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If you’re reading this newsletter, and you did not renew your USA Dive Club membership for 2011, your membership expired December 31st.
USA Dive Club dues were due January 1st. Details provided in this newsletter under Membership.
Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs have become all the rage over the past several years, touted by many as the preferable ‘green’ way to light a home, save energy, and promote environmental responsibility.
While they may use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, CFL bulbs are filled with toxic mercury that contaminate landfills and the environment.
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A report released in 2008 from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection revealed that when a CFL bulb is broken, it can release dangerously high levels of mercury into the air.
Mercury-vapor standards generally allow for 300 nanograms of mercury per cubic meter of air however a broken CFL bulb can emit upwards of 50,000 nanograms per cubic meter, or more than 166 times the safe upper threshold.
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In Toronto, city officials require people to dispose of CFL bulbs at special hazardous waste facilities because they don’t want the city’s landfills to become contaminated with mercury. While used CFL bulbs are not legally recognized as hazardous waste, they are treated as such because they pose serious environmental threats when broken and released into the environment.
Waste runoff and ground seepage from landfills can contaminate rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, underground water tables and our global oceans. Even though landfills are generally designed to minimize this kind of contamination, the rapidly growing usage of CFL bulbs could have disastrous environmental consequences if they are not disposed of properly.
CFL bulbs also emit high levels of radiation, causing migraine headaches, sleep abnormalities, fatigue, and other health problems. Unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, CFL bulbs emit excessive ‘dirty energy’, or electromagnetic frequencies (EMF), a fact that has received little attention from those on the mainstream ‘green’ bandwagon who continue to endorse CFL’s as the solution to the alleged climate change crisis.
The power reduction technology in CFL bulbs causes high amounts of EMF pollution to be emitted. Similar to the kind released from mobile phone antennas and food irradiation machinery, EMF radiation poses serious health threats to humans who are exposed to excessive amounts of it. CFL bulbs have been found to greatly increase EMF exposure as they are often the most significant EMF polluters in places where they are installed.
Light emitting diode (LED) bulbs are, on the other hand, a much safer alternative to CFL bulbs. Those who desire a transition from traditional incandescent bulbs to something that uses less energy would do well to investigate LED alternatives.
Although they are typically more expensive than the other technologies due to limited acceptance in the mainstream, LED bulbs are better for the environment than CFL’s and emit far less EMF pollution.
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How about a Blast From the Past?
What appeared 15 years ago this month in USA’s March 1996 newsletter?
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USA’s 1996 board members
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President VP of Programs VP of Overseas Diving VP of Social Events VP of Local Diving Secretary Treasurer Past President A-V Coordinator Exotic Trip Organizer Membership Directory Safety Membership Coordinator Membership Directory Overseas Dive Accountant Newsletter Managing Editor Newsletter Circulation Hospitality Promotions Scrapbook/Awards Mini-Trip Coordinator Photographer
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- Robert Shearer - Marilyn Van Valkenburg - Kathi McCutcheon - Mary Bartrom - Larry Townsend - Margaret Murray - Paul Guyon - Paul Guyon - Joe DellaFera - Gary Sharp - Sally Snodgrass - Chuck Goby - Nancy Karlovetz - Sally Snodgrass - Patrice Marker - Jim Constable - Sally Snodgrass - Ray McAllister - Dianne Johnston - Ann Stambaugh - Ronnie Farr - Lynette Feder
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- Meeting Place - Fort Lauderdale Inn
- Local Diving - 1996 Kick Off Dive - Starfish Enterprise, Lantana by Larry Townsend
- Programs - Candid Camera by Marilyn Van Valkenburg
- Social - Kick Off Happy Hour at Watercolors Cafe, Bridge Hotel, Boca Raton by Mary Bartrom
- Overseas Diving - Cozumel, Galapago Inn Dive Resort; Dominica; Cayman Aggressor; Curacao, Princess Beach Resort; Fiji Live aboard - Matagi Princess II
- Sneak Preview - April 1996 Annual Flea Market and Auction
- Mini-Trips - Canoeing and Camping on on the Peace River; Camping, Hiking and Biking at Highland Hammock State Park, Sebring by Ronnie Farr
- New members - Debbie Linker, Jerry Linker, Linda Caldwell, Michael Wejta
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To view a copy of USA’s March 1996 newsletter, click here.
