Two Tank I.CARE Coral Dive in Islamorada 11/03/24

Two-Tank I.CARE Coral Dive in Islamorada

Sunday November 3, 2024


Trip Description

This is a two-tank boat dive open to all NSU Scuba Club members. We will be diving with iCare 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 power point 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. 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, dive shop staff and NSUADP staff. All outplanting equipment will be provided!  Depending on the water temperature, you will either be planting corals or sponges.

Are you excited yet?  Here is a video that shows a little of what your outplanting experience will look like! Feel free to visit their website to learn more about I.CARE and the work they do.

NOTE REQUIREMENTS:  You must be able to attend the mandatory pool session at the NSU Aquatic Center Competition Pool on Wedneday October 30 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Also note, that the gear checkout for this trip will be on Saturday November 2nd from 6:00pm-7:00pm from the NSUADP Dive Locker.


Itinerary

Wednesday October 30th, 2024
  • 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Practice pool session
Saturday November 2nd, 2024
  • 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Gear checkout at NSU Dive Locker
Sunday November 3rd, 2024
  • 6:00 a.m. Depart Campus
  • 8:00 a.m. Arrive at 85960 Overseas Highway, Islamorada
  • 8:30 a.m. I.CARE Coral restoration presentation
  • 10:30 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 Sunday 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 Wedneday, October 30th, 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

Address: 85960 Overseas Highway, 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.

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 Sunday 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 Katie at km3169@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 Wednesday, October 30th. 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.

Stock number:

DIVE_11_03_2024

Price:

$80.00