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My open water is this weekend. 21st 22nd.
Does anyone have a link to the tides and currents at Redondo for this weekend?
Does anyone have a link to the tides and currents at Redondo for this weekend?
http://www.dairiki.org/tides/daily.php/sea/2007-04-21
Tides for Saturday. I don't know what the correction factor for Redondo is -- It's not in Fischnaller's book. But my guess is that your instructor is going to want you there pretty early in the morning.
Tides for Saturday. I don't know what the correction factor for Redondo is -- It's not in Fischnaller's book. But my guess is that your instructor is going to want you there pretty early in the morning.
Matt S.
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Here is one tide site... I think you can just select Seattle for that beach.
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/weather/tides/
There are many similar sites, just google it.
As far as currents, they don't seem to be an issue at Redondo.
If I have made any errors I am sure the old hands will correct me.
Edit: Simulpost!
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/weather/tides/
There are many similar sites, just google it.
As far as currents, they don't seem to be an issue at Redondo.
If I have made any errors I am sure the old hands will correct me.
Edit: Simulpost!
Cold_H2O
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I have dove Redondo many many times.
I have never noticed a current.
It is one of my favorite sites to take a new or out of state dive buddy.
with no currents to worry about ~ almost unheard of in the PNW ~ Its a great site for that checkout dive.
As a photographer it is a great critter spotting site.
I have seen GPO's, Sailfin Sculpins, Red Octo's, Salmon, Skates, Nudibranches, Ling Cod, Stubby Squid and tons of Rockfish (the list is almost endless) to name a few critters that live there.
Enjoy your OW class.
I hope your instructor allows time to take you on a tour. There are always tons of crabs and sea stars in the area.
I have never noticed a current.
It is one of my favorite sites to take a new or out of state dive buddy.
with no currents to worry about ~ almost unheard of in the PNW ~ Its a great site for that checkout dive.
As a photographer it is a great critter spotting site.
I have seen GPO's, Sailfin Sculpins, Red Octo's, Salmon, Skates, Nudibranches, Ling Cod, Stubby Squid and tons of Rockfish (the list is almost endless) to name a few critters that live there.
Enjoy your OW class.
I hope your instructor allows time to take you on a tour. There are always tons of crabs and sea stars in the area.
I agree with Georgia. I used to manage the dive center closest to Redondo...and the motels closer to Redondo are not in the best neighborhoods.
La Quinta is a great stay...
And, I've got over 200 dives at Redondo. Still my "old faithful" in the Sound. Always a great dive.
Good luck and congrats in advance on your certification!!
La Quinta is a great stay...
And, I've got over 200 dives at Redondo. Still my "old faithful" in the Sound. Always a great dive.
Good luck and congrats in advance on your certification!!
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Alex37
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Thank you girldiver.
Tomorrow's the big day.
Tomorrow's the big day.
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Alex37
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Well I survived my open water weekend. It was cold. It was very physically demanding. I got a cramp in my leg. I got brain freeze due to an ill fitting hood. The visibility....there was no visibility, 6-8 feet. And yet I had a ball. I had so much fun. We completed most of our skills in the first two dives. The other two dives we got a chance to look swim around a little. I'm hooked. I need a dry suit.
One thing I requested and was able to try, was an open water ascent with a 15 foot safety stop without the aid of an anchor line. That was way harder than I thought it would be. I couldn't tell if I was going up or down. The analog depth gauge was slow to respond. It was quite a challange.
I can't wait to go again.
One thing I requested and was able to try, was an open water ascent with a 15 foot safety stop without the aid of an anchor line. That was way harder than I thought it would be. I couldn't tell if I was going up or down. The analog depth gauge was slow to respond. It was quite a challange.
I can't wait to go again.
Matt S.
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Sounds like the hook is set. Welcome to the club.
Save your pennies for a drysuit. It's the difference between dreading that first step into the water, and not even thinking about the water temperature.
Save your pennies for a drysuit. It's the difference between dreading that first step into the water, and not even thinking about the water temperature.
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