California Kelp Forest and Sea Lions at its finest!
Boat Diving: September 2-3 (Labor Day weekend)
Travel Dates: September 1st (Friday) and September 4th (Monday) (for those that are flying in/out!)
The Diving . . . .
It is a geographical certainty that when two dissimilar environments occur in the same bit of ocean they must meet at some point. That is exactly what happens in the brilliant waters of the Northern Channel Islands.
This island chain off the coast of Southern California includes from east to west Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel. Here the warmer currents from the south meet the colder, nutrient rich waters from the north. The resulting mix supports kelp forests, marine mammals, and endless varieties of fish and plants.
Divers who explore the waters of the world return to these islands for their extreme diversity and the certainty that no two dives will be quite the same. With visibility averaging forty feet and often much greater, hundreds of miles of shoreline, and large well equipped boats offering dives all year, a channel Islands trip should be on every divers schedule.
To view a video of my previous trip and trip report:
The video can be viewed here: Anacapa Island February 25, 2006
File Size: 41.8 MB (well worth the download)
Run Time: 7:31
Trip Report: February 25, 2006
Who's Going! ONLY 11 spots per day!
NOTE: This is Labor Day weekend, it will fill fast due to no time off work needed.
Confirmed Reservations:
Saturday, Septemeber 2:
01. Zendiver (aka Robert)
02. sapphire (aka Jennifer)
03. mntdiver (aka John)
04. PacketSniffer (aka Richard)
05. Idgrss (aka Penny)
06. Sea Dragon (aka Kristy)
07. Twinklez (aka Tina)
08.
09.
10.
11.
Sunday, Septemeber 3:
01. Zendiver (aka Robert)
02. sapphire (aka Jennifer)
03. mntdiver (aka John)
04. PacketSniffer (aka Richard)
05. Idgrss (aka Penny)
06. Sea Dragon (aka Kristy)
07. Twinklez (aka Tina)
08.
09.
10.
11.
Where:
The Spectre - Captain Ted Cumming
1559 Spinnaker Dr., 105B-59
Ventura CA 93001
Directions (click here)
For reservations call: (make sure to mention Zendiving)
866-225-3483 - Toll Free or contact me directly and I will get you set up.
Destination:
Anacapa Island and/or Santa Cruz or other Northern Channel Islands depending on conditions (4 dives per day)
Boat leaves at 7am SHARP, you can spend the night before on the boat (just let me know).
The boat returns at around 5:30 pm.
Package Includes (for both days): (includes food and airfills)
2 nights/2 days Diving/8 boat dives with food and fills included (NO NITROX).
Friday & Saturday lodging on the boat (docked in Ventura Harbor)
COST: $210.00 per person
PLUS Fuel Surcharge: $5.00 per day per person
Saturday or Sunday Diving - (includes food and airfills)
1 night/1 day Diving/4 boat dives with food and fills included (NO NITROX).
Friday or Saturday lodging on the boat (docked in Ventura Harbor)
COST: $105.00 per person
PLUS Fuel Surcharge: $5.00 per day per person
NOT Included:
Tanks:
- AL63 or 80's: $15.00 for two-day tank rental.
- ST72: $15.00 for two-day tank rental.
- ST80 or 95's: $18.00 for two-day tank rental.
If you are interested in going, say so here.
I'll update this post as we have more info.
-Robert
Boat Diving: September 2-3 (Labor Day weekend)
Travel Dates: September 1st (Friday) and September 4th (Monday) (for those that are flying in/out!)
The Diving . . . .
It is a geographical certainty that when two dissimilar environments occur in the same bit of ocean they must meet at some point. That is exactly what happens in the brilliant waters of the Northern Channel Islands.
This island chain off the coast of Southern California includes from east to west Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel. Here the warmer currents from the south meet the colder, nutrient rich waters from the north. The resulting mix supports kelp forests, marine mammals, and endless varieties of fish and plants.
Divers who explore the waters of the world return to these islands for their extreme diversity and the certainty that no two dives will be quite the same. With visibility averaging forty feet and often much greater, hundreds of miles of shoreline, and large well equipped boats offering dives all year, a channel Islands trip should be on every divers schedule.
To view a video of my previous trip and trip report:
The video can be viewed here: Anacapa Island February 25, 2006
File Size: 41.8 MB (well worth the download)
Run Time: 7:31
Trip Report: February 25, 2006
Who's Going! ONLY 11 spots per day!
NOTE: This is Labor Day weekend, it will fill fast due to no time off work needed.
Confirmed Reservations:
Saturday, Septemeber 2:
01. Zendiver (aka Robert)
02. sapphire (aka Jennifer)
03. mntdiver (aka John)
04. PacketSniffer (aka Richard)
05. Idgrss (aka Penny)
06. Sea Dragon (aka Kristy)
07. Twinklez (aka Tina)
08.
09.
10.
11.
Sunday, Septemeber 3:
01. Zendiver (aka Robert)
02. sapphire (aka Jennifer)
03. mntdiver (aka John)
04. PacketSniffer (aka Richard)
05. Idgrss (aka Penny)
06. Sea Dragon (aka Kristy)
07. Twinklez (aka Tina)
08.
09.
10.
11.
Where:
The Spectre - Captain Ted Cumming
1559 Spinnaker Dr., 105B-59
Ventura CA 93001
Directions (click here)
For reservations call: (make sure to mention Zendiving)
866-225-3483 - Toll Free or contact me directly and I will get you set up.
Destination:
Anacapa Island and/or Santa Cruz or other Northern Channel Islands depending on conditions (4 dives per day)
Boat leaves at 7am SHARP, you can spend the night before on the boat (just let me know).
The boat returns at around 5:30 pm.
Package Includes (for both days): (includes food and airfills)
2 nights/2 days Diving/8 boat dives with food and fills included (NO NITROX).
Friday & Saturday lodging on the boat (docked in Ventura Harbor)
COST: $210.00 per person
PLUS Fuel Surcharge: $5.00 per day per person
Saturday or Sunday Diving - (includes food and airfills)
1 night/1 day Diving/4 boat dives with food and fills included (NO NITROX).
Friday or Saturday lodging on the boat (docked in Ventura Harbor)
COST: $105.00 per person
PLUS Fuel Surcharge: $5.00 per day per person
NOT Included:
Tanks:
- AL63 or 80's: $15.00 for two-day tank rental.
- ST72: $15.00 for two-day tank rental.
- ST80 or 95's: $18.00 for two-day tank rental.
If you are interested in going, say so here.
I'll update this post as we have more info.
-Robert
