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Dive Log
Dive news by Angie and the LBR Crew
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February 6. 2009

Another beautiful week at Laguna Beach where four Ohioans were hiding from snow! In addition to the gorgeous weather, they managed to have some excellent under water sightings including a large orange seahorse, a spotted eagle ray, and a male quill fin blenny.
We also had some of the best food ever served at the resort prepared by our new chef Andy--thanks Andy! Can't wait to see what else he comes up with this week.
Thanks again to Duane, Annie, Gerry and Jeanette for a wonderful week at Laguna!

LBR Crew
 

They're baaaaaaaack! Thanks to the keen eyes of Captain Wagner the elusive whale shark was spotted this week after many without. Several other boats were in the area but the Another Time managed to wait out the chaos and get several good sightings and photos. This one was approximately 25 feet and hung out on the surface for a good half hour. We spotted the shark again the next day in the same area--what a week! Eric and Jennifer were extrememly spoiled as they were the only divers on the boat these days and had some amazing private encounters. I have a feeling they will be back!

Divemaster Al

November 28, 2009
We are back in action here at Laguna Beach and started off with a wonderful sunny week for Thanksgiving. However, on Turkey Day our missing rains returned in full force but did not dampen our diving spirits. It was actually warmer in the water!

Over the course of the week we managed to see some sailfin blennies doing their dance, as well as some yellow headed jawfish rotating their precious eggs. One juvenile goliath grouper was finally identified after some debate amongst the group. The whale shark remained elusive but I sense some calm coming soon and we will continue the quest.

Thanks for a great week everyone--hope to see you all next year!

Kate--Divemaster
 

October 24, 2009
The beginning of the week started with a storm and lots of rain (the season is here!) but cleared up nicely for the last 3 days with flat seas and plenty of sun. Thanks to Willie's group from Norfolk, Virginia and to the divers on the Island Time for a great, laid back week of diving. Notable sightings this week included a splendid flatworm, sailfin blenny, neck crabs and the rare toadfish. Spinner dolphins put on a nice show and hung around for awhile allowing plenty of photo ops!

Hope to see everyone next year for more!

LBR Crew

October 4, 2009
WHALE SHARK!!!!!!!!!!!! This encounter made the trip for Dave and Rhonda who would have missed it had they not extended their trip by 2 days. Unfortunately their good friends Chris and Terry missed it having to leave on schedule--I am sure they will rub it in nicely. In addition there were bottle nosed dolphins earlier in the week. A night dive had an octopus pounce on a crab, a stalking barracuda used the lights to feed, and the bio luminescence was amazing! Overall we expect to see everyone in the future living here after retirement--that seems to be the plan!

LBR Crew

September 26, 2009
Although there were two separate boats, everyone became fast friends this week for a great atmosphere. Congratulations to Pat for finishing her Open Water course! Trudi managed to take the final exam for her Nitrox course as difficult as it was to study on vacation. New instructor Kate also studied hard for her Beautiful Oceans Instructorship and hopes to return soon to work here on Utila!
Sightings of the week included sailfin blenny out of his hole, yellow headed jawfish with eggs, mushroom scorpionfish, and 2 queen triggerfish. A whale shark was sighted from the surface as well as dolphins! Always a good time.
Thanks to all for another great week at Laguna Beach--

LBR Crew

September 20, 2009
Wow! Whale sharks 3 days, a sailfish that hung out for over a minute, and dolphins. This was a great week for pelagics! Cathy, Alan, and David were certainly spoiled and will most likely be returning next year after all of this excitement. In addition, the small group saw a pregnant seahorse, long armed octopus, and northern stargazer all at Little Bight dive site. Throw in the tassled nudibranch on the night dive, quillfin blenny, and a juvenile french angelfish and we had an epic week of unusual sightings. Thanks to divemaster Al for excellent eyes and never ending enthusiasm!

LBR Crew

September 12, 2009
We just said good-bye to our long time friends and guests the fabulous five--Jaime, Gail, Greg, Gail, and Holly--who just completed their millionth trip to Laguna Beach. Ok so it is not that many but getting close! Thanks for another great trip you guys--and sorry Wagner found a whale shark today--you just missed it by a smidgen. Next trip!

