So since the Edmonds Oil dock is going away soon, and I've never had the chance to dive it, I figured I should get out there while I had the chance. Friday, Burntchef and I met up and did a nice long dive, circling the T section, wandering around between the pilings, and we spent a little bit of time out past the dock in the rubble field that's a little deeper. Now I know why everyone is so upset that they're tearing out this site. The amount and diversity of life here is truly incredible. If you're like me, and had been procrastinating because of the current sensitive nature of the site, or the Loooooonnnngggg surface swim, all I have to say is, it's worth it. The best I can describe it is like swimming in an aquarium. Total dive time was 76 minutes, and we ended due to cold and uh, plumbing issues rather than lack of gas or NDLs.
I had such a good time Friday, I talked Laivndl into getting up at a retarded hour for a Sunday, and making another go at it. I could feel fridays dive in my legs on the kick out, but again it was worth it. We spent most of our time swimming around the perimeter, and through the pilings. Current was up a little more than Friday, but still manageable.
I HATE surface swimming, but it's worth the swim to do this site if you haven't done it. My understanding is that the demolition permit has been issued, so dive now or never. Here's some pics and video.
Jake
