Upcoming Dives & Courses:
Deep Diver: May 21- class, May 31 & June 1 - dives (4)
Challenge your adventurous side, experience deeeeep diving.
(interested request information: info@pacificwatersports.com
Bubble Maker: June 1- for kids ages 8 - 12 years old
If you enjoy scuba diving so will your kids, let them in on the fun too.
(register on line at & then click more: http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/class_bubble.php
CPR/First Aid/AED: June 28 - class
Save a life, it might be a loved one.
Fun Shore Dive & Boat Dive: June 28 (Shore Dive) & June 29 (Bandito Boat Dive - sign up today)
All divers are welcome, just a group of divers diving, if you want more diving, then relax with a boat dive.
(details will be in the June SCUBA eNews)
Computer Special:
Aqua Lung/Suunto Computer Trade-In Program: How it works...Trade-in any computer, whether it works or not, and receive a $200 Instant Rebate on the purchase of any eligible model dive computer. OR
Purchase or complete any Open-Water or Specialty Scuba certification by 7/31/08 and receive a $200 Instant Rebate on the purchase of any eligible model dive computer.
Purchase or complete any Open-Water or Specialty Scuba certification by 7/31/08 and receive a $200 Instant Rebate on the purchase of any eligible model dive computer.
For more details: http://www.aqualung.com/us/content/view/270/
May Monthly Special:
Equipment Care $pecial: Buy 1 each of McNett Wetsuit/Drysuit Shampoo & BC Life Cleaner and Receive FREE your choice McNett Drysuit Seal Saver or Trident 20 O-ring Kit or McNett Silicone Grease 1/4 oz.
FYI on Dive Flags..how to not get a fine:
The red and white diver-down flag, originally devised in about 1957, is intended to protect divers themselves. This flag is often referred to as unofficial or voluntary because it is not mandated by the international or inland rules of the road. This assertion is erroneous. State law or regulation in virtually every state requires the use of the diver down flag. Typically, the laws or regulations on the use of this flag require divers to display the flag and to remain within a specified distance of it when they are near the surface. This often means the flag is best mounted on a float or buoy near the actual dive point rather than on the boat itself. Restrictions vary from state to state, but typically include a zone around the flag where no other boats are allowed and a second, larger zone in which their speed is limited. A number of states also prohibit the display of the diver-down flag when a diver is not actually in the water.
The red and white diver-down flag, originally devised in about 1957, is intended to protect divers themselves. This flag is often referred to as unofficial or voluntary because it is not mandated by the international or inland rules of the road. This assertion is erroneous. State law or regulation in virtually every state requires the use of the diver down flag. Typically, the laws or regulations on the use of this flag require divers to display the flag and to remain within a specified distance of it when they are near the surface. This often means the flag is best mounted on a float or buoy near the actual dive point rather than on the boat itself. Restrictions vary from state to state, but typically include a zone around the flag where no other boats are allowed and a second, larger zone in which their speed is limited. A number of states also prohibit the display of the diver-down flag when a diver is not actually in the water.
I did lots of research, had a very difficult time finding the true 100% cut & dry answer for Washington or Oregon especially for shore diving. So I will reference back to the PADI Open Water manual - rule of thumb is stay within 50 feet of you flag and for boaters to stay at least 100 to 200 feet away. Also, don't display the dive flag unless divers are actually in the water.
I have included a couple links that might help some it was about the best I could find over all.
WA Boaters Guide: http://www.boat-ed.com/wa/course/p4-11_otherequipment.htm
Dive Flags - all states: http://www.dive-flag.com/law.html
OR Boaters Guide, pg 46: http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/docs/PDF-Publications/07Handbook.pdf
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