Two-Tank I.CARE Coral Dive in Islamorada

Saturday March 16, 2024

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Trip Description

This is a two-tank boat dive open to all NSU Scuba Club members. We will be diving with I.CARE Coral at Key Dives dive charter in Islamorada, Florida in the Keys. Come ready to learn about the reefs that we are restoring! Training consists of a brief presentation and a hands-on demonstration of safe outplanting techniques. We recommend bringing a lunch to enjoy during the 1-2 hour break between the presentation and dives. Or you can also use this opportunity to check out any of the restaurants located near the dive shop. Ask the shop staff for suggestions! Your two dives will be on the same site and you will be supervised by an I.CARE Divemaster, Key Dives dive shop staff, and NSUADP staff. All outplanting equipment will be provided!

NOTE REQUIREMENTS:  You must be an Advanced Diver or higher to attend this trip.  Also, you must be able to attend the mandatory pool session at the NSU Aquatic Center Competition Pool on Thursday March 14th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Also note, that the gear checkout for this trip will be on Friday March 15th from 6:00pm-7:00pm from the NSUADP Dive Locker.

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Itinerary

Friday March 15th, 2024

• 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Gear checkout at NSU Dive Locker

Saturday March 16th, 2024

• 6:00 a.m. Depart Campus
• 8:00 a.m. Arrive at Key Dives at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina (79851 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036)
• 8:30 a.m. I.CARE Coral restoration presentation
• 11:00 a.m. Break for lunch (not provided)
• 12:15 p.m. Check-in for afternoon boat
• 12:30 p.m. Boat departs
• 4:00-5:00 p.m. Expected Boat return

Equipment check-in will be on Saturday after the dives at a time to be determined by your Dive Supervisors.

Reservation/Payment

This trip is a special price for NSU Scuba Club members. The cost is $80 for the training, boat trip and pool session, plus a minimum $25 donation to I.CARE Coral. You will need to reserve your spot on the trip by paying and reserving your spot here. You may register for the trip up until 12:00pm on Friday, March 15th, 2024.

What to Bring

• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Coral Safe Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water and refillable water bottle
• Underwater Camera
• C-card
• DAN Dive Accident Insurance Card
• Log book
• Cash to tip the boat crew. Between $10-$20 is customary.
• Minimum $25 donation to I.CARE Coral Foundation

Location and Parking

Outplanting training is located in the Bud N Mary’s barn and the boat is docked in Bud N Mary's marina. Address: 79851 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036. Please leave Fort Lauderdale NO LATER THAN 6:00 am to ensure you are there at 8:00 am!

If you are willing to host a carpool or need a ride, please email Kate at kh1857@nova.edu latest by 12:00 pm on Friday, March 15th.

Equipment

We will be issuing scuba equipment from the NSUADP Dive Locker on the day before the trip at 6:00 pm. The boat will provide tanks and weight. Any other equipment you need will be issued from the NSUADP Dive Locker.  Equipment check-in will be on Saturday after the dives at a time to be determined by your Dive Supervisors. Reminder – if you bring your own BC, regulator and/or tank you must provide proof that the gear was either purchased or inspected by an authorized dive center within one year.

Dive Supervisors

Your Dive Supervisor for this trip will be Julia at julia.severance@nova.edu. Please contact her with questions about the trip.

Cancellation Policy

You may only cancel and get refunded for this trip PRIOR TO 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15th. Any time after that is nonrefundable. Please contact the Dive Supervisors to let them know if you have to cancel the morning of the trip. Otherwise contact Kate at kh1857@nova.edu to cancel.