We FINALLY got to scuba dive the UNDERWATER PARK in Edmonds, WA!!! [MV FREEDOM SEATTLE]

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[@Deke1]

"Bad Luck starts once you say "I DO"........lol

[@hallowther9735]

I have found there are 4 worlds. 1) Land and Air and the air includes flying, 2) Fresh water on and under, 3) Salt water during the day, and 4) Salt water at night has a completely different group of creatures. Enjoy your adventures and living aboard. All the best, Hal

[@robertlewisvideo]

I love Diving. Scared the heck out of non divers on the boat the first night dive off shore when we all covered our lights , black-out, to see the beauty of the ocean life. They though we had been eaten by sharks or something.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

That underwater park in Edmonds is wonderful. It's where I became a PADI Advanced Open Water Certified SCUBA diver. My husband was a NAUI Certified diver. It was built and funded by City, State and Federal funds. They split a barge and sank the halves to make home for the Marine wildlife. There are outdoor showers to rinse the saltwater off your gear. It is a protected Marine Sanctuary, and a State Park. Except for the flounder, the fish come right up to you. Watch out for the Ferry noise/sound, especially underwater. Know how to turn your Commercial Offshore dry suit into a wet suit? Turn your head around, and come face to face with a sea lion, lol. The water magnifies 25%. Don't poke your hands into the holes! A momma Moray Eel may be protecting her babies!!! There's another great dive off of Alki. Some commodes (toilets) were dumped, and the baby Octopi love them. Happy trails to you all, from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle. Glad we got some rain b4 the 4th. It helps to reduce the fire hazard as ppl shoot them off in celebration of our freedom and Nation's Birthday. 🇺🇸 ⚘ 🙏❤🙏 ⚘ 🇺🇸 P.S. Ooops... forgot the Old Union Warf in Pt. Townsend. One of the oldest still-standing piers in Puget Sound. Great for a walk-about. Great restaurants. Fort Warden State Park has wonderful concerts in the summer. You can even have crumpets and tea at Manresq Castle. Great diving, if you watch your tide charts and hit it at low slack tide.

[@Morrisfactor]

The "barge' is actually the old De Lion drydock which was set up inside nearby Vashon Island (Quartermaster Harbor) at the community of Dockton, dating back to the 1880s. The drydock was 310' by 85' and handled old clipper ships and the newer iron steamships which followed; swallowing the ships, raising them above sea level, so the bottoms could be cleaned and repaired. The drydock was active right through WW!!, then towed to Edmonds and sank as a way to curtail the strong currents which bedeviled the ferry boats as they tried to dock - the sunken drydock acted as a buffer. The middle of the drydock has long since been buried beneath sand/gravel, but the two long sides stick up twenty feet from the bottom and are covered with sea life and act as homes for myriads of fish - the best part of the marine park (though divers nowadays are discouraged to visit the sunken dry dock due to its close proximity to the ferry slip).

[@michaelmorrisey9760]

Wow. A Zeagle Ranger BC. Impressive Elizabeth. One way to go hands free when walking in shallow water; and, to and from the dive site, is clip the BC chest strap through the mask and fin straps. Even with low viz conditions, it was a great video.

[@sailorman8590]

Oh gosh….nothing like diving in the blue clean waters of the Caribbean!

[@gordongadbois1179]

NICE. DID I HEAR "TAKE THE PLUNGE"? MUST BE A SUMMER POLAR PLUNGE COMING, 90 DEGREE DAY AND 55 DEGREE WATER, PERFECT.

[@Colinpark]

For NW diving, I recommend a wetsuit with a built in hood, they really reduce the cold water flow along the back of the neck, which keeps you much warmer. The most important thing any diver, new or experienced should know, is the ability to say No/Not today. If you are doubting a dive, say no to it. The park seems like a great idea with the marked grid and shallow, great way to practice your skills and get comfortable.

[@timeflies-sicamous5578]

Another awesome video. I love that your videos are of places that I could realistically visit, not just dream about.

[@leospassn]

Fun change of scenery...UNDER the water. Between scuba scenery, and the aerial drone footage, your videos are a delight! Thanks for sharing!

