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> Been trying to find some info on this deep channel off the California
>coast I've heard about. It supposedly runs straight out from near the
>shoreline and drops into the abyss. I seem to remember that it is divable
>from shore. Anybody know where I can get some more info on this ?
Dear Chuck:
Sounds like you want to go deep, off the beach. I am a local diver in
Southern California and there are five submarine channels I make a regular
pilgrimage to. You can get as deep as you want, recreational deep, technical
deep, twilight zone deep or even into LEAN trimix country.
The one I think you are talking about is the Redondo Sub Canyon off Redondo
Beach, CA. There is nearby parking at Veteran's Park parking lot, freshwater
shores and even a Coke machine right there. There are lifeguards and a pay
phone in the event they are needed. Its a nice dive-site.
The reason I dive this area is that it the site of three historic piers long
since burnt down that used to service many types of ships. There are a lot
of artifacts out there and I have brought up china, tools, bottles and many
other items. There are also some wrecks way out there. Many local dive shops
within blocks for fills and there is a nice pier to get a bite to eat before
and after the dive.
Please note that it gets far deeeeeeeper than you would care to read off
your computer, there is heavy recreational boat traffic, limited vis on bad
days, heavy current and sometimes a pounding surf entry especially for
divers who are technical geared. It can be a very advanced dive, but very
rewarding if you are into artifacts and don't have the time or money to dive
off a boat.
The other sub canyons that are my favorites ar the La Jolla Sub Canyon, just
north of San Diego and the Malibu Sub Canyon just north of Los Angeles.
Safe diving,
Kevin
" You'll never miss the water,
until the well runs dry . . .. "
as sung by Bob Marley
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