Upcoming dives

March Gerstle Cove pre-abalone dive

Gary Schleimer will lead a dive to Gerstle Cove at Salt Point on Saturday, March 13, before abalone season opens. Call for details.

Opening abalone dive

Alacosta's first abalone dive will be April 9-11, Friday-Sunday, at Van Damme. John Beland is chairing this dive. Reservations may be made now. Call John for details .

Update on Cozumel in May, 1999

If you are arranging for your own air transportation to Cozumel, tell Inter-Ocean Tours. You will be charged extra if Inter-Ocean Tours books airfare for you when you are flying on your own.

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 chairing the Cozumel dive. Call for more information.

Catalina at Emerald Bay, September 25-October 2

The annual Alacosta Emerald Bay Catalina trip is Saturday, September 25 through Saturday, October 2. At the March general meeting, Alacosta agreed to these dates. Please talk to Susan Carter or Gary Schleimer 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. Give money to Tom before March, 1999. Call Tom for more details . 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.

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.