The dates for the 5th Annual ScubaBoard invades the keys are set for June 18 - 21, 2010.
Tentatively on the schedule at the moment, is 4 days of diving in the Keys, Lodging, and a bash on Saturday night.
The location of the bash is secured, we're planning a party at a location much closer to Key Largo. There will be great food, beer, and even an indoor room with air conditioning.
That's all I'm going to say right now. But save the date. You should be able to make reservations through ScubaBoard by December, 2009.
El Orans
July 17th, 2009, 08:46 AM
Excellent.
When will the dates be definitive?
deepstops
July 17th, 2009, 08:52 AM
The dates for the 5th Annual ScubaBoard invades the keys are set for June 18 - 21, 2010.
Excellent.
When will the dates be definitive?
Seems definitive :)
El Orans
July 17th, 2009, 08:57 AM
Last edited by HowardE; Today at 02:50 PM.. Seems a slight change was made to the original post... :D
DennisW
July 17th, 2009, 09:34 AM
Wonderful. I just saved the dates. Donna and I will be there next year.
mrfixitchapman
July 17th, 2009, 10:07 AM
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Missdirected
July 17th, 2009, 12:03 PM
The dates for the 5th Annual ScubaBoard invades the keys are set for June 18 - 21, 2010.
Tentatively on the schedule at the moment, is 4 days of diving in the Keys, Lodging, and a bash on Saturday night.
The location of the bash is secured, we're planning a party at a location much closer to Key Largo. There will be great food, beer, and even an indoor room with air conditioning.
That's all I'm going to say right now. But save the date. You should be able to make reservations through ScubaBoard by December, 2009.
:yelclap:
The location of the bash is secured, we're planning a party at a location much closer to Key Largo. There will be great food, beer, and even an indoor room with air conditioning.
This I really like :)
deepstops
July 17th, 2009, 02:06 PM
Seems a slight change was made to the original post... :D
Nice try El :)
You asked "When will the dates be definitive?". They did not change :D
You should book your ticket(s) soon El :)
BVickery
July 18th, 2009, 08:59 AM
Do I have to dive every dive trip for ITK?
DebbyDiver
July 18th, 2009, 04:55 PM
Are we there yet? :D
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Snoopyto
July 18th, 2009, 06:19 PM
Are we there yet? :D
Yes! Now get out!! :D
Missdirected
July 18th, 2009, 09:05 PM
Do I have to dive every dive trip for ITK?
No you can pick and choose your dives.
divedivedivecfl
July 18th, 2009, 09:59 PM
We stayed at the Holiday Inn. It was nice. They have a large outside tiki hut for large gatherings, with 2 pools and an inside banquet room. Just a thought for the bash.
btw... dates saved!!
divedivedivecfl
July 18th, 2009, 10:16 PM
I know it's early... Can I take a run at the shirts for next year? I have a buddy that runs a really cool shirt printing business and he has some great artwork that may be good for the whole ITK/Pirate theme.
Strictly an informal thing at this point.
HowardE
July 18th, 2009, 11:39 PM
I'm not going outside of SB next year for the shirts, meaning: I'll be handling the sales internally via SB, and probably pre-sales can be done online. Feel free to submit a design to me, or have him contact me and we can work something out. I'm open to see good artwork. :)
The holiday inn does have the tiki hut, but their pricing for the party was a a lot more than what I thought people would want to pay. The location for the party next year is locked up, and has both indoor (air conditioned) and outdoor seating.
Missdirected
July 18th, 2009, 11:51 PM
I'm not going outside of SB next year for the shirts, meaning: I'll be handling the sales internally via SB, and probably pre-sales can be done online. Feel free to submit a design to me, or have him contact me and we can work something out. I'm open to see good artwork. :)
The holiday inn does have the tiki hut, but their pricing for the party was a a lot more than what I thought people would want to pay. The location for the party next year is locked up, and has both indoor (air conditioned) and outdoor seating.
What about Cafe Press? They do such a great job at really, really good prices. And the quality of their t-shirts... Well I'm still wearing one from years ago. Just a thought :) Also they can ship them and people can have them even before ITK. And the girls can get ones made for girls :blinking:
Howard I know of a couple of others that also wanted to try their hand at t-shirst. Maybe have something like last year but have the submissions and pricing done privately so there is no circus or stealing of ideas. :dontknow:
divedivedivecfl
July 27th, 2009, 03:39 PM
Howard I know of a couple of others that also wanted to try their hand at t-shirst. Maybe have something like last year but have the submissions and pricing done privately so there is no circus or stealing of ideas. :dontknow:
I have no problem with the submission way of doing this. We still have a few months to work out the details... I agree it's a good idea to get them out (and delivered) early...
I'll work something up and PM Howard when it's ready... I'm not going to rush it.
NauticalDelicious
October 19th, 2009, 07:18 PM
See You Guys In The Keys!
divedivedivecfl
October 20th, 2009, 11:10 AM
...and even an indoor room with air conditioning.
I am very grateful for this... we were forced to leave early because of the bugs last year.
alohagal
November 15th, 2009, 01:24 PM
Saved the date...so excited for first ITK!
