SLS033112A - Friday

I didn't post this right away because I was packed and gone by 03:30 Saturday morning but now I have a little time.
The last day isn't as bad as the first day, but it is a busy day. We started with a quick cold breakfast. We had to get going because it was windy and we knew it would take awhile to get to the dive site. We headed out right after breakfast and we were right...the wind was really blowing, making it a bit 'sporty'. We headed back to Toppino's buoy since we knew we could moor there and be protected from the bigger waves by the reef. We were suspecting poor dive conditions since visibility had been dropping since wednesday but when we arrived we were pleasently suprised. The conditions check reported great visibility with a moderate surge. Not too bad!
The dive went well and everyone enjoyed it. It's good to end the week with a good dive.
The ride back wasn't too bad and everyone spent the time packing their personal gear and scuba gear. WE also managed to have lunch. We had a little trouble docking the boat since the wind was up and it was pushing us off of the dock. Once on the dock we emptied the boat and gave her a good scrubbing.
We said our good-byes, loaded the vans and headed back to base. It was a 1 1/2 hour drive and I think everyone slept. Back at base we unloaded the vans, washed our scuba gear and checked the crew back into the dorms.
We met for flags under the threat of rain and then headed under the dorms for our Luau. The crews that were in attendance performed skits and songs and we were all suprised when young Andy got up in front of everyone and performed a song that he had written. It was great! After the skits and songs we moved over to the volleyball courts for some luau games then it was time for dinner. At dinner Megan awarded the crew their Florida Sea Base patches, Duty to God patches, SCUBA BSA Cards and the Captain's Club Award.

It was a great week with a great crew. Thanks for being so much fun and being civilized.