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Catalina Chamber Day/Evening — May 7
Wednesday, May 7, has been selected as the date for Catalina Chamber Day/Evening 2003, the 15th annual fund raiser to benefit the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. For detailed information see the article CLICK HERE, call 310-652-4990 or visit www.chamberday.org on the web. Requests to be on a specific boat can be made at sign-up.
California Beach Dive Photo Competition, Monterey — May 24, 25
The 22nd Annual California Beach Dive Photo Competition will be held May 24-25, 2003 in Monterey, California. This year entries include both film and digital. Over $25,000 in prizes will be awarded to the winners. The competition has adopted the practice of one entrant, one prize. Check out www.ncups.org/bdpc2003home.htm for more information.
SCUBA Show 2003 — June 21-22
The largest dive expo in the Western U.S. will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center the weekend of June 21-22 with exhibits, seminars, continuous film festival and more. For a detailed look, see the article CLICK HERE, the insert at the center of this issue or visit www.saintbrendan.com on the web.
LA Co. Advanced Diver Program — begins July 12
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Underwater Instructors Association, has announced dates for the 2003 Advanced Diver Program (ADP). Beginning July 12, local divers can take part in this wholly unique diving program that is designed specifically with California divers in mind. Participants will be exposed to the skills that will create a more confident and well-informed diver in a practical hands-on environment. With over 20 ocean dives planned and led by a staff of experienced instructors, the opportunity to have a great time and become better divers has never been easier. In addition, participants will meet with and learn from some of the most influential and respected people in diving today, including Dale Sheckler, Dr. Glen Egstrom, and Jeff Bozanik. Toss in a couple of barbecues, the best diving in Southern California, and the chance to make new diving buddies and you have the makings of something special. For more details and to sign-up, contact the LA County Underwater Unit at 310-965-828 or e-mail adpinfo@lascuba.com. For more information visit http://www.lascuba.com on the web.