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The 2009 dive season is almost upon us. Courses and trips for 2009 were announced at the Pre-Season party on 28 Feb, and are posted under our forums.

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Trips: http://www.bluebarracuda.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=3
Courses: http://www.bluebarracuda.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=12

Asia Dive Expo 2009 (ADEX) will be held in conjunction with Boat Asia 2009. Both events will be held from 23 to 26 April, 2009 at the world-class Marina at Keppel Bay.

Single day pass is $10, 4 day pass $20.
50% discount for any certified divers.
Free entry for dive, dive travel and dive-related trades, including Dive Leaders and Instructors.

http://www.asiadiveexpo.com/

BSAC Tanglin Branch is organising a presentation by renown photographer Michael Aw on the Celebes Sea.

Date: 13 Nov 08, 7pm
Venue: The Theatrette, The Tanglin Club (MAP)
Cost: FOC to Blue Barracuda members. Register by replying to the forum post or email me derek@bluebarracuda.org
Forum post

Remember to check the trips section regularly for club trips and other activities.

A Tioman trip is being planned for 12-14 Sep. See below for details.
http://www.bluebarracuda.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=238

Another Tioman trip is being planned by Tanglin branch for 3-5 Oct.
http://www.bluebarracuda.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=241

Due to insufficient response, the Tech Trip 23-28 Oct has unfortunately been called off.
http://www.bluebarracuda.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=233

Here's an update on the activities going on in the Club. See details on the forum from the web link on how to get registered for trips and courses.

TRIPS
13-15 Jun - Tioman Trip w Tanglin - destination changed to Pulau Aur. (A few of us from Blue Barracuda and Tanglin are going to do practice dives off the platform at Divers Lodge, Pulau Aur. Leisure divers welcome to join as a shop organised trip)
4-6 Jul - OQ Trip - Likely to be canceled due to club training trip 2 weeks later.
*18-20 Jul - Tioman Trip + OD Training (tentative - depending on student schedules)
*18-20 Jul - Dayang Trip w Tanglin (tentative)
Dec - A trip is being planned to the majestic Raja Ampat islands.

* Details on our forums. Check the post in the forums for whom to contact to join the trip.


TRAINING
A comprehensive BSAC Ocean Diver course is scheduled for end June. See course details.

We are happy to announce award of Dive Leader & Sports Diver grades to the following divers:


Sports Diver
KK Goh

Dive Leader
Say Choon
Max
Winnifred
Wei Li

Congratulations to all and safe diving.

Derek
Diving Officer

Below is the proposed dive program for 2008. Details for each trip are posted in the forums under Trips.

9 May 08 (2d): Resort-based Tioman (Tanglin)- done
16 May 08 (3d): Liveaboard Oriental Queen (Courses: SD, DL)- done
*13 Jun 08 (2d) : Resort-based Tioman (Tanglin)
4 Jul 08 (2d): Liveaboard Oriental Queen
18 Jul 08 (2d): Resort-based Dayang (Tanglin)
15 Aug 08 (2d) : Resort-based Tioman (Tanglin)
12 Sep 08 (2d): Liveaboard Oriental Queen
19 Sep 08 (2d): Resort-based Dayang (Tanglin)
? 30 Sep or 24 Oct 08 (4d): Liveaboard Tech Trip
17 Oct 08 (2d) : Resort-based Tioman (Tanglin)
7 Nov 08 (2d): Liveaboard Oriental Queen

* = Updated.

Click on Calendar on the left to check the online calendar!

The club Start-of-Season Party will be held on Saturday, 29th March 2008.

We will be presenting our club's diving activities and courses for the year 2008. Feel free to bring prospective members to this event but, please rsvp by email or replying to this topic in the forum.

Forum - Start of Season Party!