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Reviewer |
Site Condition |
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| Name: | Victor Chu AKA Batman | Entry: | 
5.00
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| Email: | Click Here | Bottom: | 
3.00
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| City: | Tustin Ranch | Reef: |
3.00
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| State: | CA | Animal: |
5.00
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| Country: | USA | Plant: |
3.00
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| Diving: | 21 years | Facilities: | 
1.00
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| Dives: | 2800 | Solitude: |
1.00
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| Roads: |
5.00
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Evaluation |
*Average: | 
3.47 |
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| Excellent spot for both beginners and instructors alike. April 30, 2009 night dive: 1-2' surf, 2-5' surge, and poor vis (5-8') with 2 Night Specialty students. On the surface, this would seem like poor conditions for a dive but after hundreds of dives at Shaw's, we still got a big surprise. Groups of 3'+ wingspan bat rays were congregating inside the reef and swam circles around us for lengths of time (5 min +) in 2 areas inside the reef! 2 large eels (5-6'+) inside a crevice. 1 large 10-12lb lobster next to the eels. The local female harbor seal 'Sparky' also followed and played with us for quite a few minutes swimming between our legs and brushing up against us. By far one of the most enjoyable dives at Shaw's or anywhere in Laguna! | |||
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Enjoyment Level |
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| Snorkel: |
3.00
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| Beginner: |
5.00
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| Intermediate: |
5.00
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| Advanced: | 
4.00
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| Night diving: |
5.00
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Seasonal Information |
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| Season: | Spring | ||
| Year: | 2009 | ||
| Visibility: |
1.00 |
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| Current: | 
2.00
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| Surf: |
5.00 |
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