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Events
Kayak Demo / Special Sale
Perhaps you've never kayaked before... you're curious...but timid. Well don't be!
Come out and visit us for one of our demonstration days at the Wisconsin River at
Piffner Park (End of Main St).
- 1st Kayak Demo
Sat. April 26th, 10:00 - 4:00
Sun. April 27th, 10:00 - 2:00
- 2nd Kayak Demo
Sun. May 11th, 10:00 - 4:00
Dry Suit Demo
Come try a Bare Dry Suit for yourself and see what it is like to dive dry
contact the store for more info.
- May 31, June 1
Watch For Us!
Watch for us in July at Riverfront Rendezvous
and during Crazy Days Downtown Street Sale
Classes
Beginning Openwater Classes
Divepoint now offers a weekend openwater certification class, (not a resort course)
this is an accelerated class. This course requires you to study the openwater book
along with the videos that are normally viewed in class. This
class begins on a Friday afternoon and finishes on a Sunday afternoon. You are
still required to take the four-openwater certifications dives after completing
the class. Divepoint will continue to offer the standard six-week and three-week
classes for those who do not want to rush. The cost for the complete certification
is $240.
Bring a Friend - $50 Reward
Special offer from PADI. Refer 3 friends to PADI for open water certifcation
and receive a $50 reward.
May
- Stevens Point (3 Week)
May 06, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22
June
- Stevens Point (Weekend)
June 06 - 08
- Stevens Point (3 Week)
June 16, 18, 23, 25, 30,
July 02
July
- Stevens Point (3 Week)
July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
August
- Stevens Point (3 week)
August 04, 06, 11, 13, 18, 20
Advanced Openwater
Take the next step after your open water certification and become a better diver. This class is a two-day course, the cost is $125 including the manual, rental equipment is extra.
- May 17, 18
- May 31, June 1
- June 14, 15
- July 12, 13
- August 02, 03
- August 23, 24
- September 13, 14
- September 27, 28
Open water certification dives
We have scheduled dates for this spring and summer. Contact us for dates and times.
Reserve your spot in scuba class this spring, stop in with your deposit and pick up your book.
Specialty Classes
Rescue Diver
Learn what to do if a diving emergency happens. This is a three-day course,
The cost is $145, including the manual.
- July 24, 26, 28 - 29
- August 05, 07, 09 - 10
Equipment Repair
Learn how to repair your own equipment at the dive site.
Dates pending, check the web site for updates. The cost is $50.
- April 21, 23
Deep Diver
Get the experience to dive comfortably in depths ranging from 60 to 130 feet. This is a three-day course; the cost is $110, including the manual.
- June 21, 22
- July 19, 20
Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
Learn how to extend your no decompression bottom time or create a greater safety factor on your dives. The cost of this course is $120, materials included.
- May 5, 7
Wreck Diver
Want to explore sunken ships, crashed planes and lost treasures beneath the surface?
This is a three-day course; the cost is $140, including the manual.
- August 02 - 03
Night Diver
See lots of fish and learn how to dive safely at night. The cost of the class is $50.
- May 21, June 03
- June 12, 19
- July 01, 08
- July 16, 30
- August 05, 12
Kayak Classes
Watch for upcoming kayak class dates, (check the web site for updates). We have over 20 rental kayaks including sit-on-tops.
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April 2003 News
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Divepoint Scuba & Adventure Center - New Store Name
Many new and interesting things are happening here at Divepoint Scuba & Adventure Center.
Did you notice our name? We are in the process of changing Divepoint Scuba to Divepoint
Scuba & Adventure Center. First let me give you a little background. In 1981 Peter Butt
started Central Wisconsin’s first PADI dive center in Hunter’s Corner located in Downtown
Stevens Point. Hunter’s Corner closed their doors in 1984 and Pete moved to Florida.
In 1985 Pete’s youngest brother Bob took over the dive center and opened Divepoint Scuba
on Post Road in Plover. Shortly after opening he met Carrie Favor, they were married in 1987.
Divepoint relocated 3 times in the Plover area before moving to Isadore Street in 1990.
In 1994 Bob and Carrie took a scuba diving trip to Hawaii and discovered kayaking.
They wanted to sell kayaks, but did not have the space. That is why they returned to
Historic Downtown Stevens Point. Divepoint Scuba has evolved into an outdoor adventure center
with scuba, snorkeling, kayaking, swimwear and climbing equipment. Bob and Carrie feel the
name no longer defines what we are all about. Scuba has been, and always will be, Divepoint's
main focus. Divepoint Scuba & Adventure Center looks forward to being
your outdoor adventure center for many years to come.
Divepoint remains your full service PADI Dive Center with 20 years
experience and expertise. We carry the areas largest selection of
high quality diving and snorkeling equipment. Our instructors teach
scuba classes year round for beginners to specialty courses, in a
variety of locations through out central Wisconsin.
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Spring Sale 2003 - Everything Is On Sale!
April 25th - April 26th
Huge selection of Closeouts in all areas. On Sale until they are Gone.
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Dive Computers
Aladin Pro wrist model dive computer: MSRP $380.00 on sale $179.95
Trade in your old dive computer and get $100.00 off of a Uwatec Smart Computer
Bouyancy Compensators
20% off all new 2003 models. 30% - 50% off any remaining 2002's.
