New Horizons Diving

Read our May 2009 Newsletter

Ed Gabe — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:05:13 +0000

Click here to read/ download our May 2009 Newsletter in pdf format.

Don’t miss our cookout and sale on Saturday, May 30th from 11 - 3. We will have lots of great food and games. We are even giving away a brand new Aqualung regulator!!!

DACOR REGUALTOR UPGRADE PROGRAM

Ed Gabe — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:00:39 +0000

Years ago, the Mares corporation bought Dacor Scuba, and in the process, Mares decided to discontinue much of the Dacor regulator product line, including service kits and repair parts. Today, there are a number of Dacor regulator owners that are now “stranded” because they can’t have their older regulators maintained or repaired.

Thankfully, Mares has re-introduced an upgrade program that lasts until December 31, 2009. If you have a Dacor regulator made in the USA prior to 2000, you can bring it in to an authorized dealer (New Horizons), we will send it to Mares, and they will send your choice of either a Prestige 12 or a Voltrex 22 system for a reduced price. Here are the details:

MARES PRESTIGE 12
Upgrade Program Price: $200 (normal retail is $375)
- Diaphragm 1st stage
- 1 High pressure port, 4 low pressure ports
- Compact & lightweight, ideal for travel
- 2nd stage Mesh Grid reduces freeflow
- Nitrox compatible to 40%
- VAD & DFC performance features

MARES VOLTREX 22
Upgrade Program Price: $300 (normal retail is $450)
- Diaphragm 1st stage
- 2 High pressure ports, 4 low pressure ports
- Moisture Retention System reduces dry mouth
- All-temperature compatible, including cold water/ice diving
- Nitrox compatible to 40%
- VAD & DFC performance features

You must turn in your Dacor 1st stage and primary 2nd stage, which will be sent to Mares. They do not trade-in your gauge console or alternate air source/octopus. So if you own a Dacor alternate air source/octopus, we will offer you a greatly reduced price on a new alternate/octy on a variety of the brands that we carry.

Again, this upgrade program is only good until December 31, 2009 or while Mares has a supply of the Prestige 12 and Voltrex 22 units, so come in soon if you want to take advantage of this offer. You can call us at (859) 277-1234 with questions.

e-Learning Beginner Open Water Class

Matt Skaggs — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:00:18 +0000

PADI e-Learning provides the knowledge development portion you need before coming to New Horizons to develop your diving skills with our knowledgeable PADI Instructors.

The PADI Open Water Diver Course E-Learning Portion is $120 (US) nonrefundable, paid directly to PADI. The fee covers your knowledge development training and gives you unlimited access to an electronic version of the PADI Open Water Diver Manual (course textbook).

The Confined Water Course price for students who have completed the PADI E-Learning at New Horizons Diving is then $225.00.

With PADI eLearning you have:

*Convenient online access to knowledge
development course material for one year

*Unlimited and unrestricted access to an online
version of the PADI Open Water Diver Manual

*The ability to complete knowledge assessments
at your own pace

What happens next?

*Visit or contact us anytime: While
you’re working through the PADI Open Water
Diver course online or after you complete all
the segments, you can print your eLearning
Record and bring it in to start your underwater
adventures.
*GO Dive: You’ll learn and master dive skills
from one of our highly-trained PADI Instructors
during confi ned and open water dives. The
skills you learn during these dives will prepare
you to explore a whole new world.

Matthew Skaggs is the lead instructor for the e-Learning program at New Horizons Diving and can be contacted for any questions regarding the program.

e-Learning Advanced Open Water Class

Matt Skaggs — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:00:10 +0000

PADI AOW e-Learning provides the knowledge development portion you need before joining New Horizons to develop your diving skills with our knowledgeable PADI Instructors.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course E-Learning Portion is $120 (US) nonrefundable, paid directly to PADI. The fee covers your knowledge development training and gives you unlimited access to an electronic version of the PADI Adventures in Diving Manual (course textbook).

The in-water dives for students who have completed the PADI AOW E-Learning at New Horizons Diving is then $200.00. Additional costs, such as dive site admission fees, transportation, etc., will vary depending on when and where the dives are completed.

With PADI AOW eLearning you have:

*Convenient online access to knowledge
development course material for one year

*Unlimited and unrestricted access to an online
version of the PADI Adventures in Diving Manual

*The ability to complete knowledge assessments
at your own pace

*Get one step closer to Master Scuba Diver - the ultimate in non-professional certification in recreational diving.

What happens next?

*Visit or contact us anytime: While
you’re working through the PADI Advanced Open Water
Diver course online or after you complete all
the segments, you can print your eLearning
Record and bring it in to continue your underwater
adventures.
*GO Dive: You’ll learn and master dive skills
from one of our highly-trained PADI Instructors
during five open water dives. The
skills you learn during these dives will prepare
you to explore a whole new world.

Matthew Skaggs is the lead instructor for the e-Learning program at New Horizons Diving and can be contacted for any questions regarding the program.

Beginner Open Water Class: Tues/Thurs starts July 7

Matt Skaggs — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:00:53 +0000

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning 07/07/09
Cost: $275 includes course fee, student kit, & rental equipment
(except mask, fins, & snorkel)

This class consists of 5 class sessions. Each session runs from 6:00pm - 11:00pm. We schedule the classes over 3 weeks to account for students that need more time in training, possible pool closure, inclement weather, etc.

Prerequisites: None

Equipment Needed:
Prior to class start, you will need to purchase a mask, snorkel and fins. You can be fitted for your equipment in our shop, and our staff will be happy to assist you.

