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by Tom Nic
Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:48 pm
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Searching for a Caribbean volunteer dive experience
Replies: 1
Views: 2701

Re: Searching for a Caribbean volunteer dive experience

I have not done any personally, but there is a TON of Coral Restoration going on in Bonaire that is pretty impressive. A google search might turn up some leads of folks to talk to.
by Tom Nic
Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Got me a blacktip
Replies: 11
Views: 4579

Re: Got me a blacktip

Intriguing
by Tom Nic
Sat Jan 18, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Three Parking
Replies: 2
Views: 2301

Re: Three Parking

We had the local authorities that were working on the pumphouse yell at us about having a canopy up by the entryway because they said it blocked the way down. YMMV You might one to put the canopy up behind the 1st couple of parking spots and that way there's still plenty of Room for everybody to get...
by Tom Nic
Sat Jan 11, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: best beginner camera? (looking @ G7x iii vs TG6)
Replies: 13
Views: 6205

Re: best beginner camera? (looking @ G7x iii vs TG6)

Beginner camera TG-6 hands down. And you can take it to the stratosphere. Throw in a tray and at least one strobe and you've got a really good rig.
by Tom Nic
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Logs??
Replies: 9
Views: 4022

Re: Logs??

LOVE Sitka diving!

I trust you are doing well Dave....
by Tom Nic
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Introducing Myself
Replies: 6
Views: 3636

Re: Introducing Myself

Welcome! Hope to see you on and under the water someday!
by Tom Nic
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Bonaire, December 2019
Replies: 10
Views: 4268

Re: Bonaire, December 2019

Nice report and pictures! Thank you so much for posting! Bonaire is my happy place, and I'll be leaving for my 14th trip in just 30 days, but hey, who's counting?! I love that little island its world class diving so much, and in spite of growth it's still one of the best places to dive in the world....
by Tom Nic
Wed Dec 18, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: The Banda Sea aboard the MSY Seahorse
Replies: 11
Views: 5011

Re: The Banda Sea aboard the MSY Seahorse

Stunning work, as always!

We have an amazing pool of talent here in the PNW, and on NWDC in particular.

Truly world class!
by Tom Nic
Sun Dec 08, 2019 8:41 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hey Guys!
Replies: 2
Views: 2471

Re: Hey Guys!

Welcome to the PNW! You will find many passionate, friendly divers here who will be more than willing to show you some of our amazing, cold, green waters! Good luck, and I hope to meet you when you come!
by Tom Nic
Thu Nov 28, 2019 7:57 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: "Fish gotta fly, birds gotta swim"
Replies: 3
Views: 1855

Re: "Fish gotta fly, birds gotta swim"

Great capture of the cormorant! I remember being at 60 fsw, seeing one fly by, and thinking "I must be narced..." 🤣🤔🤤
by Tom Nic
Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Great White Sharks at Guadalupe
Replies: 12
Views: 3872

Re: Great White Sharks at Guadalupe

Awesome
by Tom Nic
Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Neah Bay water temps.
Replies: 8
Views: 4820

Re: Neah Bay water temps.

My guess is that since you were relatively shallow that accounted for the warmer temps. 10 degrees colder than what you experienced is not uncommon. Two great dives!
by Tom Nic
Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: New to Tacoma/Seattle! Looking for fellow Photographers!
Replies: 4
Views: 3430

Re: New to Tacoma/Seattle! Looking for fellow Photographers!

Welcome! During the week I can get free to dive, and hopefully mid-November I'll be back in the water!
by Tom Nic
Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: keystone Jetty 360
Replies: 3
Views: 4366

Re: keystone Jetty 360

Very nice!

Perhaps more than you're "signing up for" but this format would be fabulous as a "guide" to local dive sites and beyond.
by Tom Nic
Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Great day diving with Papa Z! Video! Octo x 2!
Replies: 4
Views: 2269

Re: Great day diving with Papa Z! Video! Octo x 2!

Nice!

Father Son diving is the best!
by Tom Nic
Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:45 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Sunrise - GPO Hatchlings
Replies: 17
Views: 5344

Re: Sunrise - GPO Hatchlings

Amazing!
by Tom Nic
Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:54 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Hudson Point - Fall Time!
Replies: 2
Views: 1545

Re: Hudson Point - Fall Time!

Love it!


thanks for posting!
by Tom Nic
Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:41 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: 3 Tree tomorrow afternoon 9/17/19
Replies: 1
Views: 1048

Re: 3 Tree tomorrow afternoon 9/17/19

Unfortunately I am out of town or I'd take you up on it.

Keep posting...
by Tom Nic
Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:15 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: I'd Rather be Diving
Replies: 8
Views: 3547

Re: I'd Rather be Diving

Glad you're OK!
by Tom Nic
Wed Sep 11, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Monterey, CA weekend
Replies: 10
Views: 3615

Re: Monterey, CA weekend

Do I understand your post correctly that you went out on a charter, AND you specifically hired a guide to come along on the dive?

Sometimes both are provided, just wanted to check.
by Tom Nic
Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:16 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Monterey, CA weekend
Replies: 10
Views: 3615

Re: Monterey, CA weekend

Lovely!

Great report... some amazing diving in Monterey!
by Tom Nic
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:58 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy
Replies: 50
Views: 20500

Re: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy

Well that didn’t take long for the insurance companies and lawyers to take control of the situation, while the family members of the deceased are still in shock and grieving. https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Owner-of-Dive-Boat-Where-34-Died-Seeks-to-Head-Off-Lawsuits-559523721.html Is anyon...
by Tom Nic
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:37 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Octopus Hole?
Replies: 3
Views: 1625

Re: Octopus Hole?

Very often visibility in the Hood Canal is crap above 30-40 fsw. It often opens up quite nicely below that. The rare days when it is crystal clear in the top 30' are wonderful - because so much life is in that top 30-40'. So... Octopus Hole. Great dive. But if I remember correctly the wall starts at...