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laurens van troostenburg scuba clinic


this week the scuba clinic was about buoyancy and how to make a full circle while hovering , Mike really does make it enjoyable and show's you how to do it and all the benefit that come from doing it right . Let's face it when you are on the boat ready to go , who wants to do skill ! all we want to do is slip in the water a have fun and bye bye skill .Here when done in the pool you only concentrate on the skill at hand and discover what it is you're not doing properly so when when you're on… Continue

Added by laurens van troostenburg on March 8, 2010 at 4:44pm — 1 Comment

James Chandler Great Weekend

It was a great wekend in the Keys. Flat calm seas, no wind, and unlimited visibility, best conditions I've seen since October. The air temp was in the upper 70's both days which made up for the balmy 69 degree water temp. Nothing an extra layer of neoprene couldn't solve.

Every kind of creature imaginable was out including several nurse sharks, Goliath Grouper, large schools of various tropical fish, several large rays, and a few turtles, even one with a gimpy arm (awwe

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Added by James Chandler on February 22, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Barbara Chaney The Best Laid Plans

OK. So my big plans for diving in Feb. or March have been "tanked". It's too cold !! Had to change my plans to go to Epcot in April also but I am definitely doing that in September. Already have reservations at the Polynesian Resort for that weekend. Trying to figure out when I CAN make my next dive, gonna have to visit the shop's pool beforehand I'm sure. But I want to do the advanced course - I'm looking at June - and need to brush up since I'm still a new diver, blah blah. I said bon voyage t… Continue

Added by Barbara Chaney on February 18, 2010 at 8:29am — 3 Comments

Michael Thompson Design Our New Shirt

Scuba Outfitters is offering up a chance for our fellow divers to design our new club shirts! The design must be emailed to Info@Scubaout.com by February 28, 2010.

The Rules:

1) Must contain Scuba Outfitters Logo and contact info.
2) Must be Scuba or Aquatic Life related picture or artwork.
3) Must be centered on back of shirt (button up, polo and t-shirts to be used)
4) All work must be original.
5) Must contain no more… Continue

Added by Michael Thompson on February 17, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Victoria Penn First Year Anniversary and Wishing You Many More!

It was a year ago in January 2009 that I can remember going to Scuba Outfitters Grand Opening. Naples is such a small community and the advertising and messages of "things to do" are often echoed through familiar friends and a network of acquaintances. I went with the anticipation of trying "Discover Scuba" and even though Scuba Outfitters heating element in their pool went on the "fritz" for their Grand Opening, I went in anyway...donned a wetsuit and dove in with Jamie! What a blast it was! I… Continue

Added by Victoria Penn on February 1, 2010 at 8:02pm — 3 Comments

Michael Thompson Mike's Scuba Clinics

Mike’s Scuba Clinics Scuba is a sport, right? To play sports really well you must practice, right? When was the last time you “practiced” your sport of Scuba Diving? You’ve probably never “practiced” Scuba Diving. Over 75 percent of divers including “Advanced” divers have never practiced their skills since their Open Water class. Every professional athlete practices for hours every day so when game day comes they can perform to near perfection. So should we. When your next dive comes woul… Continue

Added by Michael Thompson on January 26, 2010 at 12:10pm — No Comments

James Chandler Thank You for a wonderful year.

Scuba Outfitters of Naples would like to thank all of our Scubaout.com members. Scubaout has been online for one year (as of Jan. 10) and has nearly 220 members! Our FREE online forum that we provide our customers is our way of saying Thank you and enabling divers in south Florida to stay in touch and stay in the water. Please invite all your diver friends to join today. Thank you for making both Scubaout.com and Scuba Outfitters of Naples a success over then past year. We invite all of you t… Continue

Added by James Chandler on January 10, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Barbara Chaney Lost on Land

Jan 1, 2010. My heart and soul are under the sea ! I am walking on land but when I look at the photos of everyone diving and I see the unbelievably wild and amazing aquatic world in those pictures I just want to squeeze into that wet suit, strap on a tank, and jump in the water ! Alas, I have chosen to undergo some surgical "enhancement" and have had to eliminate some of the more strenous activity for a while in order to gain a couple pounds and then for my recovery afterward. Of course I'm goin… Continue

Added by Barbara Chaney on January 1, 2010 at 10:53am — No Comments

Michael Thompson Breathing Heavy: How to reduce your gas consumption.

This is a great article that I found on Divefitness.com. Enjoy. Breathing Heavy: How to reduce your gas consumption by Cameron L. Martz, ACSM H/FI For some divers, being the first to hit turn pressure means nothing more than a good- natured jibe from dive buddies once back on the boat. For others, a high rate of gas consumption stands as an obstacle to their full enjoyment of diving. There are more ways to solve this problem than just throwing a bigger tank on your back. That o… Continue

Added by Michael Thompson on December 23, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

Michael Thompson Little Cayman Trip Info

For anyone who might be visiting Little Cayman in the future here is the basic information on a trip there. Little Cayman Trip Information Passport valid for 6 months past travel dates is required to enter the Cayman Islands The exchange rate is US $1.25 = CI $1.00. Change is given in CI. Credit cards can be used as well. Itinerary Meet at Scuba Outfitters at 6:00am on Saturday December 5th. We will be taking the limo over to and from the Miami airport as a group. Bring $15 each way tip for t… Continue

