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CHANNEL ISLANDS TRIP SCHEDULE

Where are the Channel Islands?

Right here in California!

Channel Islands

SWS 2013 CHANNEL ISLANDS LIVE-ABOARD DIVE TRIPS ON THE DIVE YACHT HORIZON

TRIPS THAT ARE SHORT AND SWEET!!

Join us on these really fun get-away "adult camping on the water" live-aboard dive trips that embark and disembark at San Diego. 

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2013     4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION DIVE TRIP -SIGN UP FOR NEXT YEAR, NOW!

  3-Day/3-Night       -  You'll dive  Santa Barbara, San Clemente and Catalina Islands -

                                                           

     DATES:    Boarding Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 7:00pm                   

                   Return Date: Saturday, July 6, 2013, between **7:00pm & 8:00pm

    COST:      Bunk = $599; Cabin = $644

    * NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SPACE: $300

    * Possible fuel surcharge added to boat check out bill.

 **Warning: DO NOT book return flights to depart San Diego before 8:30pm on the day of return or risk a missed flight.  Boat will not start back to port early to

       allow earlier flights. Please be respectful of your fellow diver’s plans and dive experience who want to get the best bang for their trip buck by diving as many dives as

       possible on the last morning. Estimated return to port times are conditioned as well on weather, and other factors.  To avoid missed flight stress and allow ample

       pre-flight off-gassing time as a safety precaution, we recommend you plan to overnight in San Diego on your return to port. See below for motel suggestion.

 

4th of July 2012 Scuba World's Channel Islands Dive trip

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2013 OPENING WEEKEND OF LOBSTER SEASON BUG HUNT!  -SIGN UP FOR NEXT YEAR, NOW!

   4-Day/4-Night     Southern Channel Islands  -You'll dive Cortes Bank weather permitting  -

     DATES:    Boarding Date: Friday, September 27, 2013, 7:00pm

                      Return Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, between **7:00pm & 8:30pm

    COST:      Bunk = $799;   Cabin =$859

   * NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SPACE: $300.00

   * Possible fuel surcharge added to your boat check out bill.

**Warning: DO NOT book return flights to depart San Diego before 8:30pm on the day of return or risk a missed flight.  Boat will not start back to port early to

       allow earlier flights. Please be respectful of your fellow diver’s plans and dive experience who want to get the best bang for their trip buck by diving as many dives as

       possible on the last morning. Estimated return to port times are conditioned as well on weather, and other factors.  To avoid missed flight stress and allow ample

       pre-flight off-gassing time as a safety precaution, we recommend you plan to overnight in San Diego on your return to port. See below for motel suggestion.

 

Opening of Lobster Season 2012

            

Lobsters, lobsters EVERYWHERE!

       Girls Gone Wild! about Bug Hunting

  

Dom.  Who caught whom?   

See more 2012 Lobster Opener Pics and post your own pics of this trip on SWS Message Board:   http://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Adventures-Carmichael/photos/11060032/

Particulars:

Where:      All trips depart from and return to H & M Landing,

2803 Emerson St., San Diego, CA 92106 - A short 5 minute taxi ride from the San Diego Airport.

What's Included:  Live-aboard **dorm accommodation, Up to 5 boat dives per day.

Food, , Sodas, House Coffee, Tea, Airfills, Tanks and Weights.

What's NOT Included: Your transportation to and from San Diego.  Crew Gratuity and possible fuel surcharge is collected on board.  Come prepared to dive as there is NO gear available on board to rent.  7mm wetsuit is recommended.  Bring your own TOWEL and toiletries.   

Options available at additional cost:

1. *SWS will transport your bags for you on the July and the October trips:  additional $10

       each way. 

2. **On board you can purchase Beer, Wine and Nitrox Fills.

3.***Earn your Advanced Open Water Certification on some of our Channel Island trips when there is a demand.  Call the store at 916-332-8294 to sign up for the class and find out what is required to prepare to complete your open water class sessions while in the Channel Islands.

SWS Trip Payment Requirements: 

All prices are discounted for cash/check payment preferred in an attempt to keep the costs down for our trips.  If you must pay with a MasterCard or Visa (no American Express accepted), discount is lost and the price reverts to the non-discounted price which is 5% higher than the published discounted package price.  A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on the trip.  Final payment must be into SWS 30 days prior to trip departure date.

Trip Requirements and Cancellation Policy:

Note 1:  California Fishing License and an Ocean Enhancement Stamp are required in order to hunt lobster or spear fish.  Fishing Licenses can be purchased at neighborhood sporting goods stores and other retailers.

