If anyone was wondering how the Sea Dragon was last weekend. Drool over the awesome sunny pictures. Diving in Howe Sound is a lot of fun especially with a fun group of divers. We had some students doing their Advance class that weekend also. I found that 15lb weight bag that a certain DMC lost helping with a Search and Recovery Class in Lake Whatcom. They can tell you the story but yes I do have some mad S/R skills!!
With it snowing yesterday, I did a little sole searching (keep your comments to yourself). I was thinking how nice it is to dive dry. It is really quite the experience to dive under water and come up to snow all around you and be warm. So I am going to put together a Dry Suit Bonanza month. With Bare's awesome free undergarment offer with purchase of a dry suit. I thought, since I am a huge SeaSoft fan, what could Sea Soft offer. Bruce and I talked and he through out a crazy offer! Not just a free undergarment but also a free set of ankle weights and (yes and) a free dry hood! You are setup to dive warm and dry. Ohhh, ya!
Now let me see if I can work up a dry suit seminar from both Bare and SeaSoft on the same day. That way you can choose the suit that would work best for you. If you have any curious questions about this, let me know. I will do my usually enews and blast to let everyone else now about this. Since you are fans you get in on the special deals first!
Girls Going Diving:
Must have gear together by Saturday morning. Just so we don't have to meet at 6am. We will meet at 7am and be on road at 7:15am. Whoop Whoop!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Dive Buddies Weekly
Well, last weekend was a little slow (at least for me)...
Where/when do you want to go diving? I hear there's a Girls Gone Diving group on Saturday. Should the boys "man up" and go diving somewhere too?
Man, it's hard to follow that post about the pink and white fins... I keep seeing those things tracing in the back of my retinas. WOW.
Shout out, find a dive buddy. Let's go D-I-V-I-N' !!
Where/when do you want to go diving? I hear there's a Girls Gone Diving group on Saturday. Should the boys "man up" and go diving somewhere too?
Man, it's hard to follow that post about the pink and white fins... I keep seeing those things tracing in the back of my retinas. WOW.
Shout out, find a dive buddy. Let's go D-I-V-I-N' !!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Cool New Colors
WOW. Dreams have been answered! Check these babies out.
This is a real photo of some real Twin Jets that I just got in. They are of course a limited edition. That is White and Hot Pink Twin Jets!!! I am picking myself up a pair of the white fins. I have been told by some of my students that I am a bit stealthy under the water. So, for classes, I will be rocking these new white Twin Jets. Ya Ya!! NickD thinks he wants the pink ones.
What do you think? 80's are back and proud! I am thinking about going to the store and picking myself up some Aqua Net and going to work on some BIG hair, feathered of course.
This is a real photo of some real Twin Jets that I just got in. They are of course a limited edition. That is White and Hot Pink Twin Jets!!! I am picking myself up a pair of the white fins. I have been told by some of my students that I am a bit stealthy under the water. So, for classes, I will be rocking these new white Twin Jets. Ya Ya!! NickD thinks he wants the pink ones.What do you think? 80's are back and proud! I am thinking about going to the store and picking myself up some Aqua Net and going to work on some BIG hair, feathered of course.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Dive Buddies Weekly
Another week, another opportunity to go diving!
Well, it looks like there's lots of great trips coming up... Campbell River, the Sea Dragon, Banditos charter, and the kick-ass Girls Gone Diving (No Boys Allowed, unless you provide a ride, food, beverages and gear humping *ahem, not that humping* service).
No, you cannot use the "but I don't have a buddy!" excuse anymore. Shout out your when/where diving desires and find a like-minded dive buddy.
(I will now refrain from doing a Pauly Shore "Buuuuuuuuudd-y!")
You're welcome.
Well, it looks like there's lots of great trips coming up... Campbell River, the Sea Dragon, Banditos charter, and the kick-ass Girls Gone Diving (No Boys Allowed, unless you provide a ride, food, beverages and gear humping *ahem, not that humping* service).
No, you cannot use the "but I don't have a buddy!" excuse anymore. Shout out your when/where diving desires and find a like-minded dive buddy.
(I will now refrain from doing a Pauly Shore "Buuuuuuuuudd-y!")
You're welcome.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Campbell river
OK divers here is your chance to experience what I think is the best diving ever.