Added by Michael Thompson on November 18, 2009 at 12:59pm — No Comments

Michael Thompson Open Water and Lobster Dive Weekend Nov 14-15 2009

Congratulations to Ronnie, Mike, and Mike (we wont mention the nickname) on getting open water certified this weekend. They all did a great job considering the conditions. Now that they have experienced dives like these diving from now on will be easy. Everyone on Sunday burnt a ton of calories and received a great leg and arm workout on the wreck of the Tracy. The second dive on Sunday was a shallow drift dive on a reef called Oakland Ledges. A few divers found lobster but they were very few an… Continue

Added by Michael Thompson on November 17, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Barbara Chaney Lobster Dive Nov. 15, 2009 Ft. Lauderdale

Dives #5 & 6 (and counting!). We dove the Wreck of the Tracy - my first experience with a strong current and deepest dive so far - 69'. It was exciting going hand over hand down the mooring line to reach the ship. John patiently guided me & Ashleigh to the wreck. They say the viz was 40' but it was darker than my previous dives and felt like nighttime to me - it was really cool, amazing how the blues and purples popped out though, and the way those big schools of fish just seem to hang o… Continue

Added by Barbara Chaney on November 16, 2009 at 1:35am — No Comments

MIKE WATKINS certification dive on saturday

the dive in saturday was challenging low vis. strong surge on first down but michel got us throught it !!! the 2nd down was alot better ok vis. about 20 ft or soo got to see a big turtle and all kinds of other fish hoping for a good sunday we will see Continue

Added by MIKE WATKINS on November 14, 2009 at 8:04pm — 1 Comment

James Chandler New Stuff from DEMA

Mike, John, and Jamie are fresh back from DEMA (Dive Equipment & Marketing Association) Show 2009 in Orlando. The world's largest dive and snorkel trade show. We have some cool new gear that will be in the store within a week or so, just in time for the Holidays. Scuba Outfitters also has some amazing travel opportunities and deals for 2010. Also, Scuba Outfitters is now your exclusive dealer for Blackbeard's Cruises, Aqua Cat Cruises in the Bahamas, as well as your gateway to the Aggresso… Continue

Added by James Chandler on November 11, 2009 at 2:00am — 2 Comments

Barbara Chaney First Open Water Dives

Mike, Ronnie, & Paul - my classmates. Missed my buddies on this dive. OMG - talk about a drop-off over the edge of an abyss ! There is a reason for looking out at the horizon. My mask didn't fit right and it kept flooding but I think I'm OK with clearing it now ! We dove a wreck at elbow reef - a REAL shipwreck guys. It was just too cool. Word up -equalize, equalize, equalize. I looked like a cork - bobbing up and down - I thought Mike was either going to split his wet suit laughing at me or… Continue

Added by Barbara Chaney on November 1, 2009 at 5:48am — 6 Comments

Michael Thompson Scuba Outfitters Halloween Party 2009

I would like to thank everyone that attended the Scuba Outfitters Halloween Party 2009. The party was absolutely perfect. I especially want to thank Ruth, Donna, Heather, and Brian. Without your help setting up and tearing down the party would not have been as great as it was. For those that did not attend check out the pics and see how much fun you missed out on. Our Christmas party will be on December 18th. If this party was any indication of how the parties will be, that one should be fun too… Continue

Added by Michael Thompson on October 25, 2009 at 6:50pm — 16 Comments

Ashleighmarie Poirier need a good charity to give money too that involves preservation of our beaches and reefs...any ideas?

want to donate a dollar from the sale of each sand dollar ornamnet to a charity...any ideas Continue

Added by Ashleighmarie Poirier on October 21, 2009 at 5:15pm — 3 Comments

Michael Thompson First Friday Night Get Together

Our first Friday night get together was a great success.About 16 fellow divers met at the picnic area at brookside marina on Friday evening. We had great conversation laughed and enjoyed pizza from Gino's pizza on Davis. I would like to thank everyone who showed up and encourage them to bring a couple of non divers next time. We will be doing the same thing this coming Friday October 16th. Please RSVP on Scubaout or give me a call at the shop if you plan on attending. Mike Continue

Added by Michael Thompson on October 10, 2009 at 4:03pm — 2 Comments

Victoria Penn Cleaned, Buffed...and looking good...that is...the Naples Pier

It was a nice sunny morning with calm seas and super warm water that the diving community came together for the environment and cleaned up the Gulf of Mexico surrounding the Naples Pier. There were so many divers from the two dive shops ,Scuba Outfitters and Scuba Adventures. It was great to see the many divers from the Scuba Outfitters diving community , as well a good representation from the Scuba Outfitters Diving Club. The divers on the topside dropped the buckets for the divers. It was fun… Continue

Added by Victoria Penn on August 16, 2009 at 12:21am — 2 Comments

Teri Help with pictures

Hi there buddies! I think some of you have seen my terrrible Vanderberg pictures. Not only the conditioins were the best, water current, camera and please, do not forget the shooter. Is there any way, form or program that will help fix the brightness and colors of the pictures? Any replies will be appreciated! Thanks, Teri Continue

Added by Teri on July 23, 2009 at 7:59am — 6 Comments

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