[@athommen1]

Greetings from Switzerland! Among other things I do for a living, I’m a wedding photographer, mainly in Switzerland but also in other European countries. In Europe, it’s not a good idea, either, to see the Bride before the wedding, for the reasons Elizabeth mentioned. What I tend to do is, to plan ways in advance a few photos we can do once the couple is married, just after the ceremony, without needing to go to far away and leaving the guests on their own for to long. We then organize, if desired, a new photo shooting, once the couple comes back from their honeymoon or, a few days after the party. Most of the time I’m friends with the hairdresser team and make-up team so, it’s things one can arrange quite easily. Anyways, it’s against the rules to see the Bride before the ceremony, only Dad is allowed to see his daughter at that moment. Made me smile to see your foldable cart, as I use the exact same one, not only for boating but; mostly for my video and photography gear (lol). I like the size of it, as it allows me to pass thru doorways, which is important for me. I was surprised about the bad visibility with water temps at 55°F, which is kinda fresh and allows nicer views in most lakes but, then again, it’s not a lake situation. Thanks for sharing those moments with us. Happy 4th of July All!

[@donw6537]

It's bad luck if you don't see your wife after the wedding.

[@me3ggg]

Bad luck I saw my now ex-wife for pictures before the wedding

[@craigparse1439]

1:29 nice shot of a Nonsuch heeling over!

[@6800891]

Kudos and respect for getting married. Many of the boating vlogger couples are not.

[@sandygates2743]

Thanks for sharing the pictures. It is always fun to catch a wedding!

[@timebong8366]

You guys should have more subs than u have. Y'all are funny and Shawn is the calm one keeps u Elizabeth going off the rail😜🤪. Anyways love the doggos 😘😘 I miss the northwest station naval air station Whidbey island WA for 9 years in the Navy 1991-2000

[@kellyward1478]

Sweet video! Being from the PNW, I love “visiting” all these wonderful places with you ☺️💕

[@ridingdragon]

I like diving! Thanks for taking us along! Great BCD by the way Elizabeth. I have a 22 year old Zeagle Ranger. Still going strong.

[@RoadhogRNA]

Super Video, looks like you guys had a great time.

[@billjones261]

Good show folks thanks

[@sverre054]

Nice quilback rockfish at 13:30 They can live over 100 years. Very common in Puget sound

[@salsasian]

Love it! I use to drop crab pots about 2500 yards north of the pier back in 2015 when I live up there! Good memories!!!

[@plumbing-away]

Thanks for the videos

[@craigfarnham7279]

Hello from Kansas and as always, thank you for these great videos.

[@tonywalker6745]

Thanks for the video appreciate the effort you both make to entertain your followers 😃

[@sarahshong5855]

And inform us!

[@UKCG_2]

Thanks for the memories. I dove the same location back in the 80s.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Elizabeth bringing the energy. 2-3 people die at Edmonds diving every year. Glad you survived another adventure. I like that your sunglasses are bigger than your dive mask.

[@northernladd4133]

What a Chanel this is🙌🏻🙌🏻 all the way from the UK

[@lostkcfan4280]

Really liking the new white upholstery.. Looks Great! Was wondering your color choice.. Perfect! ⚓

[@christophero3898]

Oh man. I hope those weren't the dive highlights. The park is huge, but the crown jewel is the sunken ship. Even in poor summer visibility, it's pretty cool. There is a very detailed map near the building next to the showers. I'm a local and have been diving there at least 20 times - it's a great spot.

[@jonwumkes]

Love the cap!

[@troykirchenbauer]

My wife and I love watching your videos. They are always so well done. I laughed at the instagram boyfriend comment and yes, we think it is bad luck to see the bride before the ceremony!

[@onthebrink5815]

Cool to see the underwater park has matured nicely. Dove there 25 years ago in winter, 29 deg water temp, my coldest dive ever. Saw a 7' ling cod when descending to the bottom. Was skiing two days before the dive. Only in the NW!

[@123turby]

Your video quality is superb. Well done.

[@mikemoxley9477]

Great video !

[@stevecastro22]

Although the visibility was not great you were able to see some nice Metridium on your dive. Thanks for sharing. Love Freedom !!!

[@eotwawki9238]

Well that was cool, thank you.

[@ScubaSkiWA]

My son and I dove the park about a week before and the vis was so bad we bailed half way through the dive. On good vis days the park is fantastic with many sunken boat hulls and other items creating habitats, a grid of N/S, E/W lines on the bottom to help with navigation helping to make each dive interesting. Having worked on the Edmonds fuel dock as a summer job back in the mid 80s it's always fun to see the Marina featured in a video.

[@mattmccallum2007]

The Edmonds Oil Dock was an amazing dive site as well.

