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Vol. 54 No. 01

Program for January 8
There is no meeting on January 1 due to the holiday.

Underwater Hunting ***In-Person Speaker***

Jim "Chiefy" Mathie is author of two underwater hunting publications, "Catching the BUG" and "Catching the Spear-it".  This presentation is about giving you some valuable tips on how to locally harvest spiny lobsters and fish, including lionfish. As a recreational diver, these tips are part of a three-step program for catching spiny lobsters and the ABCs of spearfishing. Easy and enjoyable, this presentation will increase your underwater hunting skills.

Jim retired in 2007 after serving 30 years with Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue. He advanced through the ranks from 1977 as a Firefighter/Paramedic, Rescue Supervisor, Fire Inspector, Training/EMS Lieutenant, Battalion Chief and retired as a Division Chief. His responsibilities as a Division Chief included Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management.  For over 25 years Jim was also an adjunct faculty member at Broward Community College in the Emergency Medical Services Department. He holds an Associate of Science Degree from Broward Community College in Fire Science, a Bachelor of Science Degree from Nova Southeastern University in Public Administration and has completed numerous courses toward a Master of Science Degree at Florida International University in Adult Education. He received the Fire Chiefs’ Association of Broward County 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jim’s venture after retirement allowed him to fulfill a life-long passion of diving. Author of two books, Catching the BUG: The Comprehensive Guide to Catching the Spiny Lobster and Catching the Spear-it! The ABC’s of Spearfishing, Jim combined his years as an educator, underwater hunter and storyteller to create these easy-to-read publications.

Jim established CHIEFY, LLC in 2011 and his website can be viewed at www.chiefy.net or visit his Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/jim.mathie  or  https://www.facebook.com/chiefyllc, Instagram and YouTube Channel at Chiefycrew.

Jim also writes a column, Catching the Ocean View at the New Pelican Newspaper, and a contributor in The Weekly Fisherman radio show on WINZ 940AM.

 

Overseas Diving Update

Trip Announcements:

Trips 2026 and beyond:

Riding Rock San Salvador, May 9-16,2026

This trip has group airfare group airfare, arranged by RR, MIA to San Salvador

$2,600

Full description and signup form (soon): Riding Rock 2026

Statia, Jul 11-18, 2026

GOLDEN ROCK DIVE & NATURE RESORT. This trip will be announced with your own airfare, Miami to St Kitts, and then a private ferry. Let me know when you have the airfare and I will reserve you a spot

 $3,000

Full description and signup form (soon): Statia 2026

Pre-Announcement:

Tubbataha, Philippines, May 8-15, 2027

This is the most pristine spot in the Philippines - one of the few liveaboard spots in the world that sells at full price. We are going on the same boat as we used this summer, Philippines Aggressor (I). I will shortly put out a more detailed description and a signup form starting to take deposits as soon as possible. Right now I only hold 16 spots - and more can be added if we have the travelers. I will go to DEMA to look for a land based extension

Full description and signup form (soon): Tubbataha 2027

        Nils Jacobsen
        VP Overseas Diving


          Presidents Waves

          HAPPY NEW YEAR

          REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space (part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members (Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay cash as the bartender is working with us.

          I hope everybody enjoyed the Holidays with Family and friends safely.

          Thank you for everybody who participated in our annual election. The following are the elected officers for the club. The remainder of the Board of Directors will be appointed in the January BoD Meeting.

          President – Chris Hardham
          VP of Programs – Rick Dayan
          VP Overseas – Nils Jacobsen
          VP of Local Diving – Ryan Goheen
          Secretary – Amy Welman
          Treasurer – Ronnie Farr

          As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

          Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

          Happy diving,

          Chris Hardham
          President

          Hospitality Hut


                                                 2026 

          Happy New Year From The Hospitality Hut,

          Another year has come and gone.  While we have lost some vey special friends this past year, it is time to look forward to what 2026 will bring. Please stay happy and healthy.

