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Next Club Dive Status:
Saturday June 6th- Take the Sunfish out of the Channel Is. harbor to Santa Cruz Is. to dive the Peacock
Cost is $135, It's a long drive so we will be carpooling so if you plan to go make sure you sign up.
Contact Paul Mejia for information 562-706-2716
To sign up for this dive contact the Sunfish at 805-204-0977.
Click HERE
for information on this dive
(See "Coming Events" or the Calendar, below, for all the details)
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Orange County Ocean Conditions
SEA VENTURES DIVE CLUB
Fullerton, CA
"The Dive Club for Active Divers"
We meet the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
at:
Giovanni's
922 W Williamson Ave, Fullerton 92832-2135
(714) 526-5561
--> 6:30PM social hour, 7:00PM meeting begins<--
From the 91 freeway, head north on Euclid Ave. Pass Valencia, go under the railroad bridge. Right on Williams Ave.
Click HERE for
map
Guest Speakers:
2009
Apr 2 - Bill Wilson from California Wreck Divers
May 7 - California Ships to Reefs California Ships to Reefs
June 4 - Dave Fennern from California Wreck Divers with a new program.
July 2 - Kevin Lee, our own, with his Antarctica adventure.
August 6 - Open
September 3 - Greg McCune, our own, on sex life (of squid).
October 1 - This will be our own Dennis Workman, although he doesn't know it yet, don't worry Dennis, it will be easy.
2008
Feb 7 - Everett from Divers Alert Network/DAN on DCS.
Mar 6 - Dave Finnern from California Wreck Divers.
Apr 3 - Jeff Hamilton from our own SVDC on diving in fresh water at altitude
Jun 5 - Patricia Polcyn from our own SVDC on diving in Nova Scotia and sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway
July, August, October and November - Will comprise David Mier (marine biologist/teacher) to talk on the sea urchin and our own Patricia Polcin and Lloyd Schwengle will fill in as needed, exact dates TBA
Sept 4 - Jim Vidmar, Kyack diving
Nov 6 - Lloyd Schwengel, Red Sea diving slide show
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We support the SEA VENTURES DIVE CENTER IN FULLERTON For all our diving needs. 714-871-2218
Membership Information & Other Interesting Stuff:
Club Membership Information
Club Newsletters
Dive Conditions in SoCal
Links to Cool Stuff
E-Mail us at info@seaventuresdiveclub.com
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Posted by Grendahl on Thursday, September 27, 2007 (02:55:16) (345 reads) |
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| | An Attempt to find Malaga Cove
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The Sea Ventures Dive Club scheduled a dive a Malaga Cove this past Saturday, July 12th. My small group contacted the shop the night before to make sure the dive was a "go."
Seems we were the only ones willing to drive the distance to Palos Verdes ...and as with every visit to the PV area... we got lost.
Although we didn't actually find Malaga, it didn't really matter because we were the only four people (or so we thought) that confirmed going on the dive. So we simply found another really cool spot to dive.
We ended up right next to the the Point Vicente lighthouse. A beautiful location both above and below the water line. And...we had no doubt we could spearfish as it is well marked as a fishing access.
Patricia Polcyn and her two kids, Rebecca and Adam, along with Monte Beard geared up and proceeded to traverse the long dirt path to the shore below. Once there, the beach (or should I say rock pile) was difficult to manuever...and the rocks got pretty slippery as you neared the waterline.
This would not be a spot to dive if the conditions were even slightly rough. And it is certainly NOT a dive spot for anyone who even begins to get short of breath...because coming back up after the dive makes Mount Everest look miniscule. But the dive was well worth the drive and the climb on this particular day. Lots of mature kelp, a nice mixture of sand flats for halibut, and rock piles for ledges and growth.
Although our game bags came up empty, there were plenty of small fish swimming about. I would return to this spot again in the future...and maybe someday I will actually dive Malaga....if is truely exists!!! But it will be on a Sunday...when traffic retuning home is less a factor in the equation.
PS: Rumor has it Gary Pike decided to join in on the club dive that Saturday, but he actually FOUND Malaga Cove. Go figure !!!!-Patricia |
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Posted by Patricia on Friday, July 25, 2008 (21:31:50) (113 reads) |
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Well, we did it. We aren't exactly sure why we did it, but we did it anyway. A group of Sea Venture Dive Club members drove up to Lake Perris for a fresh water and high altitude dive.
