Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter

Nailer99 · 6th April 2008, 05:51

Cool, I'm in for an Anacortes based dive.

4ster · 9th April 2008, 13:17

Since no one complained, the trip is now set to leave from Anacortes

The skipper wants 10 divers, but will take up to 12 if we don't mind being cozy. Right now we have 10.

Please post here if you can't make the dive as soon as you know, so your slot can be filled.

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Rebreather World/Bandito Long Island trip - 10 August 2008
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Steve (4ster)
Nailer 99
Yevgeniy
Yevgeniy's wife
Kevin (UWSojourner)
George (Gill Envy)
Elizabeth
John Rawlings
pdxDiver
Larry (Toad Lake Diver)

4ster · 19th July 2008, 12:10

We had one space open up for this trip. If you want to go post here. First post gets the spot.

I sent out PMs to everyone on the list, if you have not responded please let me know if you are still planning on diving this trip.

I talked to the charter skipper this week and we will be leaving from Skyline marina in Anacortes, I'll talk to him again next week and get specifics.

Underwaterbear · 20th July 2008, 18:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster)

We had one space open up for this trip. If you want to go post here. First post gets the spot.

I sent out PMs to everyone on the list, if you have not responded please let me know if you are still planning on diving this trip.

I talked to the charter skipper this week and we will be leaving from Skyline marina in Anacortes, I'll talk to him again next week and get specifics.

Hey Steve,

I think I'm up for this if there is still a slot. PM sent.

Cheers
Andrew

4ster · 22nd July 2008, 13:57

A few people dropped out, so we have at least one spot open for the trip. Let me know if you want to join us. I would like to have 10 divers on the boat, up to 12 max.

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Rebreather World/Bandito Long Island trip - 10 August 2008
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Steve (4ster)
Yevgeniy
Yevgeniy's wife
George (Gill Envy)
Larry (Toad Lake Diver)
Andrew (underwaterbear)
Curt (silentscuba)
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The following divers have not confirmed that they are going as of yet:
Kevin (UWSojourner) (thanks for getting back to me, let me know ASAP)

pdxDiver* (anyone know how to get in touch, no response to PMs)

4ster · 28th July 2008, 13:51

Meet at the "main dock" at Skyline Marina at 11:30am. Boat leaves at noon.

We are still short a couple of divers to replace those that backed out. If you can think of a rebreather diver that would like to go let me know.

Cost is still $85 per diver to be paid to the boat.

Directions:

From: I 5 & Hwy 20, Burlington, (exit 230)
To: 2300 Skyline Way, Anacortes, APROXIMATE location for "main dock"

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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A) exit 230, Burlington, WA 98233 US
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1. Start out going WEST on W RIO VISTA AVE/WA-20/AVON CUTOFF toward PETERSON RD. Continue to follow WA-20 W. (go 11.6 miles)
2. WA-20 W becomes WA-20 SPUR W. (go 2.7 miles)
3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto COMMERCIAL AVE/WA-20 SPUR. (go 1.3 miles)
4. Turn LEFT onto 12TH ST/WA-20 SPUR. Continue to follow WA-20 SPUR. (go 3.1 miles)
5. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto SUNSET AVE. (go 0.5 miles)
6. Turn LEFT onto SKYLINE WAY. (go 0.6 miles)
7. End at 2300 Skyline Way Anacortes, WA 98221-2960
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B) 2300 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA 98221-2960 US
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TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 32 minutes | DISTANCE: 19.82 miles

To view your map, click on the link below or copy and paste it to your browser:
Driving Directions from I 5 & W Rio Vista Ave, Burlington, WA to 2300 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA

4ster · 12th August 2008, 15:48

We had 6 PNW members enjoy a beautiful day and 2 great dives. The west wall of Long Island is fantastic, one of the best dive sites I have seen. The life and the color on the wall is amazing. Viz was a good 50ft and there was as much to see at 130 ft as there was at 30. Skipper Curt of the Naknek absolutely nailed the slack for this site, we had over an hour and a half to look at all the pretties. The second dive was a drift along some interesting rock structure, that ended in a wall dive. It was getting late so we decided to make this one an hour long.

