NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2004 e-newsletter designed by deXign 
 
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Use your card at Seaforever to earn rewards Points this will entitle you to further benefits such as FREE dives and Accomodation. (details on website)

 
THIS MONTHS ARTICLES
 
Aliwal Shoal Proposed MPA

The Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism has published a proposed inclusion of Aliwal Shoal - Rocky Bay into an MPA.
This will have far reaching implications on local fishermen, boat charter operators, spear fishermen and divers.

The full document can be found on our website (Click Here to Open PDF)
A website with full details and information is under development and will be up and running soon at www.msaf.org.za this site will be sponsored by various companies and kindly hosted by Xnet Internet Services.

 
 
Tragedy at Umkomass River Mouth
Fisherman Dies during launch at Umkomaas.

Tragedy struck on Valentines Day at Umkomaas when 4 fishermen in a small craft capsized in the surf.
Divers and Skippers from various boat charters who where also in the river mouth at the time rushed to rescue the 4 men apparently none of which were equipped with life jackets.
CPR was administered to one unconscious victim who later succumbed to an apparent heart attack

This once again highlights the need of skippers and passengers to comply with regulations, and adhere to safety.

The joint committee of the Aliwal Shoal Boat owners association and Umkomaas Ski Boat Club, currently the licensed operators of the launch site are putting into place safety procedures and regulations to help prevent accidents of this nature. With the exception of a single local Aliwal Charter boat operator who appears to be refusing to toe the line, all the rest of the concerned and safety concious operators support this action.

Good advice when diving at Aliwal is to choose a Charter Boat Operator that is a Member of the Aliwal Shoal Boat Owners Association, they have a strict code of conduct that members must adhere to.

 
Congratulations

A Hearty well done to the following Students.
 

Alex Edwards SSI Open Water Diver
Sean Whitecross Speciality Diver
Jason Flemyng EAN Nitrox / Shark
Roan Bantjes SSI Open Water Diver
Frits Haas SSI Open Water Diver
Elke Haas EAN Nitrox
Andreas Bothma SSI Open Water Diver
Craig Bothma SSI Open Water Diver
Ulf Teske SSI Open Water Diver
Carl Butler EAN Nitrox
Nicholas Pothmann EAN Nitrox

 

CLASSIFIEDS
ANBOT Divers Is Selling Its Dive Tank
SPECIFICATIONS:-
HEIGHT 2.8M, DIAMETER 2.0M, WEIGHT +/- 500KG, 1 LARGE WINDOW, POOL FILTER COMPLETE WITH HEATING UNIT, Platform and ladder on outside Easily transported on a flat trailer or bakkie with flat bed.
Ideal for shows expos, R15 000.00 (O.N.C.O.)
Contact :- ANDRE 082-650-5943

Bud & Cath Scuba Academy are having a year end clearance sale of equipment and NAUI materials.
Contact Bud 011-609-6924

Oceanic Air Integrated Computer with Air Transmitter - R 2 000.00. Contact Gary on 082-553-2204

Sony Underwater Video housing complete with 3 x Strobes, TR1 Camera, Editing Station, Spare Tapes, Carry Case & Lenses, Batteries and Soft Carry Bag and High Impact waterproof Carry Case.....R15000.00 ONCO. Contact Gary on 082-553-2204
 
Gary's - DID You KNOW
1865 - Benoit Rouquayrol and Auguste Denayrouse patented an apparatus for underwater breathing. It consisted of a horizontal steel tank of compressed air on a diver's back, connected to a valve arranged to a mouth-piece. With this apparatus the diver was tethered to the surface by a hose that pumped fresh air into the low pressure tank, but he was able to disconnect the tether and dive with just the tank on his back for a few minutes.
 
Contact Sea Forever
Physical Address
No 16 Westward Drive, Widenham, Umkomaas, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Postal Address
Postnet Suite #72
Private Bag X5516, Scottburgh, 4180

Contact Numbers
Telephone: (039) 973-0565
Facsimile: (039) 973-0545

Gary: (+27 82) 553-2204
Nancy: (+27 82) 553-2205
Vaughn: (+27 83) 231-7777

E-mail Addresses
Bookings: bookings@seaforever.com
Information: info@seaforever.com

Gary: gary@seaforever.com
Nancy: nancy@seaforever.com
Vaughn: vaughn@seaforever.com

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Guest House Rates
Tariffs Per Night
Twin Rooms Per Person
Single Supplement
R 225.00
R 65.00
Double Room R 450.00
Family Room R 650.00
Set Dinner Supplement R 65.00
Lunches Al La Carte  
Airport Transfers / person R 150.00
 
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