I haven't been here in a few years and even though I don't really consider it to be that good of a dive, I wanted to revisit it. There is the historical interest with the remains from two (?) wrecks, but I also wanted to try reaching Mouat Reef again. I've only risked swimming out there once before (not described on this website since I was taking video). These photos are from Dec, 6, 2020.
When I descended at the reefs, I saw the shallowest octopus den I've ever seen (only 8' deep). Visibility was around 15'.
I reached what's left of the wreck of the Discovery Isle (mostly just the shaftline and engine).
I swam North up the slope following a trail of bricks to reach the main pile that I think is from the wreck of a scow that was transporting the bricks.
I swam back South-West down the silty, rocky slope that was covered with stalked kelp. The current was non-existent so I decided to try for Mouat Reef.
From the base of the rocky slope (around 40' deep), I followed my compass South-West across the mostly-sandy gap towards the base of Mouat Reef.
I reached the base of Mouat Reef. Last time I turned left (East). Today I turned right. The marine life seemed similar in both directions, mostly stalked kelp, red urchins and a few fish-eating anemones. The bottom here was 30-40' deep.
I reached the end of the rocky area and the current was starting to increase so I followed my compass back across the sand and eelgrass towards shore.
