Scuba Schools International, otherwise known as SSI, has announced their 2009 Master Diver Challenge. Interested divers can sign up for the challenge and, if they complete the requirements before the end of this year, will be eligible to win a dive trip!
Why pursue the Master Diver rating? Because it's the highest non-professional rating in scuba diving. When you're an SSI Master Diver, you've demonstrated that you have the diving knowledge and skills to make you worthy of the title of Master Diver. Divemasters at resorts and on liveaboards recognize that and often are willing to take a Master Diver to dive sites and underwater places that less experienced divers may not get to visit.
Here are some of the details of the 2009 challenge:
Prizes include a 7 night dive trip for two to the Cayman Islands sponsored by Divetech @ Cobalt Coast Resort, a 7 night dive trip for two to Utila sponsored by Laguna Beach Resort and Utila Dive Ventures, a t-shirt, a Master Diver patch, and a personalized diploma!
To meet the Challenge, divers will need to complete some milestones. SSI's Specialty Diver rating is 2 completed specialties plus 12 logged dives. SSI's Advanced Open Water Diver rating is 4 completed specialties plus 24 logged dives. Finally, the Master Diver rating is Diver Stress and Rescue plus the Advanced Open Water Diver rating and 50 logged dives.
When you take the Challenge, once you've earned your Master Diver rating, you'll receive a Master Diver patch, an SSI Master Diver diploma, a Master Diver t-shirt, and the chance to win one of the trips. Also, if Diver Stress and Rescue has already been taken before you sign up for the 2009 Master Diver Challenge, you're required to complete another specialty. All requirements must be met before December 31, 2009 in order for you to qualify for prizes.
Husker Divers would like to help you meet your goal, so we're offering 10% off your specialties when you sign up for the SSI 2009 Master Diver Challenge! See the store for details.
Remember, SSI does not dictate which specialties you have to take. You can personalize the program and take those specialties that match your diving interests! If you're interested in wreck diving in the Great Lakes, you might take wreck diving, drysuit diving, deep diving, and navigation, for example. If photography is your cup of tea, you might take Underwater Photography, Buoyancy, Fish Identification, and Nitrox. It's up to you!
Stop by Husker Divers when you're ready to sign up for the 2009 Master Diver Challenge. We'll have the form for you to fill out and we'll be happy to help you choose the right specialties to meet your needs. Good luck, and happy diving!
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