Questions? Click here to contact President Russ Manhold by e-mail.
Russ Manhold President president@usadiveclub.com
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Local Diving
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with Kathy & John Ficarra
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It’s March and Spring is just around the corner which only means the water is getting warmer. The Polar Bears Divers of our Club did go diving with Jupiter Dive Center for the lemon shark adventure the end of January. Several of them even stayed overnight to enjoy Jupiter and its surroundings. The water was reported to be between 64 and 69 degrees depending on who you talked with.
As agreed to all those attending, there were plenty of lemon and black tip sharks among various other interesting creatures of the sea. Everyone who went expressed an interest that we should do more diving further north as the reefs are different from Boynton Beach, having 25 ft walls. Hopefully we can get enough interested in a two day dive and stay overnight in the area for those who don’t want to drive back and forth.
Our divers who went, Jay Gillespie, Mark Richman, Glada Blench, Pat Smith, Tom Snyder and Bob Lucas felt the Jupiter Dive Center was a very good operation to deal with in the future.
We have added a March dive right after St. Patty’s Day. So after you drink all that green beer and eat five times too much corn beef, you will be able to burn calories by joining us.
We are going out with South Florida Dive Headquarters to the Jim Atria Wreck, Sunday the 20th at 9 am. Be part of our exercise program as we kick against the current down to 132 feet at the bottom, wiggling your body around the wreck. During surface interval we will doing vigorous exercises to keep warm.
An hour later we move into 2nd mode of water aerobics, splashing down to a reef where we will be kicking, maneuvering, head and body spins to find our buddies or sharks, moving quickly to stay warm. Join us this healthy day.
The Jim Atria Wreck is a Dutch freighter 227’ long and 34’ wide. Her mast is 75’ and the wheelhouse is at 95’. The Atria is engulfed in soft corals, bring a light and enjoy all the colors. The freighter was sunk as an artificial reef in 1987. A drift reef dive will be second.
Questions? Click here to contact USA’s VP’s of Local Diving by e-mail.
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FOR A LIST OF UP COMING DIVES, CLICK HERE FOR USA’s ‘LOCAL DIVING’ PAGE.
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Kathy & John Ficarra VP’s of Local Diving localdiving@usadiveclub.com
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Social Activities
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Hello from USA’s Social Butterflies
Sunday, January 30th, forty five USA Dive Club members and guests tromped in the swamp and enjoyed a delicious midday brunch. Half of us arrived in Indiantown early on that chilly morning to gather at the Seminole Inn while the other half of our group met in the early afternoon.
The ‘early bird’ group sipped on complimentary coffee, signed all the necessary waivers and, at 8:30 am, climbed aboard the Barley Barber bus and headed for the swamp. By the time the early birds returned, the afternoon group was already having brunch.
We had just enough time to quickly exchange greetings before the bus driver announced ’All Aboard’ and our afternoon group was on the way to Barley Barber Swamp.
During the bus ride, an informative video presentation was shown providing us with background information on Barley Barber and, before we knew it, our group was at the main gate leading into the swamp. From the main gate the road was dusty and bumpy but wildlife encounters held our attention. The bus driver was kind enough to stop several times along the way, allowing us to take advantage of the many photo opportunities.
We spotted a large alligator that scurried away into the deeper water at the first sight of our photographers. Hundreds of turkey vultures and black vultures were parading down the road and perching in the trees. A special treat was the bald eagle sitting atop a telephone pole. Great blue heron and other wading birds rested in the trees sunning themselves. Toward the end of our ride, a family of white tailed deer surprised us by walking across the road in front of the bus.