I'm sending this to blog followers and facebook fans first. You guys will get first dibs, but you must act quickly because it will fill up fast when I send it out to our whole list. I only have about 9 spots left. The private rooms are already filled. All that is left are bunks. You have until this Saturday 2/21/09 to get your deposits turned in to hold your spot.
Details
April 9th to 12th (this is Easter weekend) you can come for any or all of the days. I'm planning on leaving on the 9th and diving on the 10th, 11th and 12th.
The cost is 185.00 US dollars per day. This includes lodging, diving, meals and air fills. Nitrox, tips and transportation are extra(2 ferry rides).
I'm sending this to blog followers and facebook fans first. You guys will get first dibs, but you must act quickly because it will fill up fast when I send it out to our whole list. I only have about 9 spots left. The private rooms are already filled. All that is left are bunks. You have until this Saturday 2/21/09 to get your deposits turned in to hold your spot.
Details
April 9th to 12th (this is Easter weekend) you can come for any or all of the days. I'm planning on leaving on the 9th and diving on the 10th, 11th and 12th.
The cost is 185.00 US dollars per day. This includes lodging, diving, meals and air fills. Nitrox, tips and transportation are extra(2 ferry rides).
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Dive Buddies Weekly
Well now, it looks like this next Saturday is Valentine's Day. If you love your dive gear and want to show it a good time, why not take it diving?
Shout out your when/where's to find a buddy!
Oh, and Edmonds was pretty fun last week, FYI for those of you that missed it. Incredibly calm water, great visibility, oddly easy parking... Good times! Thanks to Amanda and Justin for being great dive buddies!
So when/where do YOU want to go diving?
Shout out your when/where's to find a buddy!
Oh, and Edmonds was pretty fun last week, FYI for those of you that missed it. Incredibly calm water, great visibility, oddly easy parking... Good times! Thanks to Amanda and Justin for being great dive buddies!
So when/where do YOU want to go diving?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
February Bench Dive
When: Wednesday February 11 at 6:30 pm
Where: The Quarterback Pub & Eatery
It's time again for our monthly bench dive. We seemed to have missed January but let's all get together for some food and drink, maybe some billiards.
See you there!
Navy seeks more training off Washington coast
Hello Folks,
Could you post as soon as possible this article about the Navy proposal to intensify their training programs in the Puget Sound and open coast? There are only few days left for members of the public to send the Navy their comments and the Navy on-line form does not seem to be working.
Navy seeks more training off Washington coast
Seattle PI | Blogs, Mike Barber 1/23/09
I have also found this old article published by
South Whidbey Record
Jul 29 2008
The Navy is in hot water again, this time accused of indiscriminately killing fish in order to conduct training for bomb disposal teams.
The Navy is being sued for exploding ordnance in Puget Sound waters, allegedly killing thousands of fish, including federally protected species such as Chinook salmon.
The Navy, however, said training for its explosive ordnance disposal teams is essential for both military and civilian purposes.
A lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle today under the federal Endangered Species Act.
The Navy sets off between 180 and 300 underwater explosive charges each year in some of the most sensitive waters of Puget Sound, according to documents released today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
“The Navy has been repeatedly warned but apparently feels it does not have to comply with laws unless it is sued,” said Adam Draper, an attorney for the group.
“We are not trying to block Navy demolition exercises; we are simply trying to induce the Navy to train without creating needless carnage,” he said.
“The Navy doesn’t need to destroy Puget Sound’s wildlife at the same time they are training to protect us,” added Kurt Beardslee, executive director of Wild Fish Conservancy. “Juvenile salmon and the food web of Puget Sound would be much better protected if the Navy would simply take the measures suggested by the government’s own scientists.”
Several times each month, the Navy detonates live explosives deep underwater to provide training for its divers in destroying and disabling mines.
The detonations also harms marine life, the lawsuit claims.
In one exercise involving a five-pound explosive charge set off near Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, observers counted 5,000 dead fish on the surface but estimated that up to another 20,000 fish died and sank out of sight to the seabed.
Since 2002, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the two civilian agencies charged with enforcing the Endangered Species Act, have urged the Navy to undertake alternative training practices to minimize damage to marine life, such as using bubble curtains or other containers to minimize blast impacts, or conducting the training in quarries, lakes or the open ocean rather than in the waters of Puget Sound.
The Navy has come under repeated criticism in recent years for using sonar during training off the Washington coast, which some say can harm whales and other marine mammals.
