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Cortes Bank Diving Trip
October 4-7, 2007

Lead by Tiff!
You know it will be fun!

Come Diving with Us!

$499

Climb aboard the Horizon live aboard dive boat for an unforgettable adventure through the best spots in Southern California. Weather permitting we will dive cortes bank which is 100 miles out to sea. This tiny seamount only a few miles long is home to large pelagics like white sea bass, yellowtail, bonita, yellow fin tuna, as well as lobster! Diverse kelp forests span as much of the reef structure, with the typical visibility between 50 and 80 feet. Whether you want to grab some lobster, spear a fish, or it's video and photography you're after, there is room for it all on this spacious 80-foot live board boat.

Often referred to as "the galapagos of california," cortes bank and the channel islands are known for clear water, lush kelp beds, diverse reefs, and tons of marine life. the fall is the best time to dive the islands, with water temperatures between 62 and 68 degrees, usually calm seas, and great visibility. Some years we have seen huge schools of white sea bass in the 20 to 30 lb range, and giant black sea bass between 50 and 200 lbs! The Horizon is an 80-foot live aboard with a spacious deck and restaurant style galley. An inflatable chase boat will stand by to whisk divers to and from dive sites as necessary.

With a roomy sun deck, comfortable bunks, and great food the horizon is the choice boat for island hopping. and because it is docked only five minutes from san diego airport, it's a quick taxi ride after a pleasant flight, or you can drive to san diego. With airfare wars continuing, typical prices to San Diego from the Bay Area run between $120 and $180 roundtrip if the reservations are made in advance, making it a good alternative to driving.

We will board the boat in San Diego at 7 p.m., Thursday evening, October 4th, heading to either Cortes, San Clemente, or Catalina overnight, weather permitting.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be spent diving Cortes and the best spots in the Southern Channel Islands. The boat will arrive back at port around 9 p.m. Sunday night, October 7th. The Vagabond Inn Motel is only 50 yards from the landing and makes for a sensible option to return Monday morning if you are flying.

The Vagabond inn motel is only 50 yards from the landing, making it a sensible option to return monday morning if you are flying.

• $150 non-refundable deposit secures your spot. Trip balence is due by August 20. Our last five Cortes trips sold out long before October... First come, first served -- don't miss the boat.
• Experience in California boat diving strongly recommended
• Airfare and transporation to and from San Diego not included.
• Depending on the price of fuel, a fuel surcharge of between $15 and $20 may apply

Experience in California boat diving is strongly recommended

To learn more, please come by the store, call or e-mail for more information.

Wallin's Dive Center
1119 Industrial Rd. #7
San Carlos, California 94070
phone: (650) 591-5641
fax: (650) 591-5924