Welcome Dan!

Staff of Life grocery store in Santa Cruz sells wild boar and venison sausage.

Maybe someone can help me figure this out, I'm really not understanding how the tides and current do not match.

I was out there on a incoming tide (11am and high-tide was 1pm) and current was being swept out to sea.  Shouldn't I have been pushed towards the bay on an incoming?

I've had this in Tomales where an hour after low tide the current was still being pulled out to sea.

Does this have to do with the ebb tide?

I've noticed the exact thing you're referring to. My theory is that the opposite currents are a result of a large "Eddy" current.

I think a Tourniquet is a great idea.

A marine radio is a must. Especially in remote areas.

I think the following precautions are good to take when diving:

• Always dive with a buddy and have a plan in case things go wrong.
• Dive off a kayak or boat when possible.
• Have a dry bag with a marine radio, tourniquet and "Quick Clot".

If something happens, put out a distress call immediately. (Have the radio already on channel 16).

I think having a tourniquet on you while diving is a little excessive, unless you are shore diving or diving solo. I think having a dive partner/partners that can assist and call for help in the case of an emergency is a good call.
 

I like that pic of the ling biting the kelpy! The ling is claiming that fish haha

Hey bra. Nice haul!! What are the gps coordinates of that black ??

Taken yesterday.