          We had a very nice Holiday in December, thanks again to Ronnie for organizing the event at the Elks Lodge.

          I am looking forward to introducing many new friends at upcoming general meetings. Remember to spread the word about our club when you dive or bump into divers on a boat.

          I encourage you to visit our home page usadiveclub.org  Please click on the calendar and keep up to date on all the diving and non-diving scheduled activities. You may also take a look at the photo gallery and take a peek at past events.


          I wish you all Happy Diving.

          Clare Anthon

          Hospitality Coordinator

           

          Local Diving

          Overseas Dive Trips

          Membership


          We look forward to seeing you at our next General Membership meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026


          Vince Markowsky discovered the USA Dive Club online.  He’s an Open Water Diver with 90 dives under his belt and currently lives in New York.  His most memorable dive was in Keystorm, and he has his sights set on the Florida Keys as one of his top dream dive destinations.

          Outside of diving, Vince is a musician and an avid cyclist.

          Please join us in giving Vince a warm and friendly welcome the next time you see him on a dive, at a meeting, or at one of our social events.  Welcome to the Club!


          We’d love for you to check out our extensive Photo Gallery, where you can dive into all the fun from our social events and diving adventures.  We update the albums regularly, so there’s always something fresh for you to enjoy. 

          Happy diving, everyone.  Let’s keep the good vibes going!

           

          Upcoming events

            • January 24, 2026
            • 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
            • 728 Casa Loma Blvd, Boynton Beach
            Register

            Dive Details:  Please arrive no later than 8 am to unload your car, park, and board the boat for an 8:30 am departure

            2 tank boat dive on a two Reefs (Average depths 115 ft. / 40 ft.). 

            Gear needs: If you require tanks or other gear contact boat to reserve, these fees are paid directly to boat.

            Trip Cost: $90.00 - You have payment options, though we prefer that you use Zelle if it is available to you.

            1) If your financial institution allows you to send money using Zelle, you can send your payment to Treasurer@usadiveclub.org. Just be sure to say what the payment is for in the memo.

            2) You could set up USA Dive Club as a payee in your bank's payment system and have your bank send payments. Then you don't have to keep writing and mailing checks.

            3) Or, if you are still writing checks, you can make out a personal check to "USA Dive Club" and mail it to Ronnie Farr, our club Treasurer. Or you can bring your check to a meeting and hand it to the event organizer. 

            Boat Requirement:  All divers need a Signal Sausage, Dive Computer or other Timing Device. 

            Misc: Any questions please contact trip leader.

            • February 15, 2026
            • 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
            • 728 Casa Loma Blvd, Boynton Beach
            Register

            Dive Details:  Please arrive no later than 8 am to unload your car, park, and board the boat for an 8:30 am departure

            2 tank boat dive on a two Reefs (Average depths 115 ft. / 40 ft.). 

            Gear needs: If you require tanks or other gear contact boat to reserve, these fees are paid directly to boat.

            Trip Cost: $90.00 - You have payment options, though we prefer that you use Zelle if it is available to you.

            1) If your financial institution allows you to send money using Zelle, you can send your payment to Treasurer@usadiveclub.org. Just be sure to say what the payment is for in the memo.

            2) You could set up USA Dive Club as a payee in your bank's payment system and have your bank send payments. Then you don't have to keep writing and mailing checks.

            3) Or, if you are still writing checks, you can make out a personal check to "USA Dive Club" and mail it to Ronnie Farr, our club Treasurer. Or you can bring your check to a meeting and hand it to the event organizer. 

            Boat Requirement:  All divers need a Signal Sausage, Dive Computer or other Timing Device. 

            Misc: Any questions please contact trip leader.

            • February 21, 2026
            • 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
            • Alsdorf Park, 2974 NE 14th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
            Register

            Dive Details:  Please arrive no later than 7:30 am to unload your car, park, and board the boat for an 8 am departure - Wreck at 70ft & a reef

            2 tank boat dive on a two Reefs (Average depths 115 ft. / 40 ft.).  

