1st shore dive. A nice experience, swimming against the current/ tide on the return was tough. Vis was poor and one of the drivers got separated, we hung out at 25’ or so for a few minutes on the return while Sarah looked; but wound up surfacing on our own due to low oxygen. Don’t know if we would’ve done a safety stop or just slow swimming back (gradually ascending). Longer swim to shore than planned.
For future, keep a closer eye on G, he was tired but didn’t say anything.
Since I’ve lost weight, 16# might be heavy. Try 14 next suit dive.