- Trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore - TBA
- West Palm Beach, FL over Memorial Day is an option. Also California & NC are on the agenda. Dives in the Chesapeake & quarries can can be tailored for the field work of the underwater naturalist course.
NB: The field trip and openwater dive dates will be firmed at the first meeting.
Remember it is instructive to do an inshore/offshore NC and/or DE dive set to observe the differences.
To qualify for the Advanced Certification, two of the dives must be wreck dives from a boat plus you must complete rescues. That means additional days of diving.
Tuition: $175 (If concurrently working on Advanced Certification, tuition is $275).
Additional costs (gear rental, charter and quarry fees, transportation, lodging & food, books) are the responsibility of the students.
Call Esat 301 233 3932 or E-mail atikkan@yahoo.com for additional information.
TRIP: WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Memorial Day, Mon, 19 May 08 - Fri, 23 May 08 and
Fri, 23 May 08 - Mon, 26 May 08
Yes - blue water, hopefully, and tropical diving here we come.
BIG BIG SMILE
BLUE TROPICAL WATERS are only 2.5 hours away, in Florida. Plus
this Caribbean-In-Your-Backyard can allow 4 days of diving for 4 days
of vacation!
I prefer WPB because the diving is suitable for all, novice or
experienced. Depths are in the 25 to 100++ range though we tend to
stick to 50-60 ft dives. If you like looking at fish, enjoy U/W
photography or just plain easy diving, WPB has it. For those who
just went through the Fish ID class or the reef class, this is a
good place to try out your wings. We do 2-3 dives (more if you
use nitrox) a day.
Since we dive there often, we know the area and waters very well.
Plus WPB offers much for non-diving companions. Excellent, yet
reasonable restaurants abound.
YOU CAN JOIN THE TRIP AT ANY POINT AND DO AS MANY OF THE DIVES AS
YOU WANT TO. JUST DISCUSS IT WITH ME.
I dive with Diving Solutions, which is the premiere of the area
and they have been especially good to us over the years. We will
utilize Force E for air fills and rentals.
Approximate costs/person are:
Boat trips (2 tank day dive)
$60.00/trip
Boat trips (1 tank night dive) $60.00/trip
Rentals, if required:
Tanks (2/day of diving) $18/day
Air fills (night dive) $5/fill
Nitrox $15.00/tank
Regulator, B.C., wetsuit $16.00/item/day
Computers $15.00/day or $50/trip
Hotel (2 per room) $45.00/day (or less)
Car rental (3 per car-3 days) $60.00 (approx.)
Tips, etc. $30.00
The trip is run rather loosely, where everyone is free to do as
they please. Thus you are only committed to the number of dives
you decide beforehand and if you can find cheaper accommodations,
drive down, etc., you will reduce your costs.
The dive schedule is as follows:
Tue 20 May 08 @ 1000
- Wed 21 May 08 @ 1000
- Thu 22 May 08 @ 1000
- Fri 23 May 08 @ 1000
- Provided we have enough divers a night dive is possible on Wed 21 May 08
- Trip II
- Fri 23 May 08 @ 1330
- Sat 24 May 08 @ 0745
- Sat 24 May 08 @ 1800 (1 tank night dive)
- Sun 25 May 08 @ 0745
- Sun 25 May 08 @ 0745 (1 tank night dive)
- Mon 26 May 08 @ 1000
INTERESTED? Contact me at 301 233 3932 or e-mail atikkan@yahoo.com and we can talk about it.
Safe bubbles
Esat
SOME VITAL STATISTICS:
AIRLINE RESERVATIONS - Prices vary, but FL air fares have been
good, around $175 RT.
If you intend to dive on the last day (some do, despite it all),
plan a flight leaving WPB late in the day, no earlier than 5 PM.
ACCOMMODATIONS - Most have been staying at the Best Western Sea Spray on Singer
Island (on the beach). The phone # is 561 844 0233. The address is: 123 S Ocean Av., Palm Beach Shores, FL. The internet price has been ~$85/room/night.
Other hotels are available on the beach. Holiday Inn, Comfort
Inn, Sheraton, though the numbers are shrinking. Those are on Singer Island. Hotels not on
Singer Island, but in the vicinity are significantly less
expensive (down to $29/night/rm). Call me for phone numbers.
RENTAL GEAR - Best to rent there. Call me about any gear you
may need to rent, so that we can reserve them. Incidentally,
computers will significantly enhance your diving in WPB.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION - You will need a car. Call me to arrange
if you would like to car pool.
DIRECTIONS -
GENERAL ORIENTATION - Both Riviera Beach Municipal Marina, from where the boat leaves, and the Best Western, Sea Spray, located on Singer Island, are South of Wahington DC, but NORTH of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach International airport. They are also EAST of I-95 & US1.
Although the area is generically known as West Palm Beach (due to
the name of airport and the much more affluent Palm Beach), the
boat leaves from Riviera Beach Municipal Marina at the end of 13th St, in Riviera Beach, a less than affluent area.
Directions to boat:
- If coming from points south, that is travelling north on I-95 take the exit for 45th St & go E, towards the
ocean. You will eventually go past St. Mary's Hospital (on left) & cross over railroad tracks. Proceed one block & you will be at Rt 1. There is a light at that intersection.
