Well another Saturday and another Dive Day. The weather was perfect for diving today. 85 degrees, a slight breeze, and Full high tide at 4:30 PM. Perfect.

We started out as we normally do; we packed the truck full of gear, food, and kids. We were heading to the beaches at Point Judith Harbor of Refuge. When we got there, the place was loaded like a cattle holding facility in the Midwest. The place was packed, wall to wall people all soaking up the sun and enjoying the mild waves lapping at the shore line, who could blame them, surely not me. The beach was so packed, and unlike usual, the air even at the ocean was still hot by any standard. Usually at home the temperature reads 85 or 90. By the time we actually hit the beach, the temp falls by as much as 20 degrees on some days. Not today my friend. Hot as hell, and just about as packed too. We decided to shoot over to another dive spot that we have visited a couple of times just over the Newport Bridge in Newport. Fort Adams. Fort Adams is a great little place to dive. Good, clear, nice, deep, fish filled waters just waiting to feed a family of 6. The parking is about 10 feet from the water, unlike Point Judith where the parking is like a ½ mile hike to the water in full scuba gear in 90 degree heat. A great diving spot, but on some days, the price can be a little too much. I mean ever try to walk ½ a mile in full scuba gear in 90 degrees with 85 to 90 % humidity? It will sure make a person reconsider their hobbies let me tell you that. Well not the case at Fort Adams. At Fort Adams you can park along side of a dirt/tarred road that borders the water.

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