JUNE EASY DIVER TIMES

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EMAIL:        SaralynnT@aol.com
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Dear Summer Fun Lovers:
Wow, weekend dive trips that are a reasonable jaunt down the road.  Do not underestimate the value and fun of spending a day or two on local dive trips.  Sure, the water is not the rich blue of an exotic destination - BUT, it can still be of value for expanding your skill (think the benefits of true compass navigation), improving your buoyancy control, tweaking your buddy technique, and laughing and having fun with people outside of your normal life experience.  Diving is such an equal opportunity sport that it draws interesting people from many different walks of life.  Combine that with the interest and challenge of travel and it is an opportunity for a full and rewarding experience.  Don't let us have fun without you, call and sign up today! 

At Easy Divers we are once again expanding our travel boundaries.  I will be out of the office from June 13 -21 to escort another group of nature lovers on a Carnival Northbound Inside Passage Cruise through Alaska.  Anyone interested in a fabulous value on one of the FUN SHIPS, call and let me know.  Every Monday I receive last minute specials on Carnival Cruises all over the world.  There is something about cruising that marries the best of all worlds.  Exotic and fun exploring coupled with the comfort of a floating hotel makes the experience easy, relaxing, and affordable.  I will be escorting another group of fun adventurers June 2008 on a 12 day Carnival cruise from Italy to Greece and Turkey.  Call for the dedicated trip flyer and  enjoy the anticipation of a special vacation all year long.

I hope your summer is off to a wonderful start and that all of you are looking forward to many lovely hours spent underwater.  Call or email me with all of your trip requests and suggestions.  We are always looking for new adventure.  Keep in mind that I can also plan your family independent travel.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
There is an unexpected opening on the July 6 trip aboard The Juliet, our three masted schooner leaving from Miami and heading to the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas.  Trip price is $1340 - don't delay, this trip sells out so fast every year that there is usually more of a demand than the twelve bunks can supply.  Call NOW to sign on!

TIP YOUR HAT TO
Our newest beginner divers!
Sydney Valadie               Beth McCammon            Lee Lovorn
Tamela Jones                  David Jones                 Paola Palozzola-West

UPCOMING DIVE CLASSES
DISCOVER SCUBA or SCUBA FITNESS - $20 activity fee
Want to try diving, update your scuba skills, get familiar with your new equipment, or just practice?  Students who register and prepay 24 hours in advance may take a $5 discount.
Mondays and by appointment:  June 4, 11, & 25 at 7:00 PM

OPEN WATER SCUBA CLASS - $350 Group, $510 Private
Do not let another fabulous year go by without fulfilling your dream of becoming an underwater adventurer!   Beginner divers love our warm pool and our friendly and caring staff.   We meet for five combination pool/classroom sessions which provide more than enough time for skill development in our small, intimate classes.   Please call today to register and pick up your student kit and materials.
OWC #6  Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, begins June 5
OWC #7   Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, begins July 10

For extreme flexibility and loads of personal attention why don't you get at least 2 friends to join you and then for just $60 more per person you can have your very own class scheduling AND completely personal attention?   Or if you can have it all, how about a private one on one experience with your personal Easy Diver Staff Instructor?  Call for pricing and scheduling options.

SEAL TEAM, Phase 1 - $175 Tuition and Seal Team Crew Pak
(Aquamission Activity Book, video, logbook, membership card, certificate and decal)
PADI Seal Team is a pool scuba program designed for kids eight and older.  This elite diving team provides all kinds of challenges and learning opportunities as kids spend time completing their underwater Aquamissions.  The Seal Team Program is divided into four phases and each phase meets for four combination classroom/pool sessions.  Phase I teaches basic scuba skills and behavior as the kids earn their membership on the Team. 
Each student must have mask & snorkel, fins, anti-fog, and gear bag.  Not only is it important to have gear that suits each student's individual needs, but taking care of, and keeping up with this gear is the first step towards diving responsibility.  We will teach parents and kids how to select the proper equipment during Seal Team pre-registration.
PST #1  Meets 1:00 - 3:00 PM on Mon, Wed, Fri begins July 25
Pre-registration is required, class enrollment deadline is July 11

TILOS PRODUCTS
As divers, and for most of us: shoppers, we love to peruse new products and occasionally update our current equipment.  Take a few moments to look at our preferred vendor for scuba gear and accessories: www.tilos.com.  For maximum comfort there is nothing like your own environmental protection.  All of our wetsuits, rash/sun guards and dive skins are on sale in the month of June.  Discounts range from 10% to 20%, call for specific details.

TRAVEL SAVVY
Our US Passport office is completely inundated with passport application requests as a result of the new laws that went into affect in January 2007.  This coupled with the fact that our local processing office in New Orleans is still not back in operation after Hurricane Katrina, means that planning ahead is an absolute necessity.  I strongly suggest that anyone planning for International travel immediately begin the application process AND pay the extra $60 for expediting.  In the scheme of life, the expediting upcharge more than pays for itself with the peace of mind in knowing that you will have proper documentation way in advance of that departure day.  Please visit our website links for more help in getting your US Passport.

