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Seal Team Camps!
Once again we will be offering our famous “Seal Team Kids Camps” this year. We have them spread out on the calendar and all over the east bay. Our camp is one week long, two hours a day. The first hour we discuss what is happening to our oceans and what they can do to assist the environment. The second hour we are in the water scuba diving! Our camps are for youths that are from 8 to 12 years old, must be able to swim and comfortable in the water. We include a PADI Seal Team student kit, as well as a youth mask, snorkel and fins. If this sounds like fun, it is! To learn more about our camps please check our “Kids Zone” web page at http://www.diventrips.com/pb/wp_077f2222/wp_077f2222.html
Seminars:
“Photoshop For Fish” Mar. 25th, 7pm
Last month’s Photoshop seminar was fantastic, as we covered the basics of Photoshop and all the cool buttons there are to use in the software. This month, Cyndi will be going over how to use Photoshop in regard to underwater photographs. How to use filters to get rid of the blue color, making “backscatter” go away, and much more. Please RSVP and let us know if you are planning on attending.
“Go Pro” Seminar Mar. 18th, 7pm
Thinking about changing careers? Does the sound of working on a nice tropical island in the idle of the South Pacific or Caribbean sound like fun? If so, then come join us for an evening on how to make diving your vocation. Not only will we be covering how to get to your instructor rating, but what to do with it, once you have it.
“Wine and Cheese Social” Apr. 9th, 7pm
Come join us for a fun time this year, as we offer more social opportunities to meet more and enjoy dive buddies. This year we are going to have two of the “Wine and Cheese Socials.” Here is your chance to come try different types of wine and cheese, socialize with divers and enjoy a nice evening with your diving family. Please RSVP and let us know if you are going to be bringing a cheese or a wine to share.
Dive Equipment Information:
“BCD 101”
Sizing: BCDs come in two types of configurations, a single and dual bladder style BCD. 90% of the BCD’s on the market are of single bag variety. They are made from 420 denier nylon, which is both ideal for travel and highly puncture resistant. Where high denier nylon 840, 1000, 1200 are heavier but, highly scratch resistant against sharp objects such as wrecks. They are ideal for the technical diver. Dual bag style BCD have the benefits of higher denier nylon with a urethane inner bladder. They need more maintenance but are sort of a hybrid between recreational and technical style BCD’s. 90% of all BCDs have a wrap around bladder that puts air underneath your arm which is principally designed for comfort. Wing style BCDs are directed to the more technical experienced diver and can provide higher lift for twin tanks. Next Issue: Integrated Weights!
“Regulators 101”
Regulators consist of a first and second stage. They are designed to take the high pressure of your cylinder and reduces it down to a divers demand level. Advances in regulator technology and materials allow for easier breathing and less jaw fatigue. Since there is no way you can breathe directly off your scuba tank, you’ll need a regulator to take your tank’s high pressure and deliver air based on your demand. Generally the first stage of the regulator that attaches to the tank takes the high pressure and breaks it down to an intermediate pressure of approximately 125 to 140psi over ambient pressure. So at 33 feet it is actually giving 145 to 165psi and at 66 feet is reading 15psi higher, etc. Then the air comes out of the low pressure ports on the first stage and fills the hose line up which is connected to the second stage, where the diver’s mouth piece is located. Air then is provided on a diver demand basis. You inhale the air from the hose that now fills the open space in the mouthpiece as you breathe. Next Issue: The Primary Components!
Fun Dives:
Beach Dives
This year we will be offering several opportunities to get wet. Come join us as we explore different dive sites along our California coastline. At each dive, we will have a member of our staff there to give a briefing of the site and assist you with finding a buddy if you don’t have one. Once the briefing is over, get your equipment on and go diving! If you would like a dive guide, just ask us when you sign up for the dive. We can assist you with having your own personal Divemaster for your dive.
Feb. 28th, 8:30am – Wharf 2 in Monterey
Mar. 28th, 8:30am – Lovers Point
Apr. 3rd, 4am – Abalone Dive Trip to the North Coast
Jun. 26th, 8:30am – Monastery Beach
Shadow Cliffs Dive & BBQ
Yes, it is that time already! The “Mid-Week Stress Relief Dive & BBQs” are back! We will once again host this fun event. Come join us for a fun time diving the lake, enjoying good food, and socializing with old friends as well as new ones! This is always a great time!
