Upcoming dives

Talk to the dive chairs early. Please sign up in advance. All people who sign up are responsible for fees at the dive. People who don't sign up for the dive may be excluded from the dive and shunned for life. On camping trips, each diver is responsible for finding its own campsites. The chair will attempt to organize campsites, but no guarantees can be made.

Cozumel in May, 1999

Cozumel is sold out.

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.

Jesus, the dive master, and John Kelly had a discussion about who should lead. Jesus said that he was the son of God and you are John.

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

Canoe trip down Russian River, May 22

John Beland will lead a canoe and kayak trip down the Russian River. Aluminum canoes for 2 or single kayaks or available for rent. Kayaks are ~$30, and canoes are about $35. The rental company is Trowbridge Recreation in Healdsburg (1-800-640-1386). You can call them and make a reservation, or drop John a line and he will make the reservation. Either way, drop John a line, so he will know who is coming, and can give out details when the time gets closer.

Squid dive

The Blurb just received information about squid from Ernie Lavagetto. The original mail was sent by Bob Kent
(KentRJ@email.msn.com).

I talked with Capt. Phil last weekend -- still no squid here yet.

It is time to get organized though. The dive is scheduled for Friday, 21st of May at 7:30 on the Cypress Point. It is a single dive, $60.00. We pay Phil, so do not sign up through Cypress Charters or the dive shop. I would like to get a firm commitment from those who are going to do it so I can let Phil know how many. A week or so before the dive, I will collect the money so we can pay Phil in one payment (assuming there are squid). If you're not sure you can go, don't tell me you will - we need firm commitments.

Please pass this along to those who you know are interested, and let me know within a week or so.

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. There are about 15 people signed up for this trip. . 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.