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Club Meeting April 11
Special Guest: Andy Lamb |
April 6, 2012
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Greetings!
As Garrison Keillor might say, "It's been a busy first quarter at HydroSports, my home away from home".
We gratefully say "It's all because of you!"
If you thought HydroSports was busy last year you're right. We issued 144 Open Water certifications, almost 90 continuing education credentials and lead more than 130 Discover Scuba Diving experiences. Over 30 PADI Professional credentials were earned by staff members as well.
Between HydroSports and Albany Scuba we're on track to blow these numbers out of the pond in 2012. In the first quarter of 2012 we've issued 40 Open Water certifications, 25 continuing education credentials and lead almost 70 Discover Scuba Diving experiences. We've also exceeded last year's First Aid certifications in the first quarter alone.
Our staff has led fun dives at Newport, Hoodsport, Clear Lake, Woahink Lake, Sand Lake, Edmonds, Washington and Catalina, California. Who's meeting Jim at 11 AM Saturday morning at the Newport south jetty?
What have we done this year to enhance the services we provide?
Jeff Trembly has earned his PADI Master Scuba Diver rating. Ken Rymal has earned his TDI Tech Instructor and Rebreather Instructor ratings and is in the process of earning his PADI Tech and Recreational Rebreather Instructor ratings. New product lines like GoPro Cameras have been added.
What does this mean to you, our friends and fellow divers? This means that when you choose to bring your friends and family members to HydroSports for scuba lessons, equipment purchases, gas fills, equipment maintenance or travel experiences they will be served by highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic members of the HydroSports team.
So keep up the good work. Share your passion with friends and family. Push us to offer the courses, services, products and support you crave. Check Groupon April 8 to 10 for special deals from HydroSports.
Our mission is to help each of you reach your diving and snorkeling goals and dreams. Come on down for a visit.
We look forward to blowing bubbles with you soon!
Sincerely,
Mark Fischer 
HydroSports Dive and Travel
503-304-5383 |
Boat Dive with Don Coleman April 14
Room for Three More Divers | |
We're diving with Pacific Adventures Sunday April 14. This two-tank dive will include an opportunity to observe the Hood Canal's most interesting creatures and landscapes. The $80 fee includes the charter fee, beverages, snacks, hot soup, barbecue hot dogs and if we're good, freshly made chocolate chip cookies at the end of our second dive.
We have room for three more divers. Call Mark to reserve your spot!
PS. We have room for a few more divers on our Palau Live Aboard trip in 2013. To learn more about this trip click HERE. You can afford this trip with easy monthly payments. |
Club Meeting April 11
Special Guest: Andy Lamb | |
The April Dive Club meeting is coming up next Wednesday, April 11. Our special guest, Andy Lamb, is an author, underwater photographer, zoologist and resort owner. Andy has authored the most comprehensive marine identification book targeted at the Pacific Northwest, http://www.harbourpublishing.com/title/MarineLifeofthePacificNorthwest .
Join us next Wednesday. A pot luck dinner begins at 6:30 PM. The club meeting begins at 7 PM and Andy will have the floor starting at 7:15. |
Tech Classes Starting April 25 | |
A tech diver since 1990, Ken Rymal has dove beyond the recreational  depth and time limits in the waters of Alaska, the Philippines, Cayman Islands, Mexico and British Columbia. With over 600 hours on his Inspiration rebreather, 800 hours on his Megladon rebreather and over 1400 open circuit technical dives, Ken's most memorable dives are on the TransPac in British Columbia and the Wilkes Barre in Florida. Both wrecks sit in 285 feet of sea water.
An IANTD Divemaster for many years Ken has earned his TDI Tech and Rebreather Instructor ratings.
Explore beyond recreational limits (both depth and time) beginning with Ken's Intro to Tech class, $125. Books for the class are $45. You'll be introduced to technical diving equipment, equipment configuration and dive planning. You'll participate in one pool dive and two open water training dives. The orientation meeting for this class is Wednesday April 25 at 6 PM. Class size is limited to six divers. Register today by calling HydroSports. Click HERE to learn more about the Intro to Tech class.
Ken's Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures classes begin May 2. Class fee is $400 for each class or $700 when registering for both. Click HERE to learn more about Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures classes.
Trust your Technical education to one of the most experienced technical instructors in the Pacific Northwest, Ken Rymal. |
OS Systems Dry Suit Sale April 24 |
We're hosting a one week sale on OS Systems Dry Suits starting April 24. Hear from Frank Copren, OS Systems Regional Manager, and learn why OS suits are a favorite of divers in the Northwest and military groups worldwide.
