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Summer is for diving. Check out the specialty courses at Lang's that will get you to the "Ultimate"
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Lang's trip to Grand Cayman was FAANTASTIC!! Sunset House has a great location, with a staff that was always there to assist on every dive. Weather was in the mid 80's daily with beautiful blue skies. Each day the morning boat dives found dives spots better than the day before. Beach diving was good as well. One location had super swim thru's with big Tarpon swimming right next to us. With good beach diving comes even better night dives. Night dives just in front of Sunset House offered spectacular night dives at just 50'. We were on 3 different wrecks, including the USS Kittiwake (just put down in Jan 2011). And on top of all these exciting sites, I can't leave out "The Best 12' Dive in the World" - "Stingray City". Being around a couple dozen Stingrays while feeding them squid, makes you feel like you just adopted a pack of new puppies. They just love you & hang with you, that is, until the food is gone. Watch for pictures of Lang's Cayman trip to be on Lang's web site soon and keep your calendar open next Spring for Cozumel.
Summer Jersey diving will be starting this week with Lang's Wednesday night dives aboard the Blue Fathom. Early June reports have had visibility reports in the 30 - 40 ft range. Water temperatures are warming - So now is the time to check out Lang's Dive Boat Schedule and get your name in the Book. Weekend dives usually fill about 2 weeks in advance and the Wednesday night Dives run through September.
Truk Lagoon has been the buzz talk around Lang's with many of you saying you would like to go. The other comment is the challenging economic times we have make it tight for this type or trip. So - we listened to your input (as well as those already signed up for Truk) and have moved the Truk trip from 2012 to 2014. Now is the time to plan ahead for your "Trip of a Lifetime".
Dust off your gear and "Come Dive with Us, Saturday & Sunday (June 4 & 5), at Dutch Springs. If you just want to do a recreational dive or continue your scuba training. Lang's will be conducting, Advanced, Rescue, Drysuit, and other specialty training courses on June 4 & 5.
Get Ready for Another Great Dive Season,
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Tips for Successful Boat Dives
by Scuba Joe
Not sure of what you are supposed to do on a boat dive? Here are some boat scuba diving tips so you will feel comfortable going on that boat dive. If you haven't done much boat diving, it can be a little intimidating, but rest assured, follow these boat dive tips and you'll be fine.
- Check Your Gear at the Dock
Before you get on the boat, make sure you have all your scuba diving equipment with you. Don't leave those fins in the dive shop. Also check you have the right amount of weight and the right size equipment if you are renting them from a dive shop.
On my last dive trip in at the Riviera Maya, the guy handing out the equipment was distracted and gave me the wrong amount of weights and the wrong size BC. I caught that fact that the weight was wrong but missed the BC size until right before we were boarding the boat. I tried it on and was able to use it but I would have preferred the other size. Article Continued......
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Upcoming Classes:
Dutch Springs Training Weekends - June 4 & 5th or June 25 & 26th
Advanced Open Water - June 4 & 5th or June 25 & 26th
Scuba Tune-up - June 21, 7 PM (pre-registration required)
*NEXT* Open Water Diver - June 6th, 7 PM
Class runs May 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Rescue Diver - Meeting July 12, 7 PM at Langs
Pool July 14, 19, 21, 26 & July 30 at Dutch
Drysuit Class - Pool June 16 7 PM, Dutch June 25
Night Diver - Meeting July 12 - 7 PM
Boat Diver - Meeting July 11, 7 PM
Wreck Diver - Meeting July 8, 7 PM
Nitrox Class - July 7, 6 PM
Equipment Specialist - June 11- 9 AM (pre-registration required)
Underwater Digital Photography - July 26 & 28, 7 PM
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Pony Set - 19 cu. ft. cylinder with Aqualung Calypso Regulator $199.00Tank has a new Hydro, Fresh VIP and the Reg has just been service
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- DUI CF200X Drysuit - XL Regular with Zip Seals & Kevlar Knee Pads - Nice Condition $875.00 Over $3000 if new
Aqualung Titan LX Regulator with Aqualung Ocotopus, Suunto Vyper 2-Gauge Computer Console including Pressure Gauge, LPI Hose, IN LIKE NEW CONDITION $579.99 Almost $1200 if new
- Sherwood Brut Regulator with 2-Gauge Console (PG & Depth Gauge), LIP Hose $159.99
- DUI Thinsulate G200 XL Drysuit Insulation $129.99
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- Suunto Solution 2-Gauge Nitrox Computer Console $179.99
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OMS IQ BC package. Includes: IQ Backpack & Harness for doubles, Stainless steel backplate, integrated weight system, single tank adaptor with cam straps, accessory pockets, crotch strap & more $399.00 Over $850 if new
- USED BARGAIN OF THE MONTH - 95 cu.ft. Steel Cylinder with New Hydro & Vip $149.99 About $360 if new
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Dive Tip of the Month - BOAT DIVING
Put Your Gear in a Bag Keep all your scuba gear contained in a dive bag. Boats can become crowded and having your scuba equipment all over the place is annoying. You can buy smaller bags, such as a mesh bag, that won't take up much room.
