DIRF class Indianapolis May 2-4, 2003
We have just gotten the DIRF class booked and we are set for May 2-4, 2003. Instructors will be Michael Kane (MHK) and Andrew Georgitsis and possibly also Sonya Tittle. There are currently 3 places remaining in this class.
If you have any questions or to register for this class, please e-mail Jay Roney at:
jayroney@hotmail.com
Classroom lectures and post-dive debriefings will be held on the northeast side of Indianapolis (tbd) and all dives will be conducted at Blue Springs Park near Waldron, IN (about 45 min. drive from NE Indy).
The class will cost $330.00 per person. This does not include "The
Fundamentals of Diving" book, entry fees to Blue Springs, or any gear that you need.
A deposit of $200 is due immediately to reserve your place in this class.
If you need the book Jay Roney can order them for you or you can go to
www.gue.com and order your own. The book costs $24 on the website and is required reading.
The class will consist of classroom lectures, land drills, 4 open
water dives, maybe 1 pool session, and video debriefs of all dives.
* Friday we will start at 4 pm SHARP to around 11 pm.
* Saturday will be from 8 am to 11 pm.
* Sunday will be from 8 am to 5 pm.
(Don't worry we will stop to eat lunch and dinner!)
Equipment requirements are listed below:
· Single or double cylinders (dual cylinders must have a dual outlet isolator manifold with two first stages).
· 2 secondary Regulators one of which must be on a 5 foot-7 foot
hose.
. One hose must supply a SPG and another a dry suit (if wearing one).
· Backplate and harness or BCD (note a back plate and harness is
recommended and will make your learning experience more enjoyable.)
· Depth gauge (wrist mounted is recommended. Try to avoid having or using a console type gauge cluster)
· Wet notes (a water proof note book to write down rock bottoms and tank factors...you'll learn these terms later.)
· Spool with at least 100 ft of line
If you need any gear I may be able to make rental arrangements for you. Again if you do not have any of these items DO NOT RUN OUT AND BUY THEM - you may not know what to look for yet (especially if you are looking for a back plate and harness).
I recommend that you do not make ANY other plans that weekend. Missing any part of the class will make it difficult for you to catch up and may negatively affect the experience for the others in the class.
This class is fast pace because they want to give you a lot of tools in a short period of time. Regardless of your current level of experience, much can be gained from this course.