When we arrived at our final destination, we were split into two groups, each with our own swamp guide. We learned that, in 1972 while constructing the Martin Power Plant and cooling pond, Florida Power & Light purchased the swamp and surrounding lands and set aside the Barley Barber Swamp as a wildlife preserve. The natural beauty remains intact today and provides a rare glimpse of ‘Old Florida’.
We walked past champion cypress trees estimated to be 1,000 years old and watched herons and egrets sitting in the trees while little armadillos buried their snouts, hunting for snacks among the dead leaves of the swampy floor. Large banana spiders hung from their webs and even a katydid smiled for the camera. As we walked, red shouldered hawks soared above, chirping to each other while a pileated woodpecker flashed his colors deep in the woods. Bobcat scat was seen on the boardwalk indicating a healthy presence of this elusive creature.
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As well as being a wildlife sanctuary, the site is also significant from an archaeological perspective. Pottery fragments and other artifacts have been found on the site, indicating Native American use between 300 and 900 years ago.
We were fortunate to observe the exclusive, natural beauty of the Barley Barber Swamp and hope this wonderful place remains intact to be enjoyed by generations to come.
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Coming attractions
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A Day at Flamingo Gardens Botanical Collections and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary Sunday, March 13, 2011 10:00 am
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Many of us have lived in South Florida for years but have never experienced the beauty of Flamingo Gardens in Davie. Join us for a relaxing morning at Flamingo Gardens. You can pack your own picnic lunch or buy lunch at the Flamingo Café. Admission includes a tour of the gardens by tram and all of the other attractions listed below.
See a touch of history on 60 acres of lush gardens showcasing rare, exotic and native plants. Tour the groves and the Wray Botanical Collection. Explore the free-flight aviary and visit the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and historic 1930’s era Wray Home.
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Attractions include:
- Everglades Free-Flight Aviary
- Tour by Tram
- Champion Trees/Arboretum
- Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardens
- Bird of Prey Center
- Tropical Plant House
- Xeriscape Garden
- The Wildlife Encounter
- Flamingo Pond and Flamingo Café
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Group Rate $12.50 per person (must have 15 or more participants)
Checks payable to Under Sea Adventurers
Every person counts so please sign up at the March 3rd dive club meeting.
If you can't make the meeting, call or e-mail USA’s Social Butterflies at social@usadiveclub.com
Watch future newsletters and e-mails for additional information on all planned USA Dive Club activities.
Our social events are open to all USA members and guests. So, why wait?
Sign up for a social event, get to know your fellow USAers, and let the fun begin!
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Future social events:
- Mar 13 (Sunday) - A Day at Flamingo Gardens - Davie
- May 22 (Sunday) – Adopt-A-Street Cleanup - Deerfield Beach
- Nov 12 (Saturday) - USA’s Annual Fall Party - Delray Beach
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DINNER BEFORE THE MEETING:
Pick up your favorite meal, i.e., a sub, sandwich, or pizza at your local Publix, Subway or Papa Johns and join USA’s Social Butterflies in the Newport Café located in the Best Western Deerfield Beach Hotel & Suites @ 6:00 pm. If you’d like to bring something from home, that’s okay too.
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Everyone seems to enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie.
Try it... you’ll like it! C’mon down and we’ll save y’all a seat.
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Questions? Click here to contact USA’s Social Butterflies by e-mail.

Clare Anthon & Julie Manhold VP’s of Social Events social@usadiveclub.com
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Hospitality Hut
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Erin Go Bragh from USA’s Hospitality Hut Leprechauns,
As we welcome in the month of March, hopefully the welcome will include some familiar faces.
