eNews 03/26/24

2024 Season Opener Picnic

April 27 – Returning to the Blue Heron Bridge for the Season Opener Picnic!

This year we are thrilled to be returning to the Blue Heron Bridge on Saturday, April 27 at Phil Foster Park – 900 Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, FL 33404 for our annual season opener picnic, BBQ, Swap Meet and Raffle. We will meet for diving at 9:00 a.m. and have the BBQ at noon. This event is open to all Active Divers Association members, prospective members, family, and friends. New members to the club can join at the $49 early bird rate.

Members are encouraged to bring a dish, snacks or soft drinks to share. Please be advised that no alcoholic beverages are allowed at the park. Please RSVP to John Davis by email at johncdavisauthor@gmail.com and let him know what you plan to bring for the potluck. Deadline to RSVP is April 24.

We will dive the Blue Heron Bridge, named the Best Shore Dive in the US. Our Safety Officers will lead the shore dive in groups to the best sites at the bridge. Bring all your own gear, tank, weights and a dive flag if you have one. If you need to rent a tank or any other gear, stop by Force E at 155 Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, FL 33404 on your way to the park. The park has picnic tables, bathroom, and outdoor showers. Look for us under the covered pavilions on the west side of the park.

Bring your gently used dive gear for sale or swap at our annual swap meet!! Please note: No warranty is implied or expressed for equipment acquired at this event. The Active Divers Association is not responsible for the safety of functioning of any equipment purchased or acquired during this event.

Get your new shirts at the picnic! New rash guard shirts are here and they will be available for purchase at the picnic for $25. They are available in Women’s and Men’s sizing from S to XL. Get yours before they’re gone!

We look forward to seeing you there!

The New Shirts are Here!

New rash guard shirts are here and securing them is easy. They will be available at the upcoming season kick off barbecue and can also be ordered for immediate home delivery through the "merchandise" tab on our website. Please note multiple shirts can be ordered at a time, but only one men's and or one women's size can be specified on each order..

ORDER HERE

It's Time to Renew for Discounted Rates

The clock is ticking away and it's time to renew your membership at a reduced rate. Renew before March 31, 2024 and your membership fee is only $49 for a calendar year of discounts and diving news. After March 31st, your annual membership renewal fee is $59.

Your membership includes periodic eNews emails about club activities as well as electronic access to the dive schedule. You may pay online (preferred) or by check. Go to https://www.activedivers.org/Membership_Renewal.php to renew your membership online. Instructions for paying by check may be found there as well.

Few Spots Left on International Trips!

Looking for a single female and a single male to reserve rooms with already booked singles for the upcoming July20-27 Little Cayman trip. Both are eligible for a $100 rebate payable in cash on location. Moreover, due to a recent cancellation an additional room has become available. If interested, please act now as the deadline for deposits is April 12,2024. For more information click here.

The September 21-28 Bonaire trip only has four spots left. Click here to reserve your spot now.

2024 DIVE SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

Your Active Divers Association Board of Directors and volunteers are working hard behind the scenes to bring you a fantastic slate of weekend dive trips for this year including many special dives that you requested. Keep an eye out for our 2024 Dive Schedule coming soon!

Active Divers Association

13374 SW 46 Terrace

Miami, FL 33175