Carmen, Jose, and Francisco all from Peru, rounded out our company for the week. They managed to fit in their Advanced Open Water Courses and do every single dive offered for the 11 days they were here. Muy Bien! (Sorry we do not have the upside down exclamation point on this keyboard).

Nos Vemos!
LBR Crew


September 5, 2009
Well this week was a little different with 2 of our guests, Scarlet age 3 and Ellery age 1, stealing the show. Although they were not diving they did check out the boat for some swim time and snorkeling and became everyone's best friend. They kept all entertained and in good spirits!

The big guy was spotted from the boat but did not stick around long enough to get in the water with him. Still and exciting encounter for all who have never seen one!

Add a new seahorse sighting and 3 octopus in one night dive and we round out another successful week here at Laguna Beach! Thanks to all!

LBR Crew
 

August 15, 2009
So Phil, Jan, and Carolyn made their 9th visit to Laguna Beach while bringing along new timer Jeff to the mix. Their luck prevailed and a whale shark was spotted mid-week which reinforced their love of Utila! They managed to go to all their favorite dive sites including The Pinnacle with their favorite swim-thru.

Thanks for making the week memorable with old friends--see you all again next year!

LBR Crew

 

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Guest Comments

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October 23 to 31, 2009: From the moment we landed in San Pedro Sula for the charter flight to Utila, this vacation was perfect. The only problem: eight days was too short. The folks at Laguna Beach are dive service oriented. The staff couldn't have been nicer, more helpful, more competent or more flexible. Our Divemaster, Chris, with over 3000 dives off Utila and our Captain with 20 years on the job worked hard to do the dives we wanted and find sea life that would add to our life lists. With ideal dive boats for 18 and an ironclad rule of never more than 12, they made diving a breeze. From quietly observing a variety of sea horses to swimming with pilot whales, they worked their magic. We saw spotted eagle rays, manta rays, hawksbill turtle, green turtle, squid, a variety of eels, the dreaded lionfish and more. Most of our dives were on coral walls with the bottom at 200 feet--or a lot more. Viz ran 100 feet or better. The bar was always open and typically do it yourself on the honor system. High quality island food was served family style which made it easy to bond with new friends. The weather was perfect--90 degrees, dry, and clear. And don't miss the village of Utila--friendly, fun, laidback, and multi ethnic--an unbelievably cool place to take in the sunset and let the tropical evening settle over you. Chuck Hewett, Divemaster, 130 dives.

Charles E. Hewett, Ph.D
Bar Harbor, Maine

July 24, 2009
Thanks for this week Show Time Crew! I had an amazing time and finally fulfilled my dream of seeing a whale shark--one more to cross of the list.

I am glad I came despite warnings of political unrest which was nowhere to be seen! I flew into San Pedro Sula on the mainland with no problems and was met by the pilot and personally escorted to our charter plane. Forty minutes later I was in Utila at the quaint airstrip (you will see!) and on my way to the dive trip of a lifetime! Speaking with numerous other guests and travelers no one has seen what they are calling "unrest". The locals here were extemely friendly the times I ventured into town and I will definitely return in the future.

Thanks again Laguna Beach!
Audrey Barrett
San Fransisco
 

October 2008
"The dive operation - awesome ! Concerned with safety, very attentive, very thorough...This really left us impressed and we knew we were in good hands.
The Management attention to detail and willingness to help us explore transportation options was above and beyond - thanks so much Christine, Angie, Jorge!"

Matt & Angela Pollard

June 2008
I absolutely loved Laguna Beach Resort. The staff was incredible and the food was great. I am new to diving and I have to say that Al & Erika were awesome dive masters, they made my diving experience wonderful, especially the turtle we saw eating on some coral. It was fantastic and I can't say enough about Capt. Wagner he made the trip fun for our group. Capt. Kerri took us into town one night and was such a wonderful host, the people of Utila are very friendly. I would recommend Laguna Beach Resort for anyone who wants a vacation that is relaxing and peaceful. Thanks again to the staff I will not forget this trip.

Vicky Deleacaes