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25 OCTOBER 2004

I got the following notes from SCUBA shops.  I received my "Open Water"
certification from "Dolphin Dive Center."  Ask for Tony, if you want to SCUBA
dive, he was my instructor.  However, if you want to learn SCUBA the NAUI
way, get a hold of Frank at Crescenta-Canada YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd, 
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011.  Frank has a longer, tougher course; you
like?  I did enjoy Frank's class, diving around the Anacapa Island, but I
much prefer Tony's dive site at Santa Catalina.  The Anacapa islands had
too much sand and kelp, but not enough reefs to trek about.  Catalina, is
a world of difference, and it's a lot more fun to dive down there.  I think
both guys have over 30 years experience as instructors, and they're both
very good.  Remember, smaller class is better!

--Earlwin

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DIVE LORETO BAJA OCT. 23 - 27 (A Loooong Weekend)

Join Us for a great dive trip to Baja's (low 80's) warm waters in the Sea
of Cortez. We will be diving the offshore islands that are only a short boat
ride from the peninsula.
The Sea of Cortez is known for its giant Manta Rays, Whales & diversity of
marine life that thrives only in this great Sea. The town of Loreto is what
Cabo use to be 20 years ago. It is filled with great local restaurants &
artisan shops, not to mention a lot of Spanish history. This is the home of
the first mission that was built in the 1700's.

Package Includes: Roundtrip Airfare from Los Angeles, 4 nts. Hotel
accommodations, 3 days of 2-tank boat dives, snacks on dive days, taxes &
park fees. Only $799. Deposit of $200.

Dolphin Dive Center
21 W. Duarte Rd.
Arcadia, Ca
626-447-5536
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. . . Here's another one.  This one is closer to the Channel Islands, it'll
bring you to the Anacapa island, which is about fourteen miles off the
coast of California.

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Its Dive Day Again.
Come join Pacific Scuba,

on the New Explorer, for a day of Diving.

Lets enjoy Anacapa together on June 10,2004

Spots are filling up fast so if you have not signed up come in and see us or
call. The trip is $65 and they provide breakfast and lunch. Yes, that is
correct, $65 for the trip. Bring your own gear or rent from us. We carry a
full line of gear.

Pacific Scuba Center, Inc
480 S. Victoria Ave. Suite D
Oxnard, CA 93030
805-984-2566
www.pacificscuba.com
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