Swamper Science Divers Buddy List

[bogrady]

There have been quite a few posts recently about various aspects of the Aquarena Springs Science Dive program, including the new rules about needing a buddy to dive.

I thought we should start a list of who in the Swamp is a science diver – especially those of us who live close to the Springs.

This can help those who live far away find a buddy. I live close by and if I get advance notice, can pretty much be down there any day. Anyone looking to come in for a dive from a distance can PM me and possibly get a buddy confirmed before scheduling the dives.

So – I’ll start –

bogrady - I’m about 40 minutes away. PM me if you want to arrange a buddy.

 

[ScubaTexan]

ScubaTexan -- 230+ miles away.

 

[cruiser]

Cruiser (Linda) - North of Dallas, 4 hour drive to Aquarena. Don't know the mileage but enjoy the trek down there.

 

[Jarrett]

It's about a 3 hour drive for me, but I would like to get down there a few times this year.

 

[PvilleStang]

Hey, I haven't taken the class yet, but I think it would be a good idea to also get all those interested in taking a class, see if we can get a solid 30 or 40 people, and take the class together and demand a discount.

 

[LVX]

Good luck with that Discount...

 

[PvilleStang]

Hey, I figure, get a bunch of people from the Univ. SCUBA Club, maybe some from A&M, and show up with cash in hand ($200-210 a person). If they want the money that bad, they'll take it. If not, well, I personally won't support the SWT system.

 

[UndrWatrDan]

It's my understanding that they currently only offer the class thru dive shops. I've tried to get a class for our dive club, but was told I had to go thru a dive shop with which they have an established relationship, or the dive shop can go thru the hoops of becoming part of their circle.

 

[bogrady]

Umm ... could we get this back to a list of certified science divers?. If you want to discuss the program - start another thread. Or better yet - call Aquarena and talk to them.

 

[carlislere]

I am 42 miles away in northwest Austin.