            Gear needs: If you require tanks or other gear contact boat to reserve, these fees are paid directly to boat.

            Trip Cost: $ 70.00 - You have payment options, though we prefer that you use Zelle if it is available to you.

            1) If your financial institution allows you to send money using Zelle, you can send your payment to Treasurer@usadiveclub.org. Just be sure to say what the payment is for in the memo.

            2) You could set up USA Dive Club as a payee in your bank's payment system and have your bank send payments. Then you don't have to keep writing and mailing checks.

            3) Or, if you are still writing checks, you can make out a personal check to "USA Dive Club" and mail it to Ronnie Farr, our club Treasurer. Or you can bring your check to a meeting and hand it to the event organizer. 

            Boat Requirement:  All divers need a Signal Sausage, Dive Computer or other Timing Device. 

            Misc: Any questions please contact trip leader.

            • May 09, 2026
            • May 16, 2026
            • Bahamas

             Bahamas - Riding Rock, San Salvador:

            May 9-16, 2026 – 7 nights - DEMA Special


            Join us for the best wall diving in the Caribbean!!  100-150 ft. visibility makes for fabulous wide-angle scenery on walls starting at 30 ft with sheer drop offs to ledges around 250 ft and then down to the abyss.  Hammerhead sharks, manta rays, lazy turtles and huge friendly Nassau grouper are just some of the creatures noted in my log book from our 2004 visit to this most eastern Bahamian island.  This will be our 4th club trip to Riding Rock Inn (prior: 1989, 2004 & 2008) and I would not want to miss Steve McCutcheon’s favorite high intensity destination.  We hope there are still hammerheads left – but they could be deeper than allowed on Nitrox.

            The island of San Salvador is located 385 miles southeast of here in the Bahamas.  It is 12 miles long by 5 miles wide and is the exposed peak of a submerged mountain plunging 15,000 feet to the sea floor.  With less than 1000 inhabitants, the white sandy beaches are almost as deserted as the day Christopher Columbus first landed  here and discovered the New World. The resort is a laid-back place for serious divers who have plastered the Driftwood Lounge with autographed items.  There are bicycles and golf carts available.  Fishing excursions can be arranged.

            Good buffet meals offer choices of meat and fish cook American and Bahamian style and include coffee, tea, juice.  A welcome Rum Punch is the introduction to happy hour at the bar. An island tour to the lighthouse and Columbus monument, can be arranged. We will be traveling on a Bahamas Air charter flight. All rooms are upgraded since our last visit. The rooms all have both Ocean and Pool View; all rooms have A/C, refrigerators, TV and balconies.  Just past the large pool and patio area are the docks and dive shop area. Two dives in the morning and 1 after lunch are done on the comfortable 42 ft boats which have nice dive platforms and ladders, good camera storage and plenty of sheltered space plus a sun deck above.  The dive staff bring your gear to the boat where it stays all week; they clean it and bring it back to your room at the end of the week.  They change tanks for you and offer help with everything.  The operation is very experienced and professional and offers all safety equipment including a chamber on the island.  All divers must use computers, rentals are available.

            Included:

            • ·       Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
            • ·       Welcome cocktail reception
            • ·       Wi-Fi
            • ·       Full board
            • ·       Taxes and service charges
            • ·       Diving Tips
            • ·       Airfare from Miami

            Not Included:

            • ·       Nitrox $15+Tax (10%)/tank

            Payment Schedule:


            Links:

            Notes: Your passport need to be valid for the entire 2026

            Questions: Trip Lead, Ronnie  treasurer@usadiveclub.org

            Click here for the trip flyer in pdf format

            Click here for the Signup form


            • July 11, 2026
            • July 18, 2026
            • Statia

            St Eustatius/Statia, Dutch Caribbean

            July 11-18, 2026

            Upscale:  Golden Rock Nature Resort and Diving

            We are staying at the new and upscale nature resort. Think about this as scuba diving in the morning and a nature resort stay in the afternoon. This is one of the best destinations in years if you are bringing a non-diving companion.

