March 2010: SCUBA eNews

March 9, 2010, 12:21 pm
Coming very soon to your waters edge - Fun & Boat Dive
*Fun Free Shore Dive(s):  March 20 (Saturday) - Tacoma, WA (Les Davis Park) 
(please let us know if you plan to dive) All are welcome, please call to register,
don't have a dive buddy, no problem; others will be looking for one.
*Charter Boat Dive(s):  March 21 (Sunday) - Tacoma, WA (Bandito Charters)
        Did I mention how fun boat diving can be and easy?  
 
 Never can learn enough, new or long time divers:
*Oxygen & Neurological Assessment:  March 27 (Saturday - class only)
    Do you and or your loved one (diver or not) really know what to do in a diving related incident? 
     (link on web site for info: http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/class_ox-neur.php
*Adventures in Diving: April 7, 17 & 18 - Next program after open water diver - a few spaces left
    Be a better diver, even if you are new to diving or have been diving for a while - 5 dives over 2 days
*Night / Dry Suit / DPV / Navigation: Pick A Specialty or Two - April 2010
    We put together a combination of specialty programs, that you can get your fill of diving and have fun.
    2010 Calendar of Dive Events:  http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/adventures.php
Rescue Diver Refresher/Review:  You asked for it and we made it happen.  In our May & August Rescue Diver programs we will be offering for those that are PADI Rescue Diver certified an opportunity to refresh your in water Rescue skills.  If this is something you think you might be interested in please let us know and we will put you on the list.  I will have more information in our April SCUBA eNews.
Cozumel January 22 - 29 2011:
    We have a great amount of interest for this trip and we thank you for your support .  Trip will  involve: *8 days/7 nights at Scuba Club Cozumel, * 5 days/2 tank dives, *Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, *Unlimited Shore Diving, *Tanks/Weights and more *Non-Divers welcome.  We have the dates set at this time, we are confirming the total cost.  If you are interested and have not called or emailed, please do.  We are planning to have a get together once everything is set in stone and for those with interest will receive a special invitation to the "Cozumel Going Wild".
FREE Dry Suit Undergarment:
    Back by popular demand Bare is offering until March 29, 2010 a FREE undergarment with the purchase of a BARE Dry Suit, this could be up to a $430.00 saving for you.  (Ask Us For Full Details)
    Link to Bares web site for dry suits and accessories: http://barescubadiving.com/usa/drysuits-and-underwear/default.asp
FREE Regulator & Octopus:
    Purchase a Mares Puck 3 Gauge Console (Computer, Pressure Gauge, Compass)
at Regular Price and Receive a Prestige 12 Regulator/Octopus absolutely FREE. 
Great for travel or here, compact, light weight   ALL for ONLY $560.00
(limited to stock on hand, no other special offers apply or gear certificates)
Test Your Knowledge on Diving Physics:
1)  Sound travels approx. _____ times faster in water than it does in air. (a) two (b) four (c) ten
2)  The specific gravity of pure water is:  (a) 0.0 (b) 1.0 (c) It varies according to where on earth it is measured
3)  Refraction is caused by the process of:  (a) light traveling at different speeds as it passes through different substances. (b) the changing           speed of light due to sunspot activity. (c) water absorbing various wave lengths of light beginning at the red end of the spectrum.
4)  Divers are most affected by what form of heat transmission?  (a) Conduction (b) Convection (c) Radiation
1)  (b) four times.  In air sound travels approx 1,100 ft per second. In water it travels 4,800 ft per second.
2)  (b) 1.0 pure water is used as the basis of the specific gravity scale.  Therefore, it is assigned the value of 1.0. Substances with a value less than 1.0 are, by definition, less dense than pure water and will float.  Substances with values greater than 1.0 are more dense and will sink.
3)  (a) As light passes through transparent substances of differing densities, the speed at which it travels changes. This change of speed causes the light wave to bend "refract."
4)  (a) Conduction refers to the transmission of heat via direct contact.  Convection and radiant transmission of heat are relatively unimportant to divers.
***Information was gathered from the PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook, great book for all those un-answered questions, come check it out, we have them in stock.



