August 22nd, we have access to spots on the Spectre for our boat dive. Contact Mike to get your spot today! Can pay at Channel Islands Scuba.
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The surf is not cooperating for our beach dive on August 7th. All of the online forecasts we’ve been monitoring are still predicting surf from 2 – 5 ft from Zuma to Ventura. Definitely not ideal conditions with scuba gear on your back!
We are going to have to scrub this dive attempt. We will look at rescheduling attempts (may be short notice – please monitor), and we are working on details for our boat dive on August 22nd.
In the mean time, stay tuned to the site, and mark your calendar for our September 25th Beach Dive / Clean Up and Cook Out.
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After a successful first meeting, our first dive is upon us!
Team – join us August 7th for a two tank beach dive. Plan on being suited up and ready to hit the water at 9:00 am for Dive #1. Dive #2 will be at approximately 11:00 am depending on timing at Dive #1. Here’s the plan:
- Dive #1: La Janelle / Silver Strand – dive for Pismo Clams. This dive site is mainly sand, however, there is a large Pismo Clam bed off the beach. You will need a fishing license to collect clams (can purchase for a year, or just for the day, at most sporting goods stores – will also need for lobster season). Let’s collect some clams in preparation for our beach clean-up/cook-out on September 25th. Bring the clams you collect, and we’ll show you how to open them, clean them, and cook ‘em up.
Logistics: Bring an abalone iron, old screw driver, or the like, to dig up the clams. Pismo clams are heavy, so a lift bag can be helpful to manage them after collection. Pismo Clams must be 4.5 inches at their widest point, so mark your collection tool so you can measure them. If interested in purchasing items, remember to use your 10% discount at Channel Islands Scuba.
Directions: Take the 101 to Victoria Ave. and head to the shore (left if travelling north, right if travelling south). Follow Victoria past Channel Islands Blvd. Victoria will turn into Roosevelt will turn into Island View. Follow all the way to the end, and turn right at Venice Blvd. Drive to the beach and meet us in the parking lot.
BE AWARE - the surf here can be a little on the rough side. There are options for entry to make it easier (may require a longer surface swim), and we will assess when we arrive.
- Dive #2: Deer Creek Rd. – A good spot for spearfishing, or for reef exploration. Great kelp forests, usually good visibility. A possibility for our lobster hunt in October, so a good opportunity to check out the location during the day.
Logistics: Parking is on the side of the road, so be prepared to suit up from your car and walk to the beach. No facilities, so hit a restroom / snack shop on the way.
Directions: Follow us from La Janelle if doing dive #1. Otherwise, get to PCH. Deer Creek is clearly marked with signs, approximately 2.5 miles north of Leo Carrillo State Beach.
We will follow the surf reports, and provide a Go/No-Go Friday evening depending on the surf conditions. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have before the dive.
Not a member of the Team? Not a problem. Print out your membership application and liability release from this site, complete them, and bring with your payment. We’ll sign you up on the spot, provide you with an air card, an overview of the team, and get you in the water.
Looking forward to seeing all of you again!
Share on FacebookFirst Meeting Recap
Wow! The Channel Islands Scuba Dive Team held its first meeting on Wednesday, 28-Jul-2010, and it was quite a success!
We were able to sign up 25 members in our first meeting! Thanks to all of you who were able to attend and join! This was a great start, and more than Larry and I expected. As one new member pointed out, with such a great turn out, the pressure is really on for us to keep the momentum going, and we plan to deliver.
As a quick recap, here’s a summary of the meeting:
- Mike Schechter presented on the Team – an overview of the unique location we live in, how we want the Team to fit into it, the diving opportunities we have, and an overview of the Team’s benefits
- Larry Berlin presented on experiences and opportunities after Open Water Certification – what is available, and the experiences of going through Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver
- Membership Raffle – we raffled off prizes to those who signed up for the Team
- Mike Schechter summarized the dive plans for the Team over the next couple of months
The results of our raffle:
- $25 Channel Islands Scuba Gift Certificate: Linda K.
- $50 Channel Islands Scuba Gift Certificate: Brian F.
- 80 cu. ft. Aluminum Cylinder: David W.
Thanks to all of you for joining us! As a reminder, be sure to sign up for our Newsletter to receive the latest information from the Team. If you didn’t fill out a member survey, it’s not too late – you can always fill it out and send via email or hand off at our next meeting. Remember that you shape the Team! And stay tuned for details on our Beach Dive planned for 07-Aug-2010! We hope to see all of you there!
Share on FacebookMember Survey Posted
We know that when you join a club, you have certain expectations. You are trading your valuable time and money to attend meetings, participate in events, etc. You deserve to get something out of it. Sure, the benefits Team membership offers are great, but what is the value of your time?
Here is your opportunity to ensure the Channel Islands Scuba Dive Team is meeting your expectations. The Member Survey has been posted. We want to hear from you, and use that information to create value for our team members. Please take 5 – 10 minutes and let us know about you – your diving skill, interests, and what you hope to get out of the Team. Turn it in at a Dive Team Meeting, or email it to a Team Officer. We will put your thoughts into action!
You are the most important part of the Team! We can’t do it without you!
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