiac. Trying to hook up with other divers for spearfishing. (707) 485-5024 or ed_f60@yahoo.

Mila: SWF, ’40s, San Diego. 500+ warm water dives mostly in the Caribbean and Belize. Recently got Rescue Diver cert. Would love to explore Santa Catalina diving. I’m a deep (but very safe) diver/underwater photographer and looking for experienced (DM+) weekend/travel dive buddies. Non smoker/non drinker please. OceanKido@aol.com

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