The Belize trip was a great success, the Curacao trip was a blast, and the St. Lucia trip is going on right now. Husker Divers has all sorts of trips still to come in 2010, with some closer to home and others further afield. Check your calendar and see if one of these trips will work for you!
Bull Shoals, June 11-14. Bull Shoals offers something for everyone, whether you're a brand new diver needing your open water dives for certification or you're an experienced diver looking for fun and adventure. We dive from pontoon boats during the day, with multiple dives per day at a variety of sites.
Nassau, Bahamas July 17-21. This is a closer-to-home trip than our winter Caribbean trips, and features stellar diving. It's also a bit shorter trip, so you can make a long weekend of it and not have to schedule a whole week away.
Oahe Reservior, Pierre, South Dakota, August 6-9 and August 13-16. This trip has become so popular that we've taken two groups to South Dakota for the past few years! During the day you'll dive and spearfish from pontoon boats. At night, drop in to the Missouri River in the tailrace (the water flowing out of the dam) and let the current carry you downstream while your dive light shows you all the fish!
La Paz, Mexico, October 16-23. This is the trip to take if you want to play with sea lions and see lots of other larger marine life!
Cozumel, Mexico, January 22-29, 2011. Cozumel is a premier dive spot, and we're excited to be returning there! This trip is on the books, but details are still to be finalized. Stay tuned!
Dominica, February 19-27, 2011. This is a beautiful place to dive, and we're also super excited to be returning there! This trip is also on the books and awaiting finalization of details, so stay tuned!
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Oahe Spearfishing Trip a Success!
The first of two dive trips to Oahe Reservoir in South Dakota was a great success, with over 40 fish harvested and some exciting tailrace diving, as well.
On Friday, July 31st, 17 divers from Husker Divers converged on Steamboat's Skin and Scuba shop in Pierre, South Dakota. The shop, owned by Caleb and Josh Gilkerson, is a scuba shop,
kayaking outfitter, hunting outfitter, and all around go-to spot for outdoorsmen from far and wide.
The first dive of the trip took place Friday afternoon in the tailrace, which is the water being let out of the dam. Those participating stepped off the pontoon boats into the current, dropped to the bottom at around 26 feet, and were carried downstream, watching sturgeon, drum, and even a burbot lurking behind a boulder flash by.
On Saturday the divers loaded up and headed for Spring Creek, one of the marinas on Oahe. Four platform boats loaded with divers and gear dispersed around the area, the boats captained by Caleb, Josh, and their crew. Each boat carried 4-5 divers and their gear and went to a different area of the lake to try their luck at harvesting some fish. It was the first time spearfishing for a few of the divers, but it didn't take long for them to learn the ropes, and soon the fish started filling the live wells.
All four boats met back at the marina for a tasty shore lunch of pheasant sandwiches, chips, and drinks whipped up by Steamboat's staff. After the break it was back to the fishing. At the end of the day, Steamboat's crew hauled the catch away for cleaning, then brought the filets back to the Spring Creek marina restaurant to cook up for the hungry divers.
Later Saturday night, it was time for a night dive in the tailrace. The divers stepped off the pontoon boats into the black water in pairs, with a dive flag equipped with a strobe for visibility on the surface. Dropping down, the current wasn't felt at all, but once the divers' lights hit the bottom, it was obvious the current was ripping along. Right away the hundreds of white catfish seen on this dive started appearing in the beam of the divers' lights. These fish were present along the entire route of the dive; with every single sweep of a light they could be seen, facing into the current. A few sturgeon were around too, and one set of divers said they spotted another burbot, but the fast current prevented any stopping for a closer look. This 3/4 mile drift dive was a real thrill ride, and each person who participated loved every second of it.
On Sunday, it was back to the fishing. Some of the divers were able to harvest their limit of walleye, and many bass were harvested, as well. The live wells and coolers were full of fish, and once again, Caleb, Josh, and crew cleaned all the fish. They fileted them, put them in bags, and even vacuum packed the filets. Every diver on the trip received a bag of filets, and Caleb made sure that divers who'd harvested an especially big or otherwise unique fish got to take that fish home with him or her.
All the divers had a great time spearfishing, diving the tailrace, and just spending time with other divers. The meals were good, Steamboat's staff was extremely professional and friendly, and it was just an all-around fantastic trip. A second trip to Oahe is taking off this weekend, and those divers are certainly in for as fun and exciting an experience as the first group.
