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I'm sure that they'll stay at the mouth of the bay if asked nicely.
Diving in Tomales Bay?
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frontiernurse
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What's up with all the mocking? I'm just asking if anyone knows about diving in the bay? Tons of people swim there, and I don't mean wade, I mean swim out 100s of yards (INLAND... as I have said) and I"ve never heard of anyone being attacked. There are clearly lots of cool critters there.
Forget it. Nevermind. Sheesh!
Forget it. Nevermind. Sheesh!
Ben_ca
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I think the short answer is no. Depth, accessibility, diver services (shops/fills), rescue resources and visibility are usually what people look for when choosing sites.
What kind of depth would you get there? or would it be pretty much a snorkel/freedive type of adventure?
What kind of depth would you get there? or would it be pretty much a snorkel/freedive type of adventure?
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Yeah, I'm funin' ya. There are a fair number of sharks in the area, and when I was living around there a few attacks did occur. I haven't been diving there in many years, but I do not recall there being a whole lot to see when we did dive there.
mikeguerrero
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I read that this bay is in close proximity to perhaps a breeding ground for the whites, if you want the link, I can post it....
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Farty
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if you want to dive above SF then this book might be helpful Amazon.com: A Diver's Guide to Northern California (9780962860027): Bruce Watkins: Books
Bruce has also really nice website California Diving News - The Premier Website for California Divers
I tried to dive in that area and visited shop in Bodega Bay, they do not offer guided scuba dives (only free dives).
Looking at the the chapter about Tamales Bay in Cris's Book, it's shallow and he talks about halibut only ... hmmm halibut
Bruce has also really nice website California Diving News - The Premier Website for California Divers
I tried to dive in that area and visited shop in Bodega Bay, they do not offer guided scuba dives (only free dives).
Looking at the the chapter about Tamales Bay in Cris's Book, it's shallow and he talks about halibut only ... hmmm halibut
cmburch
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I have wanted to go for halibut at this location. It is on my TODO list for May.
Peter_C
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How about you come out with us in either in Monterey on May 22nd for the Scubaboard Meet and Greet, or with North Coast Divers at the next club dive, which typically is the first Saturday of the month :cool2: (Note: This weekend of the club dive is probably not easily divable on the North Coast, due to wind and waves.)
Many people are willing to dive with newer divers and help them gain experience. Please become part of our community and I think you will find our people and culture are very welcoming. There are many other females divers among us.
As to Tomales, I think you can tell by now, most of us are afraid of the Landlord!
Anti-Hero
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JFC, take a chill pill. You're never going to make it on the internet being so high strung. Especially in the NorCal section.
Farty
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he is lucky he asked about dive site, try to ask "I am planning to buy XYZ BCD, what do you think?" and you shall see what is going to happen
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