*All other equipment is provided.

Required Materials:
You will be given a student kit as well as a DVD that must be returned.

Class Structure:
Most classes will begin with a lesson and quiz based on the reading from the text. After the quiz, you’ll head to the University of Kentucky indoor pool to practice the techniques you learned. You will need to have the first 2 chapters completed by the first night of class. The final exam will be given on the 5th night of class.

**With all dives you will be supervised by your PADI instructor.

Please be sure to bring a notebook, pen/pencil, bathing suit and towel to all classes.

Instructor: Matthew Skaggs

Please call us at (859) 277-1234 for more information.

Beginner Open Water Class: Weekend July 17 - 19

Matt Skaggs — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:00:27 +0000

Dates: Weekend of July 17 - 19, 2009
Cost: $275 includes course fee, student kit, & rental equipment
(except mask, fins, & snorkel)

Our weekend class is composed of three sessions: Friday from 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am - 5:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Prerequisites: None

Equipment Needed:
Prior to class start, you will need to purchase a mask, snorkel and fins. You can be fitted for your equipment in our shop, and our staff will be happy to assist you.

*All other equipment is provided.

Required Materials:
You will be given a student kit as well as a DVD that must be returned.

Class Structure:
Friday night you will review chapters 1-3 as well as take quizzes based on the reading in those chapters. After the classroom work is finished, you will be fitted for equipment and the assembly will be demonstrated.
Saturday you will begin with reviewing chapter 4 and taking a quiz on chapter 4. You will possibly complete the review for chapter 5. We will break for a short lunch and then head to the University of Kentucky indoor pool to practice the techniques you learned.
Sunday you will begin with your final exam and then review the results. Any make-up quizzes or exams will be taken at this time also. We will break for a short lunch and then head to the University of Kentucky indoor pool to practice the techniques you learned.

**With all dives you will be supervised by your PADI instructor.

Please be sure to bring a notebook, pen/pencil, bathing suit and towel to all classes.

Please call us at (859) 277-1234 for more information.

Treasure Hunt & Pig Roast: August 8

Matt Skaggs — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:00:27 +0000

Our big annual local diving party will be August 8. Exact location to be determined.

WRECKFEST 2009 @ Key Largo: August 3 - 10

Matt Skaggs — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:00:18 +0000

Join Greg Snowden and Jim Woodall at Wreck Fest 2009 for some amazing wreck diving with Silent World of Key Largo. We will be diving world class wrecks and enjoying some great speakers such as Richie Kohler on August 6 - 9. We are offering two packages that will accommodate most divers.

Package 1: Five nights accommodations and 5 days of 2-tank boat diving. This will be 10 amazing dives with tanks, weights and air fills included!
Price: $747.00 dbl/occ

Package 2: Seven nights accommodations and 7 days of 2-tank boat diving. This will be 14 amazing dives with tanks, weights and air fills included!
Price: $1068.00 dbl/occ

This trip is limited to 10 people. Contact us to reserve your space today. Reservations and payments must be made by July 15. Call 859-661-0235 or email Greg or Jim for more information or to sign up for this trip.

Florida Manatee Trip: Dec. 31 - Jan. 3

Matt Skaggs — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:30:05 +0000

Join us for a New Year’s trip to beautiful Crystal River, Florida for our annual Manatee Tour. Bird’s Underwater Manatee Tours are a truly unique experience which will leave you with great memories for the rest of your life. The Captain will join you in the water, to supervise your experience and shoot digital quality videos, which you may purchase.

Thursday, Dec 31: Drive to Crystal River, Florida.
Friday, Jan 1: We will leave the dock at 6:00am so we you need to have eaten and be ready to go by 5:30am. Early day but well worth it. We should be back to the dock by noon. Drift Dive down Rainbow River.
Saturday, Jan 2: We will leave the dock at 6:00am so we you need to have eaten and be ready to go by 5:30am. Early day but well worth it. We should be back to the dock by noon. Cookout.
Sunday, Jan 3: Drive home to Kentucky.

Trip Leader & Instructor: Neil McEachin
Costs: $350.00 includes 3 nights lodging (double occupancy room), boat fees, and a cookout on Friday. You are responsible for your own transportation and meals.

Come to New Horizons for more information or to sign up.

New Horizons Diving Center
2577 Regency Rd.
Lexington, KY 40503
859-277-1234

Open Water Certification Trip to Florida: Jan. 7 - 10

Matt Skaggs — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:42 +0000

If you have completed your Confined Water (beginner) course and are ready to make your certification dives, this is a great chance to get it done in Florida inexpensively! Here are the details:

Thursday, Jan. 7: Drive to Gainesville, Florida
Friday, Jan. 8: Dive Day at Devil’s Den (click for website) or Ginnie Springs (click for website)
Saturday, Jan. 9: Dive Day at Blue Grotto (click for website)
Sunday, Jan. 10: Drive home to Kentucky

Trip Leader & Instructor: Neil McEachin
Costs: $400 includes certification dives, lodging (double occupancy room), admission to dive sites, scuba equipment rental, and air tank fills. Students are responsible for their own transportation and meals.
Certified Divers: Fun divers can join us for $200. This includes lodging (double occupancy room), admission to dive sites, and air tank fills. Fun divers are responsible for equipment rental, their own transportation, and meals.

Come to New Horizons for more information or to sign up.

New Horizons Diving Center
2577 Regency Rd.
Lexington, KY 40503
859-277-1234