Events

2012 DIVE CALENDAR 

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PADI 

March 16-24 PADI Diving Society’s Ocean Safari: Sipadan, Borneo

June 9-16 PADI Diving Society’s Total Submersion Event: Grand Cayman

For more info, go to padi.com

 

Kids Sea Camp

June 16-30 Sam’s Tours

June 30-July 7 Costa Rica Eco-Adventure

July 7-14 & 14-21 Galapagos Buddy Dive Liveaboard

                          Grand Cayman DiveTech & Cobalt Coast Resort

July 21-28 Bonaire Buddy Dive Resort

July 28-August 4 Laguna Beach Resort

For more info, go to kidsseacamp.com

 

DUI DOG Rally and Demo Tour 2012

Test dive some of DUI’s latest drysuit systems and other technology during select weekend events across the country. Advance purchases are $10 per day, which includes a complimentary barbecue lunch. 

March 10-11 Southern CA or Cataline Island (San Diego, CA or Horizon Dive Charters)

March 30-April 1 Dive Alabama (Pelham, AL)

April 28-29 Beaver Lake (Eureka Springs, AR)

May 5-6 Stage Fort Park (Gloucester, MA)

May 19-20 Dutch Springs (Bethlehem, PA)

June 2-3 Pearl Lake (South Beloit, IL)

June 9-10 Lake Ore-be-gon (Gilbert, MN)

August 11-12 Lighthouse Park (Mukilteo, WA)

August 17-19 Oregon Coast Aquarium (Newport, OR)

August 25-26 San Carlos Beach Park (Monterey, CA)

September 8-9 Gilboa Quarry (Ottawa, OH)

September 22-23 Mermet Springs (Metropolis, IL)

September 29-30 Dutch Springs (Bethlehem, PA)

October 6-7 To be decided (Alexander Bay, NY)

October 20-21 Lake Rawlings (Rawlings, VA)

November 3-4 Manatee Springs (Chiefland, FL)

November 10-11 Windy Point or Clear Springs Scuba Park (Austin or Terrell, TX)

December 1-2 San Diego, CA or Catalina Island (Horizon Dive Charters or Southern CA)

For more info, go to dui-online.com

 

Submerge with SCUBAPRO 2012 Events

Try out SCUBAPRO’s A700, C300, Seawing Nova and Gorilla, Meridian, Galileo Luna, GO BC and more; learn from SCUBAPRO and ScubaLab expert seminars; and enjoy half-price diving and a free gift and catered lunch for all attendees. Space may be limited at some venues; book early with host locations below.

May 6 — Jupiter

JUPITER DIVE CENTER (www.jupiterdivecenter.com)

1001 N HIGHWAY A1A ALTERNATE SUITE 113
JUPITER, FL 33477
561-745-7807

For more info, go to INFO@JUPITERDIVECENTER.COM

May 9 – Pompano

POMPANO DIVE CENTER (www.pompanodivecenter.com)

101 NORTH RIVERSIDE DR #111
POMPANO BEACH, FL  33062
954-788-0208

For more info, go to POMPANODIVECENTER.COM

May 12 – Islamorada

KEY DIVES (www.KeyDives.com)

79851 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
ISLAMORADA, FL 33036
305-664-2211 

For more info, go to INFO@KEYDIVES.COM

May 16 – Venice

FLORIDA UNDERWATER SPORTS, INC (www.floridaunderwatersports.com)

6345 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
SARASOTA, FL 34231
941-870-4461 

For more info, go to INFO@FLORIDAUNDERWATERSPORTS.COM

May 19 – Crystal River

BIRD'S UNDERWATER (www.birdsunderwater.com)

320 NW HIGHWAY 19
CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428
(352) 563-2763 

For more info, go to BIRD@BIRDSUNDERWATER.COM

 

Pool Party and Demo Day from Force-E and Aqua Lung
January 28 -- Boca Raton

The Force-E / Aqua Lung Demo Day will be at the Grandview Prep School heated pool, a mile from our shop at 2181 N. Fed. Hwy, Boca Raton, Florida, starting at 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012.Come prove to yourself how the new Legend regulators, BCDs, Slingshot and Hotshot fins, and Whites Drysuits can add enjoyment and diving days to your schedule. To participate please RSVP to the Force-E Dive Center in Boca Raton located at 2181 N. Fed. Hwy or call direct (561-368-0555) or toll free (866-307-3483). This event is free but must show proof of scuba diving certification. Participants must provide their own swimsuit, wetsuit, mask, fins and a towel. Purchase is not required to attend this event.

 

Whale Shark Festival 

 June 15-17 - Isla Mujeres, Mexico 

Sustainable Ecotourism The Whale Shark Festival is an effort to raise awareness for the need to preserve the area's marine ecosystem. The family-friendly festival offers guests an opportunity to participate in ecotourism adventures such as swimming with whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean and an endangered species; swimming with sailfish; join in traditional dancing performed by local troupes; exploring ancient Mayan ruins and much more.

Sort By Date

January

Jan. 28 -- Pool Party and Demo Day from Force-E and Aqua Lung, Boca Raton

March

10-11 DUI’s Southern CA or Cataline Island (San Diego, CA or Horizon Dive Charters)

16-24 PADI Diving Society’s Ocean Safari: Sipadan, Borneo

March 30-April 1 DUI’s Dive Alabama (Pelham, AL)

April

28-29 DUI’s Beaver Lake (Eureka Springs, AR)

May

5-6 DUI’s Stage Fort Park (Gloucester, MA)

6 Submerge with Scubapro – Jupiter (Jupiter Dive Center)

9 Submerge with Scubapro – Pompano (Pompano Dive Center)

12 Submerge with Scubapro – Islamorada (Key Dives)

16 Submerge with Scubapro – Venice (Florida Underwater Sports)

19 Submerge with Scubapro – Crystal River (Bird’s Underwater) 

19-20 DUI’s Dutch Springs (Bethlehem, PA)

June

2-3 DUI’s Pearl Lake (South Beloit, IL)

9-10 DUI’s Lake Ore-be-gon (Gilbert, MN)

15-17 Whale Shark Festival: Isla Mujeres, Mexico

9-16 PADI Diving Society’s Total Submersion Event: Grand Cayman

16-30 Kids Sea Camp Sam’s Tours

June 30-July 7 Kids Sea Camp Costa Rica Eco-Adventure

July 

7-14 & 14-21 Kids Sea Camp Galapagos Buddy Dive Liveaboard 

Grand Cayman DiveTech & Cobalt Coast Resort

21-28 Kids Sea Camp Bonaire Buddy Dive Resort

July 28-August 4 Kids Sea Camp Laguna Beach Resort

August

11-12 DUI’s Lighthouse Park (Mukilteo, WA)

17-19 DUI’s Oregon Coast Aquarium (Newport, OR)

25-26 DUI’s San Carlos Beach Park (Monterey, CA)

September

8-9 DUI’s Gilboa Quarry (Ottawa, OH)

22-23 DUI’s Mermet Springs (Metropolis, IL)

29-30 DUI’s Dutch Springs (Bethlehem, PA)

October

6-7 DUI’s To be decided (Alexander Bay, NY)

20-21 DUI’s Lake Rawlings (Rawlings, VA)

November

3-4 DUI’s Manatee Springs (Chiefland, FL)

10-11 DUI’s Windy Point or Clear Springs Scuba Park (Austin or Terrell, TX)

December

1-2 DUI’s San Diego, CA or Catalina Island (Horizon Dive Charters or Southern CA)