About Preparation  
For Boat Diving   
and what to consider.   

Usually one needs to start watching the weather about 5 days before a trip in the Gulf of Mexico. If the winds are from the North it results in large swells and will take one to two days for the seas to lay flat again. Always take seasick medicine an hour before the boat gets underway. 

Check all equipment and its functioning a week before the trip just in case something needs repair and be sure to test the low pressure inflater to insure it does not stick. Pack all gear in one medium mesh type equipment bag, otherwise you might need to leave large bags and coolers in your vehicle to avoid storage problems. Be sure to have a dry bag for towels and change of clothes. At the marina's showers are available. Ask the Deck hand where to store gear and dry goods. Food and drinks are in one ice chest, mark your soda's and food.

Be well rested and avoid parting and drinking the night before. Remember forfeit of trip money if you are a no show at the 6:00 am . Be sure you bring your log book and C-Card, otherwise you will be sun bathing and fishing on the trip.

Currently we use three websites to check conditions of weather, waves, currents, tides and other important information to consider. The following are those links: