Hawaii
Nov. 27 - Dec. 4, 2010
Join us as we explore the "Big Island" of Hawaii, with its crystal clear waters of the Kona Coast. Highlights include up to 5 days of 2-tank dives, beachfront accommodation and the famous Manta Night Dive! Click here for more information.
Check out our other group trip destinations:
Where do you want to go today?
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303-220-8282
info@underwaterphantaseas.com
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday - 10am - 6:30pm
Saturday - 10am - 5pm
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Welcome to Underwater Phantaseas SCUBA E-News - our electronic newsletter. In an effort to keep you more informed about upcoming trips, courses, and other special events, we will send our newsletter directly to your inbox. We always welcome your comments and suggestions, so please don't hesitate to contact us! |
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Aurora Reservoir Cleanup
Come join us on Saturday, July 10th for a beach and underwater clean-up at Aurora Reservoir
 Get a rare opportunity to dive the public beach side of Aurora Reservoir, cleaning up the swim beach, boat ramp and mooring field. Your help will make our local reservoirs a more beautiful place to visit and dive!
Location: Aurora Reservoir Swim Beach (west side) Date: July 10, 2010 Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm Note: Must be 18 to participate in the underwater cleanup.
Aurora Reservoir will supply:
*Parking passes for the event
*Water
*Boat for trash pick up
*Some shelter
*Lunch
Participating dive shops will supply:
*Clean-up bags
*Coolers of water and cups
*Lift bags and reels
*Marker buoys for larger items
*Discount on rental equipment (must be picked up prior to event)
Call or stopy by to register for this fun day at the Res! |
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Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Course
 Although serious hazardous marine life injuries are rare, most divers experience minor discomfort from unintentional encounters with fire coral, jellyfish and other marine creatures at some point in their dive careers. Knowing how to minimize these injuries helps you reduce diver discomfort and pain.
The First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries program is designed to provide knowledge regarding specific types of marine creature injuries and the general first aid treatment for those injuries
Join our class on July 21st at 6pm to learn how to identify and treat potential marine life injuries. Call the store at 303-220-8282 to get registered. |
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Seminar Series - Philippines - July 13
 Every magazine we open, Philippines seems to be at least mentioned, if not highlighted on the page. Come find out what's so amazing about this small group of islands in the Western Pacific. Join us Tuesday, July 13 at 6:30pm for this informative seminar.
Upcoming Seminars:
Turks and Caicos - July 26
Traveling Light - August 12
Belize - August 23
Diving the World with Aggressor - September 16
Your Personal Invitation:
Join us a half hour before the seminar for casual conversation with some of our well-traveled staff. We'll talk about some of the world's best dive spots and how you can upgrade your skills to get the most out of your upcoming dive trips. |
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Conservation Corner - Project Aware
Protecting underwater environments near you
 With our upcoming Aurora Reservoir cleanup on July 10 (see above for more information), we wanted to learn more about Project Aware and the work they do.
Founded in 1989, the mission of the Project AWARE Foundation is to conserve underwater environments through education, advocacy and action. The Project AWARE Foundation works in partnership with divers and water enthusiasts to combat challenges facing underwater environments. Project AWARE and dedicated volunteers are committed to conservation initiatives including:
- Underwater Cleanups and Marine Debris Prevention
- Coral Reef Conservation, Monitoring and Data Collection
- Shark Education, Reporting and Conservation
- Improved Management Policies and Marine Protection Efforts
- Environmental Training for Divers and Education Programs for Kids
Learn more about this great organization by clicking here, and plan on joining us July 10 for the Aurora Reservoir cleanup. |
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Equipment Tip of the month
It's summertime, our reservoirs are open, and the local diving scene is just warming up! It's also the time of year we get lots of questions about diving dry.
Very briefly, diving dry simply means you have a layer of air (or some other gas, like argon), between yourself and your suit, and it, coupled with your undergarments, are what keep you dry and warm. A wetsuit puts a layer of water between you and the suit, your body warms it up, and that's how you stay warm. Putting 80 degree water next to your skin, though, is much more delightful than if it's 60!
Many of our local divers choose to dive dry for the added comfort and extended dive time in our chilly waters. You might quip that you have no intention of diving our local waters, so why does diving dry impact me? A drysuit isn't just for our local waters. Want to see the giant octopus and wolf eels in British Columbia? Or how about the Florida Keys or Hawaii in the winter (temps got to 64 degrees this year)? I'm a huge fan of my Tropical Drysuit (a thinner dry suit with ankle seals), perfect for diving throughout the more temperate waters we see during the winter months in "tropical" locations.
Understanding what exposure options are available to us can greatly increase our realm of diving. I never thought diving Alaska would be on my "must do" list, but cruising down the Inside Passage certainly was, and I'm so glad I took the time to learn about dry suits so I could take advantage of that incredible diving opportunity. |
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Congratulations to our recent Certified Divers
 We had numerous people complete certifications in the month of June. Our congratulations go out to all, and welcome new divers to our community!
Open Water:
Diana, Bob, Connie, Garrett, Courtney, Jim, Matthew, Trevor, Nicole, Alexander, James, Chris, Janelle, David, Alec, Ian, Jeff, Dane, Adam, Karla, Ian, Cameron, Brian, Shelby, Parker, Andrew, Margaux
Advanced: Barby, Deb, Mike, Pam, Kim, Bob, Page, Abby, Kristofer, Morgan, Collin, Graham, Greg
Rescue: John
Night Diver: Drew
Peak Performance Buoyancy: Drew, Krystyna
Deep Diver: Kevin
Enriched Air Nitrox: Kay, Carrie, Richard
Dry Suit Diver: Page |
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JOIN US FOR A POOL WORKOUT
 Looking to do a pool workout before your next trip but only have evenings available? Then this is the answer for you!
We have select dates available for you to practice your skills throughout the year. $10 covers your pool time, one rental tank and any scuba equipment you may need.
The pool will be available from 6 - 9pm on the following nights:
- July 26
- August 24
- September 27
Conflict with your schedule? No problem! Call the store to check our pool availability. |
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Sincerely,
Your Underwater Phantaseas Dive Crew
Underwater Phantaseas, South |
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