Bubbles-n-Suds Oil Dock Dive!

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:45 pm

Rumor has it that demolition is about to begin at the Mukilteo Oil Dock. Sadly, I think it's going to begin before crabbing season starts. This week might be the last opportunity for a Wednesday night B&S dive on the Oil Dock. All are welcome - come on out and join us if you can. No need to RSVP...just show up. If you're new to the group, we're a friendly bunch...just introduce yourself to someone and we'll make sure you meet everyone.
Wednesday, 6/3/15
Meetup @ 6:30pm
Splash @ 7:00pm
Refreshing Beverage @ Diamond Knot afterwards

racerx_ · Post by **racerx_** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 5:25 pm

Where do we meet up?

Echo · Post by **Echo** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 5:53 pm

Remember there is a parking fee now. I believe its $2/hr till 8pm

Cupronickel · Post by **Cupronickel** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:55 pm

Since this is 630 meet, im going to try to make it up there.

racerx_ · Post by **racerx_** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 11:38 am

So... Where is the meet?

Norris · Post by **Norris** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 11:49 am

To do this dive you would meet right behind the SilverCloud hotel. If you pull up, look for people standing behind their vehicles with the hatch open, those would be your people.

Magoi · Post by **Magoi** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 3:54 pm

There is another entry point available that is v. new and has easier access to the oil dock. Did the dive from there the weekend before last. There is a new parking lot near the Boeing dock. You turn right of 5th, (the light before you get to the ferry dock) and proceed until just before the second bridge ( believe it is Mukilteo Lane) where you turn left and follow the road until you come to a crossing over the tracks. Follow the road to the right and you will find the parking area. Easy entry to walk or surface swim to the dock. You can see the parking lot on Google maps. There was even a porta-potty there.

Norris · Post by **Norris** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 5:58 pm

Wow good to know

RoxnDox · Post by **RoxnDox** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 6:41 pm

Is that a city property? Or private for the train dock next to it? It would be a fine kayak launch spot too...

Jim

Magoi · Post by **Magoi** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:52 pm

It is a public park. There were kayakers there when we were diving.

Would be a good idea to have a dive flag due the boaters. Several people were walking their dogs on the beach there too. There is a lot of sandy beach that is much easier to walk than the one between the Silver Cloud and oil dock.

mjbickford · Post by **mjbickford** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:45 am

Ill be scoping out the new entry before the meet time. If its the semi circular parking lot visable on Google maps, thete would be much more room for B&S vehicle parking.

MB

RoxnDox · Post by **RoxnDox** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:33 am

Magoi wrote:It is a public park. There were kayakers there when we were diving.

Would be a good idea to have a dive flag due the boaters. Several people were walking their dogs on the beach there too. There is a lot of sandy beach that is much easier to walk than the one between the Silver Cloud and oil dock.

Nice... The one time I took my 'yak up there, I had to launch from the park area south of the ferry dock, and then time my crossing of the ferry lane to get up to the oil dock. Not hard, but one more thing to deal with.

Echo · Post by **Echo** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:18 pm

The dock is closed down, its buoyed off and i guess the cost guard is heavily enforcing

KneeDeep · Post by **KneeDeep** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:30 pm

sooo... no diving at the docks tonight?

Echo · Post by **Echo** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:43 pm

KneeDeep wrote:sooo... no diving at the docks tonight?

We can send you out there and see what happens

mjbickford · Post by **mjbickford** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:56 pm

Im game, but im going to miss my 6:00 ferry. Im looking more like 7:00 arrival

mjbickford · Post by **mjbickford** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:20 pm

Im righing my kit and partially dressing my suit on the ferry.

Echo · Post by **Echo** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:32 pm

mjbickford wrote:Im righing my kit and partially dressing my suit on the ferry.

Take your time, no ones here

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