For most people California means long beaches, warm weather and surfers, but all along the coast and on the outlying islands dive spots abound.
The kelp forests lining the rocky bottom are probably the best known feature of Catalina Island, offering magical sights when the sunlight streaming through the foliage creates amazing patterns of light. The giant kelp is not the only living attraction in Catalina, here gaudy Garibaldi fish, California lobsters, electric torpedo rays, mako, leopard and horn sharks are frequent encounters.
If you're lucky you can also get a visit by a curious sealion, interested in the “big, bubble-blowing animal” that has entered its realm. These marine mammals have fascinating eyes, as soft and enchanting as those of a cuddly dog pup. They are also incredible free-divers, capable to stay underwater up to 20 minutes and dive down to over 470 feet (140 m).
Here the warmth of the beaches is just a pleasant memory, temperatures range from 60 to 70 °F (15 to 21 °C), and at depth they can go down to 55°F (13°C): cold water gear is a must.
SCUBAPRO has created a range of drysuits and matching undersuits that ensure perfect insulation no matter how cold it gets. The choice of material is up to the diver, from flexible tri-laminate, to sturdy cordura to warm pre-compressed neoprene, we have them all. Our side-activated inflation valve and automatic, adjustable exhaust valve provide safe and easy-to-use buoyancy control for a comfortable and warm dive.
