NACD 45th Annual Seminar sponsor and vendor information

The NACD is fortunate to have Dive Rite as a sponsor for the upcoming seminar. Dive Rite has been generous with their time and support for the NACD over the years and we appreciate them as a sponsor. In addition to being a leader in the technical diving arena, Dive Rite has been supportive of the cave diving and technical diving community in the areas of exploration, conservation, and education. We appreciate Dive Rite being there for us.

Join us at the seminar on October 12th. You will have a chance to speak with Dive Rite representatives and hear about their products.

Safe diving,

Sandy Robinson
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The NACD welcomes SEAC as one of the 45th annual seminar sponsors. SEAC is an Italian manufacturer that was started in 1971. Recently they have been branching out into the USA. SEAC offers a full line of scuba equipment from fins to masks, regulators, spearing equipment, wet and dry suits. SEAC has a great reputation in Europe for their neoprene products. We appreciate SEAC’s support and look forward to hearing about their products at the seminar. For more information on SEAC, go to www.seacsub.com.

To register for the seminar and a chance to meet SEAC representatives, go to the online store at www.nacdmembers.com.

Safe diving,

Sandy Robinson
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Do you enjoy diving at Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park. Maybe you also dive Madison Blue Springs, Troy Springs, Jug Hole or Lafayette Blue Springs? Every wonder who helps to get these parks looking good for our enjoyment? This could be water quality testing, general clean-up, or tank bench, picnic table and changing room installation. It is the North Florida Springs Alliance. The NFSA provides much needed support for these Parks. One of the NFSA’s biggest accomplishments was the construction of the Interpretative Trail at WSPSSP which is one of the best in the state of Florida. Recently the NFSA installed Handitreads on the steps at Madison Blue Springs which will make entries and exits much safer. We are excited that the NFSA will be at the seminar as an exhibitor. Come and talk to the NFSA and learn more about what they are doing to help some of our favorite dive locations. For more information, go to http://www.northfloridaspringsalliance.org/

See you in Gainesville on October 12. For more information and registration, go to www.nacdmembers.com

Safe diving,

Sandy Robinson
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Just wanted to say thanks to Chipola Divers for being a sponsor for the 45 annual NACD Seminar. Chipola Divers, LLC began as Southwest Scuba in Arizona in 2004 as an information website for local dive sites in the southwest region of the United States. A year later Rob and Jen Neto became PADI instructors and started offering instruction and guided dives. In 2007, Rob and Jen moved to Florida and renamed the business Chipola Divers, after the Chipola River which runs through Marianna, FL and is the home of 63 fresh water springs including Jackson Blue, Hole in the Wall, and Twin caves.

Today, Chipola Divers, LLC is a full service dive center that offers full instruction including open water, sidemount, technical, rebreather, and cave diving. Chipola Divers, LLC banks over 14,000 cubic feet of nitrox, as well as trimix and oxygen. It also carries several scuba equipment lines including Tilly Tec, SEAC, HOG, KISS Rebreathers, EezyCut, and McNett.

Visit www.chipoladivers.com for more information about Chipola Divers, LLC. For more information on the seminar, visit www.nacdmembers.com. Also, visit us on facebook.
Safe diving,

Sandy Robinson
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Hi all, The seminar is about 5 weeks away and we want to aknowlege some more sponsors. A huge thank you to the following:

Amigos Dive Center - Everyone who visits cave country is probably familiar with Wayne Kinard and his dive shop just outside downtown Ft White, Florida. If not, you need to stop in and say hello. Get on his mailing listing so you can visit him during his four socials each year. We appreciate Wayne's donations over the years. For more information, visit www.amigosdivecenter.com

Chateau H2O and Michael Angelo Art - If you are not lucky enough to commute to cave country, you may have stayed at Chateau H2O, Michael Angelo and Zelda Gagliardi's rental place just down the road from Ginnie Springs. He is also an artist and has donated many pieces of art and his time to the various cave agencies and organizations over the years. Michael Angelo is also the Conservation Chair for the NACD and is a featured speaker at the seminar. For more information, visit www.michael-angelo-art.com

Current Problems - This organization has hosted a cleanup the past several years that has benefited the Suwannee and Sante Fe Rivers in which the NACD has participated. For more information, visit www.currentproblems.org

Dive Gear Express is an a dive shop located in Pompano Beach, Florida. In addition to getting you most any gear you need, their on-site sister company can provide any type gas fills that you require and can refer you to some ocean charters. If by chance you need to rinse some of the fresh water off your gear in South Florida, stop by and see these guys. Visit [url]www.divegearexpress.com[/url for more information.

Going in a northern direction is Dive Right In Scuba. These guys can handle your gear needs, instruction, and charters for some Great Lakes diving. For more information, visit www.diverightinscuba.com

Gamble Scuba - If you dive with a dry suit and have had it repaired, chances are good that Steve Gamble did that repair for you. Over the years, Steve has also been a supporter of the NACD. Visit www.gamblescuba.com for more information.

We appreciate their support of the 45th annual NACD seminar the weekend on October 11 thru 13th. THere is still time to sign up at www.www.nacdmembers.com

Safe diving,

Sandy Robinson
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