Michael Kane Organizing Dives to Benefit
Catalina Chamber
Michael Kane (of the Michael Kane Challenge of Chamber Day/Evening) is organizing the first of hopefully several advanced diving excursions in which he will be donating all proceeds to the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. The first excursion is on September 17 to Osborne Bank on the Great Escape dive boat. Osborne Bank is considered an advanced dive with depths in the range of 130 feet and deeper. Location of the dive is weather permitting. Participants must be expert divers. Technical diving practices may be used but proof of certification is required. For more information, e-mail Michael Kane at mhkane@prodigy.net.
September 1,2,3, and 4 will be the Grand Opening of Southern California's newest dive center. Studio Divers Supply is located at 10211 Rosecrans Blvd., Bellflower, CA , and is just off the 605 freeway. This new store will be carrying all of the latest equipment and toys for wreck, tech, deep, night, hunters, and photo divers, including the newest underwater TV systems.
Jack Ferguson, the owner of this new shop is proud to announce that long time diver and instructor Danny Buchanan will be heading up the instruction department for the new store. Bruce Choate, who is the store manager, is also no stranger to diving here in Southern California and will make sure your visit to the store is a pleasant one.
Studio Divers Supply will be planning a lot of "old fashioned" family outings for divers, as well as lots of boat trips and competitions. They are also planning a Scuba Swap Meet soon.
At the Grand Opening, register for some of the prizes to be given away, including a ReefMaster underwater camera system.
Studio Divers Supply can be reached by calling 877-939-DIVE.
Ron Fuller, a long-time San Diego diver and Web page designer and host, died while diving off of La Jolla Shores on August 9. He was making a solo dive, in waters that were familiar to him, using his new rebreather which he had assembled from a kit.
Through the internet, Ron has become known world-wide for his knowledge of San Diego diving. His website, Diving in San Diego, covers everything from information on dive boats to dive shops to what to do during your "surface interval."
Ron had a great love for scuba diving. When he was not in the
water he was still involved in the sport through keeping up his
internet contacts.
It's been a fine halibut season in Monterey, and numerous and large fish were speared. Dave Edlund speared a 47-pound halibut off Del Monte Beach. Dave and his buddy Chris Rehm caught six hallies that totaled 204 pounds on July 8. They suggested that the best halibut hunting is just after the new moon. There were also reports of outstanding visibility in July&emdash;80-100 feet! This makes up for the El Niño Years.
DiversDiscount.com, the largest e-tailer of scuba gear on the web, has announced a new design of their long standing web site. This fresh, new design&emdash;still located at www.DiversDiscount.com&emdash;brings an invigorating perspective, zip, easy navigation, numerous resources and important scuba information to the company's already extensive website.
Engaging divers of all skill and interest levels, the company offers an extensive Scuba Instruction page (www.learn2scuba.com/) providing sign-up and information on various classes and specialty certifications. Numerous courses and interests are available.
The most extensive and eclectic part of the site is its Scuba Resource page where visitors find everything from their order status to C-Card replacement (www.diversdiscount.com/resources/resources.asp). Here, visitors can find California and Nevada diving sites and information, dive charters, and exotic travel. In the "Let us Know How It Went" link, they can interact with other divers, view dive photos and even post their own in the photo album section. Always dedicated to customer service, Scuba Resource page provides product information (including warranties, repair, maintenance, alterations, etc.), areas to check the status of your order, quantity discounts, 150 percent Price Protection Guarantee, and a liberal return policy.
Still there but better and bigger than ever is the company's online catalog (www.diversdiscount.com/indexaspeart.asp). Here you will find everything you need at the guaranteed lowest prices available.
DiversDiscount.com based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, offers the largest selection of gear on the web at www.DiverDiscount.com. The company operates showrooms throughout Southern California and Las Vegas. In addition, all gear is assembled and all customer service and sales are administered by certified scuba instructors.
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