At USA’s February 3rd general membership meeting, we were pleased to see Gene and Becky de Tuscan. Both Gene and Becky have attended meetings in the past as guests of Bruce Ayala and Miriam Prieto. Good news! Gene has applied for membership to join our wonderful club. Although Becky is not a diver, who knows… USAers may rub off on Becky and she may decide to ‘take the plunge’.
Our next visitor was Charlie Sandberg. Charlie was certified in Seward’s Folly, more commonly known as Alaska. Alaska diving? You might describe ‘Alaska’ and ‘diving’ as strange bedfellows however, Charlie received his PADI Staff Instructor certification while in Alaska, despite the cold water.
A special ‘hello’ to USA’s friend and perennial guest, Pat Schwab. Regularly accompanying USAer Kim Whaley, Pat supports many social events every year. We always enjoy Pat’s company.
We encourage you to visit USA’s home page www.usadiveclub.com and click on the Calendar button for details regarding USA’s very active diving and social schedule.
USA’s Photo Gallery is once again up and running so be sure to visit the home page and click on Photo Gallery for a glimpse of USA’s past diving and social activities. The Calendar and Photo Gallery are updated regularly so take a peek!
We wish you all ‘Happy Diving’.
Questions? Click here to contact USA’s Hospitality Coordinators by e-mail.
Clare Anthon & Julie Manhold Hospitality Coordinators hospitality@usadiveclub.com
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Membership
USA’s annual $40 membership renewal fee was due January 1st. USA membership renewal for married couples who are both USA Dive Club members is $70.
Checks are payable to:
Under Sea Adventurers
Drop your check in the mail today or bring your renewal check to USA’s March 3rd dive club meeting. Mailing address is:
USA Dive Club Membership Coordinator 13210 SW 17th Court Miramar FL 33027-3420
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At USA’s February 3rd general membership meeting, two former guests became USA’s newest members.
Russ Hickman learned of the USA Dive Club through Force-E and by meeting USAers while diving on the Starfish Enterprise.
Russ is a PADI certified Advanced Open Water diver. His interests include motorcycles and air brush art.
At USA’s January board meeting, Russ volunteered to serve in an appointed board position, assuming the 2011 Scrapbook Coordinator position from USAer Kathy Ficarra.
 Bill Schwabe submitted a New Member Application at the January 6th general membership meeting and was approved as USA’s newest member a week later.
Hailing from Oak Bluff, Massachusetts, Bill’s interests include biking, hiking, swimming and fishing.
A PADI certified Rescue Diver, Bill’s ‘dream dive’ would be the Maldives.
Bill was introduced to the USA Dive Club by another one of our newer members, Jeff Jacobs.
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Encourage friends and fellow divers to join USAers for all club activities. Folks don’t need to be USA members to participate in USA Dive Club activities. Guests are always welcome if they are accompanied by a USA club member.
People interested in joining the USA Dive Club will find membership applications available by clicking on the link appearing below.
MEMBERSHIP PACKET
Questions? Click here to contact Membership Coordinator Russ Manhold by e-mail.
Warm diving regards,
Russ Manhold Membership Coordinator membership@usadiveclub.com
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Promotions
Hi y’all from the Promotions Desk of USA Dive Club.
USA’s Lobster Pot winners have been taking home on average $50 cash at monthly dive club meetings.
That’s a better return on your hard-earned money than most banks offer.
Each month we offer a variety of Lobster Pot prizes, many donated by South Florida dive shops.
Congratulations to all our Lobster Pot winners. Be sure and drop in to see our local dive shops who support us and say ‘Thanks’.
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February 3rd Lobster Pot Winners
- 50/50 Lobster Pot $58 - Linda Caldwell
- $25 Force-E gift card - Paul Molinari
- $25 Force-E gift card - Clare Anthon
- $20 local dive coupon - Kurt Kohler
- $20 local dive coupon - Deborah Kaddah
- DAN 1st Aid Kit from Force-E - Kathy Ficarra
- DryPak from Force-E - Marc Cohen
- WetPixel Book from Reef Photo - Rich Ladisky
- Mask Strap - Linda Ianniello
- Eyeglass strap from Force-E - Jeff Jacobs
- DAN luggage tags - Bill Schwabe
- Recycled T-shirt - Glada Blench
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An absolute banner year, with several months breaking previous records. I look forward to bringing you another interesting year in 2011 for USA’s Lobster Pot!