            Important: You must buy your own airfare to St Kitts (SKB) – the earlier the better – the signup deposit is kept low to not stress your funds. American Airlines has a flight from MIA

            Statia, as the island is popularly called offers divers an unparalleled yet pocket-sized perception.  Ancient shipwrecks, pristine coral reefs, and an amazing assortment of fish and turtles.

            The entire range of attractions lies between 40 and 130 feet below sea level.  Even at this depth, visibility is typically 80 to 100 feet.  The constant sea temperature averaging 82 degrees and sunny climate help to make diving in every season especially pleasant.  Wearing a thin wetsuit or shorty is generally enough. 

            Since St Eustatius (Statia) is a tropical island in the Caribbean Sea, it is no surprise that the enticing warm waters provide excellent opportunities for water sports, such as diving, boating, and fishing. In fact, the entire island is surrounded by a marine park, which stretches from water level to 100ft below the surface, all packed with an amazing abundance of aquatic life.

            The island is also a haven for nature enthusiasts. It is easy to get around the eight-square-mile land area of St Eustatius, and many people take the opportunity to go hiking when here. The undisturbed interior offers excellent birding, and there are many well-marked paths that are lovingly maintained by the St Eustatius National Parks Foundation. Our hotel is located right in the middle of this

            St Eustatius is also a premier spot for hiking, due in part to the 2,000ft dormant volcano, known as the Quill. The Quill is a mountainous rainforest with a volcano summit. The Boven National Park is also famed for its stunning views of nearby St Maarten Island, about 68 miles to the North. The crater of the Quill provides excellent birding opportunities, with rare species such as the Red Necked Pigeon and the Purple Throated Carib (hummingbird) regularly spotted.

            This trip will only hold 16 people.

            Price is $3,000 which includes the following:

            ·       5 days 2 tank boat dive, Statia Divers

            ·       Accommodations at The Golden Rock Resort, 7 nights, 1 bedroom Cottage or Deluxe Room

            ·       Breakfast

            ·       3 Island Tours

            ·       Tanks & Weights

            ·       Transfers from hotel to dive shop and back

            ·       Hotel Taxes & Diving Tips

            ·       Private Boat Charter from St Kitts to and from Statia

            ·       Resort Amenities: pools, trails, Pickle Ball, Gym


            LINKS:

            ·       For more information on the island please visit:  www.statia-tourism.com

            ·       Please view the Hotel: www.goldenrockresort.com

            ·       You will be diving with Statia Divers: www.goldenrockresort.com/diving/statia-divers

            ·       USA photo gallery (2016): usadiveclub.org/Photos


            Not Included:

            ·       Park Fee, $30

            ·       Lunch & Dinner - There are many local restaurants. It will be nice to experience their local dishes


            Info: VP of Over Seas diving: Nils Jacobsen -  overseasdiving@usadiveclub.org


            Click here for the trip flyer in pdf format

            Click here for the Signup form

            • May 08, 2027
            • May 15, 2027
            • Tubbataha

            Philippines May 8-15, 2027

            DEMA Special - Aggressor Liveaboard: Tubbataha

                                