June 23rd, 5pm
July 28th, 5pm
August 25th, 5pm
Boat Dives
This year we will be offering several opportunities to go diving. Come join us as we explore some great dive sites from a variety of charter dive boats. On each boat we will have a member of our staff on board to assist you. Once the skipper of the boat gives the briefing, get your equipment on and go diving! If you would like a dive guide, just ask us when you sign up for the dive. We can also assist you with having your own personal Divemaster for your dive, just ask.
Feb. 15th, 8:30am - Catalina
Mar. 27th, 7am - Monterey
May 30th, 7:30am - Monterey
Aug. 29th, 8:30am – Lake Tahoe
Store News:
Congratulations: Welcome To Our Diving Family!
We would like to welcome these new divers and divers moving up the PADI ratings to our Dive N Trips family!
Open Water Divers:
Ryan B., Alex M., Ryan H., James K., Tom B., Peggy D., Jerry W., Steve C., Anding Z., Joanne C., Mary S., Jon G., Sheri M., Adriana O., Jessica H., Mae G., Peter V., Andrew V., Anna V., Tim L., Orson L., Alex L., Pranav K., Adam W., Tom S., Lizzie B., Jeff E., Tyler C., Jarrod B., Amberlee B., Bryan M., Oleg K., Shari S., Natalie P., DJ S., Brianna M., Shelli H., Dawnell M., Carlos G., Trevor M., Gabe J., Stuart B., Jason D., Mark S., Sean W., John W., Verona P., Erik S., Carol W., Danielle K., Keith K., Chris C., Jordan M., Cody M., Valerie M., Jacob S.;
Advanced Open Water Divers:
Shelli H., Keith M., Greg L., Mark M., Wade B., Nick B., Alan S., Kelly k., Kevin k., Nathalie R., Carol W., Gena L., Jeff M., Pat S., Phil B., Erik S., Chris C., Dorothy B., Todd S.;
Rescue Divers:
Joy D., Pat S., Kelly K., Alan S., RJ L., Kyle S., Jon S., Ray B., Wes C., Yolanda R., Kira Y., Paul K., Roger D., Aaron R., Eric n.,
Divemasters/Assistant Instructors:
Rich M., Howard O., Kristina I., Mike F.; Serena N.
Specialty Divers:
Mark S., Kerri H., Will B., Wes C., Pat S., Lucy H., Kevin K., Alan S., Kelly K., April F., Chris F., Nathalie R., Matt N., Robert D., Mike M., Renee C., Chris C., Carol W., Pat S., Jeff C., Irene P., Mary M., Paul K., Kira Y., Ray B., Mike C., Shawn S., Alex S., Todd S., Yolanda R., Rick S., Howard O., Dorothy B., Dale S., Rick M., Gene B., Kristina I., Denise L., Parker S., Erica P., Eric P., Doug B., Robert E., Al F.;
Equipment Specials!
We are having a Spring cleaning! Computers, regulators, BCDs and wet suits all at prices to move them out the door! Check out our web site for more information: http://diventrips.com/pb/wp_591ce486/wp_591ce486.html
Fill Cards!
Did you know that we have Air and Nitrox Fill Cards available for you? Each card is designed to bring your cost of diving down. Stop by the store and pick yours up!
Frequent Renter Cards!
Do you rent gear? Want to bring the cost of your rental down? Pick up our Frequent Renter Cards, by stopping by the store today!
LED Lights Are Here!
You’ve heard about them, now they are here! LED lights cost a little more, but have longer burn time for the batteries, which saves you $$ in the long run. Come check out all different models we have for you!
Dive Season Is Here, is Your Equipment Ready?
Have you noticed that your regulator just doesn’t breathe right; your BCD sticks when you hit the inflator button and the low battery icon is lit on your dive computer? Sounds like your equipment could use some service! When you bring in your equipment, we service each piece and replace a variety of parts. We also bench test and adjust it, so it is back to manufacturer’s specifications. Remember the earlier you get it into us, the sooner we can get you back into the water!
Diver Courses
Open Water Dive Course: Learn To Dive!
Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course! As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, you will hold the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world. We offer several options to complete your training, check out our web site at:
http://www.diventrips.com/pb/wp_0bc53444/wp_0bc53444.html
Adventures In Diving Program: Let’s Go Get Wet!
