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Diving in Hood Canal

Dan Z — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:24:00 GMT

Divers come to Hood Canal. You will find many great dive trips. You can contact Pacific Adventure Diving, www.pacadventure.com, in Hoodsport for a trip. Contact www.tritoncovebeachhome.com for a place to stay. You will enjoy the beauty of Hood Canal and have a relaxing stay at a home right on the water with a breathtaking view and cozy hot tub on the deck. Several diving trips are available.

Located about five miles from Pleasant 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.

Located about four miles from Pleasant Harbor Marina, “The Pinnacle”, also called “The Seamount” or “The Mound” is one of the all around favorites. 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.

The top of this formation is shaped like an egg with the pointed end to the Southwest. The top is very irregular with a rocky ridge that runs in a Northeast to Southwest direction. On the North side there is a rock face that starts about 30 feet and goes down to about 45 feet. The East side is made up of large rocky slopes and drop-offs with some holes almost big enough to swim into. At the South end the ridge that runs along the top continues down to a small bolder slope at the bottom that starts to level off at about 85 feet. You almost always find a pair of Wolf Eels here. As you continue on you will change course and start heading in a more Northerly direction and can either explore the West side, which is less dramatic than the East side, or you can follow a small ravine back to the top. On the top you can explore the rock formations and the life there and work your way up to the highest point for your safety stop. This is one of our favorite dives. There's something for everyone here, and it's an incredible night dive!

On this site you should see lots of large life such as Wolf Eels, Octopus, big Ling Cod, Rock Fish, and usually a Yellow Eye that seems to like the south end. You will also find Lithoid Crab in the cracks, Squat Lobster, Nudibranch, Red and White Sea Cucumber. At the shallower depths you will find Gobies, Warbonnets, Gunnels, Grunt Sculpin, Sailfin Sculpin and more. This is a great site to test your identification skills. This site is great for open water or advanced divers, photography, naturalist and night dives.

Cushman Dam

Dan Z — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:05:00 GMT

There are so many great things to see in the Olympic Penninsula. The Brinnon, WA area is particularly enjoyable. On the list of “must sees” is the Cushman Dam. One of the first major dams in the Pacific Northwest, Tacoma Power's Cushman Dam No. 1 was officially dedicated in 1926 when President Calvin Coolidge pressed a button in the White House to energize the project. The dam is on the North Fork of the Skokomish River near Hood Canal. It is 275 feet high and 1,111 feet long. For more information and to schedule a tour, call Tacoma Power 253-502-8759.

Annual Autumn Wine and Taste Tour

Dan Z — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:09:00 GMT

There is so much to see and do on the Hood canal in November. You will avoid the crowds and be able to enjoy some peace and quiet. There are many events happening in the fall as well.

In November, Hoodsport Winery, Inc. will have it's annual Autumn Wine and Taste Tour November 9th -14th 2007. They will feature special wines for this (no charge) event. Be sure to take this annual fall tour of Hoodsport Winery, Inc., a Winery Loop® destination winery since 1985. Our favorite wine is the 2005 Cabernet-Merlot.

Many artists and writers frequent this area as an inspirational retreat to write and paint. You will discover the raw beauty of the Olympic Peninsula and the Hood Canal.

If you need a place to say, check out www.tritoncovebeachhome.com

Divers take note of the Triton Cove diving area

Dan Z — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:51:00 GMT

Located about 5.5 miles south of Pleasant harbor on the southeast corner of Triton Head. Here you will find lots of invertebrate life on small rock outcroppings. Depth is 40 to 50 feet. The Pacific Adventure Diving Company can arrange diving right in front of the Triton Cove Beach Home. You can stay at the home, dive in front and walk up the stairs into the hot tub and shower, wash your clothes and then cook a warm meal while relaxing in this beautiful peaceful setting.

Chum Salmon Derby

Dan Z — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:03:00 GMT

Hoodsport 3rd Annual Chum Salmon Derby
Location: Hood Canal
Date(s): October 19 - November 18
Event URL: www.hoodsportwa.com

The Hoodsport Community Events Association is proud to present the 3rd annual Chum Derby, held October 19 through November 18, 2007.

For additional information, please visit www.hoodsportwa.com.

* Free Kids Derby with merchandise prizes
* Sponsored by Verle's Sport Center
* 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners
* Pancake Breakfast at the bank parking lot on Saturday
* Tickets are $10. Anglers may weight four fish per ticket and may purchase as many tickets as needed.
* Daily weigh-in at Hood Canal Grocery and the Sunrise Motel
* Prize money for top 5 winners:
o $500
o $250
o $150
o $100
o $50
o Special Lady Angler prize - $100

Health Benefits of Oysters!

Dan Z — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:09:00 GMT

Did you know that oysters are every bit as good for you as they taste? They are good for your heart and are rich in vitamins and minerals and low in fat, Consider:

Oysters are low in cholesterol. They actually protect blood vessels and arteries by lowering "bad" cholesterol and favoring, "good" cholesterol, or HDL.
Oysters, are very low in fat and contain almost no saturated fat. Plus, the high amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in oysters is good for your heart.
Three ounces of oysters supplies more than 100 percent of your daily zinc requirement. Adequate zinc is crucial for a strong immune system.
Oysters help boost your mental energy and are mood elevators - they really are a "brain food".
Oysters have long been considered an aphrodisiac. Although modern scientific research can give some credence to this claim, the mythology is more interesting. Did you know that Casanova loved oysters?

Great getaway home on Washington's beautiful Hood Canal.

Dan Z — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:44:00 GMT

We have an awesome vacation home on the beutiful Hood Canal, located in Brinnon, WA. Check out our web site at: www.tritoncovebeachhome.com. There are many things to do around this area. This blog will be used to share things to do around the Brinnon, Washington area.