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September ENewsletter September 2009
In This Issue
Spotlight: Africa
Used Gear Sale Oct. 24 & 25
Dive the Best for Less
Travel Agents on the Comeback
2010 Group Trips Added
Aurora Reservoir Season
Enriched Air Diver Online
Equipment Tip of the Month
Conservation Corner
Pool Workout
Spotlight: Africa
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  Just the mention of the name "Africa" conjures images in ones mind of an exotic and exhilarating land filled with thousands of wild animals.  An African safari, especially at the height of the Great Migration, is a never-to-be-forgotten life changing experience. Every year between August and October, Africa's annual Great Migration moves from the Serengeti of Tanzania into the Masai Mara of Kenya in one of the greatest spectacles in the natural world. Over two million herbivores partake in this journey, with about 200,000 zebra and 500,000 Thomson's gazelle behind the main players... one-and-a-half million wildebeest!  We will be perfectly positioned in our tented luxury safari camp at Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo to witness this awe-inspiring event.
 
Click here to find out more about this incredible destination.
 
Check out our other group trip destinations:

 

Where do you want to go today? 

Call our travel department at 303-220-8282, or email us at travel@underwaterphantaseas.com
and let us know how we can help plan your dream vacation!

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Saturday - 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12 - 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!
OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!
SaleIt's time for our biggest sale of the year.  Our 14th Annual Used Gear Sale will be October 24th & 25th. 
 
Although Used Gear is one of the highlights of this event, we will also have numerous new products on sale.  Regulators, wetsuits and air integrated computers are just a few of the products that will have prices slashed for this event.   Don't miss your opportunity to save a bundle during this annual event!  Check out the Used Gear Sale Flyer for more information. 
Get a Dive Computer for Less!
Aqualung has done it again with another great way to save you some serious cash!
 
Suunto Cobra 2Is it time for a new computer?  Save $150 instantly when you purchase a Suunto Cobra, Cobra 3, D4, D6 or D9 Computer.
 
 
It's that simple!  Just purchase one of the included models and get $150 off.  Stop in to see the entire selection.
CNN Reports Travel Agents are making a comeback
MontageCNN.com/travel reports that travelers are defecting away from on-line travel booking sites and going back to the brick-and-mortar travel agent.  They are going back to the travel agent, an industry that many industry experts once thought to be passé with the advent of online booking.  "Travel agents have personal experience traveling in the area, so they can give you a personal recommendation".  "It's a cut-and-paste experience when you book on-line".  "None of the sites are going to tell me what I can do with different options."
 
Read the full article here
 
Underwater Phantaseas Travel Professionals are here to help with all your diving needs.  Get great personal advice, your questions answered and the same great deals as online sites.  Let us help book your dream vacation today!
New Trips added to 2010 Calendar 
Travel collageWe've just added several new trips to our 2010 calendar, and they are already starting to fill up!  It's never too early to be thinking about your next dive trip.  Join one of these while we still have space.  Click on any trip name for more details.
 
 
Cozumel Girl's Trip - May 12 -16, 2010
Bahamas - May 15 - 22, 2010
Bonaire - June 11 - 19, 2010
Africa - September 12 - 26, 2010
Homestead Crater - Here we come!
Homestead CraterDon't pass up on training just because the weather is changing.  With winter approaching, our local sites get a bit chilly for diving.  But don't let that keep you from continuing your education.  Starting next month we'll be heading back to Homestead Crater and enjoying the 93 degree water and clear visibility! 
Enriched Air Nitrox - Now available online!
 
Enriched Air
Take the most popular dive class offered from the comfort of your own living room!  The PADI Enriched Air Diver Course is now available online, allowing you to complete the knowledge devlopment portion of the course on your own time and at your convenience.  Then come in for a quick review and to anaylze nitrox tanks, and your certification is complete! 
 
This program offers a dive-computer only option, allowing you to train with the equipment you'll be using while you are diving!
 
Click here to start your Nitrox eLearning today!
Equipment Tip of the month
Service Center
Whether it's a dive computer or a dive watch, timepieces built for scuba diving are amazingly rugged and built to withstand significant depths and other extremes.  However, taking the time to properly care for these precision instruments will help insure long life and reliable service.
  • Thoroughly rinse with fresh water after every dive
  • Pay special attention to metal contacts, cleaning occassionally with a soft toothbrush and mild detergent
  • Get a service check up and calibration at least every two years
  • Inspect wristbands and buckles for wear, tears and corrosion before each trip
  • Protect from heat, direct sunlight and harsh chemicals
  • Store in a cool, dry and ventilated area.  Avoid prolonged storage in damp enviroments (like your dive bag)

These few tips can extend the life and reliability of your timepiece.

Want to learn more about keeping your gear in top shape?  Consider completing the PADI Equipment Specialist course.
 
Article courtesy of Sport Diver Magazine
Conservation Corner - Seaweb
Seaweb LogoSeaWeb is a communications-based nonprofit organization that uses social marketing techniques to advance ocean conservation.SeaWeb's programs combine science, communications and policy expertise to recruit and amplify leading voices for ocean conservation.

By raising public awareness, advancing science-based solutions and mobilizing decision-makers around ocean conservation, we are leading voices for a healthy ocean.
 
Click here to learn more about Seaweb and their mission.
JOIN US FOR A POOL WORKOUT
PoolLooking 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:
  • September 24
  • October 9
  • November 17
  • December 11
Conflict with your schedule?  No problem!  Call the store to check our pool availability.
Thanks for checking out our ENewsletter.  Let us know how we're doing - give us a call or send an email and let us know how we can improve your ENewsletter.
 
Sincerely,
 

Your Underwater Phantaseas Dive Crew
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