traveling to Portland, Oregon Apr 8 thru Apr 16

fubari · 24th March 2006, 22:00

I hope to get some dives in around a work-trip to
Portland the 2nd week of April (maybe the weekend
of the 8th/9th or 15th/16th; both if I'm lucky).

Any advice on where to go, who to talk to?
I'd welcome travel advice in general, as this
is the first time I'm flying with my inspiration.

I'm thinking I'll need sorb, inspriation-cylinder rental,
charters, that sort of thing. I'm planning on bringing
my base unit, dry suit, maybe a light.

Any local divers that would show a newbie like myself around?

John G.

John Rawlings · 25th March 2006, 01:00

First off, give up any thoughts about diving in Oregon. There is really nothing in the vicinity of Portland and the divers there drive north to Washington and British Columbia. There is good diving in Hood Canal, Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands in Washington that can be reached from Portland with a 2 - 4 hour drive (depending on how far north you go), and absolutely EXCELLENT diving up in BC if you care to drive that far.

You might try to hook up with the crew at Northwest Sport Divers in Kenmore, Washington. They know rebreathers COLD and sell, service and dive the Inspiration and Evolution CCRs. They are often setting up rebreather only dives and trips.

If you contact them ask for Matt (Inspiration) or Dan (Megalodon).

Here's a link to their web site:

http://www.nwsportsdivers.com/

- John

fubari · 26th March 2006, 20:43

Wow - so much for Portland.
It looks like Washington for me.
I will get in touch with NW SportDivers - thanks for the link!

Quote: (Originally Posted by John Rawlings)

First off, give up any thoughts about diving in Oregon. There is really nothing in the vicinity of Portland and the divers there drive north to Washington and British Columbia. There is good diving in Hood Canal, Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands in Washington that can be reached from Portland with a 2 - 4 hour drive (depending on how far north you go), and absolutely EXCELLENT diving up in BC if you care to drive that far.

You might try to hook up with the crew at Northwest Sport Divers in Kenmore, Washington. They know rebreathers COLD and sell, service and dive the Inspiration and Evolution CCRs. They are often setting up rebreather only dives and trips.

If you contact them ask for Matt (Inspiration) or Dan (Megalodon).

Here's a link to their web site:

http://www.nwsportsdivers.com/

- John

24th March 2006, 22:00	#1 (permalink)
fubari New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 112	traveling to Portland, Oregon Apr 8 thru Apr 16 I hope to get some dives in around a work-trip to Portland the 2nd week of April (maybe the weekend of the 8th/9th or 15th/16th; both if I'm lucky). Any advice on where to go, who to talk to? I'd welcome travel advice in general, as this is the first time I'm flying with my inspiration. I'm thinking I'll need sorb, inspriation-cylinder rental, charters, that sort of thing. I'm planning on bringing my base unit, dry suit, maybe a light. Any local divers that would show a newbie like myself around? John G.
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25th March 2006, 01:00	#2 (permalink)
John Rawlings New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 90	Re: traveling to Portland, Oregon Apr 8 thru Apr 16 First off, give up any thoughts about diving in Oregon. There is really nothing in the vicinity of Portland and the divers there drive north to Washington and British Columbia. There is good diving in Hood Canal, Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands in Washington that can be reached from Portland with a 2 - 4 hour drive (depending on how far north you go), and absolutely EXCELLENT diving up in BC if you care to drive that far. You might try to hook up with the crew at Northwest Sport Divers in Kenmore, Washington. They know rebreathers COLD and sell, service and dive the Inspiration and Evolution CCRs. They are often setting up rebreather only dives and trips. If you contact them ask for Matt (Inspiration) or Dan (Megalodon). Here's a link to their web site: http://www.nwsportsdivers.com/ - John
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26th March 2006, 20:43	#3 (permalink)
fubari New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 112	Re: traveling to Portland, Oregon Apr 8 thru Apr 16 Wow - so much for Portland. It looks like Washington for me. I will get in touch with NW SportDivers - thanks for the link! Quote: (Originally Posted by John Rawlings) First off, give up any thoughts about diving in Oregon. There is really nothing in the vicinity of Portland and the divers there drive north to Washington and British Columbia. There is good diving in Hood Canal, Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands in Washington that can be reached from Portland with a 2 - 4 hour drive (depending on how far north you go), and absolutely EXCELLENT diving up in BC if you care to drive that far. You might try to hook up with the crew at Northwest Sport Divers in Kenmore, Washington. They know rebreathers COLD and sell, service and dive the Inspiration and Evolution CCRs. They are often setting up rebreather only dives and trips. If you contact them ask for Matt (Inspiration) or Dan (Megalodon). Here's a link to their web site: http://www.nwsportsdivers.com/ - John
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