I Tried Scuba
This program is offered to individuals who have an interest in Scuba but
want to know more about the sport. The first half of the class,
devoted to the classroom, will provide a brief orientation to the sport,
equipment and safety. In the pool, participants will actually use the
equipment and breathe underwater. Anyone 12 and over may participate.
Youth ages 12-14 must be accompanied by a parent. If you decide to
continue with Scuba, the fee will be applied to the Scuba course.
YMCA Scuba Diving
After successful completion of this course, participants will be ready
to complete their outdoor Open Water Dive, the last step toward
certification. For those who wish to continue, Open Water Dives can be
scheduled locally or on special Florida diving trips with our instructor.
The registration fee includes classroom training, manuals, pool training,
and use of the necessary equipment. The minimum age for this course is 12
years of age. Parents of youth ages 12-14 must be in the classroom and
pool area during class, but are not required to enroll.
Advanced Open Water
Diving
This class includes instruction in navigation, advanced equipment care,
deep diving, night diving, boat diving, first-aid and accident management,
and diving etiquette. Successful completion of this class requires an
Advanced Open Water Checkout Dive. Fee includes certification,
instruction, and materials
Nitrox
Diving with Nitrox (enriched air) is considered by many to be safer and more enjoyable for the driver. Because Nitrox contains less nitrogen, dive times and depths can be extended without increasing the risk of decompression sickness. Many Nitrox divers prefer not to extend their depth and time, but rather enjoy the extra margin of safety afforded by the Nitrox.
This course will teach you the proper use, handling, and safety precautions of diving with Nitrox. Students must have YMCA Open Water Diver or equivalent and at least 10 logged open water dives. Students must also have complete understanding of dive tables. Successful completion requires two open water dives which will be arranged with the instructor. Successful completion of the course will result in Nitrox Diver certification, which will permit you to buy and rent Nitrox for diving.
Scuba Trips
DIVE THE FLORIDA KEYS
July 6-12, 2008
The Florida Keys is the premier dive location in the continental United States and the most popular dive site in the world. This trip has it all; great diving, checkouts for students, sightseeing, souvenir hunting, and great food Best of all, you will enjoy the great YMCA Scuba camaraderie. You will see great shallow reefs, shipwrecks, Christ of the Abyss Statue, barracudas galore, moray eels, even a few sharks (friendly ones only). We will do a variety of dives selected to meet the needs and interests of the group.
Great shore side sightseeing will complete the adventure. Visit Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville for one of those cheeseburgers in paradise. Also visit Mell Fisher's Maritime Museum for a glimpse of the Treasure of the Shipwreck Atocha. You can even buy a piece of the treasure. Seafood lovers will have some of the best food even. We will do all this and more.
Date: Sunday, July 6 - Saturday, July 12, 2008
Fee: Divers – Members $859 Nonmembers $899
Minimum: 20 Divers
Maximum: 28 Divers
Non-Divers: Members $475 Nonmembers $500
Tuesday Night Optional Dive: $48.00
Equipment Rental/Checkout: $50.00
Fees include one (1) boat trip per day. Rates are based upon double occupancy. Please note that the YMCA reserves the right to cancel the trip if minimum enrollment is not reached.
Registration Deadline: June 2, 2008
Non-refundable $100.00 deposit required
Balance due by June 20, 2008
Transportation is not included in the fee. However, excellent airfares are available if you make reservations soon. Fly to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, and then rent a car to get to Key Largo.
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