Lake Rawlings Sept 4th & 5th

Trip number: #309

Todd is going to Lake Rawlings for a weekend of diving.

Open Water training dives will be available along with Advanced Open Water, and specialties.

You must register with the store for this trip.

Pepper's Ferry Sept 18 & 19

Trip number: #307

We've got training and fun dives scheduled for Pepper's Ferry this weekend. David Dodson will be leading a group to the river for Open Water dives only. He will also be available for fun dives.
  Come on out and do your OW Training dives or get wet for fun.

Lake Rawlings Oct 2 & 3

Trip number: #312

Mickey will be taking Open Water and Advanced divers to Lake Rawlings for training dives. There will lots of opportunities for fun diving with the group or other divers. You must register with the store to go on this trip

US Virgin Islands, St Croix

Trip number: #310

U.S. Virgin Islands, October 30 – November 6 2010

Seven Days of fun and relaxation in the Caribbean Diving with Cane Bay Dive Shop.

Vast areas of mixed coral reef and abundant amounts of marine life characterize these dive areas. Wreck dives will offer opportunities for exploration and to visit sponge and coral encrusted artificial reefs. Fredriksted pier provides an opportunity to do an exceptional pier dive as well as stretch your legs while exploring the island.

In addition to the great diving on the West side, the boat will move to the North side of the island, home to “The Wall” which runs parallel along the island for about 7 miles. This area is center stage to a forest of massive sea fans, giant sea whip plumes, and a plethora of dense soft corals. The North Shore has an especially diverse underwater environment including classic spur and groove reefs that are rich in brain, star, Elkhorn and Gorgonian corals. It also supports colorful sponge colonies on the spectacular wall that can plummet to depths of 3,200 feet.

FACTS:
* The natives of St. Croix are called Cruicians, sometimes spelled “Cruzan.” Cruzans are very friendly but are reserved people.
* Local currency in both Puerto Rico and the USVI is US Currency.
* St. Croix is the largest of the USVI at 28 miles long and 7 miles wide. V* The temperature generally stays within the range of 77F --? 80F, but can reach well into 90’s in the summer. The months with the least humidity and lowest temperatures are December through April, with March being the most temperate month of the year.
* There is very little change in the water temperature during the year, the average water temperature being between 78F --? 85F. The majority of the year the temperature stays in the 80’s.

The cost of this trip is $925 for divers and includes 7 days accommodations at the Arawak Inn, 5 days of 3 dives per day; breakfast daily. We have included lunch for the divers on dive days. Unlimited tanks are available for shore diving, you only pay a $4 for air fills.

Non-­ Diver cost $515. (Lunches not included).

Single Supplement $515

Book by July 1st and get the Underwater Digital Photography course at 1/2 off! If you don't have a camera we have a special discount on Sea Life Digital cameras for this trip.

The trip does not include airport transfers that are available for $50 per person round trip, or you may want to rent a car by yourself or share with a friend. (No extra insurance is required; it is a US territory. However, check with your own carrier to be sure)

SUGGESTED Flights: For those with air to San Juan already booked with American Airlines Flight 4834 leaving San Juan at 5:10 pm arrive St. Croix at 5:48; On Saturday leave St. Croix flight 4867 departs at 10:09 arrives San Juan at 10:45. This allows plenty of time for transfer. (Approximate Cost $207)

Options for those WITHOUT air: American Airlines Depart Greensboro flight 3658 7:30 AM; Arrive Miami 10:35 AM; Depart Miami 12:00 flight 429 arrive St. Croix 2:44 PM. Return Leave St. Croix 10:09 AM flight 4867 arrive San Juan 10:49; Depart San Juan 2:40 PM flight 598 arrive Miami 5:20 PM; Depart Miami 7:30 PM flight 3659 arrive Greensboro 9:30 PM. This is just a suggestion, go to American’s WEB site for others (Approximate Cost $473.20) US Airways flies to San Juan and American to St. Croix but much higher!

Cathy and I are not coming back until Wednesday the 10th so we can do some more diving in St. Croix and sightseeing for a day Puerto Rico. Hope you can join us on this trip.

Make sure to see the above discounts and get your deposit in soon so we can firm up the numbers.

SYUW (See you underwater) Mickey and Cathy

Thanksgiving in Bonaire 2010

Trip number: #290

We are going back to Bonaire for 2010.  This is consistently rated the best diving in the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico. 18 of the top 25 reefs are on the island of Bonaire. Rated #1 year after year by divers worldwide. All with a Dutch Caribbean flavor. What a great trip!

After looking at all the options and prices on air we decided to not include air on this year's trip. This gives you a chance to find the best deal for you to get to Bonaire. check out the options, decide on what is best for you, and book your flights. Check all the options for airports, airlines, and seat class. For example, Mary and I booked our flight to Bonaire and upgraded to First/Business Class for less than $75.00 each! For that little difference I definitely want to sit up front in wide seat luxury and be pampered. We may be able to get that same rate for anyone else interested, just give Ken a call at the store.

Included in the trip:
Double occupancy per room in a 2 Br condo with full kitchen, 2 full baths, dining area, living room, porch or patio, & air conditioning. Even a dishwasher and microwave.

We have unlimited shore diving, unlimited Nitrox (premix), night dives, and more.

For each condo there is a rental vehicle. We have 4 door pickups reserved as they are best for both gear and passengers.

Ken & Mary will offer guided dives all week.  Or go do your own thing.  It's all ok!

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