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Jax
November 15th, 2009, 01:33 PM
I know it's early... Can I take a run at the shirts for next year? I have a buddy that runs a really cool shirt printing business and he has some great artwork that may be good for the whole ITK/Pirate theme.
Strictly an informal thing at this point.
"Rumor has it" that there are some that would want a "No Lionfish", or "Kill the Lionfish" logo or patch . . .:smile:
mike_s
November 25th, 2009, 10:18 AM
"Rumor has it" that there are some that would want a "No Lionfish", or "Kill the Lionfish" logo or patch . . .:smile:
I'm sure someone will be making T-shirts. :eyebrow:
Jax
November 29th, 2009, 07:28 PM
So, where is the best place to fly into - Fort Lauderdale or Miami?
deepstops
November 29th, 2009, 08:47 PM
So, where is the best place to fly into - Fort Lauderdale or Miami?
Miami airport is 45 minutes closer but the pros of flying into Fort Lauderdale are as follows:
the rental cars are on-site at the airport (no shuttle bus to the rental lots)
typically better airfares because take-off and landing fess are lower
easier egress and ingress to the interstate or Turnpike
lionfish slayers and KOH'ers live in Fort Lauderdale for the most part
mike_s
November 29th, 2009, 10:22 PM
Having flown in/out of both of them, I'd say that flying into Ft Lauderdale is worth the extra 45 minutes in driving time. (it's typically cheaper also)
MIA just sucks.
Especially if you have to rent a car and return it. The rental car returns are a pain in the ass there. And not safe to refuel the rental car around MIA airport unless you are well armed.
Buoyant1
December 23rd, 2009, 04:48 PM
Having flown in/out of both of them, I'd say that flying into Ft Lauderdale is worth the extra 45 minutes in driving time. (it's typically cheaper also)
MIA just sucks.
Especially if you have to rent a car and return it. The rental car returns are a pain in the ass there. And not safe to refuel the rental car around MIA airport unless you are well armed.
Ohhhhh yeah!
Two airports I avoid like the plague Miami and Philadelphia!
Ft. Lauderdale is a MUCH nicer airport! (but then again.... the last three times I've been down to the Keys I drove!:D)
Sinbad the Diver
December 28th, 2009, 09:04 PM
So, where is the best place to fly into - Fort Lauderdale or Miami?
If you are renting a car, take a look at Ft Meyers as well. Sounds crazy, but it's an easy drive straight over on 75 then down the turnpike, maybe an extra 30 mins longer than FLL, but that's off-season on the left coast and you can get deals on flights and cars that time of year. Smaller airport (easier in and out) served by all the discount airlines as well.
deepstops
December 28th, 2009, 09:20 PM
If you are renting a car, take a look at Ft Meyers as well. Sounds crazy, but it's an easy drive straight over on 75 then down the turnpike, maybe an extra 30 mins longer than FLL, but that's off-season on the left coast and you can get deals on flights and cars that time of year. Smaller airport (easier in and out) served by all the discount airlines as well.
It's 120 miles from Daniels Pkwy in Fort Myers to where I-75 intersects the Turnpike at the Dade County line.
Please explain how that equates into "maybe an extra 30 minutes longer than FLL".
Sinbad the Diver
December 28th, 2009, 09:46 PM
It's 120 miles from Daniels Pkwy in Fort Myers to where I-75 intersects the Turnpike at the Dade County line.
Please explain how that equates into "maybe an extra 30 minutes longer than FLL".
details, details....I forgot, I drove from naples (it was early that morning :D ), not Ft Meyers and I was factoring in how long it takes to get out of the airport, in the car and on the road, less air trafic, taxiway time, etc. So in the end an extra hour, maybe a little more, but you might be able to save a few $$ depending on where you are comming from.
Sonet
December 29th, 2009, 12:39 AM
I Missed last year due to a previous engagement but this year I'm in. I went to ITK III and it rocked. This time I'm taking the daughter and the Mrs. C you all there.
Sonet
December 29th, 2009, 12:58 AM
Do we know when the reservation page is going to be up?
ONESPEED
December 29th, 2009, 07:02 AM
So, where is the best place to fly into - Fort Lauderdale or Miami?
FLL = nicer
MIA = a little closer to the keys
IMHO, FLL is a better alternative, MIA just plain sucks.
DebbyDiver
December 29th, 2009, 03:42 PM
By the time you deal with MIA crap, if you landed at FLL you'd already be most of the way to the Keys.
mike_s
December 29th, 2009, 05:31 PM
I'd glady pay more for tickets to fly into FLL and drive extra than to fly into MIA.
Jax
December 31st, 2009, 05:53 PM
Look out! We have tickets!!!! :goingdown:
So how does this work? ScubaBoard gets a deal on group rates? Group dive rates? One signs up for the kind of diving they do?
No offense, but I don't want to be the "damned vacation diver" with whom someone gets saddled. ;)
HowardE
December 31st, 2009, 06:05 PM
Do we know when the reservation page is going to be up?
Hopefully next week.
Jax
January 2nd, 2010, 03:00 PM
:d Thanks, Howard!
