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9-11 Memorial


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How the rest of
the world sees
Key West

Take it easy in Hemingway's Key West
Earthtimes, UK - Jan 7
Is it 4 pm or maybe already 5? Nobody cares much as details like that are unimportant on the island of Key West on the southernmost tip of America.

Diving Santa raises money for children's shelter in Florida Keys
MiamiHerald.com, FL - Dec 21, 2007
Jason Schwenke is donning the Santa suit while going underwater in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.


Coral Reefs Under
 Attack From Global Warming And Acidification Of Oceans

AHN - Dec 13 2007

The world's coral reefs are being killed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday that new research finds carbon emissions are threatening coral reefs. The findings are timely as 2008 is the International Year of the Reef.


Worlds Best
Heading to
Key West

USMCA, GA -
Dec 5, 2007
With weeks to go before the final entry deadline, the entry list for Acura Key West 2008, presented by Nautica is already long on talent and strong on international and national representation. And the traditional last minute crush of entries is yet to descend. It will only get better.








 







 

 

 

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Key West Scuba Diving Captain's Corner Classes

Captain's Corner Dive Center

Classes start daily to suit your schedule!

bulletScuba Skills Refresher:  For divers who have not been diving in the last 1-2 years we offer a short refresher in our pool.  Instruction and equipment rental included.  $ 40.00.
bulletScuba Review: For divers who have not been diving in two or more years we offer an academic and scuba skills refresher, followed by two open water dives.  Includes instruction, boat fees and equipment rental$ 150.00.
bulletGuided Dives:  Divers who prefer may want to rent a buddy.  Also recommended for divers who are doing their first ocean dives.  $ 40.00 for one to two divers.
bulletDiscover Scuba Diving (Resort Course):   A one day program that will introduce non-divers to the world of scuba diving.  After a short academic session participants are will learn the necessary skills in our pools, after which they will accompany their instructor on two shallow open water dives on the only living coral reef in North America.  Includes instruction, equipment rental and boat fee.  The experience may be applied towards the Open Water Diver Certification course. $ 100.00 per person.
bulletOpen Water Diver Course: We offer the PADI Open Water Diver Certification Course over three, four, or five days.   The course includes five academic modules, five skill development modules and four open water dives.  Includes instruction, equipment rental, boat fees and certification card.  Does not include the logbook, course text book or student photograph (all of which are required).  $ 350.00 per person.  NEW   Complete the academic portion of the Open Water Diver program prior to the start of your course with the CD and save your valuable vacation time. *
bulletOpen Water Referral (Check-Out Dives):   Students who complete one or more of the academic, confined water sessions and/or open water dives of the PADI Open Water Diver Course can complete their training at Captain's Corner.  From $ 200.00 for four dives (including instruction, equipment rental, boat fees and certification), but prices will vary based on the amount of training that needs to be completed - please contact us for details.*
bulletNon PADI Referrals: We can complete the open water dive portion for students who have complete their initial training through NAUI, TDI, IDEA, NASDS, PDIC, SSI, YMCA and SDI.  Price is as above.   Students from other agencies can choose to convert to the PADI Open Water Diver program by completing a confined water session and taking an exam.  Please contact us for details.  Prices from $ 225.00 including instruction, equipment rental, boat fees and certification.
bulletAdvanced Open Water Diver:    The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver program consist of five dives including a navigation dive, deep dive, and three electives dives (choose from night, wreck, multi-level, naturalist, search and recovery, to name just a few).  This self study program is designed to expose the Open Water Diver to a wider range of activities while under instructor supervision, thereby allowing the student to gain more confidence.  $ 250.00.
bulletSpecialty Diver Courses: We offer PADI Specialty Diver certifications as Deep Diver, Nitrox, U/W Naturalist, Wreck Diver, Multi-level Diver, Equipment Specialist, Search and Recovery Diver,   Underwater Navigator, and Underwater Photographer.  From $ 150.00 to     $ 300.00.
bulletMedic First Aid: This one day program covers first aid and CPR.  $ 100.00.
bulletRescue Diver:    An intensive program for Advanced divers that will expand a diver's knowledge beyond the recreational level.  A prerequisite for divers wishing to take a PADI leadership program.  Certification in first aid and CPR is required for certification as a PADI Rescue Diver, or may be combined with the PADI Medic First Aid Program as listed above.      $ 300.00.
bullet Key West Divemaster:  We offer the internship option for students wishing to become a PADI Divemaster.  This intensive program allows the candidate to work with an instructor gaining valuable experience.  Please contact us for details.     $ 500.00.  Does not include PADI certification / membership fee.
bulletNitrox Blending : Now offered from  Technical Diving International (TDI). Learn to blend your own gas mixes. Course cost  $75.00 plus the require manual $35.00.
bulletNitrox Courses: We are now able to offer various levels of Nitrox Certification from PADI, TDI and IANTD. Course cost is $180.00 (includes tanks and gas, but not text books or tables
Key West Scuba Diving
bulletAssistant Instructor Course: Why stop at divemaster. Try our Assistant Instructor course. Course cost $500.00
bulletSDI/TDI Instructor Development Course. Course cost $1050.00
bulletSDI/TDI Instructor Evaluation Course. Course Cost $300.00

