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by JDR
Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Bruce Higgins Day
Replies: 6
Views: 2072

neoerik wrote:Does anybody have any pictures from this event or of Bruce? We at the WA Scuba Alliance would love to put this on our main page!

Thanks,
Erik
Yes, I do. I'll work on it. I'm writing a short article
by JDR
Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Bruce Higgins Day
Replies: 6
Views: 2072

Bruce Higgins Day

Bruce Higgins Underwater Trails at Brackett's Landing At the celebration Saturday, 7/7, the City of Edmonds officially declared Saturday to be 'Bruce Higgins Day". They officially recognized the "Bruce Higgins Underwater Trails at Brackett's Landing". (The topside park is still known...
by JDR
Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:43 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Underwater features - placing them legally or not?
Replies: 123
Views: 22639

What about moving objects that are already on the bottom (like logs or tires) to create a "reef"? When I helped out at EUP we moved a ton or two of rocks around. I don't think they were leaching anything into the environment at their new location that they weren't at their old... Tires sh...
by JDR
Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Edmonds Underwater Park Volunteer Reunion 7/7/2007
Replies: 2
Views: 1099

Re: Edmonds Underwater Park Volunteer Reunion 7/7/2007

Come join us on 7/7/2007. We are hosting a reunion of all the Edmonds Underwater Park volunteers. Come join us at 10 am to help celebrate the years of effort the dive community has poured into this park. This event also marks Bruce Higgins 30 years of stewardship of the Edmonds Underwater Park. Bru...
by JDR
Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:58 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Edmonds Underwater Park Volunteer Reunion 7/7/2007
Replies: 2
Views: 1099

Re: Edmonds Underwater Park Volunteer Reunion 7/7/2007

Come join us on 7/7/2007. We are hosting a reunion of all the Edmonds Underwater Park volunteers. Come join us at 10 am to help celebrate the years of effort the dive community has poured into this park. This event also marks Bruce Higgins 30 years of stewardship of the Edmonds Underwater Park. Bru...
by JDR
Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Edmonds Underwater Park Volunteer Reunion 7/7/2007
Replies: 2
Views: 1099

Edmonds Underwater Park Volunteer Reunion 7/7/2007

Come join us on 7/7/2007. We are hosting a reunion of all the Edmonds Underwater Park volunteers. Come join us at 9 am to help celebrate the years of effort the dive community has poured into this park. This event also marks Bruce Higgins 30 years of stewardship of the Edmonds Underwater Park. Bruce...
by JDR
Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:45 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: bonaire for nondivers? and other questions
Replies: 17
Views: 2068

Re: bonaire for nondivers? and other questions

i've been trying to do some research but haven't come up with much. after seeing the cozumel question, i have the same for bonaire - is there much in bonaire to do for nondivers? also, would it be worth going for just 4 days? 6 days? recommendations on where to stay and who to dive with? and how ex...
by JDR
Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Volunteer Divers needed for the underwater park
Replies: 23
Views: 5666

Sounder wrote:I have a boat that would make a great addition to the park (all clean of oils etc, and ready for scuttling). Does Mr. EUP (Bruce) have an email?
No, he doesn't. Best Advice? Show up on a Saturday/Sunday and talk to him. 9 AM at the store.
by JDR
Sat Mar 03, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Volunteer Divers needed for the underwater park
Replies: 23
Views: 5666

I'm working today, but I'll be there tomorrow. Bruce is always there!
by JDR
Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:15 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Volunteer Divers needed for the underwater park
Replies: 23
Views: 5666

Tired of just blowing bubbles and watching the fishes?

Come join us at the EUP. Volunteers for the Edmonds underwater park are always needed. Meet us at 9 AM at the Edmonds Underwater Sports store. Basic Scuba certification and gear are required! Experience is not required. I started volunteering at the park two months after I started diving and I've be...
by JDR
Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:13 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: USCG Divers Die in the Artic
Replies: 22
Views: 5106

Results of investigation

Friday, January 12, 2007 · Last updated 12:33 p.m. PT Coast Guard reporting on deaths of icebreaker divers THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE -- The Coast Guard cites a number of safety failures for the deaths of two divers from the icebreaker Healy. The results of the investigation released today in Seat...
by JDR
Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:19 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Pumpkin Carving at Edmonds - noon Sat, Oct 28th
Replies: 3
Views: 1290

Re: Pumpkin Carving at Edmonds - noon Sat, Oct 28th

UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST 24th Annual Fund Raiser for the Edmonds Underwater Park October 28th, Saturday at Noon There will be two divisions for the event: 1) Scariest and 2) Funniest. There will be a briefing and rules review at noon. Standard diving equipment and checking in and out with...
by JDR
Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:26 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Pumpkin Carving at Edmonds - noon Sat, Oct 28th
Replies: 3
Views: 1290

any got any fresh new ideas for a carved pumpkin this year?

