Sunday 6/2? Seattle to northend?

[sarinae]

Just looked and I only have a few things going on for Sunday, wondering if anyone might be interested in diving somewhere in the Seattle to Stanwood area. I'd like to avoid that snarl north. Too bad we can't dive and look at that bridge mess though! Tides seem somewhat favorable, depending on the location.

I just got a new harness system that I am eager to try out, so I may have to fiddle with weighting a bit. I'll try to guesstimate on the heavy end so I don't hold anyone up though.

[SSpiffyDiver]

I haven't dived Edmonds since the late 70's/early 80s and was thinking about seeing what's there now. I also need to experiment a bit with new prescription lenses in my mask and a new (to me) wing.

I'm flexible as to time, tides look pretty benign. PM me or email at sspiffydiver @ gmail.com. If you don't want to do Edmonds, I can do other places too.

[sarinae]

Edmonds is good for me, I have a few things I'm working on too--new wing and harness. Time is flexible for me that day, let's see if anyone has a preference. I think you'll find lots more out in Edmonds now, many creatures have moved in to the safety afforded by the treasures sunk out there by Bruce and his team. Let's hope for good vis!

[franroque]

Hi,

I'd like to join. I have a prior commitment but could make a 5pm splash at Edmonds if that works for you all.
Francis

[sarinae]

Just got a message from the Scoutmaster that we are obligated to help with a BSA booth at the Edmonds Waterfront Carnival this weekend 3-8pm. I don't have a set shift yet, but it looks like my son and I will have to work some time in the evening/afternoon at that.

Also, that means that parking will be a mess and it could be interesting getting to EUWP this weekend. I have never been to the festival, but if it is near the waterfront I would guess that parking in that area is congested. Too bad there is no requirement for diver priority at this lot!

[SSpiffyDiver]

Yeah, that means that parking will be non-existant. I am free to go somewhere else that morning so you can make your BSA commitment; any suggestions?

[Kelvininin]

I travel a ton for work, but there is a chance I will be back in Seattle this weekend and I haven't been in the water since March, I would love to get wet. I could be talked onto some diving. I live about 10 min from EUP, but prefer deeper dive sites, like salt water state park.

If I am in town I am down.

[sarinae]

Hey guys,

So, the Edmonds Waterfront festival is at the Marina this weekend. I am not sure how that will impact parking, but the festival runs 11-7 on Sunday. So, if you want to do EUWP I would suggest an earlier start than that to make sure we secure some parking. 9am ish?

However, if you want to avoid the area all together, that is cool too. I haven't been to Saltwater park, it appears that it is a current sensitive site. The exchanges this weekend are not insignificant, slack for there is scheduled around 8 am and 2pm with 2.7 knot current at 10:42am. Unless we are prepared to do two tanks pretty much back to back, chances are we could probably just get one tank in for this site. http://www.planyourdive.com/tides/?site ... =5/31/2013

Thoughts?

[Jeremy]

I have dove saltwater on very large exchanges and never experienced any current. In fact, I don't even bother checking the currents while diving there.

I do prefer avoiding low tide though. Otherwise you're walking a long way and killing mussels and other stuff.

Great dive site!!

[GearHead]

The marina is well south of EUP. There could still be some impact on parking, but just due to more folks being in the general area.

Tide exchanges are pretty low this weekend.

[Jeff Pack]

At SW, watch the wind kicking up rollers from the south. With the shallow water, you can get spanked hard. Last time I was there, I had to tack against swells, and pull myself along the bottom to get back to shore. Took me 30m just to get back to shore.

[SSpiffyDiver]

I vote for EUWP at 0900, mainly because I live in Everett. :-)

[Kelvininin]

Euwp at 9 am shouldn't be too bad. Parking should still be available at that time Sunday morning.

[sarinae]

OK, I am good with EUWP at 9am, or earlier if that is the consensus!

I drive a silvery Toyota Sienna minivan, cell 206 427 6998

[SSpiffyDiver]

Dark Green Chevy Impala (the big one)

Long gray hair and beard

425-367-2930

See you there

[Kelvininin]

Euwp at 9 am shouldn't be too bad. Parking should still be available at that time Sunday morning.

[Kelvininin]

Dark Silver f150 with dive flag sticker.

[Kelvininin]

Splash at 9? That's my vote