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SUDS Veteran Joins North Carolina Dive Center

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Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 15:17
Written by John Tapley
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Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS), an organization which offers scuba training and rehabilitation opportunities to disabled servicemen, recently unveiled a brand new website. In addition to providing useful information on SUDS projects and services, the site now hosts a member spotlight. Last month’s featured diver, SSG (Ret) Eric Cowin, found therapy and comfort in diving and will soon share these gifts by joining Olympus Dive Center of Morehead City, NC. Congratulations! For more information, visit www.sudsdiving.org and www.olympusdiving.com.

Alabama Rodeo Rounds Up Lionfish

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Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 15:15
Written by John Tapley
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For many years, the influx of lionfish along the eastern U.S. coast has become a plague of epic proportions to marine ecosystems and economies. Because the creatures are poisonous and have no natural predators, culling them is a top priority for many dive centers, restaurants, and tourist boards. Gulf Coast Divers of Mobile, AL is teaming up with adventure gear manufacturer Pelican ProGear to combat this troubling issue through The Pelican 1,000 Lionfish Challenge, which will coincide with the 37th Annual Alabama Open Spearfishing Rodeo to be held August 2 -4. During the course of the tournament, lionfish will be killed and donated to research until the quota reaches 1,000; afterwards, participants who have also purchased a ticket to the rodeo will be entered to win Pelican coolers. For more information, and to sign up, visit www.alabamaopen.com.

Greenville Dive Center Preps for Summer Excursions

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Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 15:10
Written by John Tapley
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Bermuda Triangle of Greenville, SC, is plunging into summer with a bounty of exciting trips and recreational activities. An underwater poker dive on June 1 kicks off the series of events at Lake Jocasse; the cost for attending is $25 with a BBQ and prize drawing included. In addition, divers can enjoy thrilling adventures at the following: Wilmington Shark Teeth Dive June 7 – 9; Bonaire – Buddy Dive Resort June 29 – July 6; Morehead City Wreck Diving July 26 – July 28; another Wilmington Shark Teeth Dive August 16 – 18; and CAT PPALU Bahamas Cruise September 21 – 27. Additional trips are planned for the fall season. Let’s go diving! For more information, and to RSVP, visit www.scubagreenville.com.

Wreck Trekkin’ Across the Florida Keys

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Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 15:12
Written by John Tapley
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Until January 1, 2014, divers looking to mark their achievements will have a unique experience exploring the Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail: this initiative is a new dive challenge called the Wreck Trek Passport Program. Participants will be given an official Florida Keys Wreck Trek passport to log their dives, which can be acquired at the time of charter with participating dive shops. The logbook showcases nine popular wrecks beneath Florida waters: Spiegel Grove, Duane, Benwood, Eagle, Thunderbolt, Adolphus Busch Sr., Cayman Salvager, Joe’s Tug, and the Vanderburg. But the challenge isn’t just for glory and satisfaction – explorers can enter to win a bounty of thrilling prizes. Divers who log five wrecks will receive a personalized collage of Keys wrecks, which is perfect for framing. Trekkers who explore all nine sites will be entered to win one of several grand prizes: merchandise, dive gear, and Florida Keys dive-and-stay lodging packages. Become a wreck trekker today by visiting www.fla-keys.com/diving/wrecktrek.

The Wreck Trek is sponsored by the following:

Key Largo

Islamorada

Marathon

Lower Keys

Key West

Rum Runners Roam Near Raleigh

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Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 15:07
Written by John Tapley
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Rum Runner Dive Shop of Winterville, NC, is hosting two very exciting social events in May for avid divers looking for fun and fellowship! The shop’s annual Pig Pick’n Quarry Day at Fantasy Lake Park (near Raleigh) will take place May 18 starting at 1 p.m. The festivities include friendly competitions, puzzling quizzes, demonstrations of an array of different dive-related products, training and training demonstrations, and, of course, a good old fashioned southern Pig Pick’n feast. Last year, over 70 guests were in attendance and the Rum Runners hope to surpass this number. Later, from May 24-27, the shop will travel to Lake Jocassee near Salem, SC for a weekend of great diving. With 7,500 acres worth of exploration, divers won’t have a moment to stop exploring! This trip costs $40 for a two tank dive; hotel accommodations at the Quality Inn cost $100 per person for a three night stay. For more information on these upcoming events, and more to come during summer months, call the shop at (252) 439-4390 or visit www.rumrunnerdiveshop.com.

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