Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter

**Gill Envy** · 31st March 2008, 16:50

I'd be up for some shore diving the day before. Lyme Kiln point is a bit of a hike but a beautiful dive.

Steve, is the boat available for saturday too? hmm, maybe a weekend of diving? turn island is a beautiful wall as well but requires minimal currents and I have not looked at that weekend for currents.

g

Quote: (Originally Posted by pdxDiver)

Add me to the list. Anyone up for some dives on the 9th as well?

4ster · 1st April 2008, 14:05

Here is the web site for the charter boat:
Naknek/Bandito Charters
The owner, Kurt, said that the boat starts getting a little cramped with more than 10 rebreather divers, but he will take up to 12. There are links to accommodations on the site. He asked that if you book with one of the links that you mention you are diving off the Naknek. He mentioned that this is high season so if you want to stay on the island you should make a reservation now.

The boat was booked for the 9th, so is not available. I would like to do at least one dive on Saturday, either on the mainland or on the island. Lime Kiln point would be a good spot. Maybe Burrows Pass in Anacortes might make sense, but I have not looked at predictions for either site yet.

We will be getting back to Friday Harbor at about 6pm. I will probably stay on the Island Saturday night so I don't have to sweat the ferry boat ride to get there Sunday morning.

John Rawlings · 1st April 2008, 22:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster)

We will be getting back to Friday Harbor at about 6pm. I will probably stay on the Island Saturday night so I don't have to sweat the ferry boat ride to get there Sunday morning.

Uhhhhh....THIS changes everything. I was under the impression that we were going to go in and out of Anacortes as most charters in the San Juans do.

Getting to and from Friday Harbor on a Saturday in August? I'm afraid that you'll have to deal me out of that.

- John

Nailer99 · 2nd April 2008, 00:45

Uh.....yeah. Sorry, but I won't be doing any August dives out of Friday Harbor- you all have fun, though!

4ster · 2nd April 2008, 03:07

The charter is based out of Friday Harbor during the summer. He said he could pick us up at Anacortes, but the cost will be more since it is a longer run for him.

I know what you mean about staging out of Friday Harbor. I'll call and get a price quote for an Anacortes pickup. It may be equivalent to the cost of ferry fare, and probably a lot cheaper when you add in an overnight stay on the island.

John Rawlings · 2nd April 2008, 15:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster)

The charter is based out of Friday Harbor during the summer. He said he could pick us up at Anacortes, but the cost will be more since it is a longer run for him.

I know what you mean about staging out of Friday Harbor. I'll call and get a price quote for an Anacortes pickup. It may be equivalent to the cost of ferry fare, and probably a lot cheaper when you add in an overnight stay on the island.

My main objection is time.....on a Saturday in August the ferry lines will be horrendous and the wait long both going TO Friday Harbor and returning to the mainland. At high season rates the ferry fare will also be unreasonable for just one day of diving.

Please keep us posted regarding the possibility of having an Anacortes pick-up.

Thanks!

John

4ster · 4th April 2008, 14:27

I talked to Kurt (skipper of the Naknek) yesterday about an Anacortes pickup. I think we should do it, the charge is only $50 more - $900 vs. $850.

Spread between all of us that is less than ferry fare! Not to mention the hassle, and possible overnight stay in Friday Harbor.

Unless I hear a ton of complaints from a majority, I think we should plan on leaving from Anacortes.

I will confirm that with Naknek in a few days assuming comments here are positive.

**Gill Envy** · 4th April 2008, 15:01

An anacortes departure is fine by me... i'm still in.

John Rawlings · 4th April 2008, 22:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster)

I talked to Kurt (skipper of the Naknek) yesterday about an Anacortes pickup. I think we should do it, the charge is only $50 more - $900 vs. $850.

Spread between all of us that is less than ferry fare! Not to mention the hassle, and possible overnight stay in Friday Harbor.

Unless I hear a ton of complaints from a majority, I think we should plan on leaving from Anacortes.

I will confirm that with Naknek in a few days assuming comments here are positive.

That would be great!

Yevgeniy · 4th April 2008, 23:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster)

I talked to Kurt (skipper of the Naknek) yesterday about an Anacortes pickup. I think we should do it, the charge is only $50 more - $900 vs. $850.

Spread between all of us that is less than ferry fare! Not to mention the hassle, and possible overnight stay in Friday Harbor.

Unless I hear a ton of complaints from a majority, I think we should plan on leaving from Anacortes.

I will confirm that with Naknek in a few days assuming comments here are positive.

Thank you for taking care of it. It is MUCH better option.

