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We are excited! In less than a month the most popular Tech Diving Event will take place again in Bonaire. Buddy Dive Resort, Technical Diving International (TDI) and Dive Rite are joining forces to organize Mission Tech Possible. This popular event offers dive guests two full weeks of tech-focused activities and the opportunity to meet and dive with the pros.
Some of the technical diving professionals who will be hosting events and leading dives include Brian Carney and Lamar Hires. Buddy Dives own tech dive specialist, German Arango Gonzales will also be on hand throughout the event, offering his perspective and expertise on technical diving in the Caribbean.
Technical Diver Opportunities
Mission Tech Possible 2014 also offers unique benefits for divers already tech certified.
Daily Tech-Only Boats Every morning, a dive boat ($280,- for 3x2 hours of bottom time) will be designated as tech-only and visit some of Bonaires deeper dive sites with dive plans that allow up to two hours underwater. Only tech certified divers will be eligible for these dives.
Free Micropore CCR capsules Every CCR-certified diver will receive one box (4 cartridges) of closed-circuit rebreather capsules from event sponsor Micropore.
Special rates for Trimix and Decompression gas fills
Discounts on doubles, sidemount and deco cylinder rental
Recreational Diver Opportunities
Mission Tech Possible 2014 offers recreational divers a variety of tech missions this year, including:
Mission Briefing The start of the Mission Tech Possible experience, every diver will have the opportunity to work with the TDI pros to optimize buoyancy, trim, propulsion techniques, lift bag deployment, and more.
Mission Rebreather After a pre-dive briefing that includes rebreather functionality, safety procedures and buoyancy control, divers can test dive the Dive Rite O2ptima Closed Circuit Rebreather.
Mission Sidemount One of the fastest-growing equipment configurations for recreational and technical divers alike; sidemount offers a comfortable and unique dive experience. Divers will be able to test the Dive Rite Nomad system and practice sidemount-specific skills.
Mission Trimix Following a pre-dive briefing covering mixed gas dive planning, gas analysis and the physiological effects of helium as a breathing gas, divers will enjoy a 30 meter/100 foot dive with Trimix a blend of nitrogen, oxygen and helium. Divers will experience the Trimix difference, including easier breathing and reduced narcosis.
All recreational divers who complete the Mission Briefing and at least two additional missions will earn their TDI Intro to Tech Certification and receive an eLearning code for TDI Intro to Tech.
All certified divers are welcome to join Mission Tech Possible 2014. Participation is free for guests staying at Buddy Dive Resort, Caribbean Club Resort and Belmar Resort. For non-resort guests there is a fee of $ 50, - per tech clinics.
Looking for a personalized quote? Contact us now!
Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire
International Reservations
+ (599 717 50 90
reservations@buddydive.com
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Mission Tech Possible participants will have the opportunity to check out the latest technical equipment and technology, attend informative presentations, and try out different tech gear setups including doubles, side-mount, closed-circuit rebreathers and TRIMIX. There will even be special tech-only boat dives scheduled throughout the event. Mission Tech Possible 2014 is organized to allow participants to complete all activities, whether they join for one week or two.Some of the technical diving professionals who will be hosting events and leading dives include Brian Carney and Lamar Hires. Buddy Dives own tech dive specialist, German Arango Gonzales will also be on hand throughout the event, offering his perspective and expertise on technical diving in the Caribbean.
Technical Diver Opportunities
Mission Tech Possible 2014 also offers unique benefits for divers already tech certified.
Daily Tech-Only Boats Every morning, a dive boat ($280,- for 3x2 hours of bottom time) will be designated as tech-only and visit some of Bonaires deeper dive sites with dive plans that allow up to two hours underwater. Only tech certified divers will be eligible for these dives.
Free Micropore CCR capsules Every CCR-certified diver will receive one box (4 cartridges) of closed-circuit rebreather capsules from event sponsor Micropore.
Special rates for Trimix and Decompression gas fills
Discounts on doubles, sidemount and deco cylinder rental
Recreational Diver Opportunities
Mission Tech Possible 2014 offers recreational divers a variety of tech missions this year, including:
Mission Briefing The start of the Mission Tech Possible experience, every diver will have the opportunity to work with the TDI pros to optimize buoyancy, trim, propulsion techniques, lift bag deployment, and more.
Mission Rebreather After a pre-dive briefing that includes rebreather functionality, safety procedures and buoyancy control, divers can test dive the Dive Rite O2ptima Closed Circuit Rebreather.
Mission Sidemount One of the fastest-growing equipment configurations for recreational and technical divers alike; sidemount offers a comfortable and unique dive experience. Divers will be able to test the Dive Rite Nomad system and practice sidemount-specific skills.
Mission Trimix Following a pre-dive briefing covering mixed gas dive planning, gas analysis and the physiological effects of helium as a breathing gas, divers will enjoy a 30 meter/100 foot dive with Trimix a blend of nitrogen, oxygen and helium. Divers will experience the Trimix difference, including easier breathing and reduced narcosis.
All recreational divers who complete the Mission Briefing and at least two additional missions will earn their TDI Intro to Tech Certification and receive an eLearning code for TDI Intro to Tech.
All certified divers are welcome to join Mission Tech Possible 2014. Participation is free for guests staying at Buddy Dive Resort, Caribbean Club Resort and Belmar Resort. For non-resort guests there is a fee of $ 50, - per tech clinics.
Looking for a personalized quote? Contact us now!
Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire
International Reservations
+ (599 717 50 90
reservations@buddydive.com
More...
