Active Divers Guidelines and Policies

ACTIVE DIVERS RULES & REGULATIONS FOR ALL ADVANCED DIVES (DEPTHS OVER 60 feet) Active Divers DIVERS MUST:

1. Be current (dive activity within the previous 3 months).
2. Have the approval of an Active Divers Safety Officer. Approval consists of demonstrated competency when observed and validated on an Active Divers basic dive by an Active Divers Safety Officer.
3. Have a minimum of 25 logged dives.
4. Carry an alternate air source (octopus), time keeping device and depth gauge

IMPORTANT WEATHER INFORMATION

Before departing for the dive site, confirm weather conditions with Rachel at 786-316-9852 or with the designated Safety Officer. It is the responsibility of the member to call. Because of the large numbers of divers involved we are not able call you with weather information.

For morning dives, call between 6 and 10 p.m. the night before the dive. For afternoon dives, call between 9 and 10 a.m. the morning of the dive

HOW TO MAKE DIVE RESERVATIONS

1. Check the "Dive Schedule" page, located at https://activedivers.org/Dive-Schedule.html, for upcoming dives. Most dives can be booked and paid for via the "Purchase" button. Exception: Some advanced dives may require authorization from the Safety Officer. Instructions will be found via the "Check Availability" button.
2. Call Rachel at 786-316-9852 or via email at rachelhancock7@gmail.com to make a reservation. If via email, you will receive a notification whether space is available.
3. Ask for details about the trip when you call. Otherwise, details will be given when you call for a weather check. (See "Important Weather Information")
4. Pay via the PayPal link, or make your check payable to ACTIVE DIVERS ASSOCIATION, not to any individual, and mail to:

ACTIVE DIVERS GUIDELINES FOR COMPUTER ASSISTED DIVING

1. Members using dive computers may extend their time 10 underwater minutes beyond the time allowed by the tables.
2. Computer assisted dives must be well within the NO DECOMPRESSION LIMITS
3. Members should understand and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
4. If a computer diver is buddyed with a diver using the tables, both must follow the tables.
5. If a buddy-team is using dis-similar computers, both must follow the more conservative readings

ACTIVE DIVERS TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE

Active Divers has created a unique concept in local diving: NO FAULT INSURANCE!! For an additional $5, per person, per local dive trip, members can eliminate the worry of losing their dive fees because of an unforeseen change of plans. If for any reason, at any time, you are unable to attend a local dive for which you are scheduled and have paid the insurance, Active Divers will credit your dive fee to a future dive in the current dive season. To cancel a dive by phone, contact Active Divers at 786-316-9852. Failure to arrive by the start of the dive briefing will be considered a cancellation. Without dive insurance, cancellations shorter than 7 days prior to the dive, will result in a forfeiture of the dive fee.

The $10 insurance fee is non-transferable and non-refundable. However, a new insurance policy may be purchased at the then current rate when using your dive credit. In the event you are unable to use the credit in the current season, a refund for the dive fee only, will be issued after the close of the current dive season.

When you make a reservation, click on the "Dive + Insurance" link on the Dive Schedule page or if reserving by phone, ask for dive trip cancellation insurance.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE SAFETY OFFICERS' COMMITTEE

All members are reminded to read the "Rules & Guidelines for Diving Activities" you received with your membership package. Number 16 states, "All divers must be present for the pre-dive briefing". If the diver is not present for the entire briefing, diving privileges may be revoked for that dive. Please plan to arrive on time - or better yet - a bit early. We thank you and appreciate your cooperation.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR LOCAL DIVE TRIPS

Because of our contractual agreements with our service agents - dive shops and boat captains, we must notify them - usually seven days in advance - of the final number of spaces we are paying for. Thus, if our members cancel less than seven days in advance, we regret that NO REFUND OR CREDIT can be given, unless trip cancellation insurance has been purchased at the time of the dive trip payment.