Like many people in the Monterey dive community, I took the time to write a long complaint letter about the change in the Point Lobos dive fee changes. Today I got a response back and I must say I like it! Without comment, here it is:
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Mr. Bruce Sawyer
I want to thank you for taking the time to express your feelings regarding the proposed diving fee increases. After meeting with a number divers from the dive community and with staff I have altered the fee structure. As of January 1st a diver who make reservations on weekends and state holidays will be charged $15 per person, a team of two divers will cost $30 (this $30 fee will include walk ups). A diver making reservations during the week Monday-Friday will be charged $12.50 per diver, a team of two will cost $25. During the week Monday-Friday a diver without a reservation can walk-up to the kiosk (only if space allows and not sold out by reservation) and pay $10 per diver, or a team of two will cost $20. I am hopeful this fee structure will meet our needs as a Sector an also provide more opportunity for a larger group of divers to enjoy Point Lobos State Reserve.
Thank you,
Jim Bilz
Monterey District
Sector Superintendent
831-647-6268
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Unfortunately, I won't be able to dive Point Lobos for a while. I'm on Little Cayman Island until the end of March. And yes, the diving is fantastic here.
Bruce
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Mr. Bruce Sawyer
I want to thank you for taking the time to express your feelings regarding the proposed diving fee increases. After meeting with a number divers from the dive community and with staff I have altered the fee structure. As of January 1st a diver who make reservations on weekends and state holidays will be charged $15 per person, a team of two divers will cost $30 (this $30 fee will include walk ups). A diver making reservations during the week Monday-Friday will be charged $12.50 per diver, a team of two will cost $25. During the week Monday-Friday a diver without a reservation can walk-up to the kiosk (only if space allows and not sold out by reservation) and pay $10 per diver, or a team of two will cost $20. I am hopeful this fee structure will meet our needs as a Sector an also provide more opportunity for a larger group of divers to enjoy Point Lobos State Reserve.
Thank you,
Jim Bilz
Monterey District
Sector Superintendent
831-647-6268
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Unfortunately, I won't be able to dive Point Lobos for a while. I'm on Little Cayman Island until the end of March. And yes, the diving is fantastic here.
Bruce