If you did not contribute, then you could not have won!
At the March 3rd dive club meeting, look for the following prizes in USA’s monthly Lobster Pot:
- The usual 50/50 cash pot.
- The usual 2 each $20 off a USA local dive.
- And perhaps a couple of other little surprises for you too!
For the past several months, our 50/50 Lobster Pot has been right at $50 or more.
Unheard of in the history of the USA Dive Club.
I thank you and the club thanks you. Let’s keep it up!
And, as I always say, ‘If U miss it, U will miss it!’
Questions? Click here to contact Promotions Coordinator Larry Townsend by e-mail.
Larry Townsend Promotions Coordinator promotions@usadiveclub.com
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Safety
Now that the weather is taking a turn for the better, and the water is starting to warm up, it would be a great time to inspect your dive gear before getting back into the water.
You can perform a simple inspection of your own gear.
Look over your regulator. Check for damaged hoses by pulling back hose protectors and checking the fittings for tears. Look for loose or ripped mouth pieces and damaged gauges.
On your BC, check for rips or tears, broken buckles or defective inflator valves. A good way of checking the BC is to fully inflate it and check to see if the dump valve operates (over pressurized). Then let the BC sit inflated overnight to see if it loses air.
Examine your mask for cracks, a broken or torn strap and damaged purges, if so equipped.
Check for rips or tears on your fins, broken buckles, or torn straps.
Locate the last inspection date on your tanks (VIP and visuals). It’s also a good idea to install a new O ring in the valve.
Check your weight belts or weight system for broken buckles. Also check for proper amount of weight (over the winter, some divers find they lose weight – ha-ha).
Most regulators require a yearly inspection to maintain the warrantee. Usually the parts are covered and you pay only for labor.
Let’s not forget our friends at Force-E who support us every month with USA’s Lobster Pot prizes. They will be able to service most regulators, BC’s and tanks.
If you succeed in getting all this accomplished, you may be able to catch the ‘tail end’ of lobster season.
Have a safe dive.
Questions? Click here to contact Safety Coordinator Paul Molinari by e-mail.
Paul A. Molinari Safety Coordinator safety@usadiveclub.com
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USA’s Overseas Diving
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USA Dive Club Overseas Diving program 2011
For 2011, we have two trips planned for USA’s overseas diving program. The dates appearing below are firm. They will allow you to plan your 2011 overseas diving schedule.
Prices are approximate at this time.
- Little Cayman Beach Resort, June 11-18, 2011.
All meals, 17 dives, airfare, tips, etc., approximately $2,150. Non-diver option available. More info from trip leaders Kathi and Steve McCutcheon or me.
- Saba and Saint Kitts live-aboard, October 8-15, 2011. Explorer Ventures’ fleet, same as USA’s last Saba trip and the 2006 Turks and Caicos trip to Provo. This trip is one-way from Saint Marten to Saint Kitts. Purchase your own split ticket with American Airlines. All meals and beverages, 27 boat dives, free NITROX, airport transfers, gratuities, port taxes, departure taxes and fuel surcharge is about $2,250. Add approximately $600 for air travel and the total is about $2,850. More info from trip lead Julie Manhold or me.
- Dry Tortugas live-aboard. At this time, we do not have enough interest to schedule that trip for 2011 however, it remains a viable consideration.
Signup rules & priority for USA dive club
Click here to view USA DIVE TRIP GUIDELINES FOR OVERSEAS DIVE TRIPS, MINI TRIPS, LOCAL DIVES.
Click here to view and print trip registration forms for Little Cayman Beach Resort.