            Under construction


          Past events

          January 03, 2026 Jan 3rd with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $90 at 8 am
          December 13, 2025 Dec 13th with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $90 at 8 am
          December 06, 2025 Dec 6th with Parrot Island, 6 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          November 28, 2025 Nov 28th with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $90 at 8 am
          November 22, 2025 November 22nd with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          November 15, 2025 November 15th with Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          November 08, 2025 November 8th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          November 06, 2025 November Member Meeting
          October 25, 2025 October 25th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          October 19, 2025 Munch and a Matinee
          October 18, 2025 October 18th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8:30 am
          October 06, 2025 USA Green Team Ecology Tour - West Palm Beach
          October 02, 2025 October Member Meeting
          September 28, 2025 Symphonic Winds FREE concert
          September 27, 2025 September 27th with Starfish, 10 spots, $85 at 9:30 am
          September 21, 2025 Sept 21th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          September 13, 2025 Sept 13th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8:15 am - Dive with Goliaths
          September 10, 2025 Symphonic Winds FREE concert
          September 06, 2025 Roatan Aggressor - 2025
          September 04, 2025 September Member Meeting
          August 30, 2025 Goliath Grouper Aggregation!! August 30th with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          August 23, 2025 August 23rd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8 am
          August 19, 2025 Sip, sip, hooray Happy Hour at Black Rock
          August 09, 2025 August 9th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          August 07, 2025 August Member Meeting
          August 06, 2025 Changing Seas IV - August 6, 2025
          August 02, 2025 Call of the Dolphins IMAX documentary
          July 30, 2025 Changing Seas III - July 30, 2025
          July 26, 2025 Pompano Beach Elks Lodge Food Drive
          July 23, 2025 Changing Seas II - July 23, 2025
          July 19, 2025 July 19th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8 am
          July 13, 2025 July 13th, the 14th Annual Southeast Florida Coral Reef Cleanup
          July 12, 2025 July 12th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          July 12, 2025 Philippines Aggressor - 2025
          July 12, 2025 Philippines Salaya Beach Houses - 2025
          June 22, 2025 Munch and a Matinee II
          June 21, 2025 June 21st with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8 am
          June 17, 2025 Sip, sip, hooray Happy Hour at Black Rock
          June 14, 2025 June 14th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          June 08, 2025 Munch and a Matinee
          June 07, 2025 June 7th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          June 05, 2025 June Member Meeting
          May 31, 2025 Little Cayman Beach Resort
          May 21, 2025 Symphonic Winds FREE concert
          May 17, 2025 May 17th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8 am
          May 03, 2025 May 3rd with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          May 01, 2025 May Member Meeting
          April 19, 2025 April 19th with Loggerhead, 12 spots, $80 at 8:30 am
          April 05, 2025 April 5th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8:30am
          April 03, 2025 April Member Meeting
          March 22, 2025 March 22nd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          March 15, 2025 Sat March 15th DAYTRIP TO BIG CYPRESS SWAMP
          March 08, 2025 March 8th with Parrot Island (Jim Atria 90-130 / Reef), 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          February 22, 2025 February 22nd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 9am
          February 15, 2025 Indoor Putt-Putt & Pizza social!
          February 08, 2025 February 8th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          February 01, 2025 Sat Feb 1st MANATEEFEST
          January 19, 2025 Mesmerica 360 in West Palm Beach
          January 04, 2025 January 4th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          December 21, 2024 December 21st with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          December 07, 2024 December 7th with Loggerhead, 8 spots, $80 at 8am
          November 13, 2024 November Board of Directors Meeting
          November 09, 2024 November 9th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          November 07, 2024 November General Meeting
          November 02, 2024 Putt'n Around, November 2, 10 am
          November 02, 2024 November 2nd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          October 20, 2024 Putt'n Around, October 20, 10 am
          October 17, 2024 October Board of Directors Meeting
          October 13, 2024 NIGHT DIVE! October 13th on Goliath, 10 spots, $90 at 7pm
          October 12, 2024 October 12th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          October 08, 2024 Oct 8th Paint your favorite photo and socialize
          October 03, 2024 October General Meeting
          September 22, 2024 GOLIATH GROUPER, Sept 22nd with ScubaTyme, $100 at 8am
          September 21, 2024 Sept 21st with Loggerhead, 12 spots, $80 at 8am
