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GREAT FUN AT THE POOL THIS WEEKEND. THANKS TO INSTRUCTORS

SUSAN AND CHRIS HULETT

SCUBA SCHOOLSCUBA SCHOOL

SCUBA SCHOOL

FEB 28 WICHITA STATE SCUBA CLASS

MAR 2-4 OPEN WATER PART ONE

MAR 3 DISCOVER SCUBA, REFREHSER COURSE,

OR JUST COME AND PLAY

MAR 4 FIRST AID CLASS

MAR 7 WICHITA STATE SCUBA CLASS

MAR 9-11 OPEN WATER PART ONE

MAR 10 DISCOVER SCUBA, REFREHSER COURSE,

OR JUST COME AND PLAY

MAR 11 FIRST AID CLASS

MAR 14 WICHITA STATE SCUBA CLASS

MAR 16-18 OPEN WATER PART ONE

MAR 17 DISCOVER SCUBA, REFREHSER COURSE,

OR JUST COME AND PLAY

MAR 18 FIRST AID CLASS

MAR 23-25 OPEN WATER PART ONE CLASS

MAR 24 DISCOVER SCUBA, REFREHSER COURSE,

OR JUST COME AND PLAY

MAR 25 FIRST AID CLASS

MAKE EVERY WEEKEND A DIVE WEEKEND

PADI DISCOVER SCUBA

SCUBA REVIEW

OR JUST COME AND PLAY

ANDOVER BRANCH YMCA POOL

SATURDAY MARCH 3, 2018

Why PADI Scuba Review?

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

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 thorough, we examine every

part of your gear. We’re always on the lookout for wear and

corrosion, immediately swapping out anything worn or

damaged. We want your next dive to be your best dive!

Top 3 Reasons to Visit the Diving Capital of Latin America-COZUMEL

Revel in the adventures to be had in Cozumel, located on the world's second largest barrier reef, see why Cozumel is a must-visit destination for any diver. It's not surprising that Cozumel is Mexico's most visited island, drawing more than 4.5 million visitors per year. Cozumel, meaning "Island of the Swallows", is located on the world's second largest barrier reef. It is home to some of the best dive sites that feature an average of 80 feet visibility year-round, colorful marine life, spectacular topside activi-ties, great shopping, and is rich with culture. Considered to be the "Diving Capital of Latin America", here's our list of the top three reasons to visit the stunning island of Cozumel. 1. Convenient Travel Whether you are looking for a short stay on the island, or an extended getaway, Cozumel is appealing for any length of travel. Check diving in Cozumel off your bucket list on a 1-day cruise ship stopover, or get to know more of the dive sites from a weekend getaway, weeks-long dive trip, or on an extended vacation on the picturesque island. 2. New Divers Welcome With Cozumel's reputation as the "Diving Capital of Latin America", new divers will be hard pressed to compare future destinations to the abundance of marine life and diving services offered on Mexico's most visited island. Relish in the ease of drift diving in Cozu-mel's underwater panorama. Known as the "Drift-Diving Capital of the World", divers can drop into the water and finish their dive with curb-side boat pickup service upon ascent. Selecting Cozumel for your first warm water diving trip will BE sure to spoil you before visiting any future diving destination. 3. Advanced Divers Delight

Cozumel has no shortage of advanced dive sites with most depths beginning at 60-80 feet. Colorful reef walls extend far beyond recreational limits, and numerous swim-throughs with brightly colored overhangs line Cozumel's coastline from North to South. Most dive centers offer Nitrox services and some offering Tec-Rec diving. For those interested in an "extreme" adventure, try diving the windward side of the island, or experiencing the thrill of the islands only diveable cenote, Aerolito, located next to Caleta. Satisfy your wanderlust with a trip to the exotic island of Cozumel. Don’t miss out, sign up for our July 2018 trip and see first hand that this is a wonderful vacation (dive) destination.

