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.

Balance of money due for Catalina at Emerald Bay, September 25-October 2

The balance of the Catalina money is due at the September general meeting. The balance is $400.

The annual Alacosta Catalina trip is Saturday, September 25 through Saturday, October 2. Please talk to Susan Carter (510-594-2259) or Gary Schleimer (510-547-3474) for more information.

The Emerald Bay Catalina will be invaded by a group of 60 7th grade students during the week we had reserved. At the June general meeting, we discussed various options. The discussion continued at the Executive Board meeting. We will go to Emerald Bay on the already scheduled date with the 60 students.

$100 deposits for Catalina are requested for the July meeting. The deposits will be accepted through the August meeting. We will collect $500 total for the Catalina trip. If 20 people sign up for Catalina, the cost will be about $415 per person. If 10 people sign up for Catalina, the cost will be about $520 per person.

Susan Carter has received the contract for the Ms. Christie, the boat we take from the mainland to Catalina.

Roy Benedict has investigated hotel rates.

AAA Venice Ramada Express
3130 Wash Blvd
(310) 821-5086 (1-800-zramada)
1p--$79-89;2p/1b--same; 2p/2b--$89-99; xp:$10;-Free breakfast-10% off for AAA members when making reservation

Lincoln Inn
2447 Lincoln Blvd.
(310) 822-0686
1p--$75-79; 2p/1b--$85-89; 2p/2b--$95-99--free breakfast

Inn At Venice Beach
327 Wash. Blvd.
(310) 821-2557
1 or 2p /1b--$99-129; 2p/2b $99-129--2 blks to beach

Holiday Inn Express
737 Wash. Blvd.
(310) 821 4455 or 1-800-821-8277
1p/2p/1 or 2b--$79-89 ( 9-16 to 1-31 rates)--free cont break.--pool--covered parking

Marina-Del Rey Area

Best Western-Jamaica Bay Inn
4175 Admiralty Dr.
(310) 823-5333
1p-2p/1 or 2b $109-139-pool and rest.

Courtyard By Marriot
13480 Maxella Ave.
(310) 822-8555
Fri. and Sat. all rms $116, 1/2p

It seems like the Holiday Inn Express , Ramada Express, or Lincoln Inn might be good choices. Lower off season rates should be investigated and ask about 10% AAA member discounts. Some may charge more for weekends and some may charge less, but all will have a high room tax.

White's Landing trip now separate from Alacosta

The White's Landing Catalina trip is no longer associated with Alacosta. This trip is now purchasing their own insurance, and will no longer be using Alacosta insurance.

Van Damme abalone dive, October 15-17

Susan Carter is chairing an abalone dive on October 15-17, Friday-Sunday. Call her for more information at 510-594-2259.

Post-Thanksgiving abalone dive

The annual post-thanksgiving abalone dive will be at Van Damme be on Friday-Sunday, November 26-28. John Beland is chairing this dive. Call for details at 510-482-9341.

Pt. Lobos New Year's dive

There will be a New Year's dive at Pt. Lobos on Saturday, January 1, 2000. Gary Schleimer is chairing the dive. Call him for more information at 510-547-3474. Reservations should be made on Monday, November 1. See http://pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us/scuba for information about Pt. Lobos and for making reservations.

Great Barrier Reef in the new millennium!

Tom Whitaker is organizing a trip on Mike Ball's Spoilsport on April 18-25, 2000. This trip is full. There are about 15 people signed up for this trip. Call Tom for more details, 650-355-2947.