We have a single male diver going to Bonaire this Thanksgiving and he's looking for a roommate. If you were thinking of going and did not want to pay the single supplement, here's your opportunity.
Call the store and we'll get you together to see if this will work out.
Tom Coleman Memorial Dive On Sunday Sept 19
# 965 : Date Posted: Sep 09, 2010
The Scubanauts will hold their annual Tom Coleman Memorial dive on Sunday, September 19th at 2:00pm. Tom was a good friend and avid diver of the New River.
Anyone can come join them for an afternoon of diving. Just show up at the Pepper's Ferry and tell them you want to dive.
In honor of Toms' memory we will give a free airfill or day's cylinder rental to anyone participating in the dives.
Special Package of Regulator, Gauges, & BC
# 964 : Date Posted: Sep 08, 2010
With ScubaPro's introduction of SubGear to the US market there is a new value line available for you. SubGear has been a very popular line in Europe for quite some time for the diver looking for good equipment but on a limited budget.
To introduce the new line we have put together a very nice package of BC, Regulator, & Gauges. The jacket style Drift BC is a fully weight integrated design with a unique weight system that does not utilize removable pockets. The system is built right into the BC eliminating the possibility of lost or dropped weight pockets. The Bonaire Regulator is a fully balanced, environmentally sealed first stage suitable for use in all water temperatures with a diver adjustable venturi and the ability to mount it to the diver's right or left. The Aruba Octopus is a strong performing alternate air source based on the same second stage as the Bonaire but without the venturi or adjustable hose configuration. Completing the package is a SubGear 2 Gauge Console incorporating a depth gauge with maximum depth indicator and submersible pressure gauge. This console can also be upgraded to include a compass, computer, or both.
The special price on this package is only $750.00
Want to go Back Mount? We can exchange the Drift for the LiteHawk from ScubaPro at no extra charge.
The quantity is limited so check it out now.
Looking For A Single To Go On St Croix Trip
# 963 : Date Posted: Sep 08, 2010
We have a single male going on the St. Croix trip willing to share a room. If you were thinking about going and wanted to aviod the single supplement this will save you money.
If you are interested call the store and we will get the two of you in contact to see if this will work out.
New eLearning Classes Posted
# 960 : Date Posted: Aug 18, 2010
We have added a number of eLearning classes to our listings. PADI eLearning classes allow you to do all the classroom work from your computer at your schedule. Then you complete the hands-on portion with our staff. At all times you have access to our instructional staff to answer your questions about the course or the material. You can proceed at your pace for optimal learning. This can be a great time and effort savings for you.
To sign up for eLearning through PADI click on the link on our home page, register with our store and pay the eLearning fee directly to PADI. Then contact us to complete the hands-on portion whenever you are ready.
To introduce eLearning we are offering a discount on our classes:
Open Water - $50.00 off our regular course fee.* Advanced Open Water - $50.00 off our regular course fee.* Rescue Diver - $50.00 off our regular course fee.* Enriched Air Nitrox - Free*
See the eLearning tab for more information.
*does not include PADI eLearning fees.
More Info On Bonaire Flights With Tiara Air
# 959 : Date Posted: Aug 18, 2010
We recently found a way to get to Bonaire that looked affordable. Fly to Aruba on a major carrier and then hop over to Bonaire on Tiara Air. Well, some potential problems have developed with that plan.
We have learned that Tiara Air allows a total checked luggage weight of 44 lbs (20 kilos). Not per bag but total weight of all checked luggage. The carry on weight is limited to 13 lbs (6 kilos). They fly Shorts 360s, a good plane but with limited seating and weight capacity. We have been told that they must occasionally limit the number of passengers or luggage due to capacity. This may mean that checked luggage may not arrive until a later flight that day or the next. With the closeness of Aruba and Bonaire we would not expect the delay to be more than one day.
To further complicate things there is no baggage agreement between Tiara Air and major carriers. That would mean you would have to claim your baggage from your flight to Aruba and check-in for your flight to Bonaire. On the way back you would be facing the same process. We would recommend 2 to 2 1/2 hours between flights into and out of Aruba.
Finally you would have departure taxes from Aruba to Bonaire, Bonaire to Aruba, and Aruba to the US.
For some this may work out just fine. We just want you to be aware of the potential problems.
