Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup - Start planning.

[El Dude]

How does the cleanup work? I've wanted to do it in the years past but either school/work kept me. So you donate to the conservancy (awesome org by the way, I loved the work they did while I was living on island time) and get to do a cleanup dive? Do you get to keep anything valuable you find? Do they provide anything for the fee you pay?

 

[kelpmermaid]

El Dude, check the link I posted earlier; the answers to most of your questions are there, although you may have to read a bit. On the topic of valuables, I think they are fair game if the owner is not identifiable. Usually, that's what happens, but I suppose the Sheriff could have some input. I see that online registration ends 2/6.

Sounds like there are some good prizes...

 

[RockPro]

I'm getting the reg. done tomorrow for myself.. solo diver needing a buddy.. from what I read there will be plenty of folks in the water though.

Anyone know what the express discount is? I may have a couple non-divers in tow.. not sure if we should just buy an express ticket for them to come over or sign them up for the $15 guest registration to get the discounted trip price. Maybe they just cancel out?

 

[MikeMag]

So online registration is closing Saturday, looks like I'm going solo---Did the beach at green pier last time, any thoughts on the different entry advantages? Cheers-Mike

 

[kelpmermaid]

I'll be helping out at Green Pier, so I have my own bias.

Green Pier -- easy access, good stuff dropped by the dinghy crowd.
Step Beach -- wider area under moorings, so good boat stuff. Access is down one set of steps, so it backs up at high tide.
Casino - Access can be difficult, but closest to the park if you are intent on doing another dive.

 

[RockPro]

Thanks kelpmermaid. That's some good info to know. i did complete my reg yesterday, but went for step beach. It's my first time on the clean-up so any intel is good!

Anyone know the story on tanks and fill for this event? I have been casino point several times and never brought a tank with me.. but I am wondering if it isn't worth bringing a cylinder ready to go for this event even though it means humping on the express.

Thoughts?

 

[Teamcasa]

I'll be at Step Beach with a group from Sharkys Eco Dive.

 

[Chocula]

My wife and I are signed up for Green Pier this year. This will be our first underwater cleanup dive.

Does anyone know know how much the discount for Catalina Express is? I am wondering if it would not be better to use the $7.50 off per round trip coupon that I have and get the reservations in while there is still space on the boats.

What have peoples experiences been in previous years?

 

[DESERT EEL]

Does anyone know approximately how many divers are reg for this event this year?

 

[kelpmermaid]

I have not heard about registration numbers for this year yet, but there are usually about 400 or so.

Chocula, I'm not sure about the discount, but for some reason have a $5 figure in my mind. Perhaps the reservation people will know when you call. The $7.50 off coupon sounds good, though.