          September 11, 2024 September Board of Directors Meeting
          September 07, 2024 September 7th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          September 05, 2024 September General Meeting
          August 24, 2024 Aug 24th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          August 14, 2024 August Board of Directors Meeting
          August 10, 2024 August 10th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          August 01, 2024 August General Meeting
          July 27, 2024 July 27th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          July 24, 2024 Solomon Islands - Bilikiki liveaboard
          July 13, 2024 July 13th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am, wreck of the Jim Atria (90-140)
          July 10, 2024 July Board of Directors Meeting
          July 06, 2024 Little Cayman Beach Resort
          June 29, 2024 June 29th with Parrot Island (Tracy / Reef), 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          June 14, 2024 June 14th - Attention Parrot Heads: Come enjoy free music by The Caribbean Chillers.
          June 12, 2024 June Board of Directors Meeting
          June 08, 2024 June 8th with Goliath, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          June 06, 2024 June General Meeting
          May 25, 2024 May 25th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          May 11, 2024 BVI Aggressor - 2024
          May 08, 2024 May Board of Directors Meeting
          May 04, 2024 May 4th with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          May 02, 2024 May General Meeting
          April 27, 2024 April 27th with Parrot Island (60 / 40 Reefs), 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          April 10, 2024 April Board of Directors Meeting
          April 06, 2024 Apr 6th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          April 04, 2024 April General Meeting
          March 16, 2024 March 16th with Parrot Island (Ancient Mariner / Reef), 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          March 13, 2024 March Board of Directors Meeting
          March 09, 2024 Founder's Day with the USA dive club
          March 02, 2024 March 2nd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          February 24, 2024 Feb 24th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          February 03, 2024 Putt'n Around at 9:55 am, group lunch afterwards
          January 06, 2024 Jan 6th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          January 04, 2024 January General Meeting
          December 30, 2023 Dec 30th with Loggerhead, 6 spots, $80 at 8am
          December 23, 2023 Bird Talk and Walk! Dec 23rd, 15 spaces available
          December 07, 2023 Annual Holiday Party
          December 02, 2023 Dec 2nd with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          November 02, 2023 November General Meeting
          October 19, 2023 October Board of Directors meeting
          October 14, 2023 October 14th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          October 07, 2023 Oct 7th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          October 05, 2023 October General Meeting
          September 24, 2023 Sept 24th with Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 7:30
          September 21, 2023 September Board of Directors meeting
          September 17, 2023 Dive Cancelled!!! - Sept 17th
          September 09, 2023 Sept 9th with Delta Splash, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          September 07, 2023 September General Meeting
          August 26, 2023 Aug 26th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30
          August 19, 2023 August 19th with Delta's Splash, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          August 17, 2023 August Board of Directors meeting
          August 05, 2023 Aug 5th with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $85 at 8 am
          August 03, 2023 August General Meeting
          July 22, 2023 July 22, South Florida Trash Cleanup, 10 spots, $85 at 8am
          July 20, 2023 July Board of Directors meeting
          July 15, 2023 July 15th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          July 09, 2023 July 09, Goliath Dive boat, 10 spots, $85 at 8am
          June 24, 2023 Bonaire, Divi Flamingo Resort
          June 17, 2023 June 17th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          June 15, 2023 June Board of Directors meeting
          June 03, 2023 June 3rd with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $85 at 1pm
          June 01, 2023 June General Meeting
          May 20, 2023 Little Cayman Beach Resort
          May 18, 2023 May Board of Directors meeting
          May 14, 2023 May 14th with Parrot Island, 9 spots, $70 at 8am
          May 07, 2023 May 07, Goliath Dive boat, 10 spots, $85 at 8am
          May 04, 2023 May General Meeting
          April 29, 2023 April 29th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $72 at 8am
          April 08, 2023 April 8th on Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 12:30
          April 06, 2023 April General Meeting
          April 01, 2023 April 1st on Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 12:30
          March 17, 2023 Damai 1, liveaboard, March 26-April 6, 2023 - Trip #2
          March 04, 2023 Damai 1, liveaboard, March 13-24, 2023
          March 02, 2023 March General Meeting
          February 25, 2023 Indoor Putt-Putt & Pizza social!
          February 02, 2023 February General Meeting
