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Diving Dodd Narrows, BC (Blue Mussel Catch & Cook)
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5 ай бұрынDiving Dodd Narrows, BC (Blue Mussel Catch & Cook) Feb 2024
Join a big group of us for some epic freediving around Dodd Narrows, BC. The current was ripping and the visibility was mediocre, but our spirits remained high. Dodd Narrows is a passage way between Nanaimo, BC and Mudge Island, BC where tidal rapids form. Current can exceed 9 knots! The life clinging to the walls can be compared to Brownings Pass in God's Pocket.
On another note, the trail leading down to Dodd Narrows is in jeopardy of changing forever. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the proposed developments and join this facebook group to stay up to date. Cheers. www.facebook.c...
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Captain Joz - No Bliss
Novembers - Just Ripe
Falconer - Not Long Now
Man With Roses - Poison Message
Kicktracks - Oceanside
Falconer - Two Lions One Drop
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@shellh4880 22 күн бұрын
Love to see young people out and exploring our beautiful island.
@PNWSamson 22 күн бұрын
Awesome! It's such a beautiful place. Thanks 🙏
@WildWaterWomanLisa 5 ай бұрын
I am always amazed by how steady your footage is! So cool to see everything out of your perspective now. And thanks for the shout out! Looking forward to go for another dive with you soon
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Likewise! Excited for the next one and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's footage too. Cheers!
@ave. 5 ай бұрын
I've been binge-watching your videos tonight, its reignited my awe & love for the Pacific Northwest tonight. Much love from the Comox Valley 💚🌲🏔️
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Awesome man so happy to hear that! It's paradise. I really appreciate the comment.
@petrhermanadventures9509 5 ай бұрын
It's a great spot, I almost died there. A downwelling pushed me from 15 feet to 60 at the end of my safety stop and I ran out of air. Fortunately I was very close to my buddy and he had more air left than me. Strange thing about that is that when you're sinking with the water mass like that, there is no sensation of sinking, just pressure on the ears.
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Dude that's crazy. I remember you mentioning that before. Lucky to be alive!
@tideover 5 ай бұрын
mussel craving unleashed 🤤
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Yeye! Soo good. I'll be keeping a keen eye for blue mussels going forward.
@unchartedodyssey 5 ай бұрын
Awesome video man great shots of a great day
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Such a fun day. Can't wait for our next Dodd adventure. October/November?
@DnDadventures 5 ай бұрын
Your videos are awesome!
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Happy to hear you think so. They are lots of fun to film and edit.
@terryhsiao1745 5 ай бұрын
one of these days, hope to join up!, i do dive in oregon and washington though I am from vancouver originally.
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Reach out if you're in the area! Oregon seems to have a pretty solid community. I keep meaning to plan a trip out there.
@terryhsiao1745 5 ай бұрын
@@PNWSamson always love your videos and if you need someone to cook for you afterwards I am the guy :) ex sommelier as well. Will bring amazing wines for your seafood
@blawa 5 ай бұрын
Great video as always. Nice to see some familiar faces getting out there too ( Hi Sarah!) -Simon
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Thanks man! We have to dive again one of these days.
@blawa 5 ай бұрын
Would love to.
@phlompalompagus1 5 ай бұрын
"Don't buy a couch..." Nice!
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Haha yeah. Uma hooked that up when I was in the BVI's. Won some swag and that was in a mug. Found a nice home!
@88WhiteRhino 2 ай бұрын
I live on the Rock aswell(V.I), happy I found ya cause it's always great to see local creators(subscribed) I have a question though, I really want to get started doing this kind of stuff. Could you recommend how to get started?
@PNWSamson 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support man! The best option is to go to a local dive shop and chat with the staff. East 2 West freediving is in Victoria and they are awesome. They only sell freediving and spearfishing equipment. Divingsports in Vancouver is my go to shop. You can also reach out to some training providers and get certified. All said and done, it's an expensive buy in but well worth it.
