Carol and Gregg Cline completed their PADI Assistant Instructor ratings. The AI rating is the step up the ladder from Divemaster and enables Carol and Gregg to supervise and conduct a wide range of programs and activities. The AI Course is the first half of the Instructor Development Course (IDC).

 

Jeff Trembly, lead the class scoring the highest scores at the PADI Instructor Examination held in Eugene September 26 and 27. After completing his IDC with Mark Fischer (PADI Course Director) Jeff demonstrated his teaching ability in the classroom, pool and open water settings to Barry Dunford (PADI Instructor Examiner). Jeff also completed written exams in dive physics, physiology, skills and environment, Recreational Dive Planner and Standards. All IE candidates further demonstrate their ability to (in a role model manner) respond to a simulated non-breathing diver at the surface and effect a rescue.

 

Pat Kirkpatrick, received recognition as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, the second step up the PADI Instructor ladder. Pat also completed courses in Solo Diving and Advanced Nitrox with Don Kinney, owner of the Yellow House and well known Technical Diving Instructor in the Seattle area.

 

Coming in October, PADI will be releasing revised Instrutor Development Course materials. To insure the Salem area has the latest information, Mark Fischer, the only PADI Course Director in Oregon south of Vancouver and north of Eugene, will be attending a Course Director update at PADI Headquarters in California.

 

Your HydroSports Education Team is dedicated to providing the best possible education to you by continuing to expand our personal education.

Earn your Enriched Air Specialty certification with Pat Kirkpatrick in November. Enriched air extends your dive time, reduces surface intervals and reduces fatigue. The regular price for this class (instruction, books, tables and certification card) is $164. The Fall Special price is only $119.

 

Dive Clear Lake and earn your PADI Altitude Specialty Saturday, November 14 with Pat, Mark and the team. We'll be doing two dives at Clear Lake and will enjoy 300 foot horizontal visibility. The Fall Special price for this class is $60.

 

Underwater Videography Specialty starts October 28. Limit four students. Regular price, $175 (includes use of digital video camera). Fall Special, $125.

 

Join us!

Has your First Aid certification expired?

 

If so, join Mark Fischer for an Emergency First Response refresher class Wednesday night, September 30, from 6 to 9 PM at HydroSports. Please call to register. 

 

You've never taken a First Aid class? What are you waiting for? Join us Saturday, October 10 and learn how easy it is to be prepared to care for a family member or friend who needs care.  

This class covers Primary care, Secondary care and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator.

 

Rather than be afraid to provide care in an emergency, empower yourself with knowledge and skills. You CAN save a life.

 

Class fee, $35. Books and certification card valid for two years, $20.

 

Please register in advance by calling HydroSports.

 

The system comes with camera, silicone skin, rigid case (rated to 180 feet) and foam-lined carrying case. Video lights, filters, wide angle lens, spare batteries, etc. are all readily available.

 

To celebrate the arrival of this new video system, HydroSports will be teaching the Underwater Videography Specialty class starting October 28.

 

The class is limited to four divers. Contact Mark for details.

Ever wonder what aquariums collect to show the public? Take a peek at these critters.

 

Click HERE

 

As a diver you have the opportunity to see each of these animals in their native habitat.