To unsubscribe click here CAYMAN ISLAND DIVING North Wall The North Wall of Grand Cayman is a world class spectacular sheer drop off boasting fabulous sponge and coral life as a backdrop to the other reef residents. Commonly spotted in the deep cobalt blue waters are eagle rays flying in ‘fighter jet’ for- mation of up to seven animals. This is also the most likely loca- tion to spot a shark and is home to a myriad of other critters in- cluding turtles, lobster, eels, octopus and a vast variety of fish from tiny to huge! Stare into the abyss below as you hover along the side of the wall – you feel as though you are flying! As you roll over and gaze upwards you will see the abundant reef fish backlit by sunshine and silhouetted at the top of the precipice awaiting your return to the shallows. Once you move up to the top of the wall to complete your multi-level profile make sure to check under ledges and coral heads for hiding animals – you never know what you might find. As you hover at your safety stop remember to keep looking down as the parade of wildlife will continue to entertain you as you wait to return to gravity! Most days on the North side you will dive the ‘top of the wall’ as your second/shallow dive. This affords more opportunity to en- counter large pelagics once again and enjoy the view of the drop-off from the top. In addition there are some shallow reef sites known for large turtles and lovely macro life. Expect to move slowly and search for tiny animals like anemone shrimp, decorator crabs and leopard flatworms to name a few! The slow- er you cruise, the more little creatures will appear right before your eyes! Here are a description of 3 of the 22 North Side Dive Sites Hepp’s Wall – Deep 60 North of the Northwest Point of Grand Cayman this site is made up of large hill-like coral mounds ef- fused with brightly colored life. An area where current is prevalent to feed the corals and sponges it is so pristine you may feel as though no one else has ever dived here! Ghost Mountain – Deep 75 Only accessible during appropriate weather conditions this deep pinnacle looks like a giant ghost looming out on the deep wall! Cov- ered in a carpet of creatures this dive site is extraordinary. Hole in the Wall – Deep 60 Deep crevasses lead to the deep blue of the North Wall. Linda and Tyler pictured here in Grand Cayman Is- land we can testify that this is a great trip and the diving is fantastic. JOIN US IN MAY CALL 316-775-6688 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT DIVING GRAND CAYMAN SCUBA INSTRUCTOR AND DIVE MASTER CLASSES ARE NOW FORMING CALL 316-775-6688 FOR INFORMATION ENRICHED AIR CLASS FORMING NOW….CALL 316-775-6688 THURSDAY NIGHT HESSTON CHILD CARE CENTER FIRST AID CLASS. A GREAT FACILITY WITH GREAT TEACHERS. COURSE DIRECTOR CHRIS HULETT PROVIDED A FUN TRAINING DAY IN THE CLASSROOM AND THE POOL. 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Are you a certified diver, but haven't been in the water lately? Are you looking to refresh your dive skills and knowledge? Are you a PADI Scuba Diver and want to earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification? If you answered yes to any of these questions then PADI Scuba Review is for you. What do I need to start? Hold a scuba certification Minimum age: 10 years old What will I do? First, you'll review the safety information you learned during your initial training. Then, you head to the pool to practice some of the fundamental scuba skills How long will it take? A couple of hours What will I need? If you don’t have your own gear you will need to rent gear. I don’t want a review, but I want to play? No problem, Just sign up and come play in the pool for a couple of hours….we want you diving! • $75.00 for Refresher (includes gear rental and pool fee) • No Refresher, don’t have gear, but you want to play? Full gear rental $38.00 plus and pool fee. • Have all your gear but just want to play? $15.00 • IF YOU BOUGHT A SCUBA SYSTEM FROM US, IT’S FREE STARTS AT NOON CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT The Wisdom 4 continues the tradition of the Sherwood Scuba Wisdom computer brand. The most significant difference between the Wisdom 3 and 4 is Bluetooth integration to DiverLog+. With the 4 there is no need for a connecting cable and your laptop or desktop. Just a simple synch between your phone and the Wisdom 4, you can upload all your settings into the Wisdom 4 or download all your dives to the DiverLog+ App. NOW EXTENDED TO FEB 2020 Scubapro MK11/C370 Regulator The Mk11 First Stage Regulator is the per- fect choice for the recreaonal diver who wants the advantage of a diaphragm first stage for use in temperate waters. Dia- phragm-based first stages are environmentally sealed so that water cannot enter the inner mechanism. 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The new MK17 EVO is Scubapro's premium high performance balanced diaphragm first stage. Engineered specifical- ly for cold water and harsh environments, its internal components are completely sealed off from the elements so neither water nor polluon can get inside the chrome-plated marine grade brass body to foul the mechanism. $675.00 AMBER WAVES DIVING REPAIR CENTER Properly functioning gear is crucial Your safety depends on it. That’s why we are the best technicians in the business to service your gear. What to expect We are certified technicians that always follow manufacturer guidelines. Conscientious and thor- ough, we examine every part of your gear. We’re al- ways on the lookout for wear and corrosion, immedi- ately swapping out anything worn or damaged. We want your next dive to be your best dive! YES WE HAVE BCDs IN STOCK SCUBA PRO GLIDEX SCUBA PRO WOMEN’S BELLA AQUA LUNG WOMEN’S SOUL AQUA LUNG AXIOM TIME FOR A SCUBA REFRESHER COURSE? Sure, you have a cerficaon card, but that doesn’t always mean you’re feel- ing ready to dive. If it has been awhile since your last dive, you may be in need of a PADI ReAcvate scuba re- fresher program. Here are seven signs to look for. You can’t find your C-card. Sure, someone from the dive center can call PADI ® to confirm you’re cerfied, but if you can’t find the card, that’s a sign that perhaps too much me has passed since your last dive. You finally have a vacaon planned and you want to dive. You could spend precious me at your desnaon catching up on skills — or you could do that work with your hometown dive center. It’s been a while since your last dive, and you will be diving with your kids. “A lot of mes, we are dealing with families that got cerfied togeth- er,” says Lyn Fishman, owner of Mid-Atlanc Scuba Center located in Bensalem, PA, outside Philadelphia. “One thing I remind parents be- fore they get in the water is that they are going to be responsible for another person, and I ask if they feel up for it. ” If the answer is no, consider a refresher course. Six to 12 months have elapsed since your last dive. “One of the first quesons we ask someone who is coming in to dive is, “When is the last me you were in the water?” As for the answer, we suggest a refresher if you haven’t been diving in six months, a year, or longer. The thought of pung your gear together makes you nervous. If you’re struggling to remember just how the gear fits together, keep in mind that the Divemaster can assist you — but it might also be me for a refresher course. You can’t remember when your last dive was. If your last dive was more than a decade ago, you may need more than just a refresher course. REFRESHER COURSE CONTINUED I start out by asking folks how long it’s been since their last dive. “Then I ask about the me before they stopped diving. I ask them to esmate how many dives they had before they stopped. For some people, it’s been 15 years and they guess that they had maybe 10 dives before they stopped.” It’s always their choice, of course, but we recommend taking a full course at that point. If you’re sll unsure if you need a scuba refresher, know that you always have the opon of hiring a private Divemaster to serve as a guide for you and/or your buddy or family. But it’s a lot cheaper and mes efficient to let us, your local dive shop, take care of the refresher for you. If you idenfy with any of the above, it might be me to call us and schedule a Scuba Review/Refresher Suunto EON Core Wrist Computer $995.95 $439.00 ADD a Transmier for SUNDAY AFTERNOON’S FIRST AID GRADUATING CLASS