Click here to view and print trip registration forms for Saba/St.Kitts.
Questions? Click here to contact VP of Overseas Diving Nils Jacobsen by e-mail.
Nils Jacobsen VP Overseas Diving overseasdiving@usadiveclub.com
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Little Cayman Beach Resort “Where the livin’ is good and the divin’ is easy.”
June 11-18, 2011
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WANTED: ONE NICE GIRL to share a room with another nice girl on this trip. The response was overwhelming for this dive trip. We quickly filled the original 22 spots. Luckily, we were able to add more rooms and airplane seats so other aspiring participants were not disappointed. There are now 27 USAers and guests going to the Little Cayman Beach Resort. Don't miss out on the fun...just one spot remains. Of course, we are always happy to have a few people on the waiting list.
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Spend a relaxing week at the only deluxe, full service resort on Little Cayman Island. Rated as the number one resort destination in the Caribbean for wall diving, number two for favorite reef diving and within the top five for advanced diving, sea life and underwater photography, you will enjoy outstanding visibility.
The staff will handle all your gear and you need only to walk a few steps from your room to the large, comfortable, covered boats. The four boats are 42 to 46 ft long, 16 ft wide, with freshwater showers and restrooms. Our group of 20 lucky members will fit on one boat all to ourselves.
Kathi and Steve McCutcheon are the trip leaders and will run this as a traditional USA club trip. We will dive together and enjoy group camaraderie at the daily happy hour around the pool and hot tub. Those who have been here before will vouch for the excellent cuisine, great patio bar and nicely appointed pool view rooms which have been recently redecorated and upgraded.
The dive shop is fully equipped to handle refresher or specialty courses. Dive computers are offered free of charge and rentals are available for cameras, all dive equipment, kayaks, sailboats, and paddle boats. NITROX can be purchased at the dive shop. There are also bicycles, tennis courts, volleyball, and hammocks along the beach making it possible for a non-diving partner to have an enjoyable, relaxing week. Fishing charters are another option.
PRICE: $2,150 for three dives per day; $1,550 non-diver
$2,000 for two dives per day
Extra dives purchased at resort $65 per tank
NITROX $10 per single tank, $140 for the week
Deluxe oceanfront room upgrade $320 per person
Prices include roundtrip airfare from Miami, transfers, 3 gourmet meals daily, and all tips. Bar drinks are extra.
Questions? Click here to contact trip leaders Kathi & Steve McCutcheon by e-mail.
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Kathi and Steve McCutcheon
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Saba/St. Kitts

Liveaboard
The Caribbean Explorer II Luxury Dive Vessel www.explorerventures.com/cexp2/index.html
A Three-Island Tour with The Most Unique Itinerary of Live-aboard Diving
October 8-15, 2011
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The Saba/St. Kitts live-aboard dive vacation is now full. Unfortunately, we are limited to a maximum of 18 passengers. If you are interested in going on this trip, please add your name to the wait list. Placing your name on the wait list is FREE. No deposit is required unless you are selected to replace a trip participant who cancels.
If you have questions, or would like the names of USAers and guests going on the Saba/St. Kitts trip, click here to contact Trip Leader Julie Manhold.
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Eighteen lucky USAers will be traveling to Saba/St. Kitts to experience an 8-day, 7-night liveaboard diving adventure aboard the Caribbean Explorer II. Julie Manhold is the trip leader. We have reserved the entire boat for USAers. A Full Moon dive is scheduled for Wednesday evening, October 12th. There are eight staterooms, all with private vanities, air conditioning and toilet facilities.
What’s a liveaboard? Just the most relaxing dive vacation you’ll ever experience. NO SCHLEPPING of dive gear. After you embark, set up your tank just once… that’s it. When not in use, your other gear is stowed in your private gear locker right under your seat. Wet suits are hung to dry. And you don’t have to switch over tanks. Your tank is refilled right where you left it. Warm showers and towels are offered after each of the 27 dives made available to you. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are expertly prepared as are the in-between snacks presented at the end of each dive.