The Adventures in Diving program offers you both the Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications. Being an Advanced Diver, you'll be more experienced, feel more comfortable in the water and simply enjoy diving more! For more information check out our web site at:
http://www.diventrips.com/pb/wp_70a0182e/wp_70a0182e.html
Rescue Diver Course
Challenging and rewarding best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. Our course will expand your knowledge and experience level. PADI Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of others. Although this course is challenging, it is a rewarding way to build your confidence. For more information check out our web site at:
http://diventrips.com/pb/wp_f39b5892/wp_f39b5892.html
Emergency First Response Provider
Emergency First Response is the fastest-growing international CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator and First Aid training program. Our state-of-the-art training materials make it a favorite among divers around the world. Check out our web page for more information at:
http://www.diventrips.com/pb/wp_c494f560/wp_c494f560.html
DAN Diving Emergency Management Provider
It is a rare event when a dive emergency is a single event. More often than not, separate small problems compound to create a larger problem. Divers and dive professionals interested in understanding first aid care for dive emergencies can now take the Diving Emergency Management Provider course. Check out our web page for more information at:
http://diventrips.com/pb/wp_c0d902e9/wp_c0d902e9.html
Specialty Of The Month
Just like last year, we will be offering the PADI Specialty of the Month. Each month we explore a specialized area of diving. Our specialty courses consist of an orientation, a classroom session, a pool dive and a number of dives to let you become more proficient in that area. Check out our web page at: http://www.diventrips.com/pb/wp_d6b293de/wp_d6b293de.html
Professional Courses
“Go Pro” Seminar Mar. 18th, 7pm
Thinking about changing careers? Does the sound of working on a nice tropical island in the idle of the South Pacific or Caribbean sound like fun? If so, then come join us for an evening on how to make diving your vocation. Not only will we be covering how to get to your instructor rating, but what to do with it, once you have it.
Divemaster (DM)
Take the first step in your diving career and become a PADI Divemaster! Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. As a PADI Divemaster you can work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations! For more information, check out our web page at:
http://www.diventrips.com/pb/wp_fd3a73a5/wp_fd3a73a5.html
Assistant Instructor (AI)
Improve your teaching and instructional assistant ability. Learn how you can develop your own students teaching courses that only AI's can teach. Give us a call and your course starts right now! For more information, check out our web page at: http://diventrips.com/pb/wp_9f918f64/wp_9f918f64.html
Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)
There are more jobs available for PADI professionals than there are PADI professionals to fill them. Where would you like to work? Right now there are positions available in the Caribbean, Red Sea, South Pacific or right here in the US. For more information, check out our web page at: http://diventrips.com/pb/wp_9f918f64/wp_9f918f64.html
EFR Instructor
Learn how to teach the newest first aid program. Open up new career opportunities by becoming an EFR Instructor. The EFR Instructor Course provides you with the additional training necessary to teach the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid), Care for Children and CPR & AED courses. Our program builds on your skills as an EFR provider and focuses on developing your instructional abilities. For More information check out our web site at: http://www.diventrips.com/pb/wp_c494f560/wp_c494f560.html
DAN Instructor
Here is your opportunity to become a DAN instructor and teach all of the DAN programs. These include Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP), Aquatics, On-Site Neurological, First Aid for the Dive Professional, BLSPRO, Dive Medicine For Divers Part 1 & 2, and Basic Life Support and First Aid. Ask us about becoming a DAN Instructor Trainer! Check out our web site at: http://www.diventrips.com/pb/wp_c0d902e9/wp_c0d902e9.html
Specialty Instructor
PADI Specialty Instructors dive more, have more fun and get to teach their favorite subjects. PADI Specialty Instructors are out there diving and training. So join the fun! As a PADI Specialty Instructor, challenge your students to become Master Scuba Divers. So increase your marketability as a PADI Professional and teach courses that interest you! Offer more, do more! Call us for more information.
PSI Courses
We offer all of the PSI courses: Hazmat Cylinder Handling Course, Fill Station operations Course, Visual Inspection Workshop, Eddy Current Technician, Valve Repair Technician and Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Course; For more information on each of these courses, check out our web site at: http://www.diventrips.com/pb/wp_a4b48f09/wp_a4b48f09.html
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