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PHONE:      901-753-2926
EMAIL:        SaralynnT@aol.com
US MAIL:          6161 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis TN 38134
WEB:          www.easydiversmemphis.com

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Dear Scuba Divers and Wanna Bes:
Wow, things are certainly getting busy around the pool deck and none too soon.  Our local dive season kicks off this month with our trip to Rock Divesr in Alabama, followed by our holiday weekend jaunt up to Martha's Quarry in Nashville.  We had a blast on our trip to Florida last month and really enjoyed the fun of having time to hang around outdoors.  Our late afternoon dives afforded us the opportunity to have Vortex all to ourselves and we loved the verandah sitting and late night bonfire story and joke telling.  Our great times on trip are partly because we like diving and mainly because divers are such fun, entertaining folks.  With this in mind,  we always like to sneak some local activites in so we can enjoy being together.  Please join Easy Divers local divers in attending a Redbirds game on Monday night May 16.  We are planning on meeting outside the box office between 6:00 and 6:15 PM to organize and buy tickets together.  It is Bobblehead night, so we are getting there a little early for a 7:00 o'clock game, but it makes sense on a specialty night. Memphis Redbirds
Wear your scuba diving T-shirts and come out and support our home team!  Call our office at 753-2926 to let us know if you will be attending.  

TRAINING
DISCOVER SCUBA & SCUBA FITNESS - $15 pre-registered and $20 at the door.   Mondays: May 9 & 23 at 7:00 PM or by appointment.
Try out diving, play, practice, or brush up on your skills under the supervision of an Easy Diver Staff member.  It really is important to call and reserve your space so I can be absolutely sure to have gear available for you.  It is the time of year where everything we have, is going in for annual inspection and repairs so our gear supplies may be limited.

PADI SEAL TEAM - PHASE I I- $100
PHASE II Seal Team is open to all PADI Seal Team Members.  We will be working on our fun specialty Aquamissions 6-10 over the course of four Saturdays. All students must have their own mask, fins & gearbag.
PST #1, PH2  Saturdays at 10:30, May 7, 14, 21, & 28

OPEN WATER SCUBA CLASS - $335
Learn to dive in comfort in our warm 87 degree pool.  Our small, intimate classes make learning easy and fun.  Students must have their own snorkeling gear and gear bag.  Open water training dives 1-4 can be held on any of our Easy Diver sponsored trips, or you may be referred to any PADI instructor in the world.  Travel fees and Open Water equipment rental are separate charges and vary according to destination.
OWC #6      Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM, May 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
OWC #7      Thursday nights at 6:30 PM, June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
For maximum pampering and schedule flexibility, private and semiprivate classes are always available for an additional fee.

ADVANCED & ADVENTURE DIVER
This fun class is open to any certified Jr. or Open Water divers.  It is great to gain additional experience in specialty areas like: navigation, wreck, photography, buoyancy, night, deep, computer, enriched air, and marine ID by taking the next level in our PADI Continuing Education program.  Five more dives under supervision really ups the confidence level of all divers, while providing some recognition for challenges met.  Everyone traveling on our summer slate of International trips will find it easy and worthwhile to complete these training dives while visiting our vacation destination.
AOW #3      Thursday nights at 7:00 PM, May 19 & 26

TIP YOUR HAT TO
Our newest certified Open Water Divers:
Bryan Woodruff         Rachel Woodruff
Our techie Enriched Air Divers:
Chris Jones               Joe Mastellone
Dee Mastellone

TRAINING TRAVELTIME
ROCK DIVERS QUARRY, Madison, ALABAMA
Rock Divers Paintball and SCUBA Park, Madison Alabama
May 14 - 15, 2005
This quarry is a short little jaunt south and is a blast to dive and explore because of all the cool castoffs from the space station in Huntsville.  The water will still be a little chilly, but it should not keep us from completing that training or getting the winter cobwebs off that gear.  Trip fee includes: two days diving entry fees, airfills, customized itineracy and packing list and dinner Saturday night.
TRIP FEE:   $140
DEPOSIT:    $75 Due at time of reservation, deadline: May 7, 2005
BALANCE:   Due May 9, 2005