LOOK WE KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING. “WE’VE GOT

PLENTY OF TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP.” WELL, THAT

MAY NOT BE THE CASE. THERE ARE NOW 12 PEOPLE

SIGNED UP. WE ONLY HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF

SPOTS . DON’T MISS OUT ...CALL TODAY

Great instruction and information had a blast today doing open

water 1 course and then the assistance on picking my personal

scuba gear. Can’t wait to do the 2nd part but want to knock out

a few fun dives with them to improve on the skills that I learned

today. Thanks again to the Amber Waves Staff.

Vince Braun

Discover the new Legend

The new line of Legend regulators crafts the future with

innovative technology and sleek cosmetic appeal. The

new Legends are smaller and lighter making for a more

comfortable dive.

$645.00 IN STOCK

An ideal breathing system for virtually

any diving scenario, the balanced dia-

phragm MK17 EVO is completely sealed

off from the elements, ensuring trouble-

free operation no matter how cold or murky the water gets. It is more

compact yet delivers better breathing performance than its predeces-

sor. Its improved internal design allows more airflow from the LP ports

which have been reconfigured for better hose routing. The full-

featured air-balanced S560 second stage, built with a rugged nylon

fiberglass case, is lightweight and easy to use. Together they create

the must-have regulator system for recreational divers of all skill

levels.

$625.00

Scubapro MK17 EVO/G260 Regulator

If you dive deep, dive cold, or often find yourself on silty bottoms or

in less-than-pristine waters, the MK17 EVO/G260 is the regulator

system for you. 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

pollution can get inside the chrome-plated marine grade brass body

to foul the mechanism. This total sealing system also allows for a

dry ambient pressure chamber which works to prevent freezing,

provides better protection and improves performance, ensuring

trouble-free operation no matter how cold or murky the water

gets. Now think about it, if this regulator performance flawlessly in

cold water it will also be a phenomenal regulator in warm temper-

ate waters. This is just simply a great regulator at a great value.

$626.00

The Apeks XTX50 Regulator is what

you're looking for in a top of the line regulator, at a reasonable price.

The Apeks XTX50 is designed to handle every diving condition you

could put it through. It can even be changed from right hand to left

hand use, by an authorized technician. You can change out the ex-

haust tee from a wider tee for minimal bubbles, great for photog-

raphy, or a more narrow exhaust tee for a smaller more compact reg-

ulator.

Apeks XTX50 features:

An over balanced diaphragm design first stage that is environ-

mentally sealed

Four medium pressure ports, with optional fifth

Easily converts from right hand to left hand, by factory author-

ized technician

Pneumatically balanced second stage

Diver changeable exhaust tee

Nitrox compatible

$595.00

The new Wisdom 3 is an intui-

tive easy to use and operate

with easy to read large digital

display. The computer has

diver selectable alarms, deep stop reminders, DECO warnings,

and has Air, Nitrox and Gauge Modes. The repetitive dive plan-

ning mode uses information from previous dives to see limita-

tions of your next dive. Logging your dives is made easy with the

dive log function that stores profiles for later recall and viewing.

MSRP $805.00

IN STOCK—OUR PRICE $725.00

WISDOM 3

COMPUTER

SCUBA TUNE-UP Sure, you have a certification card, but that doesn’t always mean you’re feeling ready to dive. If it has been awhile since your last dive, you may be in need of a PADI ReActivate scuba refresher program. Here are sev-en signs to look for. You can’t find your C-card. Sure, someone from the dive center can call PADI® to confirm you’re certified, but if you can’t find the card, that’s a sign that perhaps too much time has passed since your last dive. You finally have a vacation planned and you want to dive. You could spend precious time at your destination 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 times, we are dealing with families that got certified togeth-er,” says Lyn Fishman, owner of Mid-Atlantic 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 questions we ask someone who is coming in to dive is, “When is the last time 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 putting 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 time 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. I start out by asking folks how long it’s been since their last dive. “Then I ask about the time before they stopped diving. I ask them to estimate 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 still unsure if you need a scuba refresher, know that you always have the option 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 times efficient to let us, your local dive shop, take care of the refresher for you. If you identify with any of the above, it might be time to call us and schedule a Scuba Review/Refresher

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Galileo LUNA is everything you need for

an extraordinary underwater experi-

ence. And if you want more, two addi-

tional features can be added as option-

al upgrades later (Heart Rate Monitor

and Predictive Multi-Gas).

