Eugene Dive Club

Are You an Oregon Coast Aquarium Diver? Take Part in a DAN Study...
2017-10-16 - 2017-10-20 | Oregon Coast Aquarium
DAN has been conducting a study of Diving and your Heart in divers over 40 for the last couple of years. The link below is to an article that recently appeared in Alert Diver about the study. It is quite interesting.
Read the article here.
They were looking for one more group to participate in the study. We contacted them and proposed using Oregon Coast Aquarium divers from Eugene Dive Club. Out of 25 inquiries from dive groups around the country they selected us because of the Oregon Coast Aquarium controlled dive conditions, and because we are primarily drysuit divers. That’s new for them. And because so many of us are old I guess…..
The study will be conducted at Oregon Coast Aquarium the week of October 16-20th. Dive teams for that week have been notified, but we will need some additional folks too. If your shift is not already scheduled for that week, you are a current with your Oregon Coast Aquarium dive requirements, over 40, and you are available to participate one of those days please contact Jenna Walker at Jenna.Walker@aquarium.org. She’ll get you the info you need to participate.
This is a great opportunity to participate in important research that can benefit all of us. It should be fun.

Dive For a Cure
2017-10-14 | Woahink Lake, 5 miles south of Florence, Oregon, Florence, Oregon, OR, 97439, United States
If you haven’t yet been to a Dive For a Cure Event, check out the website. Attending and participating in this event is a great way to raise money for breast cancer research.
Stay tuned for more details on the 2017 Dive for a Cure event. Be sure to follow our Facebook page too for the latest updates.

The Maritime Archaeological Society: First Eugene Meetup!
2017-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Papa’s Pizza Parlor, 1577 Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
If shipwrecks, archaeology & maritime history make your pulse race, join this well-known Astoria group for their first-ever Eugene meetup and find out how you can get involved.
This is a casual, family-friendly and FREE event. Come on down to Papa’s Pizza Parlor on Coburg Rd on Wednesday 11 October 2017 t find out more.
You can also check out the website to learn what projects the group is working on at the moment.
And, if you want to share this event, feel free to download the full poster here:

October's Dive Club Meeting
2017-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
On October 2, Colin Ackerman from Aqua Lung will be joining us to talk about new products and technology. Colin has been down before and is an entertaining and knowledgeable speaker. Check out Aqua Lung’s website for product details.
We’ll also have a chance for folks to tell us about their recent diving experiences. The club dive at Cape Lookout–organized by Bruce Hansen–was great on both days. There has been lots of local diving activity as well. Come and share your latest dive stories!
Doors open at 6pm and the meeting starts at 7pm. Come early and grab a drink and food. Don’t forget to enter the raffle while you’re at it. If you’re new to the club, you’ll even get a free raffle ticket. Come on out!

Cape Lookout Diving Trip
2017-09-23 - 2017-09-24 | OR
The club has scheduled two days of 3-tank dives with Garibaldi Charters to dive 3 Arch Rocks and Cape Lookout. These trips are for both hunters and non-hunters. This is a rare opportunity; few dive charters make it to Cape Lookout each year. Diving 3 Arch Rocks is restricted May 1-Sept 15 to protect nesting birds. Each day costs $150.00, signup is at the shop; provide your own tanks. Hunters and non-hunters are welcome.
These are open ocean dives for advanced divers with boat experience.
Ron Levine will be the divemaster.
Questions? Contact Bruce Hansen on 541-207-5877 or via bhansen@cmug.com

September Dive Club Meeting
2017-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
Join us for our next dive club meeting at the Holiday Inn in Springfield. Doors open at 6pm and the meeting starts at 7. Come early for drinks and food and don’t forget to put your name in the raffle for some great prizes!

NO Dive Club Meeting in August!
2017-07-31 | OR
The next dive club meeting will be September 11. Have a great summer diving!

Eugene Dive Club Summer Picnic
2017-07-23 | Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Our summer picnic will be on Sunday July 23 at Amazon Pool. Just like last year we will partner with the shop for an afternoon of food and friends – and swimming!
Gear will be available to demo too.
More info to come, but mark your calendar now. This event is free for all 2017 paid members, so remember to renew or join at our regular meeting on July 10.

ESDS 61st Anniversary Sale
2017-07-22 | OR
Come to Eugene Skin Diver’s Supply on the 22nd of July and get HUGE savings on dive gear!

