God's Pocket - Aug 2017

[YellowEye]

Howdy Folks!
ScubaJess, Dave Bennet, myself, and several others just got back from another great trip up to God's Pocket (near Port Hardy BC, northwest diving mecca). It was another great trip as usual. The staff was great, boat was great, food good, divemaster excellent.

Viz was bad, as one might expect for this time of the year. Tides also were bad. But we went this timeframe because Bill's getting his knee replace in October, when we originally reserved for. We definitely want to see Bill get well!

Some of the highlights of the dives were:
+ Tons of red Irish lords of as many colors and patterns
+ Going to Barry Island. I've never been out there before, and was utterly amazed at the number of basket stars. They were everywhere, in all sizes -- it was insane! The site is mostly known for the clusters of small white and orange gregorian corrals that begin at about 70 feet. So cool!
+ Tons of baby rockfish
+ Plenty of decorated warbonnets
+ Octo in the open
+ Several wolfeel
+ Gorgeous clusters of stalked tunicates

Good news, though not in writing yet, is that it is likely that the lease will be renewed for another 30 years! Keep crossing your fingers that Bill will see it in writing soon!

Sad news, though not entirely surprising, is that acorn barnacles had taken over several areas of the reefs. This was mostly in the current shadows and stiller parts of the reef. Quite sad. Bill didn't know about it, he always appreciates insights on observations during dives.

Can't wait to go back!!

Here were some of the snaps

[YellowEye]

And more...

[McGlencoe]

Awesome pics Erik!

[Penopolypants]

Gorgeous!

[Gdog]

Wow. Really nice. Great shots!

[Tangfish]

Props on these great photos and trip report! I especially love that photo of the octo, it's outta this world.

Got my fingers crossed, toes too, that they get another 30 year lease!!!

[deep diver]

GREAT SHOTS
YOU NEVER KNOW TILL YOU GET THERE

[ScubaJess]

Crazy Stunning pictures YellowEye, I don't know how you do it!!!

It was so great to be back at God's Pocket! I love it up there so much!
I cannot wait to go back. Fingers & Toes crossed for Bill's knee and for the new lease!

Here are some of my snaps!
It was so beautiful above and below the sea!!

[Gdog]

Hey, nice work Jess! Really nice!

[GearHead]

Those are some great pics by both!
I hope to stay at God's Pocket sometime. Fortunately I got to go up there on the Nautilus Swell a few years ago, while it was still a great dive charter.


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[deep diver]

Hey Jess
your's are the best

[derekcs]

Eric, I really like the lighting on the basking star photo and am very jealous of the GPO pic. Jess, that warbonnet pic is very good.