MARTHA'S QUARRY - Nashville, TENNESSEE
Martha's Quarry: The Mid-South's Diving Destination
MAY 29 - 30, 2005
This has been one of our favorite quarries for a long time.  It is easy to get to and fun to dive.  Enjoy Memorial Day activities with your hometown family and friends for the first part of the weekend and then leave with us on Sunday morning for two days of holiday fun in the sun.
TRIP FEE:   $140
DEPOSIT:    $75 Due at time of reservation, deadline: May 20, 2005
BALANCE:  Due May 23, 2005

TEMPTATIONS TRAVELTIME
XPU HA ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO
Enjoy an exciting vacation in the natural setting of the Xpu-Ha Palace Resort!
JUNE 5 - 11, 2005
Just south of Cancun we will enter the Riviera Maya, Mexico at its best.  This all inclusive resort offers more than just another day at the beach.  With the Caribbean Sea visible from every luxury room, to the surrounding ecological park, divers and their adventurous family members can fill each day with food, fun, and entertainment. The trip includes: seven days six nights ocean view room (DBL), all meals, snacks, unlimited bar, Kids Club, nightly entertainment, non-motorized water sports, fitness club, airport transfers, hotel service charges & gratuities, transfer privileges and transportation to all other Palace Resorts, daily transportation to Cancun shopping areas, detailed itinerary and packing list, and group travel leader.  Divers will enjoy eight dives, and the adventurers one boat snorkel trip.  Please call us for the dedicated trip flyer and hotel color brochure.
TRIP FEE DIVER:    $1535 (DBL)
ADVENTURER:       $1271 (DBL)
KIDS:                $ from $160 - $723 depending on age and dive package
DEPOSIT:          $400 nonrefundable deposit per adult is now due
BALANCE:        45 days prior to departure
NOT INCLUDED:      Airfare from your city to Cancun 

AVALON CRUISE - BAHAMAS OUT ISLANDS
lostislandvoyages.com
JUNE 18 - 24, 2005 or JULY 2-8, 2005
Join us on our annual pilgrimage with our good buddies from Lost Island Voyages.  We will be hitting all of our favorite divesites on our 65 foot sailboat with plenty of showers and just 12 passengers.  There are just a few spaces left on each sailing.  Do not be left standing on the dock, this is still the best dive value to be found.
TRIP FEE:   $1145 from Miami
DEPOSIT:    $500 Due at time of reservation
BALANCE:  Due 60 days prior to departure

JULIET CRUISE - SOUTHERN BAHAMAS
Sail Juliet Home Page 
JULY 9 - 14, 2005
SOLD OUT

JULIET 10 DAY EXPLORATION CRUISE - WAY SOUTHERN BAHAMAS
AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2005
For seasoned live aboard travelers, this ten day journey into adventure is a great way to end the last big weekend of the summer.  We will be visiting some of our favorite divesites like "DO IT AGAIN" in addition to our rambling exploring as we head south towards Wolf Caye.  A few spaces remaining.  Airfare non stop on NWA from MEM is $288 right now.
TRIP FEE:   $1845 from Miami
DEPOSIT:    $600 Due at time of reservation
BALANCE:  Due 60 days prior to departure

BUDDY'S DIVE RESORT, BONAIRE - NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
~ ~ ~ Buddy Dive Resort, Bonaire ~ ~ ~
SEPTEMBER 19 - 26, 2005
Details to be announced, we are considering moving the date to October, any suggestions or request???

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES - ALASKAN CRUISE
Carnival Cruise Lines - Home page
JUNE 14, 2006
Details pending.  This is not a scuba diving venture, just a desire to see one of the greatest natural resources of this country.  Plans are for a 7 day Northbound Glacier Bay Cruise with an optional 4 day add-on to Denali Park and Mt McKinley. 

Please note: ALL trip deposits are nonrefundable, travel cancellation insurance is strongly recommended, applications may be requested by calling us at 901-753-2926.


Saralynn
www.easydiversmemphis.com
901-753-2926