All work+No Play=Boring..So O.C. Group Dive!!

[Gooly001]

Hi James,

Starting to look that way. The Sea Dragon is going to look into getting us to a crabbing site as the last dive.

Paul

Originally Posted by JHC

I might be interested especially if its a boat dive.

James

[Snappy]

cprowlerHey guys,

I don't know if I can make it or not since my work has no schedule at all, I was going to wait and most likely find out a few days before. Since it looks like we might need the people I might be able to book it off, I'll call Monday and find out.

That's too bad Jason, would changing it to the 28th help?

Would that still work for you Greg? and everyone else?

The 27 works better for me but I wouldn't cancel if it was changed to the 28.

[Snappy]

Originally Posted by Snappy

The 27 works better for me but I wouldn't cancel if it was changed to the 28.

Are we still on for the 27th? I need to book my flights.

[Haloreef]

I would rather do a shore dive, at least for this first group dive, so people can get to know each other and their experiance levels. We have lots of dive sites to choose from. The nem. gardens at Whyte cliff park for one. With the weather around here this time of year a charter may end up being cancelled. Greg seems to be coming a long way just to do this dive it would suck if it was a no go!
Just my 2 cents.
In the summer when the weather is better maybe we could charter a dive boat for a week end up at Powell River.
We did that a few years back and it still ranks a one of my favorite dives. Cold or warm water!
Keith

[Gooly001]

Good call Keith.

Shore dive is good for me also; people can save the $99 charter for frags instead

So it's confirmed for March 27 and shore diving. Location TBD as we will have a couple options for the day.

Paul

Originally Posted by Haloreef

I would rather do a shore dive, at least for this first group dive, so people can get to know each other and their experiance levels. We have lots of dive sites to choose from. The nem. gardens at Whyte cliff park for one. With the weather around here this time of year a charter may end up being cancelled. Greg seems to be coming a long way just to do this dive it would suck if it was a no go!
Just my 2 cents.
In the summer when the weather is better maybe we could charter a dive boat for a week end up at Powell River.
We did that a few years back and it still ranks a one of my favorite dives. Cold or warm water!
Keith

[JHC]

Certified crazy, yes. :-)

Anyway $99 was a bit too expensive considering it's only 2 dives and you have to get your own tanks and weights.

I'm interested in the shore dive. Will have to wait till next to confirm if i can make it.

Anyway one more question. Where can i get a crab license and how much does it cost? Also is there a specific type of license i should be getting?

James

[Gooly001]

Hey James,

I buy my license at Walmart. A one day license is only $5.00. You might be able to get it at Canadian Tire as well. Should be any where tackle is sold I would imagine.

So are you in?

Paul

Originally Posted by JHC

Certified crazy, yes. :-)

Anyway $99 was a bit too expensive considering it's only 2 dives and you have to get your own tanks and weights.

I'm interested in the shore dive. Will have to wait till next to confirm if i can make it.

Anyway one more question. Where can i get a crab license and how much does it cost? Also is there a specific type of license i should be getting?

James

[marie]

Originally Posted by Haloreef

....
In the summer when the weather is better maybe we could charter a dive boat for a week end up at Powell River.....

The diving people around here do like to brag that Powell River is the diving capital of canada

[Snappy]

I'll go with whatever everbody wants to do. That said in my experience I generally prefer boat dives because you can get to better sites and to me it's not just about saving a couple of bucks. I am not familiar with the area so I'll trust you guys know what you're talking about. Now who is volunteering to slug all my equipment down to the shore?

[Gooly001]

That's how you stay warm Greg; you haul 80 pounds of gear down 45 degree decline for 3 miles so that by the time you get down to the shore you are sweating up a storm in the wet suit. You'll need to cool yourself off in the ocean. LOL. just J/K about the 3 mile trek downhill although it sure feels like that with all the gear.

Keith was right in doing shore dive, we will have varying levels of experience in the group and this way it will be a lot safer for everyone.

Cheers,

Paul

Originally Posted by Snappy

I'll go with whatever everbody wants to do. That said in my experience I generally prefer boat dives because you can get to better sites and to me it's not just about saving a couple of bucks. I am not familiar with the area so I'll trust you guys know what you're talking about. Now who is volunteering to slug all my equipment down to the shore?