31st March 2008, 16:50	#21 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,302	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter I'd be up for some shore diving the day before. Lyme Kiln point is a bit of a hike but a beautiful dive. Steve, is the boat available for saturday too? hmm, maybe a weekend of diving? turn island is a beautiful wall as well but requires minimal currents and I have not looked at that weekend for currents. g Quote: (Originally Posted by pdxDiver) Add me to the list. Anyone up for some dives on the 9th as well? __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
(Offline)

1st April 2008, 14:05	#22 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 288	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Here is the web site for the charter boat: Naknek/Bandito Charters The owner, Kurt, said that the boat starts getting a little cramped with more than 10 rebreather divers, but he will take up to 12. There are links to accommodations on the site. He asked that if you book with one of the links that you mention you are diving off the Naknek. He mentioned that this is high season so if you want to stay on the island you should make a reservation now. The boat was booked for the 9th, so is not available. I would like to do at least one dive on Saturday, either on the mainland or on the island. Lime Kiln point would be a good spot. Maybe Burrows Pass in Anacortes might make sense, but I have not looked at predictions for either site yet. We will be getting back to Friday Harbor at about 6pm. I will probably stay on the Island Saturday night so I don't have to sweat the ferry boat ride to get there Sunday morning. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
(Offline)

1st April 2008, 22:51	#23 (permalink)
John Rawlings New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 90	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster) We will be getting back to Friday Harbor at about 6pm. I will probably stay on the Island Saturday night so I don't have to sweat the ferry boat ride to get there Sunday morning. Uhhhhh....THIS changes everything. I was under the impression that we were going to go in and out of Anacortes as most charters in the San Juans do. Getting to and from Friday Harbor on a Saturday in August? I'm afraid that you'll have to deal me out of that. - John
(Offline)

2nd April 2008, 00:45	#24 (permalink)
Nailer99 Vita Brevis Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 202	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Uh.....yeah. Sorry, but I won't be doing any August dives out of Friday Harbor- you all have fun, though!
(Online)

2nd April 2008, 03:07	#25 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 288	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter The charter is based out of Friday Harbor during the summer. He said he could pick us up at Anacortes, but the cost will be more since it is a longer run for him. I know what you mean about staging out of Friday Harbor. I'll call and get a price quote for an Anacortes pickup. It may be equivalent to the cost of ferry fare, and probably a lot cheaper when you add in an overnight stay on the island. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
(Offline)

2nd April 2008, 15:48	#26 (permalink)
John Rawlings New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 90	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster) The charter is based out of Friday Harbor during the summer. He said he could pick us up at Anacortes, but the cost will be more since it is a longer run for him. I know what you mean about staging out of Friday Harbor. I'll call and get a price quote for an Anacortes pickup. It may be equivalent to the cost of ferry fare, and probably a lot cheaper when you add in an overnight stay on the island. My main objection is time.....on a Saturday in August the ferry lines will be horrendous and the wait long both going TO Friday Harbor and returning to the mainland. At high season rates the ferry fare will also be unreasonable for just one day of diving. Please keep us posted regarding the possibility of having an Anacortes pick-up. Thanks! John
(Offline)

4th April 2008, 14:27	#27 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 288	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter I talked to Kurt (skipper of the Naknek) yesterday about an Anacortes pickup. I think we should do it, the charge is only $50 more - $900 vs. $850. Spread between all of us that is less than ferry fare! Not to mention the hassle, and possible overnight stay in Friday Harbor. Unless I hear a ton of complaints from a majority, I think we should plan on leaving from Anacortes. I will confirm that with Naknek in a few days assuming comments here are positive. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
(Offline)

4th April 2008, 15:01	#28 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,302	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter An anacortes departure is fine by me... i'm still in. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
(Offline)

4th April 2008, 22:47	#29 (permalink)
John Rawlings New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 90	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster) I talked to Kurt (skipper of the Naknek) yesterday about an Anacortes pickup. I think we should do it, the charge is only $50 more - $900 vs. $850. Spread between all of us that is less than ferry fare! Not to mention the hassle, and possible overnight stay in Friday Harbor. Unless I hear a ton of complaints from a majority, I think we should plan on leaving from Anacortes. I will confirm that with Naknek in a few days assuming comments here are positive. That would be great!
(Offline)

4th April 2008, 23:55	#30 (permalink)
Yevgeniy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mill Creek, WA Posts: 13	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster) I talked to Kurt (skipper of the Naknek) yesterday about an Anacortes pickup. I think we should do it, the charge is only $50 more - $900 vs. $850. Spread between all of us that is less than ferry fare! Not to mention the hassle, and possible overnight stay in Friday Harbor. Unless I hear a ton of complaints from a majority, I think we should plan on leaving from Anacortes. I will confirm that with Naknek in a few days assuming comments here are positive. Thank you for taking care of it. It is MUCH better option.
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode