Upcoming dives

Pt. Lobos on New Years

On Friday, January 1, 1999, we shall have a New Year's dive at Pt. Lobos. Susan Carter is chairing this dive. See http://pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us/scuba for information about Pt. Lobos. There may be space available.

Alacosta will help clean Pt. Lobos on January 2. Call Susan if you have extra space on the Pt. Lobos reservation. Call Susan for details.

Hopkins Reef dive

Gary Schleimer is leading a trip to Hopkins Reef in Monterey on Sunday, January 17.

President's Day Dive on Cypress Sea

Alacosta may attempt to sign up for Cypress Sea dive on President's Day, Monday, February 15. We are looking for volunteers to chair the dive. Other boats, such as the Monterey Express will also be investigated.

Cozumel in May, 1999

The Cozumel trip is Saturday, May 1 through Saturday, May 8, 1999.

Call Inter-Ocean Tours at 510-638-3448 for more information.

Approximately 20 people have signed up so far.

Bernie Cappelli is the chairing the Cozumel dive. Call for more information.

Great Barrier Reef in the new millennium!

Tom Whitaker is organizing a trip on Mike Ball's Spoilsport on March 21-28, 2000.

Prices in US dollars:

Premium:	$2249
Standard:	$2047
Economy:	$1932
Budget:	$1648

Group incentives:

1 free berth with 5 paid
2 free berths with 10 paid
3 free berths with 14 paid
4 free berths with 18+ paid

savings will be spread around to all participants.

A commission of 10% is payable.

Tom takes this clause to mean that a 10% tip is mandatory, but will check on that.

Payment Schedule:
$50 per berth, booking deposit
10% of gross charter value 240 days prior to departure
20% of gross charter value 120 days prior to departure
balance of gross charter value 60 days prior to departure

Escape clause: We can cancel or reduce our booking (on one occasion only) on condition that the amount of berths canceled is not more than twice the number of clear months remaining prior to the trip, i.e., cancel 10 spaces 5 months before trip with no penalty.

Tom will have applications and brochures at next general meeting. He would like a commitment soon so we can make reservations while they are still available.