Sunrise SCUBA Weekend in July

Sunrise SCUBA Weekend in July: Return to the Emerald Crucible

If our June excursion to Hood Canal left you wanting more, or if you simply managed to miss it because you were busy doing less important things (like working), you are in luck. The Spartan SCUBA team is heading back to the fjord for an extended summer residency.

Join us for an unforgettable scuba weekend experience as we explore the depths of Hood Canal with the Spartan SCUBA team.

From Friday, July 17th through Monday, July 20th, 2026, we will be stationed at Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal. This isn’t just a quick splash-and-dash; it’s a full immersion into the Emerald Crucible, where the water is green, the plumose anemones are giant, and the wolf eels are judging your trim.

Whether you are looking to finish up a certification, log some advanced training, or just burn through a few cylinders with good company, this extended weekend is built for it.

This is not just any weekend; it’s a dedicated scuba weekend where you can refine your skills and enjoy the underwater wonders.

The Master Manifest of the SCUBA Weekend in July

Prepare yourself for a thrilling scuba weekend filled with excitement and adventure.

• Friday, July 17th – The Vanguard (Fun Diving): We arrive, unload, and immediately hit the water for a day of pure, unadulterated fun diving. No tasks, no slates—just executing solid dive profiles, checking our weighting, and saying hello to the local marine life.
• Saturday, July 18th & Sunday, July 19th – The Main Event (Working Dives): This is our dedicated training and skill-building window. If you have boxes to check, specializations to master, or open water evaluations to complete, this is where the magic happens under the direct supervision of the Spartan crew.The two days of training during this scuba weekend will enhance your diving proficiency significantly.
• Monday, July 20th – The Slow Pack Out and Bounce: We sleep in, dry the gear, consume excessive amounts of caffeine, and execute a highly calculated, incredibly casual pack-out before hitting the road back home.

Resort Logistics & The Bunk Room Lottery

We will be operating directly out of the beautiful Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal. For those who want to stay right where the action is, we have a premium logistical shortcut.

Don’t miss out on this amazing scuba weekend; the logistics are all set for you to dive right in!

The Spartan crew has secured the shared housing space, and we have exactly three (3) open spaces available in the bunk room.

• The Cost: $60 per night.
• The Rules: This is a strict “first-ordered, first-to-get-a-bed” situation. If you want the convenience of rolling out of bed directly onto the dive dock without paying full cabin prices, do not hesitate. Once these three slots are claimed, you are on your own to secure independent lodging at the resort or nearby.

Sustenance & Survival (The Food Plan)

We believe in diving hard and eating well. To keep things easy, we will be heading into town as a group on Friday and Saturday evenings to swap dive stories over dinner. Our targets for evening fuel are either the newly remodeled (HA!) Model T Pub & Eatery or the excellent Mexican fare at El Puerto De Angeles.

Our evening gatherings during this scuba weekend will be the perfect opportunity to share stories and laughs.

For your daytime needs, the rooms at Sunrise Resort come equipped with mini-fridges, microwaves, and tiny coffee makers. We highly recommend hitting the grocery store beforehand to stock up on your favorite breakfast items, surface interval snacks, and mid-day hydration supplies.

Gear up and get ready for a memorable scuba weekend that you won’t want to miss.

What to Bring (Beyond the Absolute Basics)

Aside from your standard cold-water kit, your sense of adventure, and a functional drysuit zipper, please remember:

• Thermal Protection: It’s July in the Pacific Northwest, which means it might be sunny topside, but the water down deep remains delightfully, crisp-ly cold. Do not skimp on your undergarments.
• A Camp Chair: Essential for the surface intervals where we sit around the sidelines and discuss exactly how big that lingcod actually was.

A camp chair is essential for relaxation during our scenic scuba weekend breaks.

For a full breakdown of the site layout, amenities, and what makes this specific stretch of water so legendary, head over to our internal Spartan Sunrise Hub.

Clear your calendar, claim your bunk space before someone else does, and let’s go paint the Canal Spartan red.

Let’s make this scuba weekend one for the books!