[@thomasw5430]

The one good thing about swing the bride before the actual ceremony- at least you know they are both showing up, and not standing there looking for them before the ceremony! I’ll have to try the park when I go out there to visit! Although, I will be bringing my dry suit with me. The visibility looked good compared to what I usually have in the northeast.

[@edwardferguson.lasvegasnev1612]

I lived in Mountlake Terrace in early 60s. Fished the ferry dock before the development. Good to see.😊

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

"staring from the bow of the boat" uhm... that sounds like a challenge to get the cake, then

[@bobcathey8903]

Very nice underwater video considering the circumstances!

[@stevenryle5709]

Fun, fun, fun! I was hoping for a close up shot of an Orca though.

[@joegreen2226]

Morning

[@glenpeacock3330]

Retro Mariners baseball shirt. Nice! I think I had one back in the day.

[@mudpuddlediver6534]

HUH? That's a classic Milwaukee Brewers t-shirt

[@claytongillett8249]

Dove there in the winter I certified. It was better visibility that day but colder on the beach. If memory serves, the water was about the same temp, maybe a degree or two cooler. Great video given the poor viz! Nicely done.

[@James-seafan]

excellent video nice views underwater sealife

[@quackula9190]

It was fun dive for me several years ago.

[@jimbaker8624]

Saw my wife for pictures before the wedding. 38 years later we are still very happily married!

[@irveagle1214]

I grew up on Puget sound. Living in Bothell. Graduated from king's hs. Been where you are 100s of times. Excellent video

[@bacondad6960]

The crab at 14:35 was squaring up on you.

[@collinsganson5115]

Did y'all have lots of boat maintenance on your other boats as well?

[@classicraceruk1337]

Any thing disappear from your trolley? Looked like a cool dive.

[@dandersonjr]

I'm surprised with all the cool anchorages you go to that you don't do more scuba diving in your episodes. I'd enjoy watching it at least.

[@davidboan59]

Did you guys change your interior cushions? I seem to remember your interior cushions being green?

[@briancook6386]

Go Brew Crew!

[@paulcunningham2859]

Nice

[@solosailingboatlife7203]

Question are you guys going to be visiting cap Santee later this month ? MV Sukai

[@matao87]

Edmonds is a great dive! Not a fan of the surface swim but it's well worth it.

[@thommeyer6356]

Fascinating park, even with poor visibility. A bit chilly...how many mills thick are your wet suits...4, 5?

[@ccoskery1455]

Where did you get your visor?

[@jimwinger]

looks like you diving at a very low tide. the viz can get pretty dirty there when it's that low

[@me3ggg]

So when you pull into different marinas do you have to have a reservation or just find an available slip? Do you have to rent a slip by day like a campsite? 😬

[@brianlowe753]

Another vote for open bar and cake.

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@paulwilson834]

Hi Guys great filming the colour quality was fantastic have you changed your camera?

[@davidhopkins6598]

We started dating in high school as juniors, married two years later, which lasted sixty two years. Had there been any bad luck we could handle as a team

[@calharmon3137]

What do you use to shoot your videos? Phone? GoPro? Combo of both? Gimbal?

[@wekker090]

I do not think its bad luck to see each other before the ceremonie, I married in Thailand 15 years ago... still winging it 🙂

[@roydenvickers6382]

What temperature is this water? Thanks. 55F I just saw.

[@leegordon861]

I hope you’re still doing your question an answer section my question is can you go through the procedures and steps for when you hook up to shore power and unhook shore power you know what you turn on and off on your switches on your boat also when you power up to use a generator compared to running your motor switches as you turn on and turn off in the sequence you do so you don’t have issues. Plus what could happen if you did it wrong!!! I am Lee Gordon from Auburn Indiana home of the classic Duesenberg car

[@Maxrotor1]

I love your videos and the scenery in the PNW, however you guys should get down to some warmer weather in California Mexico.

[@TwelvePaws]

Brrr 55F. I used to consider 75F cold (water temps near surface of 90F in the summer). Shore diving is never my thing, too much sand and stuff in gear. Looks like an okay spot, I'm used to alot more marine life (but similar green algae vis in the winter) I guess with the currents in PNW sheltered spots are hard to find. Pro tip. a smear of baby shampoo inside mask will help prevent fogging

[@kenlane5011]

I tell my wife that all the time.. Just keep buying bigger boats 🚢🚢🚢😎😎😎 Great advice Shawn.

