Looking for Someone to Dive With this year? Your dive buddy could be closer than you think. Now is the time to let that friend of yours know that Sunken Treasure is beginning scuba lessons indoors at some of our local pools. Yes, now is the time to learn!! Why wait until summer and have to set around to read the Open Water Diver manual and spend time in the pool. Get the classroom and pool work out of the way NOW so that when the weather breaks they can do the open water dives and you can spend the summer showing them what diving is all about. Get them involved NOW!! Remember the first time you thought how you should have done this long ago?

Jay Street Bridge - When the contestants in the area's newest boat races see the starting flag or hear, "Ladies and gentlemen, dip your paddles!" they will shoot out into the river as quickly as possible in the hopes of surviving the contest.
It isn't that the river below Veterans Bridge will be transformed into a whitewater or obstacle course, or that the races will last for hours (although the cleanup might).

In fact, the races could be over for some boats in minutes - once they sink, they are out of the running.
Just crossing the finish line will be a huge accomplishment, and any boat crew that manages to do so with flair will likely be rewarded.
What will make this competition so tough?
The fact that all the boats must be built using just four materials, guaranteed to make them light and fast - as they either zip across the top of water or sink straight down.
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Article reprinted from The Express online....photo by - Vernon Welch and Don White, of Lock Haven

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Equipment Warranty 101...So what's it worth to YOU ?
Remember in order to keep your equipment in it's best operating order, and the warranty valid, it must be serviced each and every year, even if it hasn't been used. When servicing a regulator at Sunken Treasure, we take the regulator completely apart, clean and check all parts, and replace any worn or bad parts. The regulator is then reassembled, adjusted, and tested. The gauges on your regulator are a separate item and should be returned to the manufacturer every two years for testing and recalibration. If something doesn't seem correct then it should be checked right away. Tank VIP's do not include valve service, which should be done every 3-5 years, depending on use. BCD warranty checks include checking for leaks, over pressure relief and dump valves working OK, and cleaning and lubrication of the power inflator.
Prices for these services run from FREE to $35.00 depending on the item. The cost of parts on items not under warranty is not included.

Dive Tips... Things that are BAD for your gear!
Freezing! ...Here in PA this is a real issue to deal with. If you store something wet and it freezes permanent damage may result! Seams can fail, rubber can crack, ice can cut, etc. Make sure all your gear is dry if you have to store it in a cold storage room or other unheated area.
Sunshine Isn't Healthy ... for Your Gear! Believe it or not leaving your gear laying around in the bright and hot sunshine for long periods of time is bad and will lead to drying, rotting, cracking, and fading of various parts of your kit. Neoprene rubber is affected by ultraviolet light and wetsuits, boots, hoods, gloves etc should not be left hanging in the sun any longer than necessary. Fin will warp.
Even better, find a spot in the shade to hang your gear to dry, it may take longer but your gear will last longer! BCD bladders, Low-Pressure Inflator Hoses, and Regulator components are also affected by prolonged exposure to sunlight. Once your gear is rinsed, of after it has dried, pack it away and move it into the shade.
Wet Storage. Okay, having wet gear in the trunk of your car for the drive home won't hurt, but leaving it in there for a week may cause your dive buddy (and even you) to hold your nose the next time you open the gear bag! This problem is compounded if you're one of those divers who frequently relieves himself (or herself) in the suit (while diving).
Go ahead, leave it damp in the bag - hope you like that strong ammonia stench that'll leave you gagging when you crack the zipper on the bag before the next dive! Do yourself and others a favor (especially if its rental gear!) Hang it up to dry as soon as possible and pack it away dry and clean. If you're packing it away for the season making sure things are dry is critical, not only for the gear, but for your health as well!
NOT Rinsing Your Gear in Fresh Water! Don't believe it? Spend $700.00 on a name brand regulator and don't rinse it a few times. Take it to the dive shop (along with a whole bunch-o-money) and they may be able to fix it for you! This applies to ALL equipment, even your gear bag! If you think that super expensive Titanium knife you invested in won't rust go ahead and give it a try. When advertisers claim titanium doesn't corrode they should finish the sentence - titanium doesn't corrode ... as fast as other metals!

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