6/27/09 7th Annual Venice Beach and Birthday Dive Bash

[BHB ScubaTroll]

say, does anybody have a long-range forecast as to what the surf is gonna be in Venice on Saturday?

Seas 0-9' Bay and inland waters mild to a moderate chop

Unless there is a storm coming in this time of year, you can figure the surf is managable by my 18 yo. son. Surf at VB is almost a non-issue unless there is major wind involved. There are no major winds planned for the weekend

 

[H2Andy]

awesome, thank you

i was led to believe that visibility is directly proportional to surf

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

awesome, thank you

i was led to believe that visibility is directly proportional to surf

Surf, yes... wind direction over a period of time is even more important for Venice.

It is a very sensative area where vis is concerned. An afternoon storm that builds off the west and moves east in the afternoon can effect vis the next day. Always plan for 5-10' of vis... and follow people who know where they are going

That being said... you will extend your arm down and look down when you get there and be only 3' from the bottom where everything you want to see and grab is available!

The channels between the artificial reef will add to vis, and they generally run north-south... down one lane, up the next with plenty to see in the limerock if you are not seeing teeth.

Vis outside the reef may be 3-5' and inside the reef 8-10' across the span of the channel. When I haven't found teeth, I have found some VERY interesting sea life in low vis situations inside the reef... It will be cool... I promise! :cool2:

 

[adurso]

Adding to what CoolTech has said, every time we go there it is a blast, we find teeth, bones and other fossils, we see manatees, tarpon, and hordes of other life. People travel all over the Caribbean to see seahorses; got them right there in Venice.

 

[H2Andy]

sweet, sweet ...

did i mention sweet?

 

[adurso]

sweet, sweet ...

did i mention sweet?

It really is cool, just keep your fingers away from the mantis shrimp, and from what I understand there is a bunch of life taking hold at the blocks of off S Brohard too.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

List of attendees as of this morning before I had my coffee

Me
CBulla
KBulla + 4 non divers
Adruso +2
H2Andy
livi120
Carzard
Roxanne
Dennis S
Brewone0to
RDinsdale
ScubaBill1955
ScubaFool
CoolTech
KBeck
Bdrannik
truck1
Blondeambition
Fisheyeview + Kelly?
Scubalarry54
CMOST
Fossilbabe
AristaKat
Joystershell
Rickelpickel + wife
Mikerault
Krawdady
Arby5831 + 1
safyrewulfie
Kelmeister
Wildbill
twinvee dan
Sharkbaite
sharkbait0501
OBXDIVEGUY
Marvel + 2?
Walter + Nancy
Cluck Buster +01

Food
CoolTech and KBeck-one 10x10 canopy, some plywood cut into 2x6' (maybe 2x8') and saw horses. We have either 24' or 32' of table space that is 2' wide, Case of Diet Coke (not Pepsi!), bottled water, pulled pork & BBQ sauce
KBeck – Sandwiches
Me-Birthday cake (Please let me know if your birthday is near the end of June so we can celebrate with you!) KBulla, Joyce, Rickelpickel and Rickelpickel's wife,CMOST
KBulla and clan - Capri Suns for the munchkins, lunch meats
Rickelpickle - 10 x 10 canopy and Needem'?-Gotem'! COOLERS!!
DennisS -tables, shade and my beach hand truck, food stuffs
Truck1- Tent and cooler and pilfered ice from the station
Fisheye- Canopy
Mikerault - pavilion and tarp
safyrewulfie + 1 - mini pigs in the blanket. cooler of ice tea maybe?, 5 ft table
Joystershell - veggie platter
Cardzard - soda and water.

Boats are full! See first post for the list. Alternates are picked in order of posting/preferred dive time.
Will keep adding names as standins in case somebody cancels. Donations/tips are much appreciated to the boat captain and crew.

Boat Schedule:
8:00 AM
1. Me
2. krawdady
3. CBulla
4. KBulla
5. Cardzard
6. Roxanne
7. DennisS

10:00 AM
1. H2Andy
2. Brewone0to
3. adurso
4. bdurso
5. mdurso
6. RDinsdale
7. ScubaBill1955

12:00 PM
1. CoolTech
2. KBeck
3. Bdrannik
4. Truck1
5. Blondie
6. Fisheyeview
7. CMOSTAlternates

Alternates………
8:00 AM
safyrewulfie + cubby


10:00 AM
Scubalarry54


12:00

Any open spot
arby5831 +1
Mikerault
Kelmeister
Rickelpickel


If I have missed anybody, let me know and I will update the list.
Krista, and I thought somebody else is bringing sandwiches. There will be a jar of some sort for donations for the food. Krista, will you bring the donation jug? thanks.


I *think* that's it for now! See ya'll in a few days!

 

[mikerault]

Oh, I am also +1 my wife is coming along!

 

[DennisS]

It's going to be hot, I'll bring apples and oranges on ice.

Wish I knew what that wind was going to do.

 

[krawdady]

Hey Jenny. Do you still need me to brng buns and stuff for BBQ and lunchmeat?