Disabled Divers?

[dotyj]

Thanks.

My friends and I really love that bus. Too bad it only gets 4.5mpg on propane. It would be great for dive trips.

We took the ole' bus out last weekend for a VHF contest. We went to Larch Mt. near Vancouver, WA.

I even talked my gf Cassi into joining in. She even made half a dozen contacts on 6 meters.

The bands were horrible. The food was aweful, the fun was awesome.

This is a great site. I plan to stick around.

chepar once bubbled...

BTW, took a peek at your homepage - your bus is pretty cool!

Have fun at your classes, and be assured that people on this Board will do their best to answer any questions you may have.

 

[Scubaroo]

Here's a reference page with some links that might be of interest to you:

http://www.gatorsport.org/scuba.html

Has some details of organisations for divers.

 

[ABQdiver]

dotyj once bubbled...

I'm told that diving with a disability can present problems and challenges that able bodied divers don't necessarily have to contend with.

Just looking for someone who'll be a great source of information.

This site is awesome.

The LDS here in Albuquerque, NM Scuba Center just participated in a group dive (about 30 to 40) with disabled divers down in the Caymans. Try contacting Stacy Minton at nmsc@lobodirect.com for more information. If memory serves I belive they also are involved in a lecture/classes at the DEMA show coming up about this subject.

 

[sillygrendel]

I just started diving 4 months ago and am still fending off a few people who think I'm nutty for it. (exhasperated sigh... Had to deal with the same thing for rock climbing.)

I really enjoy it! Even mucking around in cold, muddy quarries!

Have a great time on Saturday! Let us know how your class goes!

 

[ckharlan66]

Good luck on your classes. Remember the most important thing is to have fun and be safe.

Chad

 

[CincyBengalsFan]

ckharlan66 once bubbled...
Good luck on your classes. Remember the most important think is to have fun and be safe.

Chad

I've been saying this ALL YEAR!! Now I have a quote I can hold over you when your NOT having fun.

 

[ckharlan66]

I always have fun. It is great fun pushing your buttons.

 

[CincyBengalsFan]

Well, someone has to do it. Might as well be you. "POKE IT!"

 

[dotyj]

Thanks. I'll be sure to rush home as soon as my class is over and tell you all how it went.

Safety is my #1 priority. Though I'm a swimmer now, I hadn't always been and had come close to drowning twice. Once when I was six and again when I was eleven. Scared the hell out of me. I didn't know I could drink that much water!

If I don't feel safe I won't be comfortable.

ckharlan66 once bubbled...
Good luck on your classes. Remember the most important think is to have fun and be safe.

Chad

 

[ckharlan66]

I look forward to your report.

Chad