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.

Bar dive

Our first official bar dive will be on Friday night, November 10 at The Waterfront Restaurant in Rodeo. Brian Tubb (club member) will be the featured entertainment. He starts playing at 9PM. For those that are interested it is reported that the food is pretty good with a nice view over the water, especially nice at night with the refinery lights softly glowing. One should wear their dancing shoes as there is a small dance floor in the bar. Brian is back from a very successful engagement serenading those who went to Catalina this year.

The Waterfront Restaurant
13 Pacific Ave. Rodeo
510-245-3637

Contact Michael Daily for more information.

Holiday Party

This years Holiday party will be held at Michael and Diane Daily's home.

When

.........Saturday, December 9, 2000

Time

.........6:30 to ?

We'll have our usual gift exchange, lively conversation, delightful food and drink. For the gift exchange you need to bring a gift to get a gift. Maximum price is $15.00 for the gift. Brownie points for creative gifts.

B.Y.O.Beverage of choice--sodas and water will be supplied.

Last Names
A-O	please bring appetizer/finger food.
P-Z	please bring a dessert.

However, if you have a specialty your particularly proud of bring it also.

Plates, cups, silverware, ice and ice chests will be supplied.

Van Damme

John Beland is leading an abalone trip at Van Damme on November 24-26, Friday-Sunday. Call him for details.

Pt. Lobos New Years dive

Alacosta will have it usual New Years dive on Monday, January 1, 2001, at Pt. Lobos. Reservations should be made 8 weeks in advance, on Monday, November 6.

Pt. Lobos is considering changing its scuba diving reservation rules. See article below.

Elephant Seal walk

There may be an elephant seal walk at Año Nuevo State Reserve in March or April of 2001. We will watch the elephants seal breeding, reproducing, and nursing the young. Kevin Dalley is leading this dive, and will make the reservations. Tickets are $4 per person.

Cozumel in May, 2001

Bernie Cappelli has scheduled a Cozumel trip for May 5-12, 2001, at Scuba Club.

Marilyn Johnson, a scuba travel agent we have often used, has a quote below. Note that her quote does not reflect any discounts. If we can get 11 rooms the rate could be as low as $607 + tax and air.

Please send your deposits directly to Inter Ocean Tours 510-638-3448 via credit card or check.

Call either Bernie or Marilyn with any questions.

Marilyn Johnson has reserved 11 rooms at Scuba Club for May 5-12, 2001. We receive one free room with 10 paid rooms. Marilyn hopes that we could get 2 free spots and reduce the cost. $1100 is due by April 22, 2000 to hold these rooms and get this years rates. Diver double is $750, diver single is $978, Diver triple is $696. Non diver double is $658. These rates do not include 12% tax or 10% club discount. You would also get a further discount by dividing 1 free with 10 paid.

Package includes:

• 7 nights room
• 3 meals per day
• 5 two-tank boat dives
• unlimited shore dives
• dive locker (bring padlock)

Collect $100 deposit per person or have everyone send direct to us. I have requested airfare from Continental; but may not get a fare quote until 11 months out. The airline will want $40 per seat deposit later.

Marilyn Johnson
Inter-Ocean Tours
Box 27116
Oakland, CA 94602
Phone 510-638-3448
FAX 510-638-1741
email: Interocean@aol.com
http://www.interocean.com

Galápagos, 2002

Some people are planning a trip to the Galápagos islands around July, 2002.