- Turn LEFT (you are going north). You will go across a bridge which crosses the Port of Palm Beach (ships to the right) and arrive at 13th Street. There is a light at the intersection. An off-brand convenience store is on the SE corner.
-
Turn RIGHTon to 13th St and proceed to the end. Once you enter the marina (a large parking lot surrounded by a chain link fence):
- Make a left at the dead end.
- Then make an immediate right & go towards the boats.
We are diving with a company called Diving Solutions. They have three boats: Spellbound, Spot and Seacure. They are berthed in front of the traffic circle and immediately to its left. The superstructures are painted white and their hulls are navy blue.
The owners are Tracy and Doug.
- The phone # is: 800 797 7771
- My cell phone is: 301 233 3932
If you encounter any problems, feel free to call me at
anytime. If lost, you can call Diving Solutions for directions.
Allow 1 1/4 hr driving time from the Ft Lauderdale area and
nearly 2 h from the Miami area.
This is going to be fun!!
DIRECTIONS TO THE BEST WESTERN-SEA SPRAY IN FROM PBI WHEN COMING FOM THE S ON I-95:
Stay on I-95 N an additional exit past the 45th St exit. That is Blue Heron Blvd. Go East on Blue Heron, towards the ocean. It is about 10-12 min, going across RR tracks, the municipal bldg (on left) and some areas where you certainly wish that your car does not breakdown.
You will arrive at the intersection of Blue Heron and Rt 1 -
Broadway. (There is a light at this intersection and Walgreen's,
a large drugstore, is on the SW corner & a gas station is on the SE corner). Stay on Blue Heron Blvd & cross the the bridge that spans the Intercoastal Waterway. You are on Singer Island. Turn right at the light. Proceed past the Sailfish marina. The road will curve left, past some hotels. The Sea Spray is on the ocean side.
- The phone # is: 561 844 0233
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Nitrox $15.00/tank
Hotel (2 per room) $45.00/day (or less)
The trip is run rather loosely, where everyone is free to do as they please. Thus you are only committed to the number of dives you decide beforehand and if you can find cheaper accommodations, drive down, etc., you will reduce your costs.
The dive schedule is as follows:
INTERESTED? Contact me at 301 233 3932 or e-mail atikkan@yahoo.com and we can talk about it.
Safe bubbles
Esat
SOME VITAL STATISTICS:
AIRLINE RESERVATIONS - Prices vary, but FL air fares have been good, around $175 RT.
If you intend to dive on the last day (some do, despite it all), plan a flight leaving WPB late in the day, no earlier than 5 PM.
ACCOMMODATIONS - Most have been staying at the Best Western Sea Spray on Singer Island (on the beach). The phone # is 561 844 0233. The address is: 123 S Ocean Av., Palm Beach Shores, FL. The internet price has been ~$85/room/night.
Other hotels are available on the beach. Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, Sheraton, though the numbers are shrinking. Those are on Singer Island. Hotels not on Singer Island, but in the vicinity are significantly less expensive (down to $29/night/rm). Call me for phone numbers.
RENTAL GEAR - Best to rent there. Call me about any gear you may need to rent, so that we can reserve them. Incidentally, computers will significantly enhance your diving in WPB. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION - You will need a car. Call me to arrange if you would like to car pool.
DIRECTIONS -
GENERAL ORIENTATION - Both Riviera Beach Municipal Marina, from where the boat leaves, and the Best Western, Sea Spray, located on Singer Island, are South of Wahington DC, but NORTH of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach International airport. They are also EAST of I-95 & US1.
Although the area is generically known as West Palm Beach (due to the name of airport and the much more affluent Palm Beach), the boat leaves from Riviera Beach Municipal Marina at the end of 13th St, in Riviera Beach, a less than affluent area.
Directions to boat:
We are diving with a company called Diving Solutions. They have three boats: Spellbound, Spot and Seacure. They are berthed in front of the traffic circle and immediately to its left. The superstructures are painted white and their hulls are navy blue.
The owners are Tracy and Doug.
If you encounter any problems, feel free to call me at anytime. If lost, you can call Diving Solutions for directions.
Allow 1 1/4 hr driving time from the Ft Lauderdale area and nearly 2 h from the Miami area.
This is going to be fun!!
DIRECTIONS TO THE BEST WESTERN-SEA SPRAY IN FROM PBI WHEN COMING FOM THE S ON I-95:
Stay on I-95 N an additional exit past the 45th St exit. That is Blue Heron Blvd. Go East on Blue Heron, towards the ocean. It is about 10-12 min, going across RR tracks, the municipal bldg (on left) and some areas where you certainly wish that your car does not breakdown. You will arrive at the intersection of Blue Heron and Rt 1 - Broadway. (There is a light at this intersection and Walgreen's, a large drugstore, is on the SW corner & a gas station is on the SE corner). Stay on Blue Heron Blvd & cross the the bridge that spans the Intercoastal Waterway. You are on Singer Island. Turn right at the light. Proceed past the Sailfish marina. The road will curve left, past some hotels. The Sea Spray is on the ocean side.
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