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February 2010: SCUBE eNews

March 1, 2010, 6:19 pm
Fun Dive & Boat Dive & Canada too, oh my:
    *Fun Free Shore Dive(s):  March 20 (Saturday) - Tacoma, WA (Les Davis Park) 
        This is a nice easy dive site, easy entry; great for new divers or experienced...all are welcome.   
    *Charter Boat Dive(s):  March 21 (Sunday) - Tacoma, WA (Bandito Charters)
        If you have never dove off of a boat before once you do, you will really enjoy the ease and comfort of it.
    *Canada's Sunshine Coast:  April 10 - 12 (2 or 3 day option) (For Divers & Non-Divers)
        Enjoy an exotic vacation in British Columbia, some of the best diving around and lodging is close to a park with         great trails and scenic vistas.  So it's a win win for both divers and non-divers.
What's happening in training:
    *Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox):  February 27 (Saturday - class only)
Want to extend your dive time and reduce your surface intervals, especially if you dive in a tropical destination.  We now offer this as a group program at a value price, all training materials included.     (Limited to six - 4 spaces left)
    *Oxygen & Neurological Assessment:  March 27 (Saturday - class only)
****Check out the 2010 Calendar****
It's back 50% off table:
* Ankle weights     * Tank weights     *Drysuit hoods     *Deluxe wetsuit boots     *Gloves - 3mm & 5mm
More will be added, get them while they last, limited to stock on hand, no other discounts apply or gear certificates.
NEW products at PWSports:
Cozumel here we come in 2011:
    We have put together a tropical trip for Divers and Non-Divers. we still have some more details to refine.  We will be staying at an all-inclusive resort - Scuba Club Cozumel.  (Dates at the resort, planned for January 22 - 28, 2011)  So start saving your pennies and come along with us to some great diving, visibility, resort and island. 
    If interested please give us a call or e-mail, we will need the names, how many, phone number and e-mail address.  This does not commit you to this trip, when we have a get together we will send you a personal invitation to the "Cozumel Going Wild".  I have already had several people show interest and I am sure it will be a full fun loving group, sorry we did not get your names so please let us know who you might be again.
Getting ready for diving:
    Many of you stop diving during the winter season and start back up in the spring, then continue to dive into summer through fall.  So what can I do to get back ready???  First thing is exercise, we have put on our winter personality (ok let's be honest FAT & pounds).  Exercise could be as simple as walk for 30 minutes 2 to 3 times a week or go to your local gym.  Another great suggestion would be to swim in a pool with your mask, fins and snorkel, you are then working more of the muscles you plan to use for scuba diving.  Second, review your scuba skills you can do this at public pools, some do allow you to  used scuba (Tualatin - Walker road or Beaverton Swim Center use too, call to check specific times & days).  You could also do a Scuba Review, this cost $60 for 2 hours with a staff member and use of all scuba equipment, we offer this program (link to our web site if you want more details:  http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/class_scuba_review.php.   If you don't own scuba gear this is probably your best bet, the cost of rental could be close to the price of the program.  Both of these will give you a great start for 2010 no matter where yor diving is.
(For Diver's and Non-Divers) Great program with lots of hands-on.  Brian teaches this programs and he does a great job because of his medical background. (link on web site for info: http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/class_ox-neur.php
****Check out the 2010 Calendar****
It's back 50% off table:
* Ankle weights     * Tank weights     *Drysuit hoods     *Deluxe wetsuit boots     *Gloves - 3mm & 5mm
More will be added, get them while they last, limited to stock on hand, no other discounts apply or gear certificates.
NEW products at PWSports:
Cozumel here we come in 2011:
    We have put together a tropical trip for Divers and Non-Divers. we still have some more details to refine.  We will be staying at an all-inclusive resort - Scuba Club Cozumel.  (Dates at the resort, planned for January 22 - 28, 2011)  So start saving your pennies and come along with us to some great diving, visibility, resort and island. 
    If interested please give us a call or e-mail, we will need the names, how many, phone number and e-mail address.  This does not commit you to this trip, when we have a get together we will send you a personal invitation to the "Cozumel Going Wild".  I have already had several people show interest and I am sure it will be a full fun loving group, sorry we did not get your names so please let us know who you might be again.
Getting ready for diving:
    Many of you stop diving during the winter season and start back up in the spring, then continue to dive into summer through fall.  So what can I do to get back ready???  First thing is exercise, we have put on our winter personality (ok let's be honest FAT & pounds).  Exercise could be as simple as walk for 30 minutes 2 to 3 times a week or go to your local gym.  Another great suggestion would be to swim in a pool with your mask, fins and snorkel, you are then working more of the muscles you plan to use for scuba diving.  Second, review your scuba skills you can do this at public pools, some do allow you to  used scuba (Tualatin - Walker road or Beaverton Swim Center use too, call to check specific times & days).  You could also do a Scuba Review, this cost $60 for 2 hours with a staff member and use of all scuba equipment, we offer this program (link to our web site if you want more details:  http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/class_scuba_review.php.   If you don't own scuba gear this is probably your best bet, the cost of rental could be close to the price of the program.  Both of these will give you a great start for 2010 no matter where yor diving is.



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