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.
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Showing posts with label SSI Master Diver Challenge. Show all posts
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
It's Here! The Schedule for This Summer's Open Water Training!
Here it is, the dates we've all been waiting for. You can now put this summer's open water training schedule on your calendar! Can't wait to see you in Kearney!
May 23-24: The first Open Water certification dives of the season, plus Stress & Rescue and Search and Recovery classes
June 27 & 28
July 25 & 26
Aug 22 & 23
If you've completed your classroom and pool training and need to sign up for your open water weekend, please call or stop by the store. We have a limit to the number we can take each weekend, so please don't wait; the spaces do fill up. Also, it's important that you dive with us on the weekend you sign up for because we schedule our staff based on the number of students registered.
May 23-24: The first Open Water certification dives of the season, plus Stress & Rescue and Search and Recovery classes
June 27 & 28
July 25 & 26
Aug 22 & 23
If you've completed your classroom and pool training and need to sign up for your open water weekend, please call or stop by the store. We have a limit to the number we can take each weekend, so please don't wait; the spaces do fill up. Also, it's important that you dive with us on the weekend you sign up for because we schedule our staff based on the number of students registered.
Husker Divers uses one of two different private sandpit lakes for each of our training weekends. The one pictured above is Broadfoot Lake.
Remember, if you're already a certifed diver, you're welcome to come out and dive the lake whenever we're there. And don't forget to contact the store about any specialty classes you'd like to complete over the summer. In a previous article in this blog, we told you about this year's Master Diver Challenge. Completing those Continuing Education courses and logging the required number of dives will enable you to complete the Challenge and maybe even win a dive trip! So come on! Let's go diving!
Remember, if you're already a certifed diver, you're welcome to come out and dive the lake whenever we're there. And don't forget to contact the store about any specialty classes you'd like to complete over the summer. In a previous article in this blog, we told you about this year's Master Diver Challenge. Completing those Continuing Education courses and logging the required number of dives will enable you to complete the Challenge and maybe even win a dive trip! So come on! Let's go diving!
Monday, February 16, 2009
SSI Announces the 2009 Master Diver Challenge!
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!
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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