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Fall North shore Dive- The date is set.  It is going to be on October 21^st and 22^nd.  This is MEA weekend, so if you are planning on staying in a motel, book now.  If camping, we are going to stay at Knife River camp ground.  If you are going to camp, contact John Chapman for a camp site.  Phone (507-276-2044) or email at dawg@hickorytech.net

 

Milwaukee Dive Trip- The club is planning a four day trip in September to go to Milwaukee.  The dates are set.  They are September 15^th through the 18^th.   If you are interested and would like to go, let me know, even if you can’t make it for all four days.  Come for the weekend.   Contact John Chapman at507-276-2044 or email at dawg@hickorytech.net

 

 

Ise Royale Trip- It was an interesting trip.  It started out with an easy drive to Grand Portage.  Some of the club members even had to stop and harass some members of green peace at Sugar Loaf bay.  I think that Chuck drop off a nude magazine for them.  Once we got to Grand Portage, the lake was nice and calm.  We pack the boats and started out for the island and then some problems began.  Some boats were overloaded and then Cory’s boat broke down.  The coupler between the engine and the outboard broke, so his boat became a barge.  While Denney towed Cory’s boat to the island, the rest of us went ahead and found shelters.  Our group ended up taking over Beaver Island (Morris in one shelter, the snorers in another, and the non-snorers in the other shelter).  The diving was great.  The club explored the Cox, Chisholm, Cumberland, and the America.  We where going to dive the Glenlyon, but the wind was blowing from the South West and it would been a rough trip.  The week finally came to an end and we headed back for the main land.  Everyone had to adjust for extra gear and extra person due to boat problems.  The crossing was a little rough but we made it across with no problems.  Once back everyone relaxed the rest of the day and the next morning made the trip back home.  Thanks go out to all who help out on the trip.  This makes the trip a lot more enjoyable.

Cozumel with the Ellis’s - Leon and I are planning our winter get away to Cozumel again this year. We will be using Trans Global Vacations.   Trans Global will be only offering Monday and Friday Departures from Minneapolis this year.  The date for the trip will be February 16 - 23, 2007.  Hotel Cozumel and Resort All Inclusive( includes all food and drinks and entertainment at the hotel).

The cost based on double occupancy will be $2177.02 and the pre trip travel waiver is $139.98( this allows you to cancel for any reason and get a full refund minus the cost of the insurance or if the package price drops the cost will be adjusted for you) total cost for two $2317.00 

11 days are available also Monday 12 February - 23 February, 2007.  Total cost of $3229.00 including the 139.98 travel waiver for 2 people.

**Diving will be and extra charge of about $325.00 as it has been in the past. The diving will 5 days of 2 tank dives. You don't need to be a diver to enjoy the lovely sunny Island.....

There are other options available please give me a call or send me and email.

Thanks

Linda Ellis  scubakid@ll.net   507-455-1379 Home

Parkview Travel parkviewtravel2002@yahoo.com  507-444-9038 office

 

Upcoming training and classes- There is a number of classes that are coming up in the next few months.  If you are interested in a class, contact Cory Monahan (corey@psicylinders.com) for information or to sign up.  Here is the list of the classes-

Cylinder inspection class (PSI) –Date (November 18^th)

First Aid and CPR-Date to be announced

Dan O2 Class- Date to be announced

Rescue Class- September 20^th

Discovery Scuba- November 1^st

Open Water Training- November 15th