:bump:
Jax
January 3rd, 2010, 02:16 PM
:hm: I wonder how many hotel choices there will be?
chrisculina
January 3rd, 2010, 04:39 PM
I guess there will be some diving involved? Any info about the uw part of ITK? Are newbies welcome?
deepstops
January 3rd, 2010, 05:17 PM
Do we know when the reservation page is going to be up?
:hm: I wonder how many hotel choices there will be?
I guess there will be some diving involved? Any info about the uw part of ITK? Are newbies welcome?
Hopefully next week.
Patience is a virtue and good things come to those who are patient, and all those other metaphors...... :D
The final details on the diving, the Saturday night party, and the hotels are being nailed down this week.
And of course divers of every certification level and experience are invited. There will be dives offered from 30' reef dives all the way to 300' wreck dives for the technical crowd.
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princessaprilia
January 3rd, 2010, 05:19 PM
hmmmmm.... I could probably do this year....
Jax
January 3rd, 2010, 05:33 PM
And of course divers of every certification level and experience are invited. There will be dives offered from 30' reef dives all the way to 300' wreck dives for the technical crowd.
Oooo, ooo, :wavey: do you HAVE to be technical to dive the wreck?
I have a Spare Air!
:popcorn:
deepstops
January 3rd, 2010, 05:41 PM
Oooo, ooo, :wavey: do you HAVE to be technical to dive the wreck?
I have a Spare Air!
:popcorn:
To dive the 300' wreck that will be on the schedule (pending charter approval), you will be required to the manifolded and isolated Spare Air doubles kit.
Jax
January 3rd, 2010, 05:46 PM
To dive the 300' wreck that will be on the schedule (pending charter approval), you will be required to have the manifolded and isolated Spare Air doubles kit.
Oh, okay; thanks! :thumb:
A little overkill, but someone was selling them . . . . :hm: where was that?
New folk: we are joking, here!
Jax
January 4th, 2010, 03:20 PM
:bump:
So . . . you're not going let anticipation kill us by waiting until FRIDAY, are you?
Jax
January 5th, 2010, 02:10 PM
:whistling: :bump:
Chris at Silent World
January 5th, 2010, 02:45 PM
To dive the 300' wreck that will be on the schedule (pending charter approval), you will be required to the manifolded and isolated Spare Air doubles kit.
Capacity of spair air must be greater than 1 cubic foot for sub 300' dives to ensure a safe buddy sharing ascent. :D
Cant wait - should be fun! Count me in! Can I actually get wet this time??
mike_s
January 5th, 2010, 04:58 PM
To dive the 300' wreck that will be on the schedule (pending charter approval), you will be required to the manifolded and isolated Spare Air doubles kit.
Capacity of spair air must be greater than 1 cubic foot for sub 300' dives to ensure a safe buddy sharing ascent. :D
cool. I'm go get mine filled with Tri-Mix now! http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i114/mikes2006/misc_images/dive-related/DoubleSpareAirs100.jpg
Jax
January 5th, 2010, 05:00 PM
Capacity of spair air must be greater than 1 cubic foot for sub 300' dives to ensure a safe buddy sharing ascent. :D
Cant wait - should be fun! Count me in! Can I actually get wet this time??
:mad: I think you are upping the requiremennts so I can't go!! <insert temper tantrum>
Jendra
January 6th, 2010, 08:15 PM
A few of us that are regulars in the SB chat room were talking about meeting in Keys this summer... I will let them know about this already wonderfully planned event. Seems I may not have to be a planner for this vacation. Sweet!!! :)
Jax
January 6th, 2010, 08:24 PM
Well, that is one reason I keep :bump: . . .
I didn't know either, and you can still get cheap flights!
azchipka
January 6th, 2010, 11:01 PM
:mad: I think you are upping the requiremennts so I can't go!! <insert temper tantrum>
You can always come down early and get your Technical Training done before everyone else arrives :D
azchipka
January 6th, 2010, 11:03 PM
Can I actually get wet this time??
Nope you need to stay at the shop but will get video for you! While you watch the video you can sit in the rinse tub and wear your rebreather it will be just like being on the dive but with out the deco stops!
:rofl3::rofl3::rofl3::rofl3::rofl3::rofl3:
Jax
January 7th, 2010, 08:30 AM
:lol: Now THAT's my speed . . . :rofl3:
mike_s
January 7th, 2010, 09:58 AM
Nope you need to stay at the shop but will get video for you! While you watch the video you can sit in the rinse tub and wear your rebreather it will be just like being on the dive but with out the deco stops!
:rofl3::rofl3::rofl3::rofl3::rofl3::rofl3:
is that the new PADI Rebreather specialty ?
HowardE
January 7th, 2010, 10:01 AM
Just to update everyone.
The dive schedule has been submitted for approval to the dive operations involved with this year's event. Once we're all square, I'll post the schedule, and allow reservations to be taken.
In the mean time. Some of the available hotels are available for reservations at: http://reservations.scubaboard.com MUCH More to come...
More Hotels... The Dive Schedule, and the Parties.
