Northwest Dive Club

Happy Birthday Curt...from all of us in The Hood!

Nice Job Janna, as always. On Pinnacle and Pulali West I constantly get comments of the number, variety and size of the rockfish. Pinnacle is like a nursery area, it would be nice to make that a protected area. There was some talk about it a couple years ago but I never heard more.
don

Happy B-Day Bob!

I use aye-tides. 9.99 is a lot for an i-phone app but it works pretty good
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Thank You! I didn't think that was coming up until Feb.
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Nice Tom! I've seen those around Pulali Point and Pinnacle. About 5 years ago I first saw one, found them commonly for 2 or 3 years in that area, then they disappeared. Anyone know why the come and go?
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I'll probably catch some flack for saying this, but Thank You Wally for saying that. You have a good perspective on the challenges of running a local dive charter. I know Mike, Scott and Craig of the Mark-5 and I know how hard they work. I'm extremely sorry this happened to Porthole and I sincerely ...

I have some coated weights I'd trade, but I'm on the west side of Hood Canal. I'll be going to Edmonds Tuesday evening 8/4 and could bring them. Let me know if you're still looking for a trade, if meeting in Edmonds might work, and what you have so I can try to come up with the same in coated weight...

Thursday should be a great day, vis should be at least as good as last weekend. I have open seats on Saturday if anyone is interested........seems really strange to have open seats on a Saturday with diving as good as it is in The Hood...
don

I thought I'd post this here before I put it on Craig's List. I purchased this compressor new in 2002. It's in Excellent condition, fills an alum 80 in about 15 min and will fill HP cylinders. 220 single phase electric, weighs about 320 lbs, does not have auto drains or auto on/off. I'm selling it b...

it's normal this time of year to see the plainfin midshipmen in the shallows in Hood Canal dead or dying. They come up to shallow water to reporduce then many die. Right now the O2 levels are good. But it's good to pay attention. This year, so far, we're seeing consistent northerly breeze with sunsh...

After a rough couple weeks, then today after a long, hot, sunny day on flat water. Driving my boat with 6 divers and searching for the best vis. Another day at work for me.... this thread made me laugh. Thank you all.

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HI, She lost the camera while diving from our boat. We didn't find it last weekend but are still optomistic. If anyone finds it and is passing through Pleasant Harbor and wants to drop it off I'll make sure it gets back to the owner. I truly appreciate any help, I know lots of people dive that site ...

Sam and I wanted to say thanks for all the kind words, and especially for diving with us yesterday! It was without doubt the best day I've had on the water in a while. Samantha took some great photos from the boat that I posted on the pacadventure.com photo page. I hope we'll see you all again soon!...

about 5 inches on the docks in Pleasant Harbor. Diving should be good Saturday but nobody wants to try to get here!
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Great Job John! Well researched, from the exploration of "The Hood" through todays current issues. One of the best articles I've read about The Hood. Thank You.
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Thanks for posting the pic Janna! I found that guy yesterday on The Pinnacle SW side. We'll be keeping our eyes open for him this weekend. Great example of you never know what you'll find when you dive!
don

So...I'm probably breaking some rule here regarding advertising....but Pacific Adventure has room on Saturday morning / afternoon 6/21. I'd be willing to make a special NWDC rate for any club members that plan to be here for the weekend and are interested in a boat dive out of Pleasant Harbor. Send ...

Tom, It was great to have you on the boat again! Thanks for the good review on The Pinnacle, you got some great photos even though though the vis was less than we hoped for. Not to hi-jack your thread, but if anyone happens to dive The Pinnacle with their private boat....and happen to find a camera....

Pacific Adventure's first boat is still for sale. Great boat, solid and economical but not fast. http://www.mahinayachts.com/core/listin ... hinayachts&

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Here's the latest on HWY 101 around Hoodsport. Locals in Brinnon have told me the road should be open to all traffic from 7 or 8am until 7pm starting tomorrow (saturday 12/15). I haven't confirmed that info personally but believe my source is good. For vis, I haven't been in the water since last wee...

I heard today from some locals in Brinnon that the road is supposed to open for all traffic from 7 or 8am to 7pm starting tomorrow (saturday). I haven't confirmed that personally but I believe my source is reliable

If I hear different I'll post something
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http://www.pacadventure.com

I thank everyone for the kind words! I know a lot of the NWD Club members have been on the boat with us over the years. I found you site long ago and regularly check in to read the posts, it helps me keep up with what's happening in the rest of The Sound. I'll keep you posted on how the vis clears u...

I don't know that I ever did a proper introduction on this board, but I regularly check in. My name is Don, my wife Diane and I have run the dive charter "Pacific Adventure" out of Pleasant Harbor on Hood Canal for the past 6+ years. As of this morning (Saturday 12/8) Hwy 101 was closed fr...

Thanks for taking the time to put these seminars on. It was great to meet you last night and it was worth well worth the drive. Keep up the great work!
don