Newbie looking for dive buddies around Edmonds/Muk and Alki

[MarzZ]

I'm a newbie diver with only 5 OW dives under my belt. I am travelling to the Philippines later this month for some tropical action but would like to dive a few more times before that if someone doesn't mind showing a newb around and practicing skills. I hired a local dive instructor last week to get back into it and it went well, but I think it's a good idea to try to get more dive time so that I will be more comfortable overseas. I'd like to also talk to someone who has experiencing diving in other countries and what to look out for.

Peace and hair grease.

[LCF]

Marz, what's your time availability? Diving with new divers is a particular pleasure of mine, but I have mostly weekdays available.

I haven't dived the Philippines, but I've gone to Indonesia and I've done a bunch of other warm water diving, so I might be able to answer some questions for you.

Shoot me a PM, if you like.

[Nwbrewer]

Feel free to come by mukilteo on a monday evening. Just post so we know what time to look for you.

[MarzZ]

I'm in school but they are all online courses these days, so my time is open.

[Norris]

Mukilteo tomorrow night? 6:30 splash, park behind the Inn.

[Norris]

Oh keep in mind it will be dark. You will want to have a primary and backup light. If you need an extra I have one. If you are not comfortable with night dives then it may not be for you. Just look for the post in Dive Planning.

[LCF]

When are you leaving, Marz? Would the 18th work for you?

[MarzZ]

Oh keep in mind it will be dark. You will want to have a primary and backup light. If you need an extra I have one. If you are not comfortable with night dives then it may not be for you. Just look for the post in Dive Planning.

I have never done a night dive but have always been interested. I do not have any lights and I'll be renting a wetsuit, etc. I am up for it if you think its okay for a newb to go night diving.

[MarzZ]

When are you leaving, Marz? Would the 18th work for you?

I leave the 18th, so that won't work, but thanks!

[Pez7378]

I'd be happy to meet up for a dive, and tell you what I know about diving in the Philippines too. I've been there four times, dove in Cabilao, Sogod Bay and Palawan (Coron Shipwrecks).

I'll be at Mukilteo tonight with the 6pm crowd.

[Magoi]

Marzz -
It is Thursday and I don't have a buddy yet for this weekend. I could dive with you Saturday. Want to do a mid AM dive at Muk? Have only been to Mexico diving, so can't help with the Philippines.

[joeldurant]

Ive done a good amount of diving in Thailand and NW, I'm available in the morning on Saturday 2/20 or anytime Sun or Mon. 2/21 or 2/22. Email me if youre interested. joel.durant3@gmail.com