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West Coast Izu - Kumomi can be around 8000 for 2 boat dives.
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I checked with my Japanese dive buddy. I asked how much we were paying for hydro's he said Y3000 in Yokohama. Probably got a discount though since we have over 60 tanks. I also asked about the fee that gets paid to the Japanese Fishing Association in some areas. He said that it's true that theres not a law saying we have to pay, but it is a custom to pay and people alway pay it. Don't know how much someone would want to rock the boat. He tells me in Izu it's normally only around Y300. I'll find out if there are any recent changes when I dive there next weekend.
Hey Bill
I used to dive Hayama once in a while with a buddy or two from Yokosuka. They've both since PCS'd. It could be a good dive for me at times. It's certainly close for the guys living in that area. To be honest, the entry got a bit old for me in a hurry. Sloshing and bouncing over sharp rocks and holes in low waves for 150 meters while wearing a $2,000 drysuit and carrying a $1,500 dollar canister light just didn't make sense after a while. I elected to pay for smoother entries, but a longer drive.
Maybe see you sometime. Say hi to Greg if and when you see him...
Jim
West Coast Izu - Kumomi can be around 8000 for 2 boat dives.