Pop-up urchin dive October 8th

[Eric Sedletzky]

Seal’s Watersports Dive Shop has asked me if I could do an urchin collection dive on October 8th at Stillwater Cove, and I said sure no problem. That date would be good to give people blown out by the weather for this weekends Caspar urchin crushing dive a chance to help out and get in the water.
So, we’re planning an additional dive at Stillwater Cove on October 8th, and the October 15th dive is also still on. That’s all sorts of diving opportunities for you guys!! And the kelp lady will also love it
Read the October 15th dive details regarding what you need, etc.
The gathering time will be 9:00 AM at the picnic tables at Stillwater Cove.
Write these dates down and don’t forget!
October 8th, and October 15th.
Cheers!

 

[summitdogg]

See you tomorrow morning!

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

See you tomorrow morning!

Excellent!!
It’s supposed to only be 5-10 kt. winds, up to 2’ south swell at 20 sec. and W. Swell at 2’ or less. So it will be stellar conditions, flat as a lake in the cove.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Our dive went great!
We removed 860 lbs. of invasive purple urchins!
Only about 100,000 more lbs. to go.
Some shots of the day:

I also just bought a DGX 30# wing, it was nice, I like it.
But I also did a wingless dive and that was great too!

 

[Johnoly]

We removed 860 lbs. of invasive purple urchins!

Great harvest and congrats to you and the team !!

 

[rob.mwpropane]

Wow that looks like a great time.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Wow that looks like a great time.

The ocean was great, easy in and out, no shore break, 15’ vis or more - probably 20’ further out. We were working in 10’ of water or less so hard to tell.
Everybody was super motivated.
Best harvest yet.

 

[L13]

Have you made a noticeable dent in the population when you come back?

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Have you made a noticeable dent in the population when you come back?

Yes.
The areas that we cleared are staying cleared.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Hello everyone,
You can follow our teams progress regarding the purple urchin diving on Instagram @p.u.r.p_707
I set up a page with photos and info. Next might be a facebook page, and you can also subscribe to Seal’s Watersports email list at www.sealswatersports.com. They will post all upcoming urchin dives on their fun dive page.

I love scubaboard to death but it’s just not generating the results I was hoping for as far as local awareness and participation. I only have so much time to dedicate to social media otherwise it becomes a time suck and I get nothing done. Being self employed this can be dangerous.
So, I’m going to have to concentrate my social media efforts in other venues where it counts and unfortunately scubaboard isn’t it.
If you’re local and reading this and want to help you can always contact me directly at:
ericsedletzky at yahoo dot com
Or call or text me (707) 318-2577
Thank you so much!
Eric