Dive Training NEWS

We will have a representative from Spearfishing Specialties here @ 6pm on the 20th of June to give a 3 hr seminar on the basics of spear fishing. The cost is $25 and includes a Spearfishing Specialties short sleeve t-shirt and 15% off on all Spearfishing Specialties guns and accessories.

If you have a gun already, bring it in for a tune-up. You will need to have some extra bands and shafts because the are no replacement parts available on the boat.

Look at their web site www.spearfishingspecialties.com if you get a chance and please let me know ASAP if you will attend (I will need your t-shirt size).

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April 2006

May 2006

Dive Gear SPECIALS

Aqualung is running a great deal right now. Buy any Aqualung regulator, and get a free Octo! That's saving up to 210 dollars! If you need a new regulator, NOW is the time to do it!

Upcoming CLASSES

Classes:

Basic Open Water: The next class is May 10, 13-14. The check out dives will be at Lake Denton/ Pompano May 20-21, or you can do them in the Florida Keys on May 27-28. The cost is $299 plus books, basic snorkel equipment, transportation and lodging. Private classes and flexible schedules are always available.

Advanced: If you want to take an Advanced Diver class, you can do your check out dives Memorial day weekend! See the trip section for more info.

Nitrox: Nitrox is a mixed gas divers use to increase their bottom time, cut down on surface interval time, and many divers say it does not fatigue them like air does. To dive with Nitrox you must have an understanding of what the gas your breathing is doing to your body under pressure, and how to use Nitrox safely. A Nitrox class will be held May 18, 6-10 PM. the cost is $99 plus books ($47.95). You can take this course has no prerequisites, meaning you can get basic certified with Nitrox! After taking this class you will be certified to rent nitrox, and knowledgeably dive with it.

Cavern: The cavern course increases your buoyancy skills, informs students about diving in north Florida's cavern and cave systems, gives you the knowledge you need to do limited penetration wreck dives, and even certifies you to carry lights in state parks, i.e. blue springs. Its also the first course toward cave diving or full wreck penetration diving. The cost is $350, which includes 2 class sessions, and 2 days of diving in 2 different caverns. I have two people interested, if you are interested please let us know so we can get you certified! *We need 4 to run the class.*

Upcoming DIVES

Memorial Day Weekend Dive
is just around the corner....and do we have a trip for YOU! We are diving with Conch Republic Divers (voted "Best Dive Shop In The Keys" in Scuba Diving magazine this month, pg 37 if you don't believe me) for four days! Saturday through Tuesday we're doing basic dives every morning, and on Sunday afternoon we're diving the Spiegel Grove! We have the large boat all to ourselves the entire weekend. Snorkelers and bubble watchers are welcome to join us! If you want to get advanced certified, or have someone that wants to learn to dive, we can do the check out dives this weekend. Its a great weekend to get back in the water after a long cold winter, and try out some of that new gear you got during the holidays. The cost will be $65 per two tank dive (air included), plus a fuel surcharge ($2.50 for the reefs, and $5.00 for the Spiegel). I have reserved 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos at Ocean Pointe. Checking in on May 26th, and Checking out on the 30th. The cost is $229 the first three nights, and $159 for Monday night. Reserve your spot as soon as possible!

The "Ultimate Getaway"
is Florida's largest live aboard diving vessel. It's 100' long, sleeps twenty guests, and when you're aboard it you have unlimited diving in the Dry Tortugas! You can read more about it at www.ultimategetaway.net.

Scuba World has reserved the entire boat for three nights and three days full of diving. We will leave Ft. Meyers Thursday, August 10th at 5:00 PM and return the evening of Monday August 14th. There is unlimited diving, Nitrox fills on board, three days to max out on your lobster limit, and unlimited spearfishing! The cost is $850*, and includes three days of diving, three nights accommodations on board, all your meals, and unlimited air fills. If you want unlimited Nitrox, it is an additional $40 dollars. *Gratuity is not included.

If you are interested, it is never too early to start planning (i.e. certifications, equipment, reservations, etc.). You must pay $425 (half of the cost) to reserve your spot.

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