What is "Who's with Me?"

"Who's with Me?" is a new referral program sponsored by PADI. This referral program has two parts; one for the referrer (you) and one for the referred (your friends).

How does it work?

For Your Friends-

1. You log onto PADI's new website and print out personalized referral cards.
2. Give them to your friends.
3. When any of your friends sign up for a PADI Open Water Diver Course and purchase select manufacturer's mask, snorkel and fins they get $50 cash back.

For You -

1. Get two (or more) friends to sign up for a PADI Open Water Diver course and buy their mask, fins and snorkel from a PADI Dive Center or Resort.
2. Once two or more friends mail in the referral card along with a proof of purchase you get a coupon that can be redeemed for up to $150 cash back when you:

Bonus Bucks-
When you refer your friends to us for their Snorkeling Equipment and Course each of you will get a gift card good for $15 off of a future purchase.

Sorry Bonus Bucks can not be used toward courses or the initial snorkeling equipment purchase.

Check out these Diving Movies!
Don't Forget the popcorn

Lady in the Water
Opening in Theaters July 21, 2006

The connection:
MASC provided Scuba Equipment support during underwater filming of this "Bed Time Story" by M. Night Shyamalan.

The Trailer: Click Here

Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
Opening in Theaters July 7, 2006

The connection:
Pirates of the Caribbean 2 was filmed on the "Nature Island" of Dominica in the eastern Caribbean. Join us in Dominica in November 2006.

The Trailer: Click Here

Into the Blue
On DVD Now

The connection:
Into the Blue, filmed in the Bahamas, has tons of diving scenes and cool equipment.

Dive the same sites as the movie. You can say "I was there." Check out Blackbeard's Cruises in the Bahamas. Ask us about our "Book with Us Bonus."

The Trailer: Click Here

Take your dives further with a Deep Diver Specialty! Some of the most breathtaking dive sites such as walls and some wrecks are found at depths greater than 100 feet. Let us teach you how to safely and efficiently dive to 130 feet. Deeper dives necessitate additional planning and considerations such as air supply and shorter no-decompression limits. You will learn about specialized equipment as well as the latest in decompression theory research.


Prerequisites: PADI Adventure Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization and a minimum of 15 years of age.
Program: 1 Class Session, 4 Open Water Training Dives. Course Fee: $105 includes Class, Open Water Training Dives, and PADI Certification.
Academic Materials: Text & Video $39.95
Equipment: Personal Scuba Equipment with a redundant air source i.e. Pony Bottle or Spare Air. Dive Computer Recommended.

MicroNet Advanced Microfiber's specially engineered, high density knit fabric is a highly compactible, super absorbent material with absolutely unique water absorption and cleaning properties. The ultra-fine .2 denier microfiber weave dries quickly-90% of water is removed with hand wringing. The handy carrying bag has a mesh front and waterproof backing.

Take either a Digital Underwater Photo Course or an
Underwater Photography Course and complete your training dives in the Shark Realm at the Adventure Aquarium in NJ.

Spots Available: 4 (First Come Basis)

Prerequisites: Must be 18, Have 20 Logged Dives, and Medical Statement signed by a doctor.

Details: Participants will meet at the store at 3:00 pm to travel to the aquarium. You will have two 20 minute dives in the Shark Realm tank. We will leave the aquarium at approx. 7:00 pm.

Price: $125 includes dives and all equipment with the exception of mask, snorkel, and boots. (For contamination reasons personal equipment other than mask, snorkel, and boots may not be used.)

Luggage Allowances
Most carriers and flights allow you to have 2 checked bags, 1 carry-on, and 1 personal item such as a brief case, laptop bag, purse, camera bag or back-pack. The carry-on must fit in the over-head compartment and the personal bag must fit under the seat in front of you. Generally, Domestic flights and International flights with a domestic connection have a 50lb per checked bag weight limit. Many international flights have a 70lb per checked bag weight limit. The best way to determine the specific restrictions for your flight is to check with your airline long before your travel date.

Pack your dive gear in your carry-on
Most flights do not have a weight restriction on carry-on luggage. This makes it advantageous to pack your important (heavy) dive equipment in your carry-on. This works well too in case your checked luggage is delayed, you can still dive. Believe it or not, it is possible to fit a regulator (without a reg bag), an XL BCD, a wetsuit, a mask/snorkel, and wetsuit boots in your carry-on. Don't believe it. Let us show you how.

Switch to rechargeable AA and AAA batteries
Both Energizer and Duracell make a 30-Minute charger for AA and AAA batteries. Take 8 batteries and the charger. These batteries work for many cameras and dive lights.

Determine how many clothing items you will really need and stick to it
A few days prior to packing determine how many shirts, shorts, pants, etc you will need for your trip. Check if your hotel has a dress code for dining. Try to find interchangeable clothing items that you can mix and match on different days. Pack based on your list. Resist the temptation to add to it while your packing; You're likely to end up with clothes you will never wear. If you are going on a live-aboard dive boat you will need even fewer clothes.

Weigh your bags before you leave home
You don't want to get to the counter only to find out that you are a few pounds over. If you can't shift items to other bags, you will either need to leave items behind or pay the overage charges which can range from $25-100

We've started a Venturing Crew. "A What?" You might say.

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Don't worry there aren't any silly uniforms with funny socks! Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens. How great would this look on a college application?

Our Venturing Crew is Scuba and Marine/Environmental Science based. You do not need to be a certified diver to participate. You can join as a certified diver, join to become a certified diver, or join because you are interested in marine/environmental science. You could even earn a scholarship toward diving classes including professional levels! Click here for more information!

Membership in the MASC Venturing Crew is $50.

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