Greetings from the Pacific Northwest

[PacificNWdiver]

Brand new to diving and was immediately hooked by the sport. Looking to improve skills and get suggestions on dive sites both here in the Pacific NW, and for warmer destinations. My body has a few miles on it and enjoys warmer climates as well.

 

[gedmondson]

Welcome to the board and to diving. As a fellow beginner and Portlander, my humble advice is to get to know our own Puget Sound. The diving there is quite remarkable. Once I started diving dry, I would just as soon dive the sound as anywhere on earth. My only tropical experience is in Akumal and Cozumel. Cozumel, from a diver's perspective, was a live-altering experience for me.

 

[JenaLynn]

Hi there!

 

[floridanewbe]

welcome aboard

 

[TSandM]

I don't know anything about diving opportunities in Portland, but if you head up our way, give a holler, and I'd be happy to show you some of our excellent diving opportunities in the Sound.

 

[Xelgoer]

Hood Canal, Friday Harbour in the Sound, Newport, OR are great... Cozumel, Akumal, & Xcalak, Mexico (It is like bath water in the Caribbean compared to the NW).

 

[PacificNWdiver]

Just bought a drysuit...waiting until it gets delivered to take a class on how to use it. I'm looking forward to diving in Puget Sound...Until then i get to look at all my shiny new equipment. Looks great on dry land, but...

 

[Calle Roo]

Welcome to SB PacificNWDiver! :wavey:

Check out the below link for awesome information on diving in your area.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/pacific-northwest-orca-bait/