By attending the 6:30 PM April 24th meeting you'll have the opportunity to order special OS packages at very special prices. Don't miss this limited time opportunity. Call to register today. |
Tech/Rebreather/Advanced OW/
Specialty Weekend at Yellow House | |
We're hosting an Advanced Diver weekend June 9 and 10 at the Yellow House. We'll be leading Advanced Open Water dives, Specialty Diver classes, Rescue Diver scenarios, Tech Diver and Rebreather Diver training dives.
If you've been waiting for an opportunity to explore the Yellow House and Hood Canal dive areas this is an excellent opportunity. Lodging for two nights, two air fills and access to the private dive park owned by the house is $130 per person. Space is limited. Call HydroSports today to reserve your space. |
NW Dive Travel Expo: Tacoma April 21 & 22.
50% off admission with coupon at HydroSports |
Coming up April 21 and 22 is the annual Northwest Dive and Travel Expo. Held at the Tacoma Expo center you'll find consumer displays of nearly every product offered to the scuba diver in the Pacific Northwest. Local dive shops, manufacturers, resorts and travel specialists will be showing their wares.
Drawings for products and trips have been offered in the past.
Follow this link to print a 50% discount admission certificate.
Many of our vendors are offering Show Specials. While HydroSports will not have a booth at the show, I will be at the show both days and can make you a sweet deal on nearly everything we sell. You can reach me at the show at 503-580-7325. Give me a call to connect and take advantage of show specials. |
Zeagle Sale at NW Dive and Travel Expo
BCDs and Regulator |
Hot news from Zeagle Systems: Special prices on Zeagle Ranger, Tech 10 and Wicked BCDs and Flathead 7 or Onyx Regulators.
The sale flyer (click HERE) states that the prices are available to Northwest Dive and Travel Show attendees. Call me at the show April 21 or 22, I'll be attending and can take your order while attending the show.
Wonder if a Zeagle regulator will work well in the Pacific Northwest?
 | | Testing Zeagle Regulators at the US Research Station at McMurdo Bay, Antarctica |
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Changes in Attitude; Changes in Latitude |
Have you wondered what it takes to become a PADI Professional? Ever considered trading in your business suit and shoes for a more relaxed uniform, a swim suit, flip-flops and tan?
Learn how you can prepare for one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, teaching scuba diving. Dive instructors are in demand at resorts and dive shops around the world.
Hear from Barry Dunford, PADI Regional Manager and HydroSports staff about their experiences teaching scuba in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Indonesia and Fiji.
Special PADI GoPro education packages will be available one night only, Monday, May 7. Packages begin Open Water Diver and can take you through Instructor and beyond. Term payments are available.
Join us from 6 to 7:30 PM for a fun and informative night. Call to let us know you're coming or we're likely to run out of pizza and beer. |
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Coming Classes |
Discover Scuba: April 10, 17, 26
Open Water Class 175 starts April 17
Intro to Tech: April 25
Advanced Nitrox: May 2
Decompression Procedures: May 2
Open Water Class 176: May 3
Discover Scuba: May 8, 17, 22
Rescue Diver Orientation: May 10 |
PADI eCards now available at HydroSports |
With PADI's eCard, your certification card is with you whenever you have your smartphone. You can order an eCard from HydroSports for a limited time for only $25 (regular price $37) but two lucky divers will get theirs - free.
 We're looking for the newest PADI Diver, and the person who's been a diver the longest. Post a photo of your dive card to our Facebook wall, or email it to us at mark@hydrosports.com on or before 30 April 2012.
The newest diver and the person who's been certified the longest will each get a free PADI eCard. Winners will be notified by May 4, 2012.
Can't find your dive card? Order an eCard at our limited- time discount rate of $25. The eCard is compatible with iPhone, Android and Blackberry devices. |
Clear Lake Full Moon Dive and Camp |
Every year HydroSports hosts a Clear Lake moonlight dive. Join us August 31 through September 2 for a family dive and camp weekend.
Clear Lake, on Highway 126 between Eugene and Sisters, Oregon, boasts over 300 feet of horizontal visibility. Fed by the Cascade Aquifer, Clear Lake's 38 degree water has preserved many stands of trees for over 1000 years. Volcanic domes and vents rise and fall throughout the lake's surface.
 Diving Clear Lake under a full moon is one of the most surreal experiences one can have. The giant light of the full moon casts a diver's shadow on the lake bottom.
Join us for fun dives as well as Altitude and Diver Propulsion Specialty certification dives this weekend. Reserve your cabin or campsite early.
Learn more about Clear Lake HERE. |
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Welcome To The Dancer Fleet |
| | We board the Tropic Dancer October 13, 2013 in Koror, Palau. For details click HERE. |
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