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Scuba High Adventure - Troop 10

Black Beard Cruises Sail Boats

Troop 10 has arranged a High Adventure Live-aboard
Scuba Diving & Sailing trip for Summer 2003.


Miami / Bahamas
July 26th thru August 1st, 2003

Blackbeard's Cruises, a live aboard Scuba diving adventure to the Out Islands of the Bahamas. Each week their three 65-foot sailboats, Sea Explorer, Morning Star and Pirate's Lady depart from Miami on a scuba diving adventure to the Out Islands of the Bahamas. Once the home of pirates and privateers, these islands now offer spectacular diving in warm, crystal clear waters. The all-inclusive trip includes: food, lodging, dives (tanks), airfare, transfers & fun. Dives include: remote walls, wrecks, coral reefs, night dives and they even dive with the sharks.

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  • Blackbeard's Cruises
    • Open to Scout & Parents
    • Accommodations for 21 passengers (first 21 that pay deposit)
    • Cost: $1,100 (may fluctuate due to airfares)
      • Airfare to Miami (and back to KC)
      • Transfers to/from boat
      • Lodging & food on boat (6 day/nights)
      • Dives (up to 4 per day)
    • $300 (non-refundable) deposit due NOW
      • Payable to "Midwest Aquatics" and given to Greg Spies
    • Scuba Certification (if not already certified)
      • Class offered locally - Midwest Aquatics
      • Single Saturday Class
      • Cost: $150 per person plus $75 training materials (these can be shared)
      • Advanced certification available to those already certified
    • Equipment
      • mask, fins, wetsuit, buoyancy vest, regulator & dive computer are required
      • These can be purchased or rented
      • Rental Cost: $135 for the week
    • Other Activities
      • Fishing
      • Skipper (sail) the boat
      • Explore the islands
    • Special Requirements
      • Proof of Citizenship
        • Passport or certified copy birth certificate (and picture ID)
        • Passport preferred
      • Notarized permission to travel from parents
    • Schedule:
      • Saturday, 7/26/2003 Fly to Miami
        • Depart for Bahamas at ~3:00pm
      • Friday, 8/1/2003 Fly Home
        • Arrive at dock in Miami early Friday morning


    Trip Coordinator: Greg Spies
    913-338-4354
    gspies@mrsg.com

    Page Last Updated: 12/9/2002

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