          January 05, 2023 January General Meeting
          December 01, 2022 Under Sea Adventures Holiday Celebration
          December 01, 2022 December General Meeting
          November 03, 2022 November General Meeting
          October 08, 2022 SABA: 2022
          October 06, 2022 October General Meeting
          October 01, 2022 Oct 1st with Loggerhead, 8 spots, $80 at 9am
          September 17, 2022 Sept 17th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $75 at 8am
          September 10, 2022 Goliath Grouper Dive w/ Pura Vida, 10 spots, $100 at 1pm
          September 03, 2022 Sept 3rd on Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          August 21, 2022 Aug 21 on Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          August 04, 2022 August General Meeting
          July 23, 2022 July 23rd on Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          July 09, 2022 July 9th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $75 at 8am
          July 09, 2022 Compass Point - East End Grand Cayman - 2022
          June 25, 2022 June 25th, Goliath, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          June 11, 2022 June 11th on Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          June 02, 2022 June General Meeting
          May 10, 2022 Fiji - Volivoli Resort
          May 05, 2022 May General Meeting
          April 16, 2022 April 16th on Parrot Island, 7 spots, $70 at 7:30am
          April 14, 2022 April Board of Directors meeting
          April 07, 2022 April General Meeting
          April 03, 2022 Apr 3rd with Scuba Tyme, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          March 19, 2022 March 19th on Parrot Island, 6 spots, $70 at 7:30am
          March 12, 2022 Founder's Day with USA Dive Club
          March 10, 2022 March Board of Directors meeting
          March 03, 2022 March General Meeting
          February 10, 2022 February Board of Directors meeting
          February 03, 2022 February General Meeting
          January 26, 2022 USA January Social Event
          January 06, 2022 January General Meeting
          December 02, 2021 December General Meeting
          November 29, 2021 USA Overseas Travel Meeting
          November 04, 2021 November General Meeting
          October 23, 2021 Oct 23rd on Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 8am
          October 17, 2021 Haunted Mini Golf
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          September 23, 2021 September Board of Directors meeting
          September 18, 2021 Sept 18th on Parrot Island, 12 spots, $70 at 8am
          September 12, 2021 Sept 12th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80, 8am
          September 11, 2021 East Bay Resort, South Caicos 2021
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          August 24, 2021 Zoom Game Night
          August 21, 2021 Aug 21st with Scuba Tyme, (Call Ryan if you want a spot), $75 at 8am
          August 07, 2021 August 7th on AquaLife, $70, Boat's Full!
          August 05, 2021 August General Meeting - Updated
          July 24, 2021 Belize Aggressor IV - 2021
          July 18, 2021 July 18th on Parrot Island, 12 spots at 7:45am $70
          July 10, 2021 July 10th on Loggerhead, 14 spots at 7:30 am, $81.30
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          June 02, 2018 COBALT COAST DIVE RESORT, GRAND CAYMAN
          May 26, 2018 May 26th with Odyssey Divers
          May 16, 2018 Mini-Trip to Bimini
          May 12, 2018 Kayaking event - Winton Manners Loop
          May 10, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          May 05, 2018 CANCELLED - May 5th with Parrot Island Scuba
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          April 23, 2018 April 22nd with Logerhead
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          March 31, 2018 Kayaking in the Keys!
          March 17, 2018 March 17th with Scuba Tyme
          March 10, 2018 Potluck Dinner with Fireworks
          March 08, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          March 01, 2018 March General Meeting
          February 03, 2018 Manatee Festival 2018 at Manatee Lagoon
          February 01, 2018 February General Meeting
          January 27, 2018 Kayaking - Jonathan Dickinson State Park
          January 21, 2018 Monster Miniature Golf & Lunch at Casa Tequila
          January 17, 2018 Tommy Younger - Celebration of Life
          January 11, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
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          December 07, 2017 2017 Holiday Party
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          October 22, 2017 Eat, Drink and Play
          October 14, 2017 Diving with Starfish
          October 07, 2017 Diving with Diversity
          October 05, 2017 October General Meeting
          September 29, 2017 Black Fin Resort in Marathon ** CANCELED **
          September 23, 2017 Diving with Scuba Tyme
          September 17, 2017 Diving with Dixie Divers
          September 10, 2017 Diving with Kyalami ** CANCELED **
          September 07, 2017 September General Meeting ** CANCELED **
          August 26, 2017 Diving with Odyssey
          August 12, 2017 Diving with Loggerhead
          August 12, 2017 Cozumel - August 12-19, 2017
          August 05, 2017 Diving with Starfish
          August 03, 2017 August General Meeting
          July 22, 2017 Mini-Trip to Islamorada
          July 11, 2017 South Florida Underwater Photography Society meeting
          July 08, 2017 Diving with Parrot Island Scuba
          July 06, 2017 July General Meeting