TRAVELTIME
LAKE NORFORK,   ARKANSAS
Summer fun at its best!
June 8 - 10, 2007
Join us for a big house party and dive weekend at this beautiful lake on the other side of Hardy, Arkansas.   Trip fee includes: pool practice session, customized itinerary, staff supervision, group River House accommodations, boat fees, airfills, and dinner Saturday night. 
TRIP FEE:  $195 Diver, $95 Vacationer
DEPOSIT:  $95 due at time of reservation, deadline: Friday, May 25 at 5:00 PM
BALANCE: Due Friday, June 1 by 5:00 PM to avoid $10 late fee
Gear rental and transportation costs are not included.   Carpools are now forming.   Gear Rental approximately $100, please call us for complete rental fee list. Students in Open Water training -- $30 certification card fee additional.

LAKE OUACHITA, Hot Springs, Arkansas
PLAY HOOKY DAYS: The last WEEK of the month
June 27, & July 31
How delicious will it be to float around on one of Arkansas' most beautiful lakes diving and playing when the rest of the world toils!   We leave at 7:00 AM and return home by dark.   Trip fee includes: pool practice session, customized itinerary, staff supervision, and boat fees.  Gear rental fees and PADI certification cards are separate.
TRIP FEE:  $75
PAYMENT: Due in full at time of reservation, deadline is 5:00 PM two weeks prior to event date to avoid $10 late fee.

Please remember that your trip deposit is a PROMISE that you will participate.   Our staff is engaged and reservations made to include you, therefore deposits cannot be refunded.   Please see our website for our full cancellation policy.

TRIP DEADLINE CLARIFICATION
All of our trips have a listed deadline.   We need a minimum number of six participants for a trip to run as scheduled.   The deadline helps us to confirm that there is enough interest to keep the trip on the books.   As long as we have six people the trip will run.   We encourage you to call for availability if you would like to sign up after the deadline has passed.   Often times we can add you on up until just a few days prior to departure on the local trips.   If in doubt, CALL US!

TEMPTATIONS
FLORIDA KEYS - Tranquility Bay
www.tranquilitybay.com
AUGUST 4 - 9, 2007
The Florida Keys are a jewel in our own country!   Join us for 6 days of fun in the sun in our reserved 3 Bedroom waterfront homes.   There are three days of boat diving (dives) and plenty of time for exploring, relaxing, and good times.   This is a great trip for the diver and the vacationer!  Trip fee includes: 5 nights shared accommodations, 6 boat dives, daily breakfast, 2 group dinners, waterfront home basic water and snack provisioning, custom itinerary, pre trip water practice and review session, and Easy Diver Staff Travel Escort and Underwater Guide.
TRIP FEE:   $1207 Diver, $951 Vacationer
DEPOSIT:    $300 per person at time of reservation
BALANCE:  Due 45 days prior to departure
ADDITIONAL: Airfare, rental car, scuba gear rental, & additional specialty or dive training.

THE BAHAMAS - The Juliet Live Aboard Schooner
www.sailjuliet.com
OCTOBER 6 - 12, 2007
Our favorite live aboard dive experience has just a few spaces left for our fall trip.   Eat, sleep, dive, play - REPEAT.   Advanced diver and Specialty training will be available.   This is a great way to get a lot of dives and a lot of experience in a little time.   Calling all adventurers!
TRIP FEE:   $1440 per person based on double occupancy
DEPOSIT:    $400 Due at time of reservation
BALANCE:  Due 60 days prior to departure

NOV AUSTRALIA
Yes, we are still going!   Just waiting on the final dive confirmation to complete our trip.   Stay tuned for more details.   The trip so far is looking like a GREAT experience!  

JANUARY KEYS
January 17 - 22, 2008
A repeat of our August trip with accommodations at the sister property: Indigo Reef and our own private 21 foot boat parked in front of our Marina home.
TRIP FEE:   $1195 Divers
DEPOSIT:    $300 per person due at time of reservation and room selection
BALANCE:  Due 45 days prior to departure

FEBRUARY 2008 MANATEES
Presidents' Day Week
This is our annual trek to interact with gentle giants.   After last years most incredible experiences with manatees and dolphins, we just have to go back.   Final trip budget and date is pending the publishing of the villa rates for 2008.   Please call for more specifics.

Do you have any friends, family or coworkers who might like a vacation or new hobby?  Please let me know, we are always looking for new travelers and adventurers to join our ranks.  Thank you in advance for any leads you may be able to pass on to me.

Saralynn
http://www.easydiversmemphis.com
http://saralynnt.younglivingworld.com

901-753-2926