North Coast dive sites?

[Gombessa]

Hey all,

I'm trying to do a little research for my first dive in the North Coast this weekend. I'll be around the Jenner area with some friends. Just looking for some relaxing recreational dives, and easy access and protection from those NW swells is a big plus

So far, it seems like Stillwater Cove and Gerstle Cove (one site says Gerstle's at Salt Point, another says it's Ft. Ross) are good. Anyone have recommendations for either, or other sites, or any general tips on North Coast diving? One of us will likely go ab diving as well, so if we can hit both in one location (we'll keep the scuba completely separate from the ab diving) that'd be a plus.

Thanks!

 

[Hinalo]

Gerstle Cove is in Salt Point State Park and it is a marine reserve within the cove. It is also a popular ab diving site but you have to take game outside the boundary of the reserve. Ft Ross is about a 10 minute drive south of Salt Point and is good diving also, plus there is a wreck in the west cove.

 

[Chuck Tribolet]

See: http://www.garlic.com/~triblet/swell/CDNDiveSites.html

 

[bbianchi]

See: California Diving News Dive Sites

Man Chuck, what doesnt your site have?!

 

[kmmkiwi]

I'll be in Ocean Cove this weekend, Fri-Sun. If you swing by Ocean Cove, we will probably pass by each other at some point. My cousin is getting his openwater cert this weekend up there so I'll be hanging around with his openwater class (plus extra skill practice for me!).

 

[Ben_ca]

A couple of tips...

-bring everything you need: tanks, food, drink. Shops and eateries are sparse and far apart. Make sure to gas up in Bodega...

-tell the ones at home not to worry if they cannot reach you on the cell phone... coverage is spotty (some providers are better some worse)

-watch your speed.... with a cliff on one side and a hillside on the other... limited shoulders and dodging rockslides, deer, and sometimes cows it's not wise to go fast around the sharp curves...

I'm sure the other guys will add some more... enjoy yourself out there... it's a real nice drive

 

[Peter_C]

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Ryan and I are talking about heading out to Fort Ross or somewhere out there Saturday.

There is NO cell phone coverage at the dive sites. There are a few pay phones around though.

 

[NorCaldvr]

I will be at Gerstle on Saturday. There will be several of us out there. Nice easy place to dive.

 

[Hinalo]

Anne and I are coming up Saturday. We are thinking Ft Ross, so might see you Peter.

 

[Gombessa]

Thanks for the info everyone!