CAPTAIN SINBAD
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Can anyone tell me what is the water temperature there in April? Thanks.
Diving Browning Pass in April
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WetLens
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My dive log shows a constant 45ºF in April for that area. That said, temperature was measured using an Orca Pilot Ean computer - not the most reliable temperature sensing device out there. Suffice it to say it was below 50º by a few degrees.
Disagree with those saying dry gloves are required. I have used 5mm wet gloves diving Port Hardy since trying dry gloves on my first trip. Had so many problems that I switched to 5mm gloves on my second trip and have not looked back. I find that other parts of my body get colder quicker than my hands and I want the dexterity while using my SLR housing.
I'll second or third the option of renting a car rather than dealing with the small airline. Found the cost difference to be minimal - usually an advantage to the rental - and I, too, enjoyed the drive up and back.
Disagree with those saying dry gloves are required. I have used 5mm wet gloves diving Port Hardy since trying dry gloves on my first trip. Had so many problems that I switched to 5mm gloves on my second trip and have not looked back. I find that other parts of my body get colder quicker than my hands and I want the dexterity while using my SLR housing.
I'll second or third the option of renting a car rather than dealing with the small airline. Found the cost difference to be minimal - usually an advantage to the rental - and I, too, enjoyed the drive up and back.
StuartT
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It probably won't be below 43 or above 50. I've only been there at end of August and it was a consistent 45-47 then. One of our buddies did the entire trip in a wetsuit and wet gloves and wasn't complaining. And we did 4 dives each day. Having said that I was felling a bit chilled after an hour in my neoprene dry suit with dry gloves. Some people can tolerate it better I guess.
BTW I just looked at kayak and you can rent a car for a week for $186 all in from Nanaimo . Not sure how long your charter is
BTW I just looked at kayak and you can rent a car for a week for $186 all in from Nanaimo . Not sure how long your charter is
Doomnova
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Water temps won't change much through the year as the area is fed by deep ocean upwelling from the pacific. So beyond the first 5 or 10 ft being sun warmed or full of rain water (as it was when I was there in late aug last year) you won't see it getting too much warmer. But when we were there 45-48f according to mu zoop. Which is about what they are usually in the waters here.
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Jungho Kim
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Thanks for all the feedback! I have ordered a pair of dry gloves and also decided to just go with the extra baggage seats... The convenience factor outweighed the cost... I will be sure to post photos when I get back!
cooldives
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The diving is awesome - you will be sure to capture some amazing photos. There tends to be a lot of diving, usually at least 3 cool water dives per day, so I would certainly recommend dry gloves to ensure maximum dexterity and enjoyment. Have a fantastic dive vacation!
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Jungho Kim
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My trip to God's Pocket was amazing... Bill and Annie are wonderful! What an amazing country... I have never seen so much life in such concentration! I also met wonderful people on my trip and I will be returning later this year to do a photography workshop with Richard Salas (who I met on the trip)...
My new Whites Drysuit worked great (although my Si Tech dry glove system flooded on first dive of the last day)... Annie gave me a simple rubber glove to stretch over my ring for the rest of the day and it worked wonders! Simple is good! My new photography rig worked fine, but I need to learn more about underwater photography! I am now a huge fan of cold water diving!
Here are some pictures from my trip... Diving at Browning Pass, BC - a set on Flickr
My new Whites Drysuit worked great (although my Si Tech dry glove system flooded on first dive of the last day)... Annie gave me a simple rubber glove to stretch over my ring for the rest of the day and it worked wonders! Simple is good! My new photography rig worked fine, but I need to learn more about underwater photography! I am now a huge fan of cold water diving!
Here are some pictures from my trip... Diving at Browning Pass, BC - a set on Flickr
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