- Store Your Gear and Weights Under the Seat
 With limited space on a dive boat, you don't want to take up valuable real estate with your miscellaneous gear. Your stuff can be safely stored under the seat until you need them.
This also prevents someone from stepping on and breaking your scuba gear or you losing something. Weights should never be put on the bench since it could easily fall off and kill someone's toes. Some more boat scuba diving tips:
Use the Correct Rinse Buckets Depending on the dive boat, there may be a rinse bucket solely to rinse masks and one solely to rinse cameras. Don't put those fins, wetsuits, or anything else in those rinse buckets - especially the one for dive cameras. Try that and you'll see an annoyed scuba diver.
The boat crew or divemasters will usually point out the buckets on the boat. If they don't and you aren't sure, just ask. It is not big deal and everyone will be happy.
Get To the Boat Early This will give you ample time to sign in, get your scuba equipment, check you have all the right gear, etc. You will also be able to assemble your gear so you will not be rushed once you reach the dive site. Not to mention, it is inconsiderate to keep a whole boat of divers waiting just for you. Many times, there is one in a group - just don't let it be you.
Suit Up Early (or at least on time) Depending on the length of the boat trip, you may suit up at the dock or about 5 minutes before you reach the dive site. The divemaster will tell you when to begin. And when they do, start getting ready if you haven't already done so. This will ensure you are ready to get in the water and not keep the other divers waiting.
Assemble Your Gear Early (Notice a theme here?) Again, this depends on the dive boat. When traveling sometimes the crew will assemble your gear for you (which you should always check). If they don't, the best time to assemble your gear is while you are at the dock. This way you don't have to deal with rocking if it is rough. It also gives you less to do once you get there so you won't feel rushed.
Another advantage of assembling scuba gear early is you will know if something is wrong. If you are missing an O-ring, have a low fill or anything else, you can take care of it before you leave the dock. Also, don't forget to secure the tank before you leave or else that tank and your gear can end up on the deck, not to mention on someone's toes.
Listen to the Dive Briefing I don't care if you dove this sight before. Always listen to the divemaster when he goes over the details of the dive (how to enter the water, where you will be going, max depth, time of dive, etc.). Even if you think you heard it all before, the person next to you might not have. Things change at divesites (current, etc.) and each divemaster has their own way of doing things, so listen up!
Don't Hang Under the Ladder When you are waiting to get back on the boat after you finished your dive, don't wait right under the ladder for your turn. The diver going up the ladder ahead of you could fall off the ladder and land on top of you. Which would be especially nasty if he still had his BC and tank on. Be extra careful near the ladder if the water is rough.
Bring a Drybag Not everyone needs this but I like to have one. I am usually chilly if it is windy during the surface interval and a dry towel or jacket is always welcome. You can also keep your camera, keys, money, etc. in here.
Bring Cash for Tips It is customary to tip the divemaster and/or crew after your dive if you were happy with their service. We usually tip each day unless we know we will be having the same divemaster/crew for the duration of our stay.
Hopefully these boat scuba diving tips will help you have an enjoyable boat dive. It's not rocket science but a little bit of preplanning can make a boat trip more enjoyable. Rushing around trying to get ready while the rest of the boat waits for you to find something is not exactly calming to the nerves. And this is not how you want to start a dive.
So follow these boat scuba diving tips and you should have a relaxing experience. |
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