Boat diving in Carmel

[kryan1077]

Hi there guys!!

I just picked up a 12' Zodiac with a 25HP outboard. I know of the launch at the Breakwater. I really want to dive Carmel with it but also want to spearfish so Pt. Lobos is out. Is there any other public launches near Carmel? I don't want to push it driving around the point from Breakwater. Thanks for any help.

Kevin

 

[runNEOrun]

Launching from Point Lobos or Stillwater.

 

[kryan1077]

Where is the launch at Stillwater Cove?

 

[Chuck Tribolet]

There is no launch ramp at Stillwater Cove. You can launch across the beach (beaching wheels help). Or, Memorial Day to Labor Day, there's a hoist. You need to supply your own sling, and I think you need a reservation. The Harbormaster runs the sling. There's no charge, but tip the Harbormaster.

I'm not sure what the parking situation at Stillwater is these days. It used to be really tight (only about five public spots), but I think when they built the parking structure, the Coastal Commision made the make more public spots available.

 

[runNEOrun]

So if you are planning on diving weekdays, you would be better off launching from Point Lobos. The ramp is narrower than Breakwater and K-dock but you will be just minutes away from the dive sites. Best of all, at Point Lobos you have the hose to rinse off your trailer and towing vehicle.

Good luck!
Ty

 

[kryan1077]

Thanks for the info

 

[andrewy]

Dont forget to invite us

 

[kryan1077]

I'll be down there on the 4th

 

[Chuck Tribolet]

So if you are planning on diving weekdays, you would be better off launching from Point Lobos. The ramp is narrower than Breakwater and K-dock but you will be just minutes away from the dive sites. Best of all, at Point Lobos you have the hose to rinse off your trailer and towing vehicle.

Good luck!
Ty

The OP is a hunter. It's illegal to posses a speargun in Pt. Lobos. So Pt. Lobos is not a option for the OP.

Chuck

 

[kryan1077]

Yep, so it's either no hunting or take the trip around the point from the breakwater.