Northwest Dive Club

Hi, Jay! One of your photos is entitled "Camo Fish" and you ask if anyone knows what it is. Well, it is a "Large Banded Blenny", and is also known at the "Panamic Fanged Blenny". Its scientific name is Ophioblennius steindachneri . It is called "Chupa Piedra" ...

lostnbrownsmead wrote:Thanks Sparky for posting the dive report.

I have posted a few pictures from my dives more to follow as our Internet allows. (wrong ships course for satelite reception).

Jay

OK....I give up....where do you find the photos on this site?

Someone mentioned the other day that they knew of a cabin somewhere near the San Juan Islands where they provided a weekend of diving, eating and lodging. I think it might've been diverdown. I'm wondering if you can post that info here please. :bounce: I do not believe that there are any "dedi...

It's fun....but just like anything else there are trade-offs. I dived for over 30 years with open-circuit and I'm suddenly having to get used to an entirely new way of doing things.

- John

I'm over in Eastern Washington next weekend visiting my son and his family, but in the near future I'd like to come to some of these Board dives to get to know you all.....that is, if I can stand all the noise that you "bubble-blowers" make underwater! HA!

- John

Yes, I know the owner of USIA. His name is Kim Johns. USIA is based right down there in Oregon. My regular dive buddy (also named "Sparky") has one of their Aqua Pro Plus drysuits and loves it! You can design your own dry suit on their web site and then ask for a quote based on your design...

[quote="sparky John where is this company out of and how long have they ben around just wondering . I realy like the look of this wing. this is the problem I am haveing, I just bought a Dive Rite Trans pack and now whith so many wings out there it is hard to know which would work out best for m...

About the DUIs, is the CF200 the suit you recommend? I've also seen the CLX450, that diverdown has. Are the two suits used for different purposes? Also, what is the difference between the CF200x and the CF200SE? I will not "recommend" a particular suit, especially when I have not personal...

diverdown wrote:Thanks for the info.. i will have to check them out then.. as i havent been there yet. hope to see you on one of our dives...

Tell him that John Rawlings at ADM sent ya! Depending on the time of day he might either hug you or throw rocks at you.....unfortunately I can't predict which it'll be! HA!

Welcome to the club John. Wow, all I can say is that I'm totally impressed by your experience and attitude toward diving. We're on our way but I hope you have some patience to dive with us guys who are just getting into doubles. \:D/ I've actually done some writing too for a travel magazine. You ca...

Welcome John! I had been following your info and articles on the warrens. welcome to the board.. also were can i purchase one of the documentary videos at? Thank you for your kind words! My friend and the documentary film maker, Dan Warter, works at Northwest Sport Diver in Kenmore. They also sell ...

I have had good luck with single tank wings from Deep Sea Supply (their LCD 30/40 wings), Dive-Rite (Rec, Trek and Venture wings), as well as Oxycheq. All of them have worked well for me. I'd like to urge you to check out the wings made and sold by a new company, Golem Gear. Here's a link to their 3...

Hello, everyone! My name is John Rawlings, aka "Wolfeel", which is my screen name on another board as mentioned by Sparky above. I've been working for Curt Bowen at Advanced Diver Magazine for almost 5 years now as a staff writer and photographer, generally writing about the Pacific Northw...