What do you do between dives? RELAX… sunbathe, fill in your log book, read that novel you didn’t have time to read at home, take a nap, get to know your fellow USAers a little better while raving about the last dive. Your time is your own. Perhaps a land tour would be nice. If you’re not planning to make the night dive, enjoy a glass of wine with dinner.
With the exception of the airfare, this is an all-inclusive vacation. Includes 27 boat dives, all meals and beverages, gratuities, port tax, fuel surcharge, airport transfers, departure tax and free NITROX. We will be on our own Friday evening for dinner. We’re even throwing in the T-shirt to let the world know you’ve ‘been there and done that’.
Travel will be simple. On Saturday, October 8th, we fly nonstop from Miami to St. Maarten and then take ground transportation a short distance to the boat. While we sleep, we cruise to Saba where the diving begins. We then island hop and dive our way to St. Kitts where we disembark the following Saturday, October 15th, and fly home direct from St. Kitts to Miami.
You have the opportunity to make 27 dives on this expedition: 2 morning dives, 2 afternoon dives, and 1 night dive each evening. NITROX is free.
The Northeastern Caribbean is an intriguing area offering a blend of Dutch, British, French and native cultures on the most scenic islands in the Caribbean. Our unique itinerary will combine diving and optional land tours.
Saba is known for its submerged offshore pinnacles. The abrupt topography above the sea is mirrored below and the profusion of marine life attests to the early institution of the Saba Marine Park in 1987.
Underwater pinnacles -- spires of the same volcanic rock that makes up the island -- jut up from the deep blue and overflow with marine life. At Third Encounter, a notable pinnacle dive site, the surrounding deep water makes sightings of sharks and other pelagics common. Just a short swim away, an eerie spire called the Needle, not more than 30 feet wide at its apex, rises 250 feet and points up from the depths like Neptune's finger.
St. Kitts offers arguably the widest variety of sites - finger reefs, recent wrecks, and a variety of drop-offs that will capture your imagination.
When you purchase your own airfare departing from Miami, price for this trip is approximately $2,850. Book your own air travel.
This will be a popular trip and a deposit is required to make your reservation.
Questions? Click here to contact trip leader Julie Manhold by e-mail.
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Equipment for Sale
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USED equipment for $150 OBO
1- Older style Large Scuba Pro Classic BC.( 50 dives) 1- Extra exhaust hose 1- Older Air 2 (inflator / octo) + 2 extra hoses for Air 2 connection 1- UK Q40 light 3- Hose protectors 2- Older min C lights
FMI contact USA member Bob Lucas PH. 561-865-0308 lucas6157@yahoo.com
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USA Calendar
- March 3rd - Regular Monthly meeting @ 7:30 pm
- Best Western Deerfield Hotel & Suites
1050 E Newport Center Drive Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
- March 10th - USA Board of Directors meeting @ 7:00 pm
- 13210 SW 17th Court
Miramar, FL 33027
- March 13th - A Day at Flamingo Gardens @ 10:00 am
- 3750 South Flamingo Road
Davie, FL 33330
- March 16th - ‘Fantasy to Reality: Human Presence in the Deep Ocean
RSMAS @ 6:00 pm
- University of Miami Rosenstiel of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Rosenstiel School Auditorium 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Virginia Key, FL 33149
- March 20th - USA local dive @ 8:30 am
Click on USA’s calendar to view all future events.
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Contact Info:
Under Sea Adventurers Dive Club web site: www.usadiveclub.com
Meetings: First Thursday of each month at:
Best Western Deerfield Beach Hotel & Suites 1050 E. Newport Center Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Social: 7:00 pm; Meeting: 7:30 pm
Board of Directors
Membership Dues - $40 yearly; $70 for married USA Dive Club member couples
Download the Membership Packet from our website
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