Newest Gear and Packages

Come get your name on the list to receive the first ones to ship!

Don't Spend everything at the Big Box - Save Some for Scuba Diving

We have new JetPacks, New Masks, Zuma package that is awesome, wetsuit blowout, taking orders for latest Aeris A300 CS - be the first to own one.  Need a Tank?  Lots Lots more!!!!!  

10am Start

Coffee/Cider and snacks!

Tanks a lot Sale!

No more bag fees! Who's in?

Take a look at Aeris's new Jetpack travel BC and back pack. No more checked bags for weekend trip.
Taking orders now.  Dean and I have ours for Cozumel in Februaryhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZZQOpGn1Yw

while the cat's away!

We are at DEMA in Orlando looking for new products and new cool stuff. What have you seen we should look for?

8th Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving and Chili Cookoff

Its that time of year again, the leaves are turning, the smell of spices are in the air, chili recipes are being dusted off, and people in wetsuits are roaming the stores looking for pumpkins!

That's right, its time for our Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving, and Chili cook-off (don't worry, the chili is cooked above water) 

Join us for the festivities on October 27th from noon - 3pm at Clear Spring Scuba park.  Bring your best chili, and for you divers we will again have both the anything goes category, and dive knife only.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Antarctica November, 2014

ANTARCTICA!

The 7th Continent

Great White Continent

The Holy Grail for Adventure Travelers

Mecca of Landscape and Wildlife Photographers

November 11-21, 2014 sailing dates

Nancy McGee, Explorers Club Fellow and diving adventurist, will lead an expedition to explore the Antarctic penninsula for both divers and non-divers

Animal encounters are the focus of the expedition.  Daily itineraries will be dictated by wildlife opportunities. Numerous kinds of penguins will be sighted during this peak of breeding season.  Other wildlife encounters possible are: leopard seals, Humpback whales, Minke whales, Weddell seals, blue-eyed shags, fin whales, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins and much more.  Landscapes including rugged mountains, pristine bays, huge glaciers and icebergs will be a photographer's delight.

·  Spacious, comfortable expedition vessel Plancius will be home afloat and base camp for 10 nights

·  Base camp activities - all optional and all free:

o zodiak cruising

o wildlife spotting

o hiking

o trekking

o kayaking

o photography workshops

o camping

o snowshoeing 

o mountaineering

o relaxing shore tours 

·  Diving - optional for an additional cost of $520pp 

o Only a limited number of opportunities are available each year to dive Antarctica.  Nancy is holding a precious few spaces - act immediately to secure your place!

o November is peak visibility time

o Two dives offered daily (weather dependent)

o Divers must provide their own equipment

o Experience in a drysuit is required

o Specialized equipment for cold water diving, and cold-water diving experience, is necessary

·  Expedition boots are provided free of charge for use during the voyage aboard Plancius.  Jackets are available for a fee

·  Industry-leading equipment

·  Highly qualified and experienced expedition guides

·  Intimate and informal atmosphere

·  Environmentally friendly programs

·  Activities are weather dependent, flexible, and based on wildlife opportunities

·  Embarking from Ushuaia, Argentina

·  Optional post-cruise tour of Patagonia

·  Hotel, transfer arrangements and land tour service reservations are available from Island Time Scuba  

Nancy has reserved the best cabins aboard the 90 meter vessel, hosting a maximum of 110 passengers.  Act now to reserve the most comfortable, outside cabins at midship!  Cost per person beginning at US$6900.  

This excursion is for the ultimate traveler seeking the best encounters with nature, wildlife and the most pristine landscape left on this planet.  

Please contact Nancy for more details.

Nancy McGee

Explorer & Filmmaker

Explorers Club Fellow 2013

Women Divers Hall of Fame 2008

Island Time Scuba

nancy@islandtimescuba.com

October Instructor Course - Change your Life Forever

Hey Divers,
Ready to take the next step?
We are hosting the October IDC beginning 2nd - 6th for the Assistant Instructor portion. Evening nights beginning at 5:30 and 8 am start for weekend.  The 9th - 14th for the Open Water Scuba Instructor portion with same time schedule.
Who's in?  taking candidates now!

Trash Fest October 5th

TrashFest is on October 5th this year.  Please add it to your shop’s calendar and let your customers know about it! 

We're gearing up for another great event and don't want you to miss out on discounted pre-registration pricing.  Again, this year we will be capping the number of teams at 64. Remember, pre-registration ends September 27.  

 

The discounted pre-registration fee is only $80 per team.  Registration the day of the event will be $100 per team or $15 per individual.   Visit the website athttp://tgccdiving.org/trashfest/index.html for more information!

We sincerely hope you'll consider putting together a team this year!

Happy diving!

Vanessa Gray

Chairman

TrashFest 2013

www.trashfest.net

Links of Love Golf Tournament

Come have some fun on the golf course while helping the CCA!

Hell's Gate is Back

Hell's Gate Clean-up is September 21st
Get your $25 ASAP for a t-shirt and lunch
Contact Rich 972-416-8400

St. Croix - Instructor Course

Want to do your IDC in a beautiful blue water location where we can alternate between required elements and fun diving?
Come on down September 9-19 for the program and the IE is scheduled for 21-22.
contact patti@internationalscuba.com if you are interested

Get your Fun Dive on, Fun Dive on.....

We have a weekend dedicated to wreck, night, and PPB diving.  It culminates with NTSRA's annual Fun Dive on Sunday.
Call the shop to reserve your gear and let us know what you want to work on for Advanced Open Water

Go Dive - Flower Gardens

Great Local Diving available on Flower Gardens
Lots of spots open - Let's go Diving
call to reserve your space

Spring Break Jr Open Water Camp

Hey Divers,
It's not too late to get your kiddos in our Camp during spring break.  We are opening an afternoon 1-5 session.  Will be a blast.
Come in today to sign up so they have time to prepare for class

Twilight Ladies Night!

Ladies - gentle reminder we are debuting the new line from Aqualung just for us along with wine and cheese and such.
Planning to start at 6:30.  come early to get your seat and grab a snack beforehand
please RSVP patti@internationalscuba.com if you will be able to make it

Dive Blue Hole with Rich - Sign up Now

Remember we are heading to Blue Hole Mar 1-3.
Get your name on the list soon for side-mount, deep, AOW, etc.

Memorial Day in Cozumel at Palace Resort

Who's in?
How about air/hotel/taxes/transfers/nitrox/park fees/6 dives at amazing Palace Resort all-inclusive
$1485
Space is limited so call now to reserve your spot

Blue Hole - Santa Rosa - March

Hey Divers
We are going early to Blue Hole in NM this yesr.  March 1-3 is the date.
Rich is conducting Side Mount Training and will also be available to do your Deep dive for AOW or the Specialty.
What else do you want to work on????

Texas Dive Show is back!

Join the best of the best vendors to learn what's new with their products and where we should go on our next trip.
February 22-23 at Arlington Convention Center.  5-8pm on Friday and 9-5 on Saturday!
visit www.texasdiveshow.com to snag a free ticket before it is too late.