If you're interested in participating in one of next year's Husker Divers trips to Oahe, see Joe or Donna Tyler at the dive shop, or give them a call at 402-420-6338 or e-mail huskerdivers@prodigy.net. You do not need to be a super experienced diver to participate in this trip. If you're a certified Open Water Diver, you're welcome. You will need to own or rent your equipment, and Husker Divers has some spearguns to rent.
On Friday, July 31st, 17 divers from Husker Divers converged on Steamboat's Skin and Scuba shop in Pierre, South Dakota. The shop, owned by Caleb and Josh Gilkerson, is a scuba shop,
kayaking outfitter, hunting outfitter, and all around go-to spot for outdoorsmen from far and wide.The first dive of the trip took place Friday afternoon in the tailrace, which is the water being let out of the dam. Those participating stepped off the pontoon boats into the current, dropped to the bottom at around 26 feet, and were carried downstream, watching sturgeon, drum, and even a burbot lurking behind a boulder flash by.
On Saturday the divers loaded up and headed for Spring Creek, one of the marinas on Oahe. Four platform boats loaded with divers and gear dispersed around the area, the boats captained by Caleb, Josh, and their crew. Each boat carried 4-5 divers and their gear and went to a different area of the lake to try their luck at harvesting some fish. It was the first time spearfishing for a few of the divers, but it didn't take long for them to learn the ropes, and soon the fish started filling the live wells.
All four boats met back at the marina for a tasty shore lunch of pheasant sandwiches, chips, and drinks whipped up by Steamboat's staff. After the break it was back to the fishing. At the end of the day, Steamboat's crew hauled the catch away for cleaning, then brought the filets back to the Spring Creek marina restaurant to cook up for the hungry divers.
Later Saturday night, it was time for a night dive in the tailrace. The divers stepped off the pontoon boats into the black water in pairs, with a dive flag equipped with a strobe for visibility on the surface. Dropping down, the current wasn't felt at all, but once the divers' lights hit the bottom, it was obvious the current was ripping along. Right away the hundreds of white catfish seen on this dive started appearing in the beam of the divers' lights. These fish were present along the entire route of the dive; with every single sweep of a light they could be seen, facing into the current. A few sturgeon were around too, and one set of divers said they spotted another burbot, but the fast current prevented any stopping for a closer look. This 3/4 mile drift dive was a real thrill ride, and each person who participated loved every second of it.
On Sunday, it was back to the fishing. Some of the divers were able to harvest their limit of walleye, and many bass were harvested, as well. The live wells and coolers were full of fish, and once again, Caleb, Josh, and crew cleaned all the fish. They fileted them, put them in bags, and even vacuum packed the filets. Every diver on the trip received a bag of filets, and Caleb made sure that divers who'd harvested an especially big or otherwise unique fish got to take that fish home with him or her.
All the divers had a great time spearfishing, diving the tailrace, and just spending time with other divers. The meals were good, Steamboat's staff was extremely professional and friendly, and it was just an all-around fantastic trip. A second trip to Oahe is taking off this weekend, and those divers are certainly in for as fun and exciting an experience as the first group.
If you're interested in participating in one of next year's Husker Divers trips to Oahe, see Joe or Donna Tyler at the dive shop, or give them a call at 402-420-6338 or e-mail huskerdivers@prodigy.net. You do not need to be a super experienced diver to participate in this trip. If you're a certified Open Water Diver, you're welcome. You will need to own or rent your equipment, and Husker Divers has some spearguns to rent.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Happenings and What's Going On
Husker Divers had ten Boy Scouts from an Omaha troop complete a Scuba BSA session in the pool on Sunday evening, July 5th. The guys had a great time, and they earned a patch they can wear on their swim trunks. Congrats, guys!
Husker Divers has three new Medic First Aid/CPR instructors. This class is for everyone, not just divers. If you or someone you know would like to take a first aid/CPR class, let us know at 402-420-6338 or at huskerdivers@prodigy.net. Class times are flexible and can be scheduled on evenings and Sundays when the store is closed. Divers, you should know that First aid/CPR certification is required for Stress & Rescue certification.