We thought that the boat would work well with 2 more rebreather divers. 10 divers would be bumping into each other a lot. With 6 we had plenty of room.

The Naknek is a Rebreather friendly boat, the crew was helpful when needed and stayed out of the way when not. The only downside was the boarding ladder, it was a bit of a climb to get back on board. Not bad, but I have to say something negative to sound credible.

The Naknek operates out of Friday Harbor. There are some great dives near there like Turn Point. If there is enough interest in an overnight stay in Friday Harbor after the hotel rates go down in late September, I'll set something up. 4 dives in the heart of the San Juans!

Any interest?

Underwaterbear · 12th August 2008, 19:27

Thanks again for organizing the day Steve. A couple of great dives.

I'd be up for another day trip out of Anacortes...that was an easy day even with the run up from Seattle...maybe up for a weekend, maybe.

Actually I think the ladder was pretty easy given the flat water conditions...nice and long, fin friendly and plenty of strong hand-holds. It would be a major hassle in a sea and/or with more than one stage to deal with. But the boat is perfect for the area.

Cheers,
Andrew

**Gill Envy** · 13th August 2008, 05:42

Hey, it was great diving with you all! Steve, many thanks for putting this trip together. I went through my photos and put together a little flickr set with the highlights. It's been a while since i've been so inspired by a cold water dive in WA waters! Long Island was steller! let me know about upcoming developments, I'd love to go back. here are the photos from this trip:
8-10-08, Long Island WA - a set on Flickr

Yevgeniy · 13th August 2008, 22:58

Steve, thank you for the trip!
George, thanks for the photos!

It would be great to have such things on a regular basis.

Please count on me for the next trips.

