Channel Islands 2016
There are a few spaces left on our 2016 Channel Islands dive trip on the Conception. This trip will again be for 4 days from Sunday, July 24 to Wednesday, July 27. IF the warm El Nino waters are still around we will go north to San Miguel Island, then work our way south along Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands. This will be in areas we have not dove for a long time because the water is usually cold. Our 2015 trip to Catalina found little kelp because the water was too warm (not Hawaii warm, but close). If the El Nino breaks down and the water cools we will head back to Catalina for the warmer water. Hunters should be happier in the northern islands, but this is a trip for everyone so we will go where the conditions are best for general diving. Member cost is still only $625.00. This annual trip is our biggest fun(d)raiser for the year and an excellent time for great diving and to get to know all your Dolphin buddies a little better. Bottom time is limited only by your nitrogen loading and how many times you want to dive. If you are a new diver this is probably the best way for you to hone your skills while diving with your more experienced club buddies. The scenery along the islands is so beautiful we are often joined by non-diving family members. The crew takes excellent care of us and it is unbelievable how good the food is coming from the tiny galley. You can make deposits, payments or payoffs any time, but hurry because space is limited. I’ll tell you more at the meetings and in the “Bubbles”. When you sign up I’ll also send you information about the specifics of the trip and what you can expect. You can check the club website for previous trip reports in our archived Bubbles. ~Jack

