Treasure on the California Coast

[hbh2oguard]

oh yea do you have any tips?????
1)Hope it doesn't scratch with a knife?????

[Papa Bear]

Nice site, you found! If you go you will have to take pictures and do a report! I guess the 89lb piece would be worth a dollar or two! I have to make sure Otto has that in his will for me! LOL

http://twotankedproductions.com/imag...of_jade_74.jpg

[hbh2oguard]

Yea maybe the next 3 day holiday because it looks like there are camp sites right up the way. I'm assuming bring as may tanks as you plan on diving since there is really no where along the big sur coast to get a fill.

[Papa Bear]

You got part about the Jade cave in south cove? Also, the jade often gets caught in crevasses where the largest surf is! It is the ponding of the surf that dislodges the rocks and polishes them! If you go too deep you will see jade, but the pieces are way too big to get by hand! The surf zone or Storm Surf Zone is the best place to fine bigger pieces! The cracks in the rocks have some great little pocket pieces! Take non-diver friends to help pack the equipment! LOL also a litter or sling to help as well! Good luck!

http://twotankedproductions.com/imag..._Cove_1973.jpg

[Papa Bear]

Right! The campground is right across the street from North Cove! First come first serve nothing over 28feet! Scratch everything with your knife before you bring it up!

http://twotankedproductions.com/imag..._Cove_1973.jpg

[lars2923]

Maybe SDM and PAPA can organize a trip..
I read about this site on Scuba Diving Mag, or some other dive mag within the last few months. Sounds like an interesting dive...

[Papa Bear]

August through September are the best times! If we get enough interest maybe we can do something? I am getting old and need someone to help carry my gear up the hill, I think I can get it down! LOL

[hbh2oguard]

thanks for the advice, well I'll be in the OC for the summer so I guess I can't go during the best times. What makes Aug and Sept better?

[Papa Bear]

Less fog! Like the bay area the Santa Ana Winds blow it off shore and lay down the sea! Maybe late Sept. when they close the beaches for winter?

[hbh2oguard]

Maybe late Sept. when they close the beaches for winter?

I'm sure you've heard of the great balancing the budget stragety......... the beaches will be closed in June Just about half of the state parks are planned to be closed. Now is that the best solution...I don't think so! When the drownings start stacking up, maybe then something will give.