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Bottom Breathers Dive Club Meeting: 6-Mar-2015
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2015 Events
• Our World Underwater – Feb 27-Mar 1• Bonne Terre Mine – March 13-15• Pizza Party – April 18 • Bonne Terre Treasure Hunt – June 27• Florida Keys trip – July 29-August 3• BBQ – August 29• Mermet Springs – Sep 26-27• Pumpkin carving – Oct 24• Pizza Party – Nov 24
Dive Season Preparedness
• Get yourself in shape– Medical form, if needed– Swim, run, cardio
• Get your gear in shape– Annual service– Tank inspections– Wax zippers– Inspect wetsuits/drysuits
Dive Season Preparedness
• Batteries– Dive computers– Wireless transmitters– Dive lights– Tank markers
Save-a-dive kit
• Straps– Mask– Fins
• Reg mouthpiece• O-ring assortments– Dive computers usually have o-rings– tanks are most common– LOTS of options, make sure you get the right ones
Save-a-dive kit
• Tools– Little tools for computer/transmitter battery
changes– Wrenches for reg assembly/disassembly
• Wax for zippers• Zip ties – various sizes• rubber bands• snorkel keepers
Dive Trip Packing List
• Passport• Batteries• Cash (not as much as you might think though)• Log book• C-card(s)• Sunscreen• Medical kit (ibuprofen, immodium, etc)• Hat
Dive Trip Packing List
• Aura dry (or whatever you might use)• Bug spray• Earplugs• Dive gear– exposure protection: wetsuit, hood, gloves– BCD– regulator– boots
Dive Trip Packing List
• Dive gear– fins– scuba socks– mask– dive light– dive computer– dive knife– safety sausage
Dive Trip Packing List
• Dive gear– personal medications/prescriptions/vitamins– jacket/sweatshirt– books to read– camera/housing + chargers– what else?