Navigational system with digital compass.

Extra-large dot-matrix screen available in 3 display modes.

PDIS (Profile Dependent Intermediate Stops) optimizes your

dive in complete security.

Clear text, multi-language alarms.

Graphic data display.

Personalization capabilities.

Galileo's memory chip can hold over 100 hours of dive pro

file data and 100 bitmap images as a wreck map the diver

can use to orient.

User changeable battery & depth rating

$995.00 IN STOCK

THE MUST HAVE AND NEVER RENT EQUIPMENT

Mask

If you can only afford one piece of dive gear, buy a mask. A high-

quality, comfortable scuba diving mask that fits your face well can

make the difference between enjoyable dives and a miserable time

underwater. Take your time selecting a mask and don't forget to bring

it with you on your dive trips; rental masks will get the job done, but

having your own mask will make a significant difference in your com-

fort level underwater.

Fins

Most divers find that owning their own set of fins (and dive booties, if

appropriate) makes them more confident underwater. Rental fins

come in such a variety of lengths, styles, and stiffness that it is hard to

predict exactly what you will get when renting diving fins. This is es-

pecially true for divers with unusual fin sizes; I know a diver who has

exceptionally small feet and she has been stuck with weak, floppy

children's fins in rental gear situations. Immediately after her trip she

came in and bought her own fins.

Snorkel

Admittedly, there are certain diving applications — cave diving for

instance — where a snorkel is both unnecessary and a potential liabil-

ity, but for the vast majority of recreational diving, the snorkel is an

asset and should be an integral part of the kit. Any diver heading to a

site from shore is well aware of the advantage of surface swimming

with a snorkel versus using precious air from the cylinder. Even cer-

tain boat entries necessitate a surface swim to a down line, often

against the current, where the snorkel once again preserves irreplace-

able dive fuel.

Innovative, low profile design minimizes drag. The

pneumatically balanced valve provides superior

performance for an alternate air source, making it a

perfect complement to the high performing regula-

tors.

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ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE

The Advanced Open Water Diver Course (AOW) is the next step in learning advanced skills directly applicable to scuba diving. Frequently, an AOW

card is just the ticket to diving at a variety of more sites. For example, we know of several places in the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia, and some

wreck sites in Florida who will not let you dive at certain, more advanced sites, unless you have the AOW or above certification. The reason is that

the operators don't want to risk putting OW divers into certain advanced level dive conditions such as currents or deep, blue water, environments.

They know that PADI AOW certified divers have the skills and experience necessary for such sites.

There are a total of 5 dives necessary to complete the course. The required 2 Core dives are Deep and Underwater Navigation. You can choose the

remaining 3 Adventure Dives. This course is for newly certified divers as well as divers with more experience who wish to expand their knowledge

and practical skills. Also, if you don't have enough time to complete the full AOW course, the Adventure Diver rating is awarded after completion

after any 3 Adventure Dives.

Why should you take the Advanced Open Water Course?

Open Water Divers have learned the basics, the "how" of diving. After a few dives, there is a need to expand that dive knowledge and learn practi-

cal skills which can increase your enjoyment of diving. Ever surface far away from the boat and have a long surface swim back? With the Naviga-

tion dive, you will learn how to prevent that situation, using compass as well as natural navigational aids to assist in your underwater journey. For

deep diving, there are special concerns, and as an Open Water Diver, you are certified to dive 18 meters/60 feet. After completing the AOW

course, that level is extended to 30 meters/100 feet. OUR OPEN WATER SEASON OPEN APRIL 20-22….IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO SIGN UP.

SUNDAY FUN TEACHING SEVERAL DAY CARE CENTERS

FIRST AID /CPR/AED. THEY MADE A BORING SUNDAY A

HAPPY MEMORY. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOME SUNDAY

AFTERNOON