James started his diving career in the Pacific Northwest and has been making bubbles here ever since. He's logged hundreds of dives in Puget Sound, becoming an expert on our local dive sites and marine life.
James is passionate about introducing divers to the wonders that exist off the coast of Western Washington and offers guided shore dives from Tacoma to the San Juan Islands. A handful of popular dive sites are listed below, but James also takes divers to more obscure sites on request. Divers must have an open water certification to go on a guided dive.
comment from a guest on a guided dive at a local dive site
Edmonds Underwater Park
Divers can sign-up for a single dive or a half-day of diving at the Edmonds Underwater Park, one of the most popular sites in the Seattle area. The park has 27+ acres of tide and bottom lands. It features man-made reef structures and sunken vessels that provide an extensive habitat for marine life.
Most divers access this site with a 10- to 15-minute surface swim, to maximize the time spent exploring the park's many features. As a result, this dive is most enjoyable for those with an average fitness level or above.
Alki Point Junkyard and Pipeline
The Junkyard is an artificial "junk" reef off the coast of historic Alki Point. Tires, toilets, and more host a variety of interesting fish and invertebrates. This is a relatively easy dive when done near slack. It is also accessible at night.
The Pipeline is named for a partially-buried pipeline off the coast of the Constellation Park Marine Preserve. It is a shallow but fun dive, especially at night and for divers who want to practice buoyancy control or navigation.
Coves 1, 2, and 3
The coves at Seacrest Park in West Seattle offer some of the region's most accessible diving. Easy entry, lots of marine life in relatively shallow waters, and proximity to downtown Seattle make it popular with locals and scuba schools.
Depending on experience, divers can focus on exploring wrecks at depths of 30 to 50 feet or try a deeper, more technical dive.