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January, 2012

Jan. 4 - Meeting at 7 PM

Jan. 20 - Movie Night at The Palace in Boca. Details to follow. WICs: Jean Ordonez - jean.ordonez@aviationenglishtraining.com and Susan Shultz - susan@susanfschulz.com

Jan. 22 - Shark Valley bike ride. See Adventures page for details . WIC: Karen Gagliano, 561-638-8487, scubakag@comcast.net.

February, 2012

Feb. 1 - Meeting at 7 PM at Divers Direct in Dania. Details to follow.

Feb. 3-5 - Camping trip to Highlands Hammock in Sebring. WIC: Marie Dugan, scubmarie@gmail.com.

Feb. 17 - Movie Night at The Palace in Boca. Details to follow. WICs: Jean Ordonez - jean.ordonez@aviationenglishtrainng.com and Susan Shultz - susan@susanfschulz.com.

Feb. 25 - Dive on the Splashdown. Departure 8:30 AM. Cost: $60 including tip. WIC: Karen Gagliano 561-638-8487 or scubakag@comcast.net

March, 2012

March 7 - Meeting at 7 PM

March 10 - Wine Tasting. Details to follow. WIC: Jill Shelly reachjillian@comcast.net or 561-496-6160.

March 16 - Movie Night at The Place in Boca. Details to follow.WICs Jean Ordonez - jean.ordonez@aviationenglishtraining.com and Susan Shultz - susan@susanfschulz.com

March 24 - Dive on the Splashdown. 8:30 AM departure. Cost: $60 including tip. WIC: Karen Gagliano 561-638-8487 or scubakag@comcast.net

April, 2012

April 4 - Meeting at 7 PM

April 20 - Movie Night at The Place in Boca. Details to follow.WICs Jean Ordonez - jean.ordonez@aviationenglishtraining.com and Susan Shultz - susan@susanfschulz.com

April 28 - Refresher dive and picnic. Details to follow.

WIC

WIC means Woman in Charge of the trip/dive.

LOBSTER SEASON

READY, SET, GO— mini season for lobster is July 25 and 26, 2012! Divers are permitted to go lobstering before the commercial lobster season begins. In other words— we get first dibs! You will need a current FL salt water fishing license with a lobster stamp and a measuring gauge. Click here for information on instant licensing or call 888-347-4356 to get licensed now.

You can use a "bugger" or a net and tickle stick to catch the lobster. Please be careful not to damage the reef while lobstering. To be legally caught, Lobsters must have a carapace (head) of greater than 3 inches and must not be egg bearing females. Since many lobsters at the beginning of season are egg bearing (pregnant) please try not to break antenna or rip off legs while catching your lobster. You must check for eggs and measure the lobster under water before you place it in your catch bag.

If you have not been diving in a while - - be safe and smart - - check out your gear and adjust your weights before mini season starts. Also, while diving check your air gauge frequently as you can not believe how fast you will suck up air with the excitement of lobstering!

Regular lobster season starts on Monday August 6th.