NEW INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES

We can now offer SCUBA Training through Instructor level for:

bulletTDI ( Technical Diving International) - Through Nitrox instructor
bulletSDI (Scuba Diving International)- Through  SCUBA Instructor
bulletNAUI ( National Association of Underwater Instructors) - SCUBA Instructor 

The course cost is $1295.00

* NOTE: Students completing any CERTIFICATION course at Captain's Corner qualify for :
bulletfree equipment rental on any future trips aboard our boats, and
bulletstudent discount on equipment in the shop. 

Texts and dive tables are required and are not included in course fees.  Students must also provide a photograph and have a dive logbook.  Additional equipment and materials may be required for certain classes.   Prices subject to change without notice.

Technical Diver Training Courses

bulletNitrox Blending : Now offered from  Technical Diving International (TDI). Learn to blend your own gas mixes. Course cost  $75.00 plus the require manual $35.00.

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bulletAdvanced NITROX Course Cost  $265.00. Includes:
bulletGas, equipment rental and Boat fees
bullet3 days  4 dives **
bulletCertification with Technical Diving International
bulletCombine NITROX and Advanced NITROX  for Dual Certification $375.00 Includes:
bulletGas, equipment rental and Boat fee
bullet3 days  4  dives
bulletDual Certification with Technical Diving International and Professional Association of Diving Instructors
bulletDecompression Procedures Diver Course Cost $370.00 (Note: Student is required to furnish much of there own equipment). Includes:
bulletBoat fees, gas and tanks
bullet3 Days  4 Dives **
bulletCertification with Technical Diving International
bulletLimited Time Special Combine  NITROX and Advanced NITROX with Decompression Procedures. (Note: Student required to furnish much of their own equipment.) Course Cost:  $695.00
bulletGas, tanks, and Boat fees included.
bullet6 Days 8 Dives **
bulletCertification With Technical Diving International
bulletExtended Range Diver ( Note:  Student required to furnish much of there own equipment) Course Cost :$650.00. Includes: 
bulletGas, tanks, and Boat fees
bullet5 Days  6 Dives **
bulletCertification With Technical Diving International
bulletLimited Time Special Combine Advanced NITROX with Decompression Procedures and Extended Range Diver: Course Cost $1150.00
bulletGas, tanks, and Boat fees
bullet6 Days  8 Dives **
bulletCertification With Technical Diving International

Technical Training Agencies

bulletIANTD -IANTD Is The World's Largest Scuba Diving Training Organization Of  Nitrox, Enriched Air, Overhead Environment, Cave, Wreck, Rebreather, Trimix, Gas Blenders, Technical Scuba Divers, Instructors and Instructor Trainers. 
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bulletTDI - TDI (Technical diving International)  was formed in 1994 by some of diving’s most experienced instructors to bring technical applications of the sport to a wider audience. Whether your interests lie in nitrox, rebreathers, mixed gas or any of the many other programs that TDI offers you can be assured that you will be participating in training that offers you the "cutting edge" of diving technology.

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April 15, 2008