Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Hello NWDC Fellow Divers!
Does anyone want to go on this boat dive with me? UWS in Bellevue needs at least 5 people to sign up for the trip or they will have to cancel. Please let me know if you are interested (we have until nedt Monday to let them know if we can fill the boat)? It should be great fun! I've never been to any of these locations, but I hear they are awesome!
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UWS Bellevue
•Sunday Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Please RSVP (425)454-5168
Advanced Certification or higher required
Fee $100.00
Dive Sites: Pending (Options: Blake Island Reef, Shangri-La & W. Seattle Reef)(Tides/Currents Pending)
8:30am-3pm
Does anyone want to go on this boat dive with me? UWS in Bellevue needs at least 5 people to sign up for the trip or they will have to cancel. Please let me know if you are interested (we have until nedt Monday to let them know if we can fill the boat)? It should be great fun! I've never been to any of these locations, but I hear they are awesome!
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UWS Bellevue
•Sunday Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Please RSVP (425)454-5168
Advanced Certification or higher required
Fee $100.00
Dive Sites: Pending (Options: Blake Island Reef, Shangri-La & W. Seattle Reef)(Tides/Currents Pending)
8:30am-3pm
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Where is the boat launching from?
**Pinch it, don't stick your finger through. You're just pinching a bigger hole.
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Thanks Norris!
I forgot that part!
http://www.aluminatorwatertaxi.com/
Directions
Aluminator is located in slip N-14 at Elliott Bay Marina (http:elliottbaymarina.net).
Elliott Bay Marina is located on the south bluff of Magnolia, just west of Pier 91. From I-5 take the Mercer Street Exit. Proceed straight on Mercer St until it ends (after it becomes W Mercer St and then W Mercer Place,) then merge to the right onto Elliott Ave heading north. Look for signs for the Magnolia Bridge. Stay right and get on the bridge. Take the first (and only) exit off to the right of the bridge. The exit is marked. Take the second left and follow this road as it winds into the marina.
"N" dock is located at the east end of the marina. When you drive in to the parking lot, you will see signs that say "Permit Only", but you should drive right past them to the loading area (yellow curb) nearest the entrance to "L, M, & N" docks. Grab a dock cart and unload your car, then park in the row nearest the street which is clearly marked as "Guest Parking". You can phone Howie on Aluminator for the entrance code to the gate by calling 206-571-3273. The code for the gate will also work for the marina rest rooms.
I forgot that part!
http://www.aluminatorwatertaxi.com/
Directions
Aluminator is located in slip N-14 at Elliott Bay Marina (http:elliottbaymarina.net).
Elliott Bay Marina is located on the south bluff of Magnolia, just west of Pier 91. From I-5 take the Mercer Street Exit. Proceed straight on Mercer St until it ends (after it becomes W Mercer St and then W Mercer Place,) then merge to the right onto Elliott Ave heading north. Look for signs for the Magnolia Bridge. Stay right and get on the bridge. Take the first (and only) exit off to the right of the bridge. The exit is marked. Take the second left and follow this road as it winds into the marina.
"N" dock is located at the east end of the marina. When you drive in to the parking lot, you will see signs that say "Permit Only", but you should drive right past them to the loading area (yellow curb) nearest the entrance to "L, M, & N" docks. Grab a dock cart and unload your car, then park in the row nearest the street which is clearly marked as "Guest Parking". You can phone Howie on Aluminator for the entrance code to the gate by calling 206-571-3273. The code for the gate will also work for the marina rest rooms.
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Howie runs a fun boat. He often goes to blakely rock, where there's some great diving. Always a good time!
I can't make it this time because I'm going camping, otherwise I would!
I can't make it this time because I'm going camping, otherwise I would!
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
This sounds fun, Jess! Only thing I'm balking at is the time. I'm going to a Polish wedding the night before and the last one I went to had a full bottle of vodka issued to each man, woman and child (not exaggerating). By the end of the night people had finished it all and brought more from their rooms (also not exaggerating!).
I guess I can't complain though as this marina is about as close as one could possibly be to me. Pencil me in for now, I think I want to join. I'll call Dougie Fresh in the next couple days and confirm.
Thanks again for posting it!
I guess I can't complain though as this marina is about as close as one could possibly be to me. Pencil me in for now, I think I want to join. I'll call Dougie Fresh in the next couple days and confirm.
Thanks again for posting it!
Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Sounds great! My friend Amy Z said she can come too. So we need at least 2 more people to join in. maybe Gdog & Scubidoo?!
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Ya know screw it, I am in! I will call and pay before Monday
**Pinch it, don't stick your finger through. You're just pinching a bigger hole.
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Blakely Rock (Shangri-La) is great. I'd ask to do the slack dive on that one. Stephen and I dive it from my boat all the time. Live boat pickup is so much more relaxing.
Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Hi Norris!! That's great! I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Hey Calvin, That's crazy about the vodka! I hope you can make it!!
Hi JPA, Thanks for the info. I love boat diving, hope you can join us.
Hey Calvin, That's crazy about the vodka! I hope you can make it!!
Hi JPA, Thanks for the info. I love boat diving, hope you can join us.
