Lisa Mongy
Contributor
Ladies grab your girlfriends, guys bring your wives, moms, sisters and daughters to celebrate the inaugural PADI Womens Dive Day on Saturday, July 18! Join the History of Diving Museum (HDM) and Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF), as we celebrate women pioneers in diving with a special two location Coral Restoration Dive with Islamorada Dive Center and a special guided tour through the History of Diving Museum highlighting womens contributions in diving history.
Our very own local Keys resident, active volunteer and board member to both HDM and CRF, Patti Gross, has written seven dive specialtys over her distinguished career as a dive professional including the PADI Distinctive Specialty Course, Coral Restoration Diver Series. We celebrate her enthusiasm to Saving the ocean one coral at a time.
The day starts off with an introduction to becoming a Coral Restoration Specialist. Join us as we head out with Islamorada Dive Center for a morning two location dive (check in 8:00 AM). Marvel at the underwater growth process during our first stop as we enjoy a CRF guided tour through a Coral Restoration Foundation nursery. Then youll have a chance to see first-hand how the coral plantings benefit the reef system as we explore a recent plantapalooza location on our second dive. Space is limited for this inaugural intro dive! Reserve your spot now by contacting IDC at 305-664-3483. Normal boat fees apply in addition to a $40 donation to help support CRF and HDM educational outreach.
Womens Dive Day celebrations continue at the History of Diving Museum. Through a sponsorship by Business and Professional Women of the Upper Keys, HDM has added over a dozen pioneer women through the exhibits. Join us for a special guided tour highlighting womens contributions in diving history at 3:00 pm. followed by refreshments, special presentation and raffle of a beautiful CRF pendant and earring set generously donated by Patti Gross. Tour and reception tickets are $15, purchase online or at the Museum. Museum members are free, price is included to those on the morning dive.
Hope to sea you on the dive and at the Museum!
The Museum is located at 82990 Overseas Highway MM 83. For more information call the Museum at: 305-664-9737 or visit www.DivingMuseum.org. Stay connected by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Our very own local Keys resident, active volunteer and board member to both HDM and CRF, Patti Gross, has written seven dive specialtys over her distinguished career as a dive professional including the PADI Distinctive Specialty Course, Coral Restoration Diver Series. We celebrate her enthusiasm to Saving the ocean one coral at a time.
The day starts off with an introduction to becoming a Coral Restoration Specialist. Join us as we head out with Islamorada Dive Center for a morning two location dive (check in 8:00 AM). Marvel at the underwater growth process during our first stop as we enjoy a CRF guided tour through a Coral Restoration Foundation nursery. Then youll have a chance to see first-hand how the coral plantings benefit the reef system as we explore a recent plantapalooza location on our second dive. Space is limited for this inaugural intro dive! Reserve your spot now by contacting IDC at 305-664-3483. Normal boat fees apply in addition to a $40 donation to help support CRF and HDM educational outreach.
Womens Dive Day celebrations continue at the History of Diving Museum. Through a sponsorship by Business and Professional Women of the Upper Keys, HDM has added over a dozen pioneer women through the exhibits. Join us for a special guided tour highlighting womens contributions in diving history at 3:00 pm. followed by refreshments, special presentation and raffle of a beautiful CRF pendant and earring set generously donated by Patti Gross. Tour and reception tickets are $15, purchase online or at the Museum. Museum members are free, price is included to those on the morning dive.
Hope to sea you on the dive and at the Museum!
The Museum is located at 82990 Overseas Highway MM 83. For more information call the Museum at: 305-664-9737 or visit www.DivingMuseum.org. Stay connected by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
