Fall's Upon Us, Let's Get Diving!
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Walking my dogs, Huckleberry and Blueberry, Sunday morning I noticed that the early morning shadows were leaning north of the sidewalk. I observed the first yellow and gold leaves sprinkling lawns. Two clear signs we're shifting seasons soon.
Moving into Fall we cross the Vernal Equinox, the day of the calendar when day and night are of equal length. For local divers this means that we will have less sunlight feeding algae and our regional visibility will improve. Last winter we were consistently seeing vis of 30 to 40 feet in the Hood Canal. Local water temperatures drop 2 to 3 degrees at depth (surface temperature can vary 15 degrees from summer to winter). Experienced local divers know that Fall, Winter and Spring are great times to explore the beauty and diversity of Pacific Northwest waters.
We've had loads of fun this summer; Discover Scuba events, our annual Clear Lake Camp and Dive was attended by nearly 25 divers (mark August 8 to 10, 2014 on your calendar and make cabin reservations now for next year's event), our annual Missile Silo Dive, Great Annual Fish Count dives, Advanced, Altitude, Equipment Specialty, Rescue and Divemaster classes to name just a few of our programs.
We have a full plate of offerings coming up, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Instructor Development Course, IDC Staff training, Emergency Oxygen Provider, Wrek Trek trip to British Columbia (sold out), Cozumel, Catalina (Spring Break) and Bonaire trips.
What's next for you? We're recruiting divers for our next Divemaster program starting September 16. Rescue Diver starts October 17. Open Water, Advanced and Specialty diver classes start monthly. If you are ready to take the next step up the PADI education ladder there is no better team that ours at HydroSports to help you reach your diving goals and dreams.
Call today to plan your next dream.
Best fisches,
Mark Fischer and the entire HydroSports Education Team
3846 River Road North
Keizer OR 97303
503-304-5383
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 Dive with Jay and Kristen in Cozumel
February 14 to 22, 2014
With gentle currents and visibility often reaching in excess of 100 feet, Cozumel is a fabulous place for easy and exciting drift diving. Find out just how relaxing Cozumel drifting can be! See breath-taking healthy coral and sponges and unique marine life as you ride the currents.
We're diving with Aldora Divers, the premier dive operator in Cozumel. Why? Choose steel 80, 100 or 120 cubic foot tanks. 70 minute bottom times (air supply permitting). Surface interval on the beach at a local cantina (not floating in the sun). FAST boats (shorter run time to dive sites). Our choice of dive sites (not where the boat captain wants to go). Aldora excels in providing personalized service, extended bottom times, great boats, and you never have to haul your gear or even clean it! They do it all!
All inclusive price, $1799 per person double occupancy includes:
- Deposit by June 20 and save $50 on nitrox for all boat dives
- Round trip Airfare from Portland
- 7 Nights All-Inclusive Accommodations at Hotel Cozumel
- 5 Days of 2-Tank Boat Diving with Aldora Divers
- All Food and Drinks (including alcohol)
- Airport Transfers, Marine Park Fee
- Divers must have Advanced Open Water Diver certification
- Limited to 14 guests.
- $200 deposit due at booking.
- Balance due November 15, 2013.
- Note: All trip deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Trip Cancellation Insurance is highly recommended.
Click HERE for the trip flyer. Call HydroSports for further information.
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Coming Events
September 11: Dive Club Meeting, 6:30 PM
September 11: Instructor Development Course Orientation, 10 AM
September 13: Emergency Oxygen Provider Class, 6-9 PM
September 16: Divemaster Program Orientation, 6 PM
September 20 to 24: Wrek Trek, British Columbia
September 26: Open Water Class 192 Orientation Meeting, 6 PM
October 9: Dive Club Meeting, 6:30 PM
October 12: Open Water, Advanced and Specialty Weekend, Yellow House
October 17: Rescue Diver Class Orientation, 6 PM
October 26: Shop Closed for Staff Training
October 31: Open Water Class 193 Orientation Meeting, 6 PM
November 6 to 9: DEMA Show, Orlando Florida
November 13: Dive Club Meeting, 6:30 PM
November 16: Argon Distinctive Specialty Class and Dives (Clear Lake)
December 11: Dive Club Christmas Party, 6:30 PM
2014 Dive Trips
February 14 to 22: Cozumel Dive Trip
March 24 to 28: Catalina Spring Break Dive Trip
May 16 to 24: Bonaire Dive Trip
Call or visit HydroSports to learn more or register for these events. | |
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GoPro Camera Sale
Just announced: GoPro Hero 3 Cameras are on sale starting September 1.
These fabulous High Definition video and still cameras are waterproof to 198 feet of depth and mount to almost anything, your dive mask, a tripod mount, handle bars, roll bar, ski tip, jet ski or snow machine faring or your favorite camera tray.
For a limited time purchase the Hero 3 Black Edition for $329.99 or the Hero 3 Silver Edition for $249.99. Both are in stock at HydroSports along with a wide variety of accessories, LCD Backplates, Floaty Back Doors, Suction Cup Mounts, etc.
GoPro has told us this sale will not last long. Call HydroSports to order.
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Emergency Oxygen Provider Class
In any scuba related emergency administration of oxygen is recommended which may reduce the severity of injury. Are you prepared? 
The PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Course
- Be the one ready to help a fellow diver should the need arise by becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider.
The Fun Part
- Breathe easy-knowing that you know how to recognize illnesses treatable by emergency oxygen. Being the best buddy you can be means being prepared - especially in a time of need.