Thanks
Betty Bastai
Could you post as soon as possible this article about the Navy proposal to intensify their training programs in the Puget Sound and open coast? There are only few days left for members of the public to send the Navy their comments and the Navy on-line form does not seem to be working.
Navy seeks more training off Washington coast
Seattle PI | Blogs, Mike Barber 1/23/09
I have also found this old article published by
South Whidbey Record
Jul 29 2008
The Navy is in hot water again, this time accused of indiscriminately killing fish in order to conduct training for bomb disposal teams.
The Navy is being sued for exploding ordnance in Puget Sound waters, allegedly killing thousands of fish, including federally protected species such as Chinook salmon.
The Navy, however, said training for its explosive ordnance disposal teams is essential for both military and civilian purposes.
A lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle today under the federal Endangered Species Act.
The Navy sets off between 180 and 300 underwater explosive charges each year in some of the most sensitive waters of Puget Sound, according to documents released today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
“The Navy has been repeatedly warned but apparently feels it does not have to comply with laws unless it is sued,” said Adam Draper, an attorney for the group.
“We are not trying to block Navy demolition exercises; we are simply trying to induce the Navy to train without creating needless carnage,” he said.
“The Navy doesn’t need to destroy Puget Sound’s wildlife at the same time they are training to protect us,” added Kurt Beardslee, executive director of Wild Fish Conservancy. “Juvenile salmon and the food web of Puget Sound would be much better protected if the Navy would simply take the measures suggested by the government’s own scientists.”
Several times each month, the Navy detonates live explosives deep underwater to provide training for its divers in destroying and disabling mines.
The detonations also harms marine life, the lawsuit claims.
In one exercise involving a five-pound explosive charge set off near Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, observers counted 5,000 dead fish on the surface but estimated that up to another 20,000 fish died and sank out of sight to the seabed.
Since 2002, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the two civilian agencies charged with enforcing the Endangered Species Act, have urged the Navy to undertake alternative training practices to minimize damage to marine life, such as using bubble curtains or other containers to minimize blast impacts, or conducting the training in quarries, lakes or the open ocean rather than in the waters of Puget Sound.
The Navy has come under repeated criticism in recent years for using sonar during training off the Washington coast, which some say can harm whales and other marine mammals.
Thanks
Betty Bastai
Girls Gone Diving
Saturday, Feb 28th.
Ladies, calling all the ladies! We are hitting the waters. Get your gear out and get ready for some scuba diving! I am up for anything. We can go over to Friday Harbor and do a boat dive. We can go to Canada and do a boat or shore dive. Since I tend to get around a bit, that is for dive spots. Give me some suggestions.
Ladies, calling all the ladies! We are hitting the waters. Get your gear out and get ready for some scuba diving! I am up for anything. We can go over to Friday Harbor and do a boat dive. We can go to Canada and do a boat or shore dive. Since I tend to get around a bit, that is for dive spots. Give me some suggestions.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Dive Buddies Weekly
Here's that thread again... you know, the one where you find like-minded individuals that want to go diving with a buddy?
I think one plan, is for this Saturday at Edmonds Underwater Park. Good place for some fun easy shore diving. If you've never been, I suggest you go. Max depth is about 35 - 40'. Lots of stuff to see. Also a great place to work on your buoyancy skills.
You can also shout out your alternative when/where suggestions or preferences to find a buddy or two (or several!) to join!
Oh, and as a reminder, get your annual regulator service done! Especially if you have Scubapro regs; they're getting really tight with their free parts. If you lapse on your yearly servicing, the parts aren't free anymore. Good news is, once you get them serviced, you're back on track and they should be free next year (provided you remember to do it...).
Find a buddy! GO DIVING!
Now how cool is that? Seriously.
I think one plan, is for this Saturday at Edmonds Underwater Park. Good place for some fun easy shore diving. If you've never been, I suggest you go. Max depth is about 35 - 40'. Lots of stuff to see. Also a great place to work on your buoyancy skills.
You can also shout out your alternative when/where suggestions or preferences to find a buddy or two (or several!) to join!
Oh, and as a reminder, get your annual regulator service done! Especially if you have Scubapro regs; they're getting really tight with their free parts. If you lapse on your yearly servicing, the parts aren't free anymore. Good news is, once you get them serviced, you're back on track and they should be free next year (provided you remember to do it...).
Find a buddy! GO DIVING!
Now how cool is that? Seriously.
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