[@gracetaylor4429]

Hi Elizabeth what brand is your super cute visor ?

[@mikeseitz2792]

I like Shawn, buy a bigger boat!! Nice video Elizabeth......very enjoyable as always!!

[@M-Swede]

Not bad luck. We were the only two at our wedding, aside from the minister. Still married 31 years later.

[@Colinpark]

Married my wife at her family home in Malaysia, technically the bride is not supposed to even be at the wedding, but wife was having none of that, the ring got lost briefly leaving me very embarrassed, till her sister admitted dropping the ring tray. The whole thing was in Arabic with someone translating into my ear, at the end she was supposed to kiss my hand in an act of submission, but I ended kissing hers, which cracked the family up as there is no submissive bone in her body.

[@williammielke8975]

Brewers T shirt, where in cheddar-land are you guys from?

[@davidvoller726]

Dude!? Is that a Milwaukee Brewers T? You must be an eastern WI native…. Go Twins!

[@dannysingletary9648]

Did anything get stolen? I leave stuff in my bag when doing shore dives here in Sydney and have never had an issue with theft,

[@jimwinger]

I suppose it's possible, but I've had gosh I dont know at least a couple hundred dives there anyway and haven't had a problem. It's a popular dive site so there are usually divers there and it's a good community that watches out...as well as the other park guests

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀👍

[@FisherPost]

I’m with you Elizabeth- bad luck to see bride before wedding.

[@lindawilkins6075]

Great Video. Elizabeth what the band members name who owned Freedom before you?What years did Freedom spend in HI?

[@TideTrekker]

Heading out there this summer. Any reccomended spots for a beginner free diver?

[@jimwinger]

lots of people free dive edmonds. The swim in/out can be rather long, but the depth on a high is 15-40fsw and there's a lot of sunken stuff to see - esp at reasonable depths of 15-20 for you

[@jimwinger]

oh, if you go out past the triumph (the wood boat) there is a big concrete bridge float. it's big so the cool think while it has depth (30+ on hi) the top is shallow , so you can choose your own depth adventure on that [note : I STRONGLY disrecommend attempting a swimthru the inspection hatches]

[@mikelauer8592]

Tradition is an important part of marriage in various degrees of importance. More than anything I hope the sanctity of marriage had more respect.

[@jeffspicolli593]

I think the bad luck thing only applies to the groom seeing the dress before the wedding. Very health bride tho!

[@lb7wade518]

Wedding cake causes divorce

[@davidvivian596]

Seeing the bride before the wedding - is it bad luck or not? I've been married twice - the first time I did not see the bride, the second I did. Guess what, they both ended in divorce so I suppose that makes it an old wives tale. I did not get married again and my subsequent relationship endured. I don't know that you can draw any conclusions from that. Divorce is something to be avoided if at all possible!

[@gordongadbois1179]

90 DEGREE DAYS MAYBE ON THE WAY FOR THE SUMMER POLAR PLUNGE. JUST A HEADS UP.

[@willemroderkerke1490]

I think You are right. It brings you bad luck when you see the bride before the Wedding. At least in the Netherlands.

[@Mrveescuba]

16:01 foggy mask !!!hmm you need to check my video how to resolve that!!!!

[@m2pozad]

It could be bad luck to see the bride for virgin couples. (just made that up : ) edit* Welcome to Edmonds

[@yishihara55527]

No diver down flag?

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Edmonds, WA, is also home to the World-reknowned traveler RICK STEVES.

[@56thSPSk970]

After 50 years of marriage, im keeping my mouth shut....😆

[@darrylb4048]

Old saying but one thing is for sure...Marriage is the main cause for all divorce's. LOL On the matter of leaving things that may be stolen, get a dry bag and leave it submerged in the water for your return. Of course that still leaves your cart on shore. Great video. Take care

[@sashavoitoff7514]

You should go scuba diving Catalina island or channel islands

[@cjhiggins1]

Not bad luck at all. Old wives tale

[@jeffsteeves7809]

you got to spit in your goggles So.. you can see.....

[@stevecastro22]

Jeff, FYI goggles are what a swimmer wears and only covers your eyes. However a mask encloses your nose also and allows you to equalize the pressure in your mask at depth, and yes spit will also work as a mask defogger.....

[@cameronm2203]

Bad luck to even have a bride, i am happier with my dog, better relationship

[@tarbaby6571]

Any time you see the bride….it’s good luck….love should never change…my 2cents