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Volume 2, August/September 2011

LUMBA info

The Newsletter of LUMBADIVE, TyrrelBay,Carriacou,Grenada,W.I.

Boat new configuration

Always searching to offer the best for our customers, we change the configuration inside the diving boat. So now divers have more space for their legs and gearing is easier.

Carriacou Photo Festival

Ty Sawyer, writer, adventurerand photographer accepted to be in the Jury panel.

Ms Marina Fastigi, PhD, Biologist and YWF-Kido NGO founder will perform seminar on sea turtle.

Details on before March 31st 2012.

Master Scuba Diver Challenge

November is the Master Scuba Diver Challenge Month. Don’t miss it!

Get 5 specialties certifications to become a Master Scuba Diver. You are not yet certified? Add a few days to your stay and do all the require courses.

Sylvain’s Tips

Packing your scuba gear for flying.

You can almost feel the sun on your face. You're ready to go. Just one more thing,packing scuba gear for flying to that eagerly anticipated scuba destination.

So what's the best way to pack your scuba gear? Ok, let's face it no matter what way you do it, it's a chore. Especially if you like to travel light like me. But it has to be done.

Just try and think of the money you'll be saving on renting. Not to mention the comfort level of diving with you own stuff.
Scuba Gear Bag: When packing your scuba gear for flying use a big, black non-descript (no need to advertise what's inside) rolling duffel bag. The wheels are key since all that gear can get heavy.

Scuba Regulator:You can check your regulators in the big bag. Wrapped it in your wetsuit/clothes and put it in the middle of the bag so they would have some cushion. It worked out fine.While it could easily fit in your bag, it is recommended that you pack your regulator in your carry-on. Pad it with clothes. Remember it's in there before you throw that bag up in the overhead compartment. Special bags just for regulators can be bought if that makes you more comfortable.

Scuba Diving Computer:This should always go on in your carry-on. This is one thing you don't want thrown around. Just put it in a thick sock to cushion it and prevent scratches. I know, not very high tech, but very economical and it works fine. Remove your battery out of the computer. This way if there is a problem with the battery it doesn't ruin the computer. Plus there is no way the computer can turn on accidentally and waste the battery.

Scuba Diving Mask

Masks come with a hard protective case which you can use when packing your scuba gear for flying. It is not absolutely necessary, though. You can wrap the mask in your wetsuit or other piece of clothing to prevent scratches.

BCD: BCD take up a lot of room. Just make sure all the air is out before packing it. Put the BCD in the bag. Then open the side, put everything in the middle and fold the sides fairly tightly so it as small as possible. It helps to cushion the other equipment.

Scuba Diving Fins: Put them along the sides of our bag. Fill the feet with smaller items.

Miscellaneous: All the other things you may want when packing your scuba gear for flying should easily fit in the nooks and crannies of your gear bag. Add your slates, tank bangers, flashlights (remove batteries), defogger, etc. with no problem.

I hope this will help you. When it seems like a chore, just think of all the fun ahead of you. It will put a smile on your face.

So start packing your scuba gear for flying, get on the plane and go!

Promotions

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bianca C. Take advantage of the event to offer you a 2 Islandpackage.Lumbadive PADI Resort and Aquanauts Grenada have partnered to offer you a package 7 days vacation to see the better of the two islands! 4 nights/5 dives in the capital of the wrecks of the Grenadines and 3 nights/5 dives to Carriacou, the Island of the reefs

Starting price: 1350$US.

See our website for other promotions.

Recently certified

Scuba: OW

Paul CurzonNick Jensen

Alison PitcainAOW

Jean-Luc JacqRachel & Phillipe Berger

Birthdays

August

2- James Parker, Ryan Mohan

4- Robyn Sisman

7- Olivier Leconte

9- Amira Bouchart

10- Anna Smith, Charles L Duprey, Mel Murphey

13- Jacynthe Leblanc, Earl Martindale

15- Dominie Rodino,

16- Anaïs Arnaud, Serge Lauzon

18- Danielle Palatt

19- Marilyn Morris

21- Heinrich Liebisch, Ken Jones, Paul T Curzon

23- Carl Hauqutz, Davon K Baker

24- Claire Thiels

27- Michel Hanon

28- Mohammed Alexis, Brian Stein

29- Robert Krentler

September

2- Henrick Rossing

6- Max Stewart

9- Durita Joensen

11- Celine Durgent

13- Marie-France Borboen, Sylvain Larocque

16- Stéphanie Gilles

21- David Epstein, Sylvie Lafrenaye

23- Sara Nami Keil

25- Kenneth M Alexis, Pierre Richard, Robret Brisson

30- Sally A Digby-Smith

Activities inCarriacou

Carriacou Children's Education Fund

Auction week in August with all its related activities resulted in $12,759! Their best year ever!!!!And year-to-date the total of $20,842!

Bringing funds raised since this whole thing began in 2000 to $150,000!And the contributions keep coming in! Congratulations John & Melody!

Coming up

October 1st – Hash in Carriacou

October 22nd – Bianca C Anniversary Celebration

December 16th – Parang festival

January 27, 2012 Grenada Sailing festival

Lumba Ltd

General Delivery Hillsborough, TyrrelBay, Carriacou, Grenada, W.I.

Phone: 473-443-8566 Mobile: 473-457-4539 VHF:Channel 16 Skype: Lumbadive