Note 2:  Persons fishing for or taking spiny lobster must have a Spiny Lobster Report Card which can be purchased at a sporting goods store and other locations.  The purpose of the new reporting requirement is to monitor the recreational catch, effort and gear used in the recreational spiny lobster fishery.  Regulations require that prior to beginning fishing activity the cardholder must record the month, day, location, and gear code on the first available line on the report card.  Lifetime fishing license holders and persons fishing on free fishing days must also possess a spiny lobster report card to take, or try to take, spiny lobster. To keep your "Bug" hunting and spear fishing legal, stay up to date on regulations: 

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/pdfs/lobsterbrochure.pdf

Note 3:  Trip Release of Liability Waiver Requirement:  Every person who reserves a spot on a trip through SWS must have a completed TRIP WAIVER form on file at SWS before being allowed on the trip.  If you do not know the cost of your trip to put in the "amount" space, contact Scuba World Sacramento.  Download, print, fill in the blanks, indicate you have read and understand the waiver by signing and dating the SCUBA WORLD TRIP WAIVER FORM and fax the completed form "attention Lynn" to SWS at fax number:  916-338-0277. 

Note 4:  Every diver joining us on these trips is required to have Diver Accident Insurance coverage. If you do not wish to join Divers Alert Network and purchase their Diver Accident Insurance, proof of another plan you have that covers you for an an out-of- the- country accident including medical flight evacuation back to the U.S. or to a better medical facility should that be required is acceptable.  Diver's Alert Network Divers Accident Insurance can be purchased on line by clicking this logo link:

Note 5:  SWS strongly recommends you purchase additional trip cancellation/interruption insurance coverage to help defray costs arising from unforeseen events.  No one plans an emergency.  But you can prepare for one.  Carefully read any insurance policy before purchase to make sure it covers your specific needs.  If you must cancel, all deposit money is non-refundable unless we are able to fill your vacated space.   Click on the logo below if you wish to find out more about and to purchase DAN's TRIP CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE POLICY COVERAGE:

 

Note 6:  SWS acts only as an organizer and expediter of dive travel for the sole purpose of offering a service to SWS customers.  SWS DOES NOT SELL DIVER ACCIDENT INSURANCE NOR DO WE SELL TRIP INSURANCE.  As a service to our SWS customers we inform you of insurance opportunities and recommend you purchase coverage for any of our SWS sponsored dive trips.

 

Cancellation Policy:  In the event that you need to cancel a trip that you have booked with SWS, we will do our best to fill your spot. Scuba World Sacramento will, however, collect a $100 cancellation fee per person even if we are able to fill your vacated spot. All refunded monies will be credited to your in-store account.   If we are unable to fill your spot on the trip, all money paid toward the trip will be forfeited.   No refund money will be credited to you if you cancel within 60 days of trip departure date.

MORE ABOUT SWS CHANNEL ISLANDS LIVE-ABOARD DIVE TRIPS

Scuba World Sacramento Chartered Horizon trips are scheduled during prime season, giving you the best opportunity to experience and see just what Southern California diving has to offer.

Did you know that some of the best diving we have seen anywhere is off the coast of Southern California?  No fifteen-hour flight days, No passports, No Immigration or Customs hassles!  We, on the West Coast are so fortunate to have this dive destination right in our own back yard.  Join us on our chartered short, live-aboard dive trips which are perfect for those of you who have difficulty getting time off to go diving.  Andy likens the Horizon experience to "valet serviced camping on the water for adults". 

You make your own round-trip travel arrangements to San Diego.  We recommend you make your return flight reservation on the latest flight possible out of San Diego on the night we return to port to ensure you off-gas properly before flying home.   Or, to be extra safe, overnight at a motel close to where we dock and fly out the next morning.  *An option is Point Loma Inn 1-800-571-2933, a block from H & M Landing.  Ask for Vickie and mention you are with the Scuba World group on the Horizon.  You can check out the motel and book your room on  http://www.pointlomainnsd.com/ .

The airport is a short 5 minute taxi ride to the port.  If you don't want to lug your gear on the plane, SWS will haul it down and back for you.  Scuba World Sacramento has been chartering the Horizon live-aboard for many years now and it is still the best!  The quality of service and the food aboard the Horizon is outstanding.

Channel Island diving has been called California's underwater Galapagos.    The underwater kelp forests, mountain ranges and marine life you see diving the Channel Islands and Cortes Bank is breathtaking.  This is Pacific Coast, cold-water diving.  A 7mm wet suit or dry suit is recommended to ensure underwater comfort in these waters.  Water temperatures range only slightly lower than what you would find diving in the Galapagos Islands or thermocline temps you encounter diving the Sea of Cortez, off Baja California, Mexico.    Water temps are definitely warmer than Northern California temps.  Advanced dive skill level is recommended for diving anywhere off the Pacific Coast.  If you are a diver limiting your dive experiences to warm-water destinations, you have no idea what you are missing.  In cold water, you can see and experience underwater life that you will never find in warm water.

For a detailed description of what you can expect to see diving the Channel Islands with us, log on to:  

http://horizoncharters.com/

 

For additional information and reservations,

call Andy at (916) 332-8294 or

E-mail: andy@scubaworldsacto.com

 

CHANNEL ISLANDS

SWS CHARTERD LIVE-ABOARD DIVE TRIPS

"Get them Bugs!"

   

Below are pictures taken on this year's 4th of July trip 2011

Courtesy of Kyle Winberg