Holiday Scuba Class Special
Posted: Nov 23 in Dive Blog, Latest News by JanIf you have a friend or family member (or for that matter, you) interested in learning how to SCUBA Dive you won’t get a better DEAL than this during our Holiday Scuba Class promotion. From now until December 24 you can purchase a $99 Gift Certificate which can be used for the pool and classroom portion our Open Water SCUBA Class.* That’s right: only $99 for the best Scuba Class in the area! A tuition savings of $80!
Only 25 gift certificates will be sold during this special. Certificates may be used in any of our regularly scheduled group classes from January through April, 2014. Students must supply their own student kit and must purchase their personal snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit boots) from Do Dive In. (Minimum equipment purchase of $200 required).
Don’t drag your fins and miss out on this great opportunity!
*The fine print: class materials, E-Learning fees, personal equipment, open water certification dives or referral fees not included.
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Posted: Nov 22 in Dive Blog, Latest News by JanReady or not, the Holiday Season is here! And if you’re looking for that perfect dive gift for a friend, loved one, or even yourself, we’re here to help! Here are some terrific manufacturers’ specials!
Early Black Friday Specials from LavaCore
For a limited time, Get a FREE pair of Lavacore Socks and a Lavacore Hood with the purchase of any LavaCore Full Suit or Shirt/Pant Combination, a $50 value.
OR
Get a FREE pair of Socks or a Hood with any SINGLE garment purchase including: shirts, pants, shorts or vests (socks or hoods are not included as a garment choice).
Offer good from November 22 thru December 3.
Oceanic Computer Specials:
Oceanic B.U.D. Backup Computer
Set it and forget it-the perfect backup dive computer.
MAP: $199.95
Early Black Friday Special: $159.95
Savings: $40
Oceanic VT 4.1 & OCi Wireless Dive Computers
VT 4.1 OCi
These computers are ready for your dive today and ready to follow you into more advanced dives in the future.
VT 4.1 Complete:
M.A.P. $1099.95
Black Friday: $879.95
Savings: $220.00
Wrist Unit Only:
M.A.P. $749.95
Black Friday: $599.95
Savings: $150.00
OCi Complete:
M.A.P. $1,199.95
Black Friday: $959.95
Savings: $240.00
Wrist Unit Only:
M.A.P. $849.95
Black Friday: $679.95
Savings: $170.00
Offers good from November 22 thru December 3.
AquaLung/Suunto Free Computer Transmitter Program
Buy any Suunto Wireless Wrist Dive Computer and we’ll throw in the Transmitter FREE, a $425 value! Don’t delay! This program expires December 31, 2013.
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Laguna Bay Resort, Utila, March 29 – April 5, 2014
Posted: Nov 12 in Dive Blog, Latest News by JanJoin the staff of Do Dive In for a week at Laguna Beach Resort on the Bay Island of Utila. Utila is the smallest, and most unspoiled, of the Honduran Bay Islands. Seven miles long and three miles across, Utila is set between the world’s second largest fringing coral reef and a 2000 foot deep continental shelf, making it a divers’ mecca. The island boasts a diverse variety of marine life, from small macro creatures up to the biggest fish in the sea—the elusive whale shark! With over 100 different dive sites around the island, Utila diving is ideal for divers of all levels and preferences with minimal currents. Dives range from shallow reefs to breathtaking wall dives. Diver Pkg: $1665 or $1695 pp-Dble Occupancy, Non-diver Pkg is $1330. (Includes shuttle flight from Roatan to Utila) A $500 deposit is required at the time of sign up to reserve your space. Click here for more information or call Jan.
Upcoming Classes & Events
Posted: Oct 23 in Latest News by JanNov 2: Enriched Air Nitrox specialty class, 9:00 am till noon
Nov 3: Scuba Review, 8:30 am at Five Points Washington
Nov 10, 16 & 17: Beginning Scuba Class
Nov 29-30: “Black Friday” Sale
Dec 7: 1st Aid and CPR class, 9:00 am
Dec 14: PADI Equipment Specialist class
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Posted: Apr 17 in Latest News by JanBe Among the First to Know: Want to be among the first to learn about the latest in local diving and activities? How about being the first to find out about new gear or travel opportunities? The best way is to visit our Facebook page and “Like” us. We always post new information there first. “Like” us and our posts will appear automatically in your news feed. (And, yes, you can “Unlike” us at any time.)
