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. There is a $5 per day fee for use of the club boats.

Canoe and kayak trip Russian River

John Beland is leading a trip down the Russian River.

When:

Saturday, June 3, 08:30

Where:

Alexander Valley campground, Healdsburg, CA (old-timers note change)

What:

11 River miles by canoe or kayak ...from Asti to Alexander Valley campground

Who:

Alacostans, friends, children 12 and over (no pets)

The Details:

We'll be floating with Trowbridge Recreation--
http://www.trowbridgecanoe.com. Call 1-800-640-1386 to reserve your boat. Have your credit card handy. They have a limited number of kayaks (``11 or 12'' is what they told John ) , so call early if you want a kayak. Bring your own personal coast guard approved PFD, if you prefer.

We may meet for breakfast before and dinner afterward, if there's interest.

Bring sunscreen, hat, swimsuit, sandals or tennis shoes, a change of clothes and a towel (to be left in car for afterwards), sunglasses with retainer, water-resistant or water-proof cameras, lunch packed in a waterproof bag, and lots of water. Polypropylene shirts and nylon windbreakers are recommended. No glass containers, please!

To avoid total anarchy, and perhaps even to provide some coordination, call John or email him to let him know you're coming.

Don't forget the soakers!

Boat repair party

There will be a boat repair party at Charlie Cleland's house on Saturday, July 8.

Catalina signups continue

The date for the annual Emerald Bay Catalina trip is September 9-16, which starts the Saturday after Labor Day. There will be about 60-70 children between the 11th and the 15th. Susan Carter and Rocky Rockafellow are chairing the dive.

A deposit of $150 is required to sign up for the Catalina trip. Total trip cost for the week, including diving off of the club inflatables, accommodations, all meals and transportation to and from Los Angeles to Catalina island is estimated to be $500. Non-members can sign up, but will be charged an additional fee that is the equivalent of an individual membership. Also, members have priority in event the trip fills up, so all divers interested in coming with us to Catalina are encouraged to join the club!