Got Rope? DIVING

+1 on what Rick said...  jumping on the bandwagon

dang... I had to read that 2x's because it was so well written.

Again +1 also its addicting and I like MAKO spearguns

Thanks for the kind words, guys!

Thanks for the kind words, guys!

NO, Thank you!! I'm pretty sure it took a lot of thinking writing that, BTW, is there anyone recommend a place to get lesson? I really wanna get into spearfishing and Ab Diving...Many Thanks!!

Thanks for the kind words, guys!

NO, Thank you!! I'm pretty sure it took a lot of thinking writing that, BTW, is there anyone recommend a place to get lesson? I really wanna get into spearfishing and Ab Diving...Many Thanks!!

Yes, Vallejo Dave's swimming pool.  I'll give you lessons for free, just take Dave & I to dinner 

I'm not sure about any actual spearfishing classes, but for free diving in general, there is PFI and FI/FII courses, but you'll have to find out when one is in the area. I've never taken one, but they teach you the basics and tremendously improve your skills.

For abalone, I saw something about Bamboo Reef Dive shop in Rohnert Park offering a class, but I think the tuition was around 80 bucks.

What I would recommend is just going out for a dive with some of your NCKA brothers. It's free of cost, and you'll have a great time with the camaraderie. There's tons of great places for newbies to dive for abs/fish, whether it's the Monterey area, or up north in Sonoma or Mendo County. A lot of fish and abs can be had in 8-15 feet of water.

I Took a freedive class at Wallins in San Carlos about 5 years ago ind I learned allot and I know they still have them, it is well worth it. On a side note if you teach me how to catch halibut off of my yak I will help you get started and show you what little bit I know.

We should do a newbie dive day in monte/carmel so anyone who wants to get their feet wet can do so in good vis with some minor coaching before driving 3+ hours to get freaked out in the murk.

We should do a newbie dive day in monte/carmel so anyone who wants to get their feet wet can do so in good vis with some minor coaching before driving 3+ hours to get freaked out in the murk.

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Yes, Vallejo Dave's swimming pool.  I'll give you lessons for free, just take Dave & I to dinner 

I will definitely take you up on that...Schedule...Schedule....Schedule..

What I would recommend is just going out for a dive with some of your NCKA brothers. It's free of cost, and you'll have a great time with the camaraderie.

This exactly makes us different...we all lend a helping hands love my NCKA Fam

On a side note if you teach me how to catch halibut off of my yak I will help you get started and show you what little bit I know.

If I just know how..I definitely wont mind at all, I honestly just got lucky...I can throw things or two just let me know what..

We should do a newbie dive day in monte/carmel so anyone who wants to get their feet wet can do so in good vis with some minor coaching before driving 3+ hours to get freaked out in the murk.

Definitely a great idea, I am pretty sure you will get bunch..
HAFC (Hella Asian Filipino Crew) are there..Me Jedmo Lapulapu..etc

Thanks for the writeup Rick.. I am bookmarking this thread for my inevitable plunge in to ab diving and spear fishing.

We should do a newbie dive day in monte/carmel so anyone who wants to get their feet wet can do so in good vis with some minor coaching

YES!!!!!  Do it on any of the middle saturdays in July and I'm so there! 

I don't think there is enough detail......

Nice write up!

We should do a newbie dive day in monte/carmel so anyone who wants to get their feet wet can do so in good vis with some minor coaching before driving 3+ hours to get freaked out in the murk.

Please newbies need ropes, we are not going to waste you time, I am pretty sure we can throw a buck or 2 for the experience, we just need veterans to step up and help us..Thanks

July 16th, I'll be taking my daughter to snorkel in monterrey (coral street).  Anyone who wants to go is welcome to come but we will be diving shallow and likely see mostly perch and senoritas.  Rick pretty much summed it all up for gear, start reading/practicing on clearing your ears and you can rent gear at glens aquarius at teh cg boat ramp.  I'm gonna ask that you do not start studying advanced freediving techniques or breathing patterns, holding your breath and getting used to manuevering under water is good enough for day one.  Kayaks are not mandatory but they, or a dive board are helpful......bring food, maybe we can bbq and do a hali dive at mbk afterwards.

July 16th, I'll be taking my daughter to snorkel in monterrey (coral street).  Anyone who wants to go is welcome to come but we will be diving shallow and likely see mostly perch and senoritas.  Rick pretty much summed it all up for gear, start reading/practicing on clearing your ears and you can rent gear at glens aquarius at teh cg boat ramp.  I'm gonna ask that you do not start studying advanced freediving techniques or breathing patterns, holding your breath and getting used to manuevering under water is good enough for day one.  Kayaks are not mandatory but they, or a dive board are helpful......bring food, maybe we can bbq and do a hali dive at mbk.

IN Will bring tons of FOOD for everyone attending..Spaghetti HotDog and some BBQ Thanks Mr. Garcia for Stepping UP!!!