(Click on "Read More" at right to... read MORE!! ----->)
Note: And now... we have a new meaning for the word "mudkip." -Glen
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Posted by Patricia on Friday, April 25, 2008 (19:23:40) (205 reads) |
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On Saturday March 8th, I arrived at little Corona Beach a few minutes before 7AM. I looked at the calm water and watched a pod of dolphins swimming around. I was looking forward to my first dive of the year....
(Click on Read More at right, to read the rest of Gary's story!! --->) |
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Posted by Gary on Friday, March 14, 2008 (20:37:27) (244 reads) |
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On Tuesday Feb. 26, 2008 I had the privilege of having our own club president Dennis Workman come to La Sierra High School and teach my science class about one of my favorite subjects, S.C.U.B.A diving. He delivered an interesting and informative lesson on diving while pictures (mostly from our Bonaire trip last summer) played on the screen beside him. During the course of the day he introduced the sport of diving to about 200 students. He told them some great stories and gave them a chance to ask questions. The students paid close attention as he told them how he chased a shark to take it's picture. Watching the pictures and listening to Dennis describe what it is like to "fly" under water several students said they want to take up diving. I know it makes me want to go diving. Thanks again Dennis, the kids and I really appreciate you taking time to come and share your diving experiences with us. |
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Posted by Gary on Sunday, March 02, 2008 (19:06:10) (164 reads) |
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| | Diving with the Wreck Divers of Southern California, by Dennis Workman
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Last December 15th, the morning of the Sea Ventures annual Christmas party, I was able to take a trip with the Southern California Wreck Divers aboard the Pacific Star out of Redondo Beach. Our destination, Catalina Island. A spot just outside of Avalon bay in 100’ of water, between buoys 45 and 46. A disintegrating ship wreck known as the Valiant. |
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Posted by seavulture on Friday, January 11, 2008 (22:06:30) (199 reads) |
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| | 2008 Lobster Punch Card Required
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Those of you who enjoy hunting bugs will need to know that changes are on the way in 2008. When lobster season starts next fall, each hunter will be required to have a "punch card" at a cost of $7.90 each. This card is in addition to the normal sport fishing license and Ocean Enhancement Stamp. Any time a hunter catches a lobster they are required to indicate the take on the card. The card is then to be mailed to the Calfiornia Dept. of Fish and Game at the end of the year. It is our understanding at this point that you can purchase additional cards once one is filled.
The limit in possession will still be seven, but there is no maximum number allowed per season. We don't have to worry about this until lobster season 2008, but in the meantime, remeber that you 2007 license expired when the new year rang in. You will need to purchase a 2008 fishing license and Ocean Enhancement Stamp to finish the season which ends March 19th. Patricia |
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Posted by Patricia on Saturday, January 05, 2008 (06:04:03) (216 reads) |
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| | Annual Club Christmas Party A Cheerful Success !!
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There was plenty of spirit and cheer abounding at this year's annual Sea Ventures Dive Club Christmas Party. Once again our host and hostess, Greg and Joyce, welcomed a house full of fellow divers and spouses to share in the festivities.
Click on "Read More" for the rest of the story! ---> |
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Posted by Patricia on Sunday, December 23, 2007 (01:39:22) (262 reads) |
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| | Sea Ventures Christmas Party a Smash
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Because one of our hosts, Greg, and a couple of his friends, Jim and I went wreck diving on the Valiant early that morning, the party had to start a little late. But all were in a festive mood as the Sea Ventures Dive Club again enjoyed their annual Christmas party at Joyce and Greg’s home. Starting with a pot luck buffet we advanced through the evening fueled with lots of cheer for the largest raffle of the year and our pirate gift exchange. |
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Posted by seavulture on Sunday, December 23, 2007 (01:37:48) (189 reads) |
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As you may or may not know our Saturday December 8th dive was cancelled due to poor weather, and I can give you a clue as to why. On Friday the 7th Jim Vidmar, Patricia Polcyn and myself crossed the channel to Catalina aboard the Bottom Scratcher to perform duties as instructors and safety divers for the Fullerton College SCUBA program. All I can say is that the Scratcher was tossed around like a cork in the middle of a 10 year old’s pool party, |
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Posted by seavulture on Saturday, December 08, 2007 (17:54:04) (210 reads) |
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