SCUBA How To Dive The Oil Rigs With The Giant Stride Dive Boat - San Pedro, CA, 2025 - 4k

Hey there divers! Today we'll be adventuring into some of the cleanest, bluest water socal has to offer! Come with us as we descend deep under the active oil rig platforms Eureka and Elly, as well as the old gambling ship The Olympic II. Today is going to be a day of deep diving, so bring lots of gas, warm thermals, and a spotless mind. Lets go dive, the oil rigs!

If you are interested in chartering this fine vessel and her sturdy captain, you can find their contact info here: https://www.thegiantstride.com/

If you'd like to see more still photos from this trip, check out my Flickr gallery, here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/2025068...

Difficulty Rating:
AOW+, Due to the potential for massive depth, ripping currents, and poor vis, in conjunction with live boat drops onto active construction sites, these are not easy dives. AOW is an absolute must, resue highly recommended, absolute control over your mind and body required.

dive date: 07/25/2025
max depth: 110ft
duration: 3 Dives ~ 150"
water temp: Cold

Camera Gear:
Video shot with Ace Pro 2 and Insta 360 X4/X5.
Stills shot with an OM1 mk1 in an Ikelite housing. 12-40mm zoom les.
Video Lights are BigBlue CB7200p

Dive Gear:
Atomic M1 first and Second Stages, OMS 45lb doubles wing, Hollis SS plate, Bare Xmission drysuit,
SP Jet Fins, Atomic Venom Mask, Shearwater Perdix2, DeWalt Workman's gloves


Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Where do I park?
01:22 What's the boat like?
03:30 Olympic II
07:20 Platform Eureka
19:26 Platform Elly
25:35 Closing Thoughts