Yevgeniy

6th April 2008, 05:51	#31 (permalink)
Nailer99 Joshua Smith Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 222	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Cool, I'm in for an Anacortes based dive.
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9th April 2008, 13:17	#32 (permalink)
4ster Steve Sprague Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 296	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Since no one complained, the trip is now set to leave from Anacortes The skipper wants 10 divers, but will take up to 12 if we don't mind being cozy. Right now we have 10. Please post here if you can't make the dive as soon as you know, so your slot can be filled. ************************************************** Rebreather World/Bandito Long Island trip - 10 August 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve (4ster) Nailer 99 Yevgeniy Yevgeniy's wife Kevin (UWSojourner) George (Gill Envy) Elizabeth John Rawlings pdxDiver Larry (Toad Lake Diver) __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
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19th July 2008, 12:10	#33 (permalink)
4ster Steve Sprague Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 296	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter We had one space open up for this trip. If you want to go post here. First post gets the spot. I sent out PMs to everyone on the list, if you have not responded please let me know if you are still planning on diving this trip. I talked to the charter skipper this week and we will be leaving from Skyline marina in Anacortes, I'll talk to him again next week and get specifics. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
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20th July 2008, 18:30	#34 (permalink)
Underwaterbear A Prismer in Megland Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 190	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Quote: (Originally Posted by 4ster) We had one space open up for this trip. If you want to go post here. First post gets the spot. I sent out PMs to everyone on the list, if you have not responded please let me know if you are still planning on diving this trip. I talked to the charter skipper this week and we will be leaving from Skyline marina in Anacortes, I'll talk to him again next week and get specifics. Hey Steve, I think I'm up for this if there is still a slot. PM sent. Cheers Andrew
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22nd July 2008, 13:57	#35 (permalink)
4ster Steve Sprague Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 296	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter A few people dropped out, so we have at least one spot open for the trip. Let me know if you want to join us. I would like to have 10 divers on the boat, up to 12 max. ************************************************** Rebreather World/Bandito Long Island trip - 10 August 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve (4ster) Yevgeniy Yevgeniy's wife George (Gill Envy) Larry (Toad Lake Diver) Andrew (underwaterbear) Curt (silentscuba) __________________ The following divers have not confirmed that they are going as of yet: Kevin (UWSojourner) (thanks for getting back to me, let me know ASAP) pdxDiver* (anyone know how to get in touch, no response to PMs) __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
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28th July 2008, 13:51	#36 (permalink)
4ster Steve Sprague Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 296	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Meet at the "main dock" at Skyline Marina at 11:30am. Boat leaves at noon. We are still short a couple of divers to replace those that backed out. If you can think of a rebreather diver that would like to go let me know. Cost is still $85 per diver to be paid to the boat. Directions: From: I 5 & Hwy 20, Burlington, (exit 230) To: 2300 Skyline Way, Anacortes, APROXIMATE location for "main dock" DRIVING DIRECTIONS -------------------------------------------------- A) exit 230, Burlington, WA 98233 US -------------------------------------------------- 1. Start out going WEST on W RIO VISTA AVE/WA-20/AVON CUTOFF toward PETERSON RD. Continue to follow WA-20 W. (go 11.6 miles) 2. WA-20 W becomes WA-20 SPUR W. (go 2.7 miles) 3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto COMMERCIAL AVE/WA-20 SPUR. (go 1.3 miles) 4. Turn LEFT onto 12TH ST/WA-20 SPUR. Continue to follow WA-20 SPUR. (go 3.1 miles) 5. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto SUNSET AVE. (go 0.5 miles) 6. Turn LEFT onto SKYLINE WAY. (go 0.6 miles) 7. End at 2300 Skyline Way Anacortes, WA 98221-2960 -------------------------------------------------- B) 2300 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA 98221-2960 US -------------------------------------------------- TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 32 minutes \| DISTANCE: 19.82 miles To view your map, click on the link below or copy and paste it to your browser: Driving Directions from I 5 & W Rio Vista Ave, Burlington, WA to 2300 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
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12th August 2008, 15:48	#37 (permalink)
4ster Steve Sprague Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 296	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter We had 6 PNW members enjoy a beautiful day and 2 great dives. The west wall of Long Island is fantastic, one of the best dive sites I have seen. The life and the color on the wall is amazing. Viz was a good 50ft and there was as much to see at 130 ft as there was at 30. Skipper Curt of the Naknek absolutely nailed the slack for this site, we had over an hour and a half to look at all the pretties. The second dive was a drift along some interesting rock structure, that ended in a wall dive. It was getting late so we decided to make this one an hour long. We thought that the boat would work well with 2 more rebreather divers. 10 divers would be bumping into each other a lot. With 6 we had plenty of room. The Naknek is a Rebreather friendly boat, the crew was helpful when needed and stayed out of the way when not. The only downside was the boarding ladder, it was a bit of a climb to get back on board. Not bad, but I have to say something negative to sound credible. The Naknek operates out of Friday Harbor. There are some great dives near there like Turn Point. If there is enough interest in an overnight stay in Friday Harbor after the hotel rates go down in late September, I'll set something up. 4 dives in the heart of the San Juans! Any interest? __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
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12th August 2008, 19:27	#38 (permalink)
Underwaterbear A Prismer in Megland Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 190	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Thanks again for organizing the day Steve. A couple of great dives. I'd be up for another day trip out of Anacortes...that was an easy day even with the run up from Seattle...maybe up for a weekend, maybe. Actually I think the ladder was pretty easy given the flat water conditions...nice and long, fin friendly and plenty of strong hand-holds. It would be a major hassle in a sea and/or with more than one stage to deal with. But the boat is perfect for the area. Cheers, Andrew
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13th August 2008, 05:42	#39 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Divers Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,326	Re: Seattle / San Juan Islands Charter Hey, it was great diving with you all! Steve, many thanks for putting this trip together. I went through my photos and put together a little flickr set with the highlights. It's been a while since i've been so inspired by a cold water dive in WA waters! Long Island was steller! let me know about upcoming developments, I'd love to go back. here are the photos from this trip: 8-10-08, Long Island WA - a set on Flickr __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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13th August 2008, 22:58	#40 (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 Steve, thank you for the trip! George, thanks for the photos! It would be great to have such things on a regular basis. Please count on me for the next trips. Yevgeniy
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