A reputable dive charter operator will have a procedure in place to account for all divers on-board. This should be done prior to the boat departing the harbor, and also prior to the boat leaving the dive site. There are a variety of methods used to account for divers. Be sure you are aware of the method used by your dive operator. Lahaina Divers uses a dive manifest, verbal roll call, and diver stations to identify each diver / passenger on board the vessel.

When the boat returned to harbor, the captain and crew left without checking the cabin for customer left items. This is not critical; however, most dive operators will check the cabin of the vessel after each charter to secure any left items. In this case, the crew would have noticed two gear bags remained with identification in them. The two divers would have been rescued within hours.

The two stranded divers carried dive knives for emergencies. Dive knives are an important part of dive gear should one get tied up in fishing line and for protection, etc. Equally important equipment divers should carry on them is a means of communicating a need for help when at the waters’ surface. I believe this is the other critical point the movie made. There are numerous items that would have attracted the attention of passing vessels: water proof flares, a safety sausage, a dive whistle, a mirror. Most dive retailers sell these items. Point taken.

Retail Remodel

We’re busy preparing for your next visit. Our retail store is undergoing a facelift and update. We’ve got a new floor plan to help charter check-ins flow smoother; new display cases and new lighting to capture the best in our retail products, new wall colors and accent pieces to give the feel of being underwater (before we even get there) ….and much more. It will be a dramatic change with lots of color. The remodel is scheduled for completion the first half of November. Can’t wait for you to see it!!

Specials

"Molokini Crater Full Moon Night Dive and Treasure Hunt"

Find the “Treasure” and Win a Free 2 tank Dive Charter Scheduled dates are: September 30th, Thursday October 28th, Thursday-sure to be extra creepy “the night of all souls” November 27th, Saturday

Charter price is $119 plus tax and fees, and includes two dives at Molokini Crater*, tanks, weights, mask, fins, snorkel, dive light and cyalume stick, deli sandwiches, snacks and fresh baked chocolate chip cookies…..Yum

*weather and conditions permitting, alternate site possible: we want everyone to have a safe, fun time.

Interested in Underwater Photography?

If you’re coming to Maui, why not combine your diving with a class that will enrich your whole Hawaiian experience. Capture the most beautiful blue water and colorful creatures in photos. The Underwater Photography Class combines a one hour lesson and any two dive charter. You pay $59 plus the cost of the dive charter you choose less 15%. You can view our regular schedule of dive charters available at http://www.lahainadivers.com/scuba_charterschedule.html Bring your own camera or rent ours.

Till next time.....dive long, dive deep....but especially DIVE SAFE.
Hope to see you in Maui soon.

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