July Dive Club Meeting
2017-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
Join us next Monday July 10 for our regular monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn. There is a lot of recent diving to catch up on, and planning for our upcoming picnic on Sunday July 23 at Amazon pool.
It will be great chance to try out all the cool gear you bought at the shop sale the day before! And we have a great program on tap about all the doings at the aquarium.
Ever wonder what’s going to become of the empty lot by pod?
The meeting starts at 7 PM but come early for dinner and drinks. Hope we see you all then!
And don’t forget to enter the raffle!

Neah Bay Dive Trip
2017-07-03 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Dive Neah Bay on Lu-Jac’s Quest
When: August 5-7
Trip Description: Once a year Diver’s Dream Charters and Captain Phil Jenson make their way to Neah Bay on the NW tip of Washington. This is a rare opportunity to dive the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and the Straits of Juan de Fuca. This pristine area consistently offers incredible visibility and abundant underwater life from Sea Lions, Wolf eels, Octopus and much more even down to the smallest Nudibranch.
Number of Dives: We will do three dives on Saturday and Sunday and two dives on Monday.
Cost of Dive: $390
Other Logistics:
Lodging separate at Winter Summer B&B, Seiku, WA
The trip is limited to 9 divers. 1 spot is still open.
Ron Levine will be the Divemaster
Are you interested?
Contact Bruce Hansen
541-207-5877
bhansen@cmug.com
NOTE: This charter is for advanced divers with boat diving experience due to open ocean diving that can present rough water, swell, currents and fog.

May Dive Club Meeting
2017-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
For May’s Meeting, the incomparable Faith Ortins and Sally Wahrmann (from DUI) will be our guest speakers. You would normally have to pay admission to hear them talk, but not at EDC!
DUI is well known to all of us not only for their dry suits and other gear, but their involvement with the aquarium and DFAC. And there’s more! Don’t miss it.
Doors open at 6. Meeting starts at 7. Come early to order food, and don’t forget to enter the raffle!

Dive Deception Pass and the San Juan Islands on Lu-Jac’s Quest
2017-04-21 08:00 - 2017-04-23 17:00 | Skyline Marina, Anacortes, 2011 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
There are spots left on this Eugene Dive Club trip. We will do three dives each on Friday and Saturday, two dives on Sunday.
Dates: April 21-23
The Deception Pass dive will be on Friday with other sites in the San Juan islsnds and Rosario Pass like Long Island Wall, Bell Island, Saars Head. Weather and tides determine the specifics of each day
The trip leaves each day out of Skyline Marina in Anacortes.
Cost: Dive cost will be $360, signup at the shop
Accommodation: Lodging separate. We are making arrangements for a rental house.
The trip is limited to 9 divers.
Contact: Are you interested? contact Bruce Hansen at 541-207-5877, or email bhansen@cmug.com

April Club Meeting
2017-04-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Holiday Inn, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
Check back in soon for additional details!

Fort Casey Critter Collection Trip
2017-03-23 - 2017-03-26 | OR
There’s still time to sign up for Fort Casey which is from Thursday March 23rd to Sunday 26th. Email Cindy if you are interested. Cost is $85.00 needs to be paid by March 6th at meeting (write a check at meeting).
Fort Casey is the annual collection of sea animals, run by Seattle Pacific University for the biology Dept. Usually there is diving on the way up and back home. Night dives are also included which are beautiful.

Skookumchuck-Porpoise Bay Dive Trip
2017-03-21 - 2017-03-23 | OR
8-9 dives, tanks, weights, food and lodging included. $550 total. Pay $200 to reserve your space. Pay at the shop or dive club and make checks payable to Eugene Dive Club. Non divers are half price. Minimum 6, Max 12-14.
Questions: Contact Bruce Hansen, 541 207 5877, bhansen@cmug.com
The Setting: Sechelt inlet/Skookumchuck narrows provide an outstanding range of boat dives. The tides this week will allow for two slack tide dives in Skookumchuck Narrows. This is an underwater landscape sculpted by tidal surges greater than 16 knots. The wall dives in Jervis Inlet provide an opportunity to see Gorgonian corals at recreational depths along with cloud sponges and an abundance of invertebrates and fish. Sechlet Inlet provides a number of close by shallow reefs to poke around in and see abundant life. All with fantastic visibility!
The Accommodations: Strongwater Retreat is a 5 minute boat ride from the Egmont dock. Accommodations and bath facilities are in heated yurts. Meals and common room are in the main house. Dive gear stays on the boat and there is a drying room to hang suits and thermals.
The fine print: Maximum registration 14, minimum 6. $200 deposit reserves your place. Full payment $550 due my March 1. Full rebate if withdrawn by March 1. After March 1, only if above minimum. An exchange rate adjustment will be made at the time of the trip.
Porpoise Bay Charters Website >>
Porpoise Bay Charters Facebook Page >>

