Bubbles Below Diving
17315 - 140th Ave NE
Woodinville, WA 98072

www.bubblesbelow.com
(425) 424-3483
(425) 424-3483

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info@bubblesbelow.com

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MIFLEX

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The Divers Platform

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR WARRANTIES

Many people ignore their annual servicing.
Most manufactures void their warranties after 13mo.
To avoid loosing your warranty and the parts discount, bring in your gear within 13mo after purchase or your last servicing.
Check your records and your warranties.

To maintain your warranty bring in your gear for its annual servicing!

April 2010 Newsletter

Dear Bubbles Below Customer,

Join us for our Spring Fever Trip, April 30th to May 2nd in Nanaimo, BC. We are WRECK DIVING! 5 dives on the beautiful reefs around Vancouver Island, the HMCS Cape Breton and the HMCS Saskatchewan. Awesome artificial reefs with an amazing abundance of life. This will be an unforgettable trip. See below for details.

Go Pro! Become a PADI Divemaster! Imagine a job where you actually look forward to work in the morning. Whether you work in a local dive shop, at a dive resort or on a liveaboard dive boat, the adventure of a lifetime is yours for the taking. You'll teach people scuba diving and guide scuba diving trips to exotic dive destinations. You'll experience the pride of sharing your passion while helping others enrich their lives through the adventure of diving. Orientation March 29th, 6PM at Bubbles Below. See below for details.

Bubbles Below is proud to be partnering with the Handicapped Scuba Association (HSA). We have trained instructors and dive masters that are excited to be starting this new endeavor. The first class we are offering is the HSA Dive Buddy Course, April 5th. If you are a scuba diver that wants to learn how to be a dive buddy to a handicapped scuba diver this is the course for you. See below for details.

The PADI Specialty of the Month is the Digital Underwater Photography Specialty. Learn about your camera, lighting, composition and more. Learn how to take photos you'll be proud of. PADI members will also get a chance to earn FREE PRIZES at the same time. See below for more details.

The brand new SUB GEAR products are in! We have really cool wet suits, computers, masks, snorkels and gear bags in stock. Come check it out. Stand out from the crowd. Wow your diving friends with your cool new look!

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WRECK DIVING

Nanaimo, Vancouver Is, BC

APRIL 30 - MAY 2
(Fri. - Sun.)

HMCS Cape Breton

Sunk off Snakes Island very close to the Saskatchewan on Oct. 2, 2001. It is the second largest artificial reef in the world. She sits upright with a slight list to Starboard.

HMCS Saskatchewan

A 366 foot Ex-Mackinzie Class Destroer Escort. She was sunk on June 14, 1997. She lies upright in approx 130 fsw with a light list to the port side. There is little or no tidal current on this massive marine growth..... She is amazing!

COST: 5 DIVES $288.75 CND (tax included) includes: Air fills, lunch on boat.
NITROX - $12.00 per fill
LODGING: Stay at the main house or at the Buccaneer Inn (contact us for info)
SPACE IS LIMITED - 10 DIVERS ONLY.
THE PLAN: Leave Friday 4/30 AM... dive in the afternoon, 3 dives on Sat., 1 dive Sun. 5/2 AM
FOR MORE INFO: Contact Loogpla Cowden - 206-399-568

(CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION, CAR POOLING, LODGING)

Please RSVP at Bubbles Below or call Loogpla

www.divingbccannada.com

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Sport Diver Magazine's 2010 Gear Guide Editor's Pick!

BUBBLES BELOW HAS THEM IN STOCK!

BECOME A
PADI DIVEMASTER!

MARCH 29TH
6PM, Bubbles Below

PADI Divemaster Course

Looking for the first step in working with scuba as a career? Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. PADI Divemaster is the prerequisite certification for both the PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certifications.

What You Learn

During the PADI Divemaster program, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems as well as help others improve their scuba. You put this knowledge into action through a structured internship or series of practical training exercises.

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HSA DIVE BUDDY COURSE
Monday, April 5th
6PM, Bubbles Below

Last November Bubbles Below Instructors & Dive Masters were certified with the Handicapped Scuba Association (HSA).

On April 5th we will be offering our 1st HSA Dive Buddy Course at Bubbles Below.

If you are interested in what HSA is about you may want to sign up for this training course.

At the interactive class session you will learn: what disabilities are and what accessibility is.

You will be introduced to: thirteen types of disabilities, HSA training procedures and Multilevel Certification, Special considerations, in-water training, equipment and accessibility considerations.

For the confined water and open water training you will be "handicapped" with your legs tied together and with blacked out masks.
You will experience what a "handicapped" diver experiences during their dives.

At the completion of your course... you will be certified as an HSA Dive Buddy.

If you are interested and want to join in on this fun, unique training or if you have questions please contact Loogpla at 206-399-5682 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 206-399-5682 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or sign up at Bubbles Below.

HSA Website

SPECIALTY OF THE MONTH

DIGITAL UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY!
THURSDAY, APRIL 8TH
6:30PM

Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier and more fun than ever. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly with modern digital equipment, whether you use a point-and-shoot snap camera or a sophisticated D-SLR like the pros.

The Fun Part: It's a great way to relive the adventures you've had. Plus capture images to share with your friends and family.

What You Learn

How to choose the right underwater camera system for you
The PADI SEA method for getting great shots quickly
The three primary principles for good underwater photos
Basic photography tips
Strobe diagrams for a variety of effects
Tips for eliminating backscatter
An explanation of the various digital file formats
How to bring back the color in your images

Society members who enroll in the Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty course this April are eligible for a free PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Hat.

PADI Diving Society Members can earn free prizes when they complete PADI Specialty courses within the featured month. Check out PADI'S links below for prizes and redemption details. Earn free gifts on your way to Master Scuba Diver with the Specialty of the Month promotion.

DRY SUIT DIVER - MAY
PEAK PERFORMANCE BUOYANCY - JUNE

DEEP DIVER - JULY

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PADI Website

2010 SPECIALTIES