Neah Bay Aug 2018
Neah Bay Aug 2018
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ScubaJess, Scubie Doo, Stphn Martin, VJW, JPA and I just came back from an epic long weekend of diving out at Neah Bay. For those unfamiliar with it, Neah Bay is out on the very northwestern corner of Washington. It has some of the best diving in the state, with beauty and challenges not found on a typical Puget Sound Dive. This is coastal diving, with challenges such as surge, currents, fog and the open ocean itself. Visibility can be variable... this time it was between 10 and 20', but it is often much better. Fog and smoke and a bit of waves somewhat limited our diving options.
Along the coast we got to see otters, seals, sealions (both types), puffins, oyster catchers, black turnstones, cormorants, rhino auklets, bald eagles, turkey vultures and more. We also enjoyed a walk to Cape Flattery for a higher view of the cliffs and waves.
Beneath the sea, we got to enjoy dramatically impressive landscapes, and a large variety of fish and invertebrates. At least 10 species of rockfish were seen! Beautiful tiger rockfish, china rockfish, blues, blacks, quillbacks, coppers, yellow tails, yellow eyes (!), Puget sound rockfish, and canary rockfish! What a beautiful place!
We went out on Bill Mitton's Northwest Dive Charter's Slack Tide II boat. Bill did an outstanding job with great service and friendly company. He has trailered a compressor out there, so now you can get good fills including Nitrox right in Neah Bay. We stayed at some local cabins and at the hotel above the pizza place. Accommodations have improved a lot in Neah Bay over the years!
The sites we dove included Waddah Island Fingers, 3rd beach, 3rd beach pinnacle, Tiger Reef, Seal Rock, and Mushroom Rock -- my favorite of the group.
Here were some of the snaps: Hope you had a great good-tide weekend!
ScubaJess, Scubie Doo, Stphn Martin, VJW, JPA and I just came back from an epic long weekend of diving out at Neah Bay. For those unfamiliar with it, Neah Bay is out on the very northwestern corner of Washington. It has some of the best diving in the state, with beauty and challenges not found on a typical Puget Sound Dive. This is coastal diving, with challenges such as surge, currents, fog and the open ocean itself. Visibility can be variable... this time it was between 10 and 20', but it is often much better. Fog and smoke and a bit of waves somewhat limited our diving options.
Along the coast we got to see otters, seals, sealions (both types), puffins, oyster catchers, black turnstones, cormorants, rhino auklets, bald eagles, turkey vultures and more. We also enjoyed a walk to Cape Flattery for a higher view of the cliffs and waves.
Beneath the sea, we got to enjoy dramatically impressive landscapes, and a large variety of fish and invertebrates. At least 10 species of rockfish were seen! Beautiful tiger rockfish, china rockfish, blues, blacks, quillbacks, coppers, yellow tails, yellow eyes (!), Puget sound rockfish, and canary rockfish! What a beautiful place!
We went out on Bill Mitton's Northwest Dive Charter's Slack Tide II boat. Bill did an outstanding job with great service and friendly company. He has trailered a compressor out there, so now you can get good fills including Nitrox right in Neah Bay. We stayed at some local cabins and at the hotel above the pizza place. Accommodations have improved a lot in Neah Bay over the years!
The sites we dove included Waddah Island Fingers, 3rd beach, 3rd beach pinnacle, Tiger Reef, Seal Rock, and Mushroom Rock -- my favorite of the group.
Here were some of the snaps: Hope you had a great good-tide weekend!
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Beautiful snaps yelloweye! That gpo is crazy cool! I also love all the surf zone shots!
Was so great diving with you guys! What an adventure! I hope we can go back again next summer.
Here are a few of my shots! It was just stunning down there, so much color and life! We live on such a pretty planet!
Was so great diving with you guys! What an adventure! I hope we can go back again next summer.
Here are a few of my shots! It was just stunning down there, so much color and life! We live on such a pretty planet!
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A few more on land/boat snaps
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Dang, you guys saw some serious stuff! I didn't want to go into the surge zone because I was already have troubles with it at 30 feet! Love the gooseneck shots! And the Tigers and the octo!
What a great trip. Thanks for arranging it!
What a great trip. Thanks for arranging it!
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Wow - YE, you're the master of wide angle! The colors are amazing! Like the octopus, wolf eel, tiger and china rockfish, anemones, jellyfish, and SJ looks perfect! SJ, your macro is phenomenal!! Love the nudi on the orange mouth hydroids (what a feast) and the colors on the baby salp!! Go Mariners! Really like the pic of the Puget sound king crab - wish I'd seen one! We do live on a beautiful planet! It's great diving with you guys!!
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Outstanding snaps!
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"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
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"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
Re: Neah Bay Aug 2018
This trip report makes me extremely jealous! I loved the diving around mushroom rock when we went last summer. There is no way that photos can fully show how amazing the topography is underwater there, but those wide angle pics come close. Love them (and all the other photos too)! Also, this trailered compressor with nitrox fills you speak of sounds kinda awesome. Not having to commute from Seiku would make the days a bit easier out there.
How many divers does that boat hold? I’ve already sent a link of this page to a couple of buddies to motivate them for another trip next summer!
How many divers does that boat hold? I’ve already sent a link of this page to a couple of buddies to motivate them for another trip next summer!
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Thanks for the kind words!Sharkb8 wrote: How many divers does that boat hold? I’ve already sent a link of this page to a couple of buddies to motivate them for another trip next summer!
Yes the boat is great! It holds 6 divers.
Slack Tide II (Northwest Dive Charters), and bill gives fantastic fills
I agree! Mushroom rock was the best! I can't wait to go back!! Also it was so cool to see puffins in the water and flying by.
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Re: Neah Bay Aug 2018
What a glorious trip, and great photos everyone! Thanks for sharing them!
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Thanks for the flashback back to this summer trip. Love the octo and china!
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I agree! I've been waiting so long to see these. You rock! I love the baby PSK crab with the urchins also super cool octo action.
Do you know what that seastar is holding?
Do you know what that seastar is holding?
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Thanks Jess and sorry for the delay. I think the Seastar is holding a snail of some kind.ScubaJess wrote:I agree! I've been waiting so long to see these. You rock! I love the baby PSK crab with the urchins also super cool octo action.
Do you know what that seastar is holding?
Re: Neah Bay Aug 2018
Dang, I missed the wolfie in that pic! Very cool!