@HalcyonGuitars 5 ай бұрын
looks delicious!
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Yeah man, it made me 3 solid meals!
@superkittybtc 5 ай бұрын
looks like a nice day in the office 😊
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Haha for sure. We wouldn't have it any other way!
@JoeNelo 5 ай бұрын
One day, we have to get out to Indo, In Komodo there is a fun drift dive i have done, takes you between 2 islands @ about 30-40kph. one of the funnest drift dives ive done
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Damn sounds epic! I'd love to do some traveling.
@GoldVP... 5 ай бұрын
Fast water wow! Looked like a river, and it's only tidal lol. All those muscles and I can get them without diving, via oyster farmers lol. Can't wait for my feed...maybe this weekend.
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Yeah dude mussels are awesome! I usually hand harvest from the shore but swimming for me was pretty fun haha.
@stingray024ify 5 ай бұрын
i heard urchin culls are intensifying in california. apparently the kelp comes back pretty quickly!
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Yeah dude. I was asking the DFO why we are not doing that here and they stopped responding. Super annoying.
@stingray024ify 5 ай бұрын
@@PNWSamson i mean, if you're feeling daring you could just go to some remote corner and hammer away. how would they know?
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
@@stingray024ify that's true but unfortunately that wouldn't make a dent. A coordinated effort would be necessary over a period of time to start seeing results. I usually smash up my 12 though.
@adamdauble914 5 ай бұрын
Man I can’t wait to start ocean free diving, I’ll hopefully soon get to get out. But the gear is so expensive! I’m saving up right now. Thinking I’m going to dive Lummni island because that’s close to me. Have you ever gone there?
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, it can be an expensive buy in. If you respect the gear you get years of use from it though! I've never dove Lummi but I believe it has some popular dive spots.
@bradeades8380 4 ай бұрын
For the record, I can see sticking to the side of this pass but this is a main boating passage and one that everyone waits for slack current (same time you want to dive). It is not a place to dive out in the open as boats, especially sailboats have a very short window to make it though. In the busier months you will see boats waiting for the window to move though here. Anyone not familiar with these waters should not dive here unless they are with someone who knows what's going on with the marine traffic. If you do decide to dive here stick to the shoreline for safety.
@PNWSamson 4 ай бұрын
For sure. I talk about that in the video for that matter. Safety first. Keep a keen eye for boats over head. I mentioned it's a winter spot and boat traffic come spring and summer is insane. Our group had a solid safety brief before we dove as well, definitely not a beginner spot per say. Diving there is easy but you need to have a strong understanding of Dodd narrows that's for sure. I went into a lot more depth on my last video from Dodd but it never hurts to reiterate those key points. I appreciate the comment Brad, cheers.
@michaelgeychenko3516 5 ай бұрын
can you do a video on a gear list? I live in Washington and want start diving and possibly spearfishing and dont know where to start in terms of gear.
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
Will do! Check out DivingSports KZfaq channel. They have a lot of 101 videos. I also have an educational playlist and I go over some information. The cold water freediving 101 video you'd find beneficial.
@heddge7718 5 ай бұрын
What thickness wetsuit are you wearing? And are you wearing a vest underneath that? Just getting into Freediving here in bc and I’m a little reluctant about the cold. Everyone has been saying 8-9 mm and even a vest. Is a 7mm open cell realistic? Thanks a ton
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
7mm does the trick! I made this video, should cover everything you need to know about cold water freediving! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gqmTg5WUy7CpZXU.html
@petrhermanadventures9509 5 ай бұрын
Oops, that story I told in the last comment actually happened at Gabriola pass. it's been a while!
@PNWSamson 5 ай бұрын
No worries, I got ya. Btw, we just finished off that honey you hooked up a while ago. Much appreciated, it was delicious!
@petrhermanadventures9509 5 ай бұрын
If you're ever out Chilliwack way, look me up, I'll give you another jar.@@PNWSamson
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