Originally Posted by RatmansWife
One night this week two power cats overnighted on yellow mooring balls on Diamond Reef; I got photos. The next morning I paddled out and told two guys on one boat that yellow balls are for professional dive boats. They said they had a professional captain who had been doing this for ten years and knew what he was doing.

Boat identified, I called the charter company to speak with the manager, who was lovely. They redline that area unless there is a professional captain. These guys had hired their own captain, whom I had seen grab the ball. All this company's boats have trackers, and she said she would follow up. That boat stayed until noon, so 18 hours on a yellow ball.

The other boat was leaving, so I didn't try to follow up. Hoping word gets out people are being watched.


There is so much entitlement out there……

But I am confused - redlined or not the yellow balls are not for overnight use. By anyone.

Last edited by MIDiver; 03/17/2024 12:16 PM.