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by Benoit
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637377

Re: Viz Reports Thread

Yes, I was very surprised yesterday. On the way up, there was a clear thermocline at 35' and another at 7'. I'll download the profile and check what those were exactly. And we are just in June! Hood canal will be in big trouble this summer if we don't get some storms and clouds soon... (unlikely)
by Benoit
Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637377

Re: Viz Reports Thread

TTN last night 6/24 @7:30pm, floating layer of tomato soup over dense pea soup (5' viz) down to ~20', then Chinese egg soup (10' viz) to 60', then foggy 15-20' viz down to 90'.
by Benoit
Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:56 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: FS: Canon S95 + Ikelite housing
Replies: 0
Views: 736

FS: Canon S95 + Ikelite housing

Selling my former rig, S95 with Ikelite housing.

Sorry I didn't offer it first here, it is currently on ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-S95-camer ... 3f2e9b7890

Camera is like-new, housing is in good shape.
by Benoit
Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Curacao Nov 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 1470

Re: Curacao Nov 2013

Click the link on my post for a lot of photos ( https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=F ... der%2c.jpg )
by Benoit
Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:12 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Curacao Nov 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 1470

Re: Curacao Nov 2013

LOTS of no-see-hums and black flies, we were getting eaten alive up to 9am and from 4pm to 8pm or so. Mosquitoes - we got lucky. Only saw a few in the first few days. Dengue is no joke, not super common but really worth being a little paranoid... We pre-treated all of our clothing with Permethrin. G...
by Benoit
Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Curacao Nov 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 1470

Curacao Nov 2013

Went to Curacao this year for 10 days. Last year on Bonaire the diving was great - decided to try the neighbor island for a change. The diving in Bonaire is better. The road along the island makes it more convenient. There was also less algae on Bonaire - not sure if it is because of the early rainy...
by Benoit
Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Dives in Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Grand Cayman
Replies: 1
Views: 675

Dives in Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Grand Cayman

After spending a week in Bonaire with old college friends, it was time to spend more time with the family. So we went on a 1-week cruise in the Caribbean. I obviously picked a itinerary that included top diving destinations :) Me and my wife were able to do 8 dives in 4 days, while the kids were at ...
by Benoit
Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Bonaire Dec 2012
Replies: 4
Views: 1238

Bonaire Dec 2012

Just came back today from my first trip to Bonaire. I went with two old friends from college I never got a chance to dive with in the past (living 3000 miles away doesn't help). We spent the week in a condo in the Bel-Air complex - highly recommended. The house reef is great, the condo was well main...
by Benoit
Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Portable Hot Water Shower System - Any great DIY Ideas?
Replies: 7
Views: 1320

Re: Portable Hot Water Shower System - Any great DIY Ideas?

I've put a little marine pump on a 10 Gal water cooler. 10 Gal is enough for a quick rinse between two dives for 2 divers, then a full rinse of the dive gear at the end. Pump, I paid about $25 with a coupon: http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-marine-utility-pump-9576.html Cooler, I paid about $30 ...
by Benoit
Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Kona diving.
Replies: 4
Views: 1120

Re: Kona diving.

That's why I like shore diving in Kona... early in the morning, at my pace. Better viz and smaller waves. Done your Manta dive yet? If you haven't already... I just saw the other thread - I like Jack, dove with them a few times, but Big Island Divers is a little better for experienced diver, and the...
by Benoit
Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Kona diving.
Replies: 4
Views: 1120

Re: Kona diving.

Yes gotta keep your distance from the lava tubes if there is any swell... a dive operator guided the group that close/in the tube while there was big swell?
by Benoit
Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday, 4/19/2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1783

Re: Thursday, 4/19/2012

If traffic cooperates I should be there tonight.
by Benoit
Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday, 4-5-12. South Sound Dive
Replies: 22
Views: 2604

Re: Thursday, 4-5-12. South Sound Dive

Well allergies were fine. I take Allegra - with a D if things get too bad.

But I got stuck at work too long today... I'll be back in the water very soon...
by Benoit
Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday, 4-5-12. South Sound Dive
Replies: 22
Views: 2604

Re: Thursday, 4-5-12. South Sound Dive

cardiver wrote:Where the heck have you been, Benoit ?
Been busy, too busy! I'll be there if my allergies continue to be in control but it's a fine line. Hopefully my drysuit still fits me :)
by Benoit
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday, 4-5-12. South Sound Dive
Replies: 22
Views: 2604

Re: Thursday, 4-5-12. South Sound Dive

I might be in. Haven't seen you guys in a long time!
by Benoit
Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday South Sound Dives!
Replies: 20
Views: 1494

Re: Thursday South Sound Dives!

No TTN for me today after all... Note to all: if you like diving, remember that the Whooping Cough (Pertussis) vaccine only lasts 10 years or so and you need a booster. I though I was ok to dive but it'll take a little longer...
by Benoit
Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637377

Re: Viz Reports Thread

TTN tonight was quite good - 25-30', although it was getting ~20 toward the end of the dive.
by Benoit
Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:12 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Octo-porn or Octo-Wrestling? Video.
Replies: 15
Views: 1957

Re: Octo-porn or Octo-Wrestling? Video.

Great Video Benoit! =D> Thanks! :supz: was there still Dog Fish @ TTN? Is the fishing/salmon season finnished @ TTN? Lots of fishing going on still, although the catches didn't seem very good compared to 2 weeks ago. There were still there when we got out (thanks dive flag!). No Dogfish this time.
by Benoit
Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Octo-porn or Octo-Wrestling? Video.
Replies: 15
Views: 1957

Re: Octo-porn or Octo-Wrestling? Video.

Thanks for clarifying CaptnJack! Makes sense - was wondering the "mechanics".
by Benoit
Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:19 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Octo-porn or Octo-Wrestling? Video.
Replies: 15
Views: 1957

Octo-porn or Octo-Wrestling? Video.

Had a fun dive with Simon last night at TTN. Vis at the surface was horrible! Could barely spot my fin. But down at 75ft we could see about 25ft, which is good enough. A night dive under a sunny sky - which was great for Simon to try his new Dusty's light. Anyway, had a "good time" watchin...
by Benoit
Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Viz Reports Thread
Replies: 3235
Views: 637377

Re: Viz Reports Thread

TTN Tuesday 7pm was 3-5ft down to 40fsw, then opened up gradually to 20+ft at 75fsw with lots of floaties. Still, a good dive.
by Benoit
Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: TTN: Bring your Dive Flag and watch out for sharks
Replies: 21
Views: 2031

Re: TTN: Bring your Dive Flag and watch out for sharks

We saw many of them on the second dive. Some were downright aggressive (ok, probably just overly curious). It was odd at first to see Ron punch one on the nose (no dogfish was harmed in the making of this dive), but after they started ramming me I understood... Entrails left by fisherman attracted t...
by Benoit
Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday, South Sound Dives,
Replies: 20
Views: 2028

RE: Thursday, South Sound Dives,

Me likely 7

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by Benoit
Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday, South Sound Dives,
Replies: 20
Views: 2028

Re: Thursday, South Sound Dives,

Take 4 - neck seals apparently ready now.

Anyone showing-up earlier than 7:15 at TTN? (Ron/Jeff?)
by Benoit
Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thursday, South Sound Dives,
Replies: 20
Views: 2028

Re: Thursday, South Sound Dives,

Hmm... neck seal not completed. Unless a miracle happens today, I am not diving tonight... sorry.