Colorful Curacao

Where is Curacao? 

We'll Sharky's not telling. Curacao is truly a hidden dive paradise. Fourteen of us enjoyed a fantastic week of diving, fun & sun. We got to see some world class dive sites. Some of the favorites were Santa Cruz, Mushroom Forest, Black Coral Garden & who can forget Watamula. Most of the sites had relatively no current and 100 ft vis. We did have one wild drift dive that allowed us to enjoy 4 different dive sites in 45 minutes!! King's Island roller coasters don't get close to the speeds that we were cruising!! 

While we were there Jennifer completed her Open Water Certification and 4 or the 5 Advanced Open Water dives. Helen hit the 150 dive mark. The rest of the crew dove, dove and then lounged in the hot tub and pool. We completed the week with a tour of the island, including downtown shopping. Downtown Willemstad has a Dutch architectural influence and has more colors than a crayon box! We truly had a blast. 

Ok, I'll tell you, if you have not already "Googled" Curacao. Curacao sits off the coast of Venezuela. It is also part of the ABC chain that includes Aruba and Bonaire. For more pictures check out our travel page in the next week. 

Balance & Libra Do It Again!!

Once again the Aqua Lung "Balance" & "Libra" has earned Sport Divers Editor's Pick Award. Although Aqua Lung has not changed anything on the "Balance" & "Libra" for 2009, they have once again earned top marks. These BCD's are not the most expensive that Aqua Lung offers but they come loaded with features that any diver can appreciate. The "Balance" is the male version and the "Libra" is built just right for female divers. These back-inflate BCD's are ideal for travel without compromising quality and performance. They are made with long wearing Cordura fabrics for maximum durability and lightweight strength. These BCD's are weight integrated with patented Sure-Lock weight system. With a total of four weight pockets, every diver will be able to put themselves in the perfect dive profile. The innovative swivel buckles provide fantastic comfort and adjustability. Self-Adjusting Lumbar Support system (SLS) conforms to the divers lower lumbar to maximize comfort on land or in the water. This is a very versatile BCD, so whether you are just a tropical diver or dive a drysuit in frigid conditions, the "Balance" or "Libra" is the right choice. Check out these BCD's anytime at the divecenter. On April 11th receive great savings on both of these fantastic BCD's.