Abyssal Dive Charters Trip
2017-03-18 08:00 - 2017-03-20 17:00 | Campbell River, BC, Suite 406 – 555 West 28th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7N 2J7, Canada
6+ dives, tanks, weights, lodging and partial food. $480 USD, $150 to reserve your space. Pay at
the shop or dive club. Minimum 4, Max 8.
Questions: Bruce Hansen, 541-207-5877, bhansen@cmug.com
Location and Dates: EDC, Abyssal Dive Charters- Campbell River, BC: March 18-20, 2017
The Setting: Discovery Passage is a 25 mile long channel that separates Quadra Island and Vancouver
Islands The strong tidal currents that sweep through the narrow passes bring a never-ending supply of rich
nutrients to the marine life, helping to create an amazing, colorful and vibrant undersea world. The steep
channel walls are covered in marine life, including colorful anemones, sponges, nudibranch, tube worms, and
soft corals. The cracks and crevices provide cover for rockfish, wolf eels octopus and more. Both slack and
drift dives are available. Campbell River and Vancouver Island consistently rate high on dive surveys.
The Accommodations: The Comfort Inn, opened in 2015, is in downtown Campbell River and 3 blocks from
the marina. Rooms are double occupancy. Breakfast is provided. One lunch nd dinner is part of the package.
Dive gear stays on the boat and there is a drying room to hang suits and thermals in the basement of the hotel.
The fine print: Maximum registration 8, minimum 4
$150 USD deposit reserves your place. Full payment $480 USD due by March 1. Full rebate if withdraw by
March 1. After March 1 only if above minimum. An exchange rate adjustment will be made at the time of
the trip.
Pay the EDC treasurer or at the shop. Make checks payable to Eugene Dive Club.
Suite 406 – 555 West 28th Street
https://www.facebook.com/Abyssal-Diving-Charters-733665260093965

March Club Meeting
2017-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
The speaker for March’s program is Tom Hemphill who wrote the book “Diving off the Oregon Coast.” Copies will be available at the meeting if you want to buy one. Eugene Skin Divers also has copies for sale. Both Mike and Diana Hollingshead have known Tom for a long time and can attest to the great information this book provides divers with.
Don’t forget, there’s also still time to sign up for Fort Casey which is from Thursday March 23rd to Sunday 26th. Email Cindy if you are interested. The cost is $85.00 and needs to be paid by March 6th at the meeting (Pay by Check).
Fort Casey is the annual collection of sea animals, run by Seattle Pacific University for the Biology Department. Usually there is diving on the way up and back home. Night dives are also included, which are beautiful.
Learn more about this website as well and what we can do with it. Doors open at 6:00pm and the meeting starts at 7:00, at Holiday Inn, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR (Gateway area).

February Club Meeting
2017-02-06 | Holiday Inn, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
Hi Folks,
Come join us for our monthly club meeting at the Holiday Inn in Springfield. Doors open at 6 PM and the meeting starts at 7 PM. Come early for drinks, dinner and conversation.
This month, Barry and Jody Cline will be talking about their trip to the Philippines. Come and find out find out more about their adventure!
If you haven’t yet registered to become a member, don’t worry! You can do so at the meeting. And, you’ll even get a free raffle ticket your first time around!

Jan Club Meeting
2017-01-03 08:00 - 17:00 | OR

Diving Woahink Lake December 10th
2016-12-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Woahink Lake, 5 miles south of Florence, Oregon, Florence, Oregon, OR, 97439, United States
Hey all! They’ll be a few of us diving at woahink lake This weekend. We’ll probably meet at the gazebo so we don’t disturb the new open water divers. Arrive by 10 am and first splash should be 10:45 am.