Sharks, octopus, orcas?
by JDR
Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:32 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Volunteer Divers needed for the underwater park
Replies: 23
Views: 5666

Its an easy schedule - every Saturday and Sunday. 9:00 Edmonds Underwater Sports store. Come out and join the volunteers.
by JDR
Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:30 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Pumpkin Carving at Edmonds - noon Sat, Oct 28th
Replies: 3
Views: 1290

Remember - you not only get to feed the fish and win great prizes - you get to keep the pumpkin too! Come out and enjoy.
by JDR
Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:45 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Pumpkin Carving at Edmonds - noon Sat, Oct 28th
Replies: 3
Views: 1290

Pumpkin Carving at Edmonds - noon Sat, Oct 28th

UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST 24th Annual Fund Raiser for the Edmonds Underwater Park October 28th, Saturday at Noon There will be two divisions for the event: 1) Scariest and 2) Funniest. There will be a briefing and rules review at noon. Standard diving equipment and checking in and out with ...
by JDR
Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:30 pm
Forum: Dive Site Listings
Topic: Edmonds Underwater Park
Replies: 26
Views: 20598

Re: Permits

JDR, How easy is it to obtain a night diving permit? Is it something you just walk in and get, or is it something that takes time (as with most gov't "permit")? Do they charge for it? I think night diving the park would be fun. Jake Real Easy. Call them with your name, vehicle description...
by JDR
Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:39 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Titlow Warbonnet
Replies: 6
Views: 963

Ya gotta learn to do it yourself, Tom. I've saved more than one dive trip for myself or others by having a spare wrist, neck seal and glue with me.
by JDR
Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:03 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Three BC area divers sent to hospital on the same day
Replies: 7
Views: 2261

Whytecliff is a popular training site, but 3 dive accidents in one day? Wow, that's tragic.
by JDR
Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:33 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Hooded Nudibranchs are here!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1017

There are billions of them at the Edmonds Underwater Park. The short bull kelp stalks just seem to be alive with them. They have been growing in numbers for the last 2 months, now they are starting to move up into the eel grass beds. The breeding ground of Puget Sound is at it again, prepare for a p...
by JDR
Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Diver poisoned by carbon monoxide in scuba tank
Replies: 10
Views: 3245

Once again this is a cautionary note for all divers and especially those with their own compressors. If you have your own compressor, please conduct an air sampling test on it periodicially. If you get your air from an LDS please ask what their frequency of air testing is. If you get a tank which se...
by JDR
Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Volunteer Divers needed for the underwater park
Replies: 23
Views: 5666

Tired of just blowing bubbles and watching the fishes?

Come join us at the EUP. Volunteers for the Edmonds underwater park are always needed. Meet us at 9 AM at the Edmonds Underwater Sports store. Basic Scuba certification and gear are required! Experience is not required. I started volunteering at the park two months after I started diving and I've be...
by JDR
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: about the Seacrest boundary line ...
Replies: 10
Views: 2784

I agree Bob. Mid water skills are vital to diving in limited visibility water. The ability to hover at depth and use a compass is an essential skill. it's good to see that you include this in your AOW class. A few years ago a buddy and I were photographing a sixgill at Seacrest in midwater between 7...
by JDR
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:36 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Edmonds Volunteers needed
Replies: 7
Views: 1790

typically these days it's Edmonds park, edmonds oil dock, Seacrest, mukilteo t-dock. Occasionally I get out to Possession point ferry and fingers, Blakely Rock, etc. I'm getting the boat back together now so I'll be headed off to the San Juans before long. Favorite dives? Definitely Neah Bay. This i...
by JDR
Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:52 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Edmonds Volunteers needed
Replies: 7
Views: 1790

I am doing rescue class on Sunday,plus I am not a huge fan of the park, it is kind of boring and so staged I don't feel like it is a natural environment and it kind of ruins the idea of diving. When I used to rock climb i hated indoor climbing because it was so staged and not natural. I really enjo...