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Poopsticks - I just put it on my calendar and when I committed I saw that there was a concert and remember thinking, 'well I ain't going" but forgot we have a child.
Child needs to be watched and stuff. Pencil erased as I try and locate options
Child needs to be watched and stuff. Pencil erased as I try and locate options
**Pinch it, don't stick your finger through. You're just pinching a bigger hole.
CAPTNJACK - 2012**
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Anyone figure out their plans for Sunday yet? Want to jump off this boat with me?
We still need 3-4 more people or it will be cancelled. Please let me know.
We still need 3-4 more people or it will be cancelled. Please let me know.
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
I could take one spot. What is your deadline to fill the boat?
Dave
Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Hi Dave.
That would be great. We have to let him know by the end of the day today. We still need 2 or 3 more divers to confirm. Maybe you know some people?
That would be great. We have to let him know by the end of the day today. We still need 2 or 3 more divers to confirm. Maybe you know some people?
Live Long And Prosper!!!
Stay Warm underwater with the Weezle Extreme Plus undergarment! Please let me know if you would like to order one or have any questions.
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Hello Everyone!
Good News!
The boat is a go!!
With Dave (DLH), Amy Z, John, maybe Calvin & Me!
I talked to Doug at UWS and he said to bring payment on Sunday morning to pay Howie Directly. See you all then! So excited!!!
There is still room for one more person if anyone else wants to come?
Good News!
The boat is a go!!
With Dave (DLH), Amy Z, John, maybe Calvin & Me!
I talked to Doug at UWS and he said to bring payment on Sunday morning to pay Howie Directly. See you all then! So excited!!!
There is still room for one more person if anyone else wants to come?
Live Long And Prosper!!!
Stay Warm underwater with the Weezle Extreme Plus undergarment! Please let me know if you would like to order one or have any questions.
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
I'm in. Norris, make it happen dude! It's not often I splash before noon buddy
Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Ok here's some more details.
Meet up at 8:30 at Elliot Bay Marina.
1st dive splash @ 10am Alki West Wall
2nd dive splash @ 12 Blakely Rock
See yall on Sunday!
Meet up at 8:30 at Elliot Bay Marina.
1st dive splash @ 10am Alki West Wall
2nd dive splash @ 12 Blakely Rock
See yall on Sunday!
Live Long And Prosper!!!
Stay Warm underwater with the Weezle Extreme Plus undergarment! Please let me know if you would like to order one or have any questions.
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
What is alki west wall? That's not a name I have heard before
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
I think it is also called Alki Rock Piles.
http://www.boydski.com/diving/dives/sit ... _Piles.htm
Another Dept. of Fish and Wildlife artificial reef that is just teeming with life. Located just off of West Seattle, south of Alki Point.
http://www.boydski.com/diving/dives/sit ... _Piles.htm
Another Dept. of Fish and Wildlife artificial reef that is just teeming with life. Located just off of West Seattle, south of Alki Point.
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Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
As I said Blakely Rock is great. Here's Stephen's video from last year with stellar top-side vis.
Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
LOL Alki Fishing Reef :pScubaJess wrote:I think it is also called Alki Rock Piles.
http://www.boydski.com/diving/dives/sit ... _Piles.htm
Another Dept. of Fish and Wildlife artificial reef that is just teeming with life. Located just off of West Seattle, south of Alki Point.
There's for sure no wall there
Sounder wrote:Under normal circumstances, I would never tell another man how to shave his balls... but this device should not be kept secret.
Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
CaptnJack wrote:LOL Alki Fishing Reef :pScubaJess wrote:I think it is also called Alki Rock Piles.
http://www.boydski.com/diving/dives/sit ... _Piles.htm
Another Dept. of Fish and Wildlife artificial reef that is just teeming with life. Located just off of West Seattle, south of Alki Point.
There's for sure no wall there
Maybe there is! Alki West Wall....let's load up the scoots and go looking.
Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Lots of sand and sea pens.Jeremy wrote:CaptnJack wrote:LOL Alki Fishing Reef :pScubaJess wrote:I think it is also called Alki Rock Piles.
http://www.boydski.com/diving/dives/sit ... _Piles.htm
Another Dept. of Fish and Wildlife artificial reef that is just teeming with life. Located just off of West Seattle, south of Alki Point.
There's for sure no wall there
Maybe there is! Alki West Wall....let's load up the scoots and go looking.
Funny thing about bathymetry... Walls show up
Sounder wrote:Under normal circumstances, I would never tell another man how to shave his balls... but this device should not be kept secret.
Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
Thanks to Aluminator Howie, Doug from BUWS and ScubaJess for putting together a great day of diving out on the Sound, and to Gabby for taking pictures of us.
Re: Aug 23rd (2 Tank Boat Dive) on the Aluminator
I had the best time!!! Thanks to Calvin & DLH for representing the ThThTh crew! Great friends, Food & Adventures!
The viz was pretty good! Lots of rockfish, Plumos and shrimp (on the 2nd dive) around!
Here's a few shots above the sea.
The viz was pretty good! Lots of rockfish, Plumos and shrimp (on the 2nd dive) around!
Here's a few shots above the sea.
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