You learn how to
- Recognize diving illnesses treatable by emergency oxygen
- Properly setup equipment
- Administer emergency oxygen
Earn your PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty by participating in this hands-on training. Class will be taught by Jay Olsen and will take place Friday, September 13 from 6 to 8:30 PM at HydroSports. The class fee, $50, includes instruction, student manual and PADI Specialty Certification application.
Class size is limited to 8 participants. Call today to register.
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What
Are You Doing September 9 and October 11? |
Dive Club Meeting Plans
Join us September 11 for our next Dive Club meeting starting at 6:30 PM with a pot luck dinner.
Our speaker, Jeff Trembly, will help us prepare to save a dive by answering the question, "What goes in to a Save-A-Dive Kit?" As a PADI Instructor who has worked locally as well as in the Caribbean, Central America and Hawaii, Jeff has extensive experience and will be sharing recommendations that are modestly priced and easy to implement.
October 9th our Dive Club meeting will host Barry Dunford, Regional Manager for PADI Americas Region 2. Barry has hunted for undersea treasure with Mel Fisher, owned a PADI Dive Shop in Vancouver, Washington and has for many years assisted PADI dive shops in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Northern California, Idaho and beyond.
Our topic will be "What Does it Take to Become a PADI Pro and Where Can You Go?" If you've never considered the benefits to your existing or future career of PADI professional training or are looking for new career opportunities, join us to hear from Barry and members of the HydroSports team. | |
Join the HydroSports Dive for a Cure Team
September 21, 2013
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Join Scuba Steve, Dick Holihan and our Dive for a Cure Family, Harvey Gail, Mary-Louise VanNatta-Gail, Caleb and Ryan Gail and raise funds for breast cancer research and education. You may participate in the event by raising at least $100 or you may support the event by contributing any amount you wish. Please leave contributions at HydroSports by Thursday July 19. Registrations forms can be found at this link:
Almost everyone in America has been touched by Breast Cancer.
We all know someone who has been affected by Breast Cancer; our family members, our friends or possibly ourselves. One in eight women and one in one thousand men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Of those, 23% will die from breast cancer (www.cancer.org). In 2008, Eugene Skin Divers Supply organized and co-sponsored the first annual Dive for a Cure at the Woahink Lake Day Use Area (Gazebo) in Florence, OR and raised almost $20,000. In 2009 we raised $30,000. In 2010 over $42,000.00 In 2011 over $50,000, and in 2012 participants raised over $52,000.00.
All proceeds from money raised from Dive for a Cure are donated to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute for breast cancer research and education. Oregon Health Sciences University is a tax-deductible non-profit IRS 501(C) (3) organization. You can help personally by participation or a generous pledge to Dive for a Cure.
Anyone can sign up for the 2013 event at any time. Please fill out and mail in the
registration form, so that we know who is participating. You can also watch out for the flamingos.
Thank you for supporting Eugene Skin Divers Supply and Dive for a Cure in the quest to raise monies and awareness for Breast Cancer programs in our area.
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Our Education Team Continues to Grow
HydroSports is pleased to welcome the following divers to our Divemaster Training Program: Brian Dirks, Andrew Trachsel and Dan Trachsel. Brian, Andrew and Dan have been diving with us for several years and bring loads of experience and adventure stories with them. Brian is a frequent off-shore hunter (boat owner) and can predict flat seas off the Oregon coast several days in advance.
Our next Divemaster Training Program orientation meeting is Monday September 16 at 6 PM. Ryan Thornton, PADI Instructor Development Course Staff Instructor, will be leading the training.
If you are ready to learn how to assist student divers in training, lead certified divers during training or excursion dives, conduct Discover Scuba Diving programs and become a professional member of PADI, come join us September 16 or call Mark to learn more.
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Bonaire May 16 to 24, 2014
We're taking over most of the Divi Flamingo Resort on the island of Bonaire for one week next year.
This is going to be a super trip and we've already had nearly two dozen folks sign up. We have room for another 12. Our partners on this trip, PCH Scuba in Los Angeles will be bringing another 40 divers.
The $2175 (cash price includes a 3% discount) Trip Package Includes:
- Round trip air from either LAX or Portland to Bonaire.
- 7 nights standard room accommodation at DIVI Flamingo Beach Resort based on double occupancy with early check-in guarantee. Contact us for Oceanfront Deluxe room or Studio room upgrades, nondiver, single, triple, and children rates.
- 5 days 2-tank boat diving plus unlimited shore tanks. Weights, tanks and belt. Add 3rd boat dive daily for $60.
- Add unlimited Nitrox for $140.
- Breakfast daily. Add daily lunch for $166.
- Airport transfers
- Hotel taxes
Not Included:
- Airline Baggage Fees
- Marine Park Fee, $25
- $139 airline taxes
- Gratuities and souvenirs
To learn about details of the trip click HERE to go to the flyer or call Mark at 503-304-5383. |
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Dive Catalina Island, Spring Break 2014
If you missed our 2013 trip to Catalina this year plan ahead for our fourth trip to this spectacular Spring Break destination. Our trip dates are March 24 to 28, 2014. We'll return to the Catalina Canyon Resort, we'll spend two days aboard the King Neptune diving with Catalina Scuba Luv (six dives total), we'll dive the Casino Point Dive Park and have a super time doing it all.
This year's trip, including ferry from Long Beach to Avalon, four nights lodging, six boat dives and air, tanks and weights for a day at Casino Point was under $700. The 2014 price is not set but will be similar. Non-divers this year paid $389 per person. This is a great family trip with lots of non-diving activities available.
Save the date and join us! A $100 deposit will hold your space.
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