3-Tank Local Boat Trip - For Newer Divers*

UPDATE: If you ARE bringing your own tank, you are guaranteed space for one (1) tank (or rig) only... IF you emailed Capt Greg. 2nds are allowed on a case by case basis only. This is a weighting/Coast Guard Regs thing and your understanding is appreciated.

IMPORTANT: Email Waterhorse at info@waterhorsecharters.com and let them know if you're bringing your own tank. Without fail. (You may not bring your own tank if you do not do the above.)

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This will be a three-tank local trip aboard the well-appointed Humboldt (Waterhorse Charters). The boat provides tanks (steel 85s) and weights. Air compressor is on-board. /// You may bring your own tank if you prefer, but be sure to email Waterhorse at info@waterhorsecharters.com and let them know beforehand. This helps them setup the boat. Also, you are only guaranteed ONE (1) tank aboard. (Coast Guard weighting thing.) 2nds on a case-by-case only.

Nitrox tanks provided for an extra charge. (Nitrox tanks are not filled on-board. Call ahead of time to set up.)

You provide all other gear. (The boat rents gear if you need it. Call ahead to arrange with them.)

FOOD & SHOWER: The boat also provides good food and drinks between dives. Hot soup! And, oh yes, they have a hot, fresh-water shower on-board too.

Buddies: If you don't have a buddy you may team up with another single on the boat. There are always buddies... however, do not think your buddy will be responsible for you or your diving. You must have good skills and habits to dive at these events. Your buddy will not "baby sit" you.

COST: $85.72

Reservations: Simply RSVP here (first) then pay via the PayPal link above on this page (safe and secure... we've used it for years).

DIVE SITES (3):

RUBY E WRECK: 165'-long Coast Guard ship sunk as an artificial reef. Lots of structure, but this wreck has been down for over 50 years. Much degradation and rusty holes throughout. Pilot house collapsed. Penetration not advised. Lays in 85 fsw, on a sand bottom upright. Top of wreck at 60-65 fsw.

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NORTHERN POINT LOMA DIVE SITES (x2): Full of life and structure. We will dive spots that have depths of 60' or less.

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*Event title states these dives are for newer divers. We will have a bit more of a robust pre-dive brief and go over safety facets more than usual. That being stated, you are still expected to have solid Open Water skills. No one will "babysit" you and you must be capable of being a good buddy to someone. You owe that to your partner.

CHECK-IN: 7:00 am. Go to the office first to fill out paperwork, then load your gear onto the boat directly behind the office building. (Don't go down to the boat until told to by a crew-member.) The boat leaves the dock at 7:45 am sharp. Don't arrive at 7:45 and expect to go.

REFUNDS: If you back out after you rsvp (or "no call, no show") you are on the hook for the money. No refund unless your seat fills. (To back out fully you must cancel your RSVP here and request a Paypal refund.) All refunds entail a .31 Paypal fee and 9% admin fee (https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/messages/boards/thread/32049962).

POINTERS:

Bring your certification card.

Hydrate really well.

Take Bonine if you think you're at all inclined toward seasickness. If you aren't sure... take some Bonine (or similar) anyway!

Eat a decent, non-greasy breakfast.

Bring something to keep you warm between dives (overcoat, boat jacket, etc).

Bring a torch for peering into nooks and crannies.

End your dive close to the boat (unless you enjoy long surface swims).

ALWAYS bring your dive essentials: A safety sausage, knife, and whistle (at a minimum)! They are required on all Power Scuba boat trips.

Don't forget to tip the boat crew if they do a good job for you. This one's just as important as any other point in this list. The DM is there for your safety. Take care of him/her!

BOAT ETIQUETTE:

Show up on-time.

Space is limited on a boat. Stow all your gear where directed to by crew.

Keep gear out of the walk-way.

Put your fins on at drop-in point (not forward and then flip flop over people's feet and gear).

Don't rinse your mask or other gear in the CAMERA BUCKET!

Don't clog up the marine head with baby ruth bars or similar.

If you have to puke, do it downwind (leeward).

If you have to cancel, do it well before the cutoff time so Bill has a chance to sell your seat.

Dive Boat/Trip Tipping Guidelines: Tipping Info & Advice here (https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/messages/boards/thread/21783462/)

Cancelling an Event: When and why Power Scuba might do it (https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/messages/boards/thread/20706002)

ADMIN STUFF:

The Virtual Donation Jar (https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/messages/boards/thread/9702303) will be out (for the Meetup site costs and general fund). It's strictly voluntary, but is very much appreciated and needed: DONATION JAR (https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/messages/boards/thread/9702303)

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If you have not filled out a Liability Release for Power Scuba Meetup, please follow this link to the file, print, sign and bring to the event, along with your C-Card (scuba certification card). You only need to do this once a year. Go to the Files section (https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/files/) of our site and scroll down to get to the Release: CLICK HERE (https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/files/)

You must also read this: Disclaimer and Clarification... AKA Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/messages/boards/thread/5914647)

Anyone with a medical condition possibly counter-indicative to diving must have a doctors signature on a diving waiver form and submit signed form to Bill Powers (or an organizer) before they may attend any Power Scuba event. YOU MAY NOT ATTEND AN EVENT WITH AN UNDISCLOSED MEDICAL CONDITION. Doing so is grounds for expulsion from the group. Our medical statement is also found in the Files Section: Medical Statement (https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/files/) Scroll down until you find it. (Therein you'll find a Doctor Waiver form as well.)

Attending any scuba event Power Scuba facilitates constitutes attendee's affirmation they are medically fit to dive, have read the Terms and Conditions, and have submitted a signed Liability Release to an organizer.

Important Note: It is not the organizer's role to lead your dive. He/she merely facilitates you getting to the pre-dive meeting location. The Organizer will not assign you a buddy nor will he/she be leading the dive as a "group dive". Visibility and liability do not allow for that. Nor will the Organizer tell you whether you are skilled enough to make any particular dive. That is for you (only) to decide. When you enter the water, you (and your buddy) are on your own. You must plan and execute your dive with your dive buddy only. Once members arrive at the meeting spot, the Organizer becomes simply another diver.

For Boat Dives: A few dollars may have have been added to each person's cost. This is a voluntary donation on your part. This money goes directly into the group's Boat Overage fund to protect against non-full trips. No other use is made of this money. Any overage (usually less than $100) resulting from our local dive boat trips is put into a dedicated Group Boat Fund. This allows us to make up the difference if we don't completely fill up a future boat charter.

Your participation constitutes your affirmation you agree to these above rules and disclaimers.... and that your buddy(s) (if applicable) has read and agrees to the same.