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          Delays and Misdiagnosis

          By Jon Hardy 

          A physician named George took a tropical dive vacation with his wife Eve and teenage son Todd. The family took advantage of the two boat dives per day and unlimited shore diving offered by their resort. By Friday, George and his family were 13 dives into their weeklong vacation and planned only two morning boat dives so that they would have a 24-hour surface interval before their Saturday afternoon flight home.

          When they surfaced at the stern of the dive boat after their second dive Friday morning, George and Todd let Eve board first. George started to tell Todd that he felt something was wrong when he suddenly lost consciousness.

          Todd swam to his father immediately and yelled for help. The crew jumped into action and promptly got George and Todd out of the water and out of their dive gear. George regained consciousness quickly and, other than feeling out of sorts, he seemed to be all right.

          While the crew secured the boat, George's symptoms worsened. Because English was not the boat crew's primary language, the family had difficulty communicating with them. No neurological exam was performed, no first aid was provided and George, the only person on hand with any medical training, was in no shape to provide a diagnosis. On the ride back to shore, the crew told the family that George must have been stung by something in the water and he would be better soon. They volunteered to arrange a ride to a local medical clinic.

          When they arrived on shore, the dive guide called a cab, and George and his family went on their way. But the cab driver, seeing they were scuba divers, took them to the local hyperbaric chamber rather than the clinic. While paperwork was being completed and a medical exam was started for George, the dive guide from the boat caught up with them. The dive guide convinced George that he should go to the clinic, rather than be treated at the chamber.

          After some delay, the clinic began administering oxygen, but stopped the oxygen treatment during the night when the oxygen supply was needed for another patient. The next day, with worsening symptoms, George was returned to the hyperbaric chamber and treated.

          After multiple treatments at the local chamber and then back home, George was left with residual damage that precluded his continuing to perform surgery as part of his medical practice. He brought a legal action that was decided in his favor at trial.

          George likely suffered from a poorly understood form of decompression illness that appears to be caused when a minor arterial gas embolism occurs in a diver who has significant nitrogen loading. This causes a hard-to-treat form of decompression sickness, Type III DCS.

          Administering oxygen promptly to an injured diver is the best first aid, and getting hyperbaric oxygen therapy without needless delays is the definitive treatment.

          If a diver suffers a lapse of consciousness upon surfacing, immediately suspect arterial gas embolism, administer first aid and get proper medical care.

          Carry dive accident insurance so there is no question about payment for treatment.

          Be assertive. Insist on medical care, and make it clear to the medical professionals that the injured person has been scuba diving.

          Contact Divers Alert Network (919-684-4326) and enlist their help to find proper medical support or to consult with local physicians for you.

          To the best of your ability, ensure that the dive boats you use have radios and oxygen, and that the crew is trained and prepared to use them. At least one crew member should be able to recognize and deal with the signs and symptoms of diving accidents. In countries where English is not the primary language, try to determine if the boat crews can function in English, even if things become difficult.

          For the remainder of this article use the link below.

          Delays and Misdiagnosis | Scuba Diving

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