Diving the Channel Islands in August

[Big Fic]

we have tried to book with Sand Dollar a several times and after getting referred to a dive shop, discovered that they either didn't have any spots to give up to us or the trip was only for certification of students. It seems to us that the primary user of Sand Dollar are certification classes, booking out the whole boat for 2-3 days. Too bad.

Thanks for the heads up guys, luckly our LDS has chartered the boat for a 3 day trip and we are all experienced divers. It will just be us on the boat!! Sounds like it should be a fun trip.

 

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It really doesn't matter which lens you put on before the dive... you'll need the other one underwater. That's my experience with most underwater still photogs. Being a videographer, I have the range for whatever I see unless it is really close (under 10"). I do have to decide whether to put a diopter on or not before I go under.

You might want to spend the first few dives focusing on the big picture and then later alternate between shooting that and the small stuff. Of course the DM on board will undoubtedly give you clues as to what's best at each site.

Keep something in mind... those folks up north in the Sandy Barbara and Ventura area often think there are just 4 or 5 "channel islands." There are actually eight, four northern and four southern. They seem to forget their "poor" neighbors to the south.

We are diving Catalina, San Clemente and Santa Barbara. That is what I was thinking also, start out with my 18-55 and go to marco if the DM thinks it will be good for that particular dive. I can't wait to see all the different things in California.

 

[robint]

sounds like a great trip. Have fun, take lots of pictures topside and underwater, then post a trip report when you get back!!!
I will be doing the same thing for my trip on the GE.

robin

 

[mrbill51]

I know this is an old post,but i would like to bring it back from time to inquire if any one has recently used their services.I am concidering reserving a spot for the Lobster Season opener.
Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Wild Bill

 

[rab1412000]

i am also planning to do a daytrip sometime october this year.
would this be a good time to go diving there and what can i expect to see?
i have only done tropical diving around my country (philippines) and would love to experience a temperate dive, especially with sealions, seals and otters.
i also noticed on their website that there was no pricing for a daytrip, so if anyone can provide more info on this it would be tremendous help.
and lastly, will it be too cold that a drysuit is needed at this time? actually iwant to experience diving in a drysuit also


thanks in advance