Scuba Class of the Month: SDI Solo Diver Course
Posted: Jun 02 in Latest News by JanEach month we will feature a different Scuba course offered here at Do Dive In. The Scuba Class of the month for June is SDI’s very popular Solo Diver course.
Solo Diver =The Art of Self Sufficiency
Raise your hand if this ever happened to you: You’re on the dive boat solo, for whatever reason, and the divemaster pairs you up with a complete stranger who is newly certified stating “You have to dive with a buddy”. You think “OK how bad can this be?” Then you glance over at your insta-buddy who proceeds to assemble his rental gear- backwards. You quickly realize you’re buddy probably isn’t going to be of much help to you during the dive. Basically, you are on your own and will be spending most of your dive watching him like a hawk.
So what’s the solution? With an emphasis on self sufficiency, SDI’s solo diver program teaches experienced recreational divers how to safely & responsibly dive independently of a dive buddy while at the same time, strengthening buddy team skills. The course stresses proper dive planning, personal limitations, accident prevention as well as the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for diving solo if you must. You will also learn the additional equipment that is required for solo diving including its proper usage and assembly. The class consists of two classroom sessions and a minimum of 2 open water dives. Prerequisites include Advanced Open Water certification plus 100 logged dives & 21 years of age.
The Solo Diver course is the perfect class for underwater photographers and video divers, traveling divers who often times are paired with divers they don’t know, or any experienced diver interested in developing their skills of self sufficiency. Course tuition is $200 and includes all student materials and specialty equipment. Interested? Call Jan for more information.
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Posted: Sep 30 in Latest News by JanOne of the most important aspects of diving, whether you are sport diving or technical diving, are effective gas management skills. Once you descend, running out of gas is not a viable option! This is especially true for technical divers who frequently put themselves into more complicated underwater situations that make a direct return to the surface exceedingly difficult. This is why it is so important to have a solid understanding of gas management skills prior to setting out for the water.
The fundamental basics of gas management revolve around a few simple concepts:
- Understanding the average amount of gas that you and your buddy(ies) consume over a given period of time. Gas is a shared resource-the goal is to make sure every one conserves enough gas to get the team back safely even if someone runs out of gas and needs to share.
- Understanding the way in which your consumption rate is affected and varies based upon a number of factors, including variations in depth and your mental and physical state. For example, your consumption rate will be higher the deeper you dive or if you become stressed or anxious while underwater.
- Understanding the best way to efficiently use the gas that you have available, and knowing when it is time to return to the surface based on your tank pressure.
- Once underwater, follow whatever plan you and your team mates have agreed upon. Simply put: Pay attention to your and your team mates gas supply throughout the dive!
A simple, but useful plan for managing your gas on easy, relatively shallow recreational dives, is the rule of thirds. (On deeper recreational dives or technical dives, a more conservative gas management plan might be advised) With the rule of thirds, you plan your dive so that you use no more than one-third of your allotted gas for your descent and swim away from your entry point, another third of your gas supply is dedicated to the return trip, and the remaining third is reserved for contingencies. By following this simple rule you will greatly enhance your odds of having enough gas to return safely to the surface, with plenty to spare, in case of an emergency.
Tagged: Specialty Diving | Comments: NoneGreat Weather and diving great Do Dive In Divers in Grand Cayman
Posted: Jul 25 in Latest News by JanTen Do Dive In divers escaped the cool, wet spring of Central Illinois April 2 -7 for the sun, warmth and diving of Grand Cayman. Our home for the week was the venerable Sunset House, one of Grand Cayman’s oldest and most popular dedicated dive resort . It didn’t take the group long to get into the “swim of things”. Several dive-a-holic members of the group couldn’t wait for the boat dives to begin on Sunday and logged two shore dives Saturday afternoon and evening. Due to a rooming mixup, two members of the group ended up with a suite which became party central for the week. The diving of course was spectacular. Highlights included sheer walls, turtles, squid, spotted eagle rays, moray eels and too many adult and tropical fish to count. Of course no trip to Grand Cayman is complete without an excursion to Sting Ray City, where divers have an opportunity to interact up close and personal with huge, but gentle Southern Stingrays. Needless to say, a good time was had by all.
Members of the group took a lot of really great pictures.
Here are some highlights from Steve Herrick, Lynn Irving-Klass and Pat Horvitz:
See more pictures in our photo gallery…
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