http://napavalleydivers.com Napa Valley Scuba Diving Club Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:54:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Although last weekend was not as warm as the models suggested... the MARINE and DIVE related forecast were every bit as expected and more. The unexpectedly small dive population on the dive boats (considering the dive conditions) were NOT disappointed. They enjoyed the smooth flat conditions and visibility 30+ in Monterey ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/06/17/weekly-status-monterey-express-tim-doreck-8/ Peace Boat Preparations This is my 6th trip on the Peace Boat, and for those of you who are new to the Peace Boat experience, here are some of my personal recommendations to make your trip comfortable. This is somewhat geared more towards the gals in the group, but hopefully, you ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/06/16/peace-boat-preparations/ Flat seas. VERY light breezes and a smooth as glass ride ALL day First dive: Pinnacles… super smooth down and up… with 30′ and a bit of a blue/green tint. ZERO surge, ZERO wind, almost ZERO swell. Second Dive: 35′ much cleaner and less green tint. One of the best… Strawberry Hillwhich is a tall ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/06/14/weekly-status-monterey-express-tim-doreck-7/   To All Napa Valley Divers: We have changed the venue for our Potluck BBQ! The annual Berryessa Club "Potluck BBQ" which is scheduled for this Saturday, June 14 (11am) has been moved from Berryessa to Napa! Through our conversations with various club members, we discovered that many would like to attend this social BBQ but couldn't ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/06/13/june14-bbq-location-change/ Saturday, June 14, 2008 Light winds... becoming W 10kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 1ft or less.  NW swell 2 to 4ft at 9 seconds. Patchy fog. Sunday, June 15, 2008 W winds 5 to 10kt. Wind waves 1ft or less. NW swell 3 to 5ft. Patchy fog with a further decreasing swell exceeding the wednesday forecast...mid 70's in Monterey and ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/06/13/105/ Temperatures above normal in all areas including Monterey (mid 70's), RAPIDLY diminishing seas with an almost imperceptible swell and winds (<10 knots) are going to make it a MUST DIVE weekend. Sunshine an almost zero cloud coverage... so bring your sunscreen and set up your UW cameras. Lots of spaces on board ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/06/11/weekly-status-monterey-express-tim-doreck-6/ The following letter was received by email... Tuesday, June 10, 2008         At Berryessa, resorts begin to close, owners angry, future uncertain By JENNIFER HUFFMAN, Register Business Writer Normally by this time of year, Rancho Monticello Resort at Lake Berryessa would be gearing up for months of family fun. Instead, owner Bob White is packing ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/06/11/berryessa-resorts-close/ To All Napa Valley Divers: Our next meeting will be Monday, June 9, 2008 We would like to thank those of you that took the time to complete our online survey about where to meet and what criteria was important to you for our location selection. Based on those valuable responses, please note ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/06/04/filippis-pizza-grotto/ The Friday 4am NOAA forecast, the 1am CDIP and the 4am Scripps weather models are in near perfect agreement. The dive forecast is SUPERB. NOAA forecast for Saturday and Sunday (May 31 and June 1, 2008) Saturday SW winds 5 KT... Becoming W 5 to 15 KT in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/05/30/weekly-status-monterey-express-tim-doreck-5/ Ok... last weekend was the VERY BEST weekend for 2008. With seas so flat you could stand a champagne glass on the surface and not spill a drop. A mirror finish! Clarity a minimum of 30' to 40' no matter where you went and ZERO winds ALL weekend. The same on Monday when ... http://napavalleydivers.com/2008/05/27/weekly-status-monterey-express-tim-doreck-4/