Our second Bull Shoals, Arkansas trip leaves this Friday. Those who were on the first trip reported 35-40' visibility, and the vis should be just as good for this weekend's trip!
If you haven't visited DAN's (Divers Alert Network) website in awhile, or if you're not yet a DAN member, be sure to check it out. They've added a number of fantastic benefits for members, including free online workshops and travel info. It definitely pays to be a DAN member!
Don't forget to sign up for SSI's 2009 Master Diver Challenge! To be a Master Diver, you need to have completed four specialties plus Stress & Rescue and have 50 logged dives. The next Stress & Rescue/Search & Recovery classes will be held in conjunction with our open water weekend in Kearney the last weekend in July. We'll also be offering these two specialties at the September open waters. Any time we're in Kearney, certified divers are welcome to join us to log dives and/or complete specialties. Just let us know in advance.
Husker Divers has three new Medic First Aid/CPR instructors. This class is for everyone, not just divers. If you or someone you know would like to take a first aid/CPR class, let us know at 402-420-6338 or at huskerdivers@prodigy.net. Class times are flexible and can be scheduled on evenings and Sundays when the store is closed. Divers, you should know that First aid/CPR certification is required for Stress & Rescue certification.
Our second Bull Shoals, Arkansas trip leaves this Friday. Those who were on the first trip reported 35-40' visibility, and the vis should be just as good for this weekend's trip!
If you haven't visited DAN's (Divers Alert Network) website in awhile, or if you're not yet a DAN member, be sure to check it out. They've added a number of fantastic benefits for members, including free online workshops and travel info. It definitely pays to be a DAN member!
Don't forget to sign up for SSI's 2009 Master Diver Challenge! To be a Master Diver, you need to have completed four specialties plus Stress & Rescue and have 50 logged dives. The next Stress & Rescue/Search & Recovery classes will be held in conjunction with our open water weekend in Kearney the last weekend in July. We'll also be offering these two specialties at the September open waters. Any time we're in Kearney, certified divers are welcome to join us to log dives and/or complete specialties. Just let us know in advance.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Tons Going On at Husker Divers!
Five Open Water Diver students completed their academic training and the first night of pool training this weekend (and a couple more signed up for next month's class!).
The Bull Shoals trip divers rolled back into town this afternoon, and they said they had a GREAT time! Visibility was some of the best they've ever seen. Can't wait 'til the July trip!
Two divers took the Cobra computer class this evening. They learned some of the theory behind how dive computers work and got lots of practice time pushing the buttons and maneuvering around their computers. Now they look forward to using them in the water!
There's a lot going on at Husker Divers. The June Open Water weekend in Kearney is jam packed with students. July brings another Bull Shoals dive trip, the lake cleanup and grilled lunch in Grand Island, and, leaving on July 31st, the first of two spearfishing and tailrace diving trips to Oahe Reservoir in South Dakota.
For both divers and non-divers, Husker Divers teaches the Medic First Aid and CPR course. This OSHA-sanctioned class is approved for workplace first aid providers. We're adding more instructors, so if you or anyone you know would like to learn these important skills, let us know and we'll schedule a class! July 6th is the next class with open spaces.
Also Husker Divers is now on Facebook! If you're on this wildly popular social networking site, be sure to look us up!
The Bull Shoals trip divers rolled back into town this afternoon, and they said they had a GREAT time! Visibility was some of the best they've ever seen. Can't wait 'til the July trip!
Two divers took the Cobra computer class this evening. They learned some of the theory behind how dive computers work and got lots of practice time pushing the buttons and maneuvering around their computers. Now they look forward to using them in the water!
There's a lot going on at Husker Divers. The June Open Water weekend in Kearney is jam packed with students. July brings another Bull Shoals dive trip, the lake cleanup and grilled lunch in Grand Island, and, leaving on July 31st, the first of two spearfishing and tailrace diving trips to Oahe Reservoir in South Dakota.
For both divers and non-divers, Husker Divers teaches the Medic First Aid and CPR course. This OSHA-sanctioned class is approved for workplace first aid providers. We're adding more instructors, so if you or anyone you know would like to learn these important skills, let us know and we'll schedule a class! July 6th is the next class with open spaces.
Also Husker Divers is now on Facebook! If you're on this wildly popular social networking site, be sure to look us up!
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