Scuba diving

Diving "The Hood" with Pacific Adventure

Each and every one of us has dreams but most of us just can't seem to make the dreams come true. Don and Diane Coleman are experienced divers who left everything behind to live their dream; sailing and diving, exploring the sights above and below the surface. With thousands of miles under their keel in open ocean and inland waters in all kinds of weather, from Washington to Alaska, Mexico and Hawaii, you can say they have plenty of experience to show you around. Being based in Hood Canal, Washington State they invite you to some of the best diving the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

21. 9. 2014

Both Don and Diane have been sailing the waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific for over 20 years and diving central Hood Canal with their refit 1968 Chris Craft Commander power boat since 2002. Don has been a USCG Master, 50 ton unlimited passengers, since 1995 and a PADI instructor since the spring of 1999. Diane has been a USCG Master, 50 ton unlimited passengers, since the spring of 2002. Sharing knowledge, skills and experience both on and in the water, teaching and helping people understand and appreciate the incredible resources available to us, Don and Diane are a great example all of us should follow.

"Down Time", a 38 foot Chris Craft Sport Fisherman that can take up to six passengers

Diving in Hood Canal might be a bit on a cold side and the primary challenge is water visibility. Divers can expect 10’-20’, often better in the winter months and worse after heavy rains or in the spring time. However, due to its mild currents and incredible diversity of fish and invertebrate life, "The Hood's" nutrient rich waters are worth to check.

Some of the Sites Pacific Adventure Dives:

Pulali Point

Harbor Marina, Pulali Point seems to be one of the most well known sites in the central part of Hood Canal. Pulali Point projects into Dabob Bay from the West in a general North to South direction. There is a small white structure on the South East side that serves as a navigation light marker.

Pinnacle

Located about four miles from Pleasant Harbor Marina, “The Pinnacle”, also called “The Seamount” or “The Mound” is one of the all around favorites where a large life can be seen. This site is an irregular rock formation that rises from the bottom at about 100 feet to the top at about 20 feet from the surface at low tide.

Black Point

This is an excellent site for open water divers, photography and naturalist dives. The point forms a shallow bay on the north side and three small coves on the east side separated by rocky fingers. The dive site is on the southeast corner of the point. Depth along the bottom of the reef is about 45 feet.

Fulton Reef

A great rocky reef structure with a nice vertical wall section. The rock is worn flat by glaciers. If this structure were in the mountains it would look like a wall that was broken down by weather and freezing causing the rock to tumble down in big pieces.

If you'd like to dive with Pacific Adventures, you should call or email them for reservations. They will do their best to accommodate your requests so don't be afraid to ask questions. The two-tank dive starts at 85 bucks, if you need air, there are tanks available to rent and the couple also offers sight-seeing or sunset cruise.