Exposure Suits
30% off 1/4 inch wet suits. 25% off dry suit packages (includes suit, hood and insulation)
Cylinder Sale
Aluminum 63s and 80s: Reg Price $169.95 on sale $120.00
Coming soon New Steel Cylinders from PST, High pressure / High Volume 119 to 149 cu ft
Sherwood Dual Manifolds on sale $120.00
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Accessories
30% off all Dive Lights and Knives.
Snorkling Packages
20% off when you purchase mask, fins and snorkel
Used / Rental Gear
2002 rental regulators, BCs and wetsuits on sale while they last.
Huge Selection.
All Kayaks On Sale
Large Selection of 2002 model Kayaks. Closeout prices starting at $349.95
Paddle Wear 20% off
Swimwear
20% off swimwear by TYR and Speedo
Climbing Equipment
10% off gear by Petzl and Black Diamond
T-shirts
20% off all T-shirts including "Life is good"
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As always, we will meet or beat all competitors’ prices!
Remember all regulators that you purchase new from us, you get 2 year in house service FREE.
Used Regulators get 1-year service free up to $100.
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Noteworthy News
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RECALLS
Recreational Dive Planner
PADI is issuing a recall notice for Recreational Dive Planners (RDP). Errors by the printer caused
inaccurate or missing numbers on RDPs shipped between June 2002 and January 2003. Please note not all
tables shipped during this period contain errors. Check the following production codes on your RDP,
ignore the first three digits and only check the last four.
Production codes XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 need to be returned to the store for replacement.
For more information visit www.padi.com/rdprecall.
Luxfer Scuba Tank Trade-in
Luxfer Gas Cylinders has announced a new scuba tank trade-in program to enable owners of older Luxfer
scuba tanks manufactured in the US from 6351 aluminum alloy to trade in their tanks and receive a $50.00
credit toward purchase of new scuba tanks made from Luxfer’s proven proprietary 6061 alloy. Tanks manufactured
from 1972 to June, 1988 are included in this program. Locate the original hydrostatic test date on your
tank to see if you are eligible for the trade-in program. The tanks will need to be returned to Luxfer
to receive the $50.00 credit. We at Divepoint Scuba are organizing a bulk shipment from our store to help
reduce the cost of shipping. Please contact us if you will to be part of this shipment. We recently
discovered aluminum tanks manufactured by Walter Kidde will also be replaced, for more information on
this contact Bob.
Local Dive Club
Don’t forget to check out Central Wisconsin Dive Club’s
web site at www.divewisconsin.net,
they are planning many different group dives this summer. The club
continues to grow and they welcome all divers.
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New Store Front
Divepoint will also get a new face lift this summer. We will be renovating and restoring our old store front.
The old Shippy building was built in 1874 and was the 5th stone building built in Downtown Stevens Point.
Bob and Carrie wish to restore the building’s front to the original stone and brick. The store will be
open during all the renovation, so keep in mind the loading zone and newer door located on the west side
of the building. Bring scuba and paint ball tanks to this door for air fills.
Spring Break, Mexico Style
Spring Break in Mexico was Awesome, we had so much fun we are going back this fall. Divepoint is planning
2 trips to Cozumel Mexico this fall. We are planning on October 25th thru November 1st and again
November 22nd thru the 29th. We are currently working on prices. We stayed at the Reef Club Cozumel,
an all inclusive family resort with a PADI dive shop on the premises. We had a wonderful time diving
and soaking up the sun, not to mention the eating at the all you can eat buffet. Reef Club has 3
restaurants and 3 swimming pools, hotel rooms and suites all located on the beach on the west side of
the island of Cozumel. The kids had fun swimming, playing tennis, kayaking, playing on the beach,
snorkeling, dancing, painting pottery, and ordering kids tropical drinks at the all you can drink bar.
The smaller kids were entertained by the no-charge day care staff that is available to anyone who stays
at the Reef Club. We look forward to you joining us this fall. We are holding rooms for 30 people, so
call if you are interested in joining us.
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Annual Summer Dive / Kayak Trips
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Check out the website for more details or stop in the store.
Deposit of $50.00 needed to reserve your space.
Scuba gear available to rent at Divepoint, and we will bring all rental
kayaks to use free of charge.
Milwaukee, WI – May 24, 25
Shipwrek Diving in Milwaukee. Prices and details to be posted when determined. Call for more information
Door County, WI – June 21, 22
Two days of diving for $140.00. Special rates for lodging (we will be camping).
White Fish Bay, MI – July 12, 13
Shipwrek Diving at White Fish Bay. Prices and details to be posted when determined. Call for more information.
Copper Harbor, MI – July 19, 20
Advanced Lake Superior diving. Two days of diving $140.00 plus air fills.
Miles of mountain bike trails just outside of town. Camping and/or lodging
available in Copper Harbor.
Munising, MI – Aug 02, 03
Alger Underwater Preserve and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Two days of diving for $120.00. New larger boat with glass viewing windows,
“ bubble watchers” can ride along for free. Camping and/or lodging available
in Munising.
Straights of Mackinaw, MI – August 16, 17
Shipwrek Diving on the Straits of Mackinaw. Prices and details to be posted when determined. Call for more information.
Great Lakes Diving
We have access to dive charter services to Isle Royal, Apostle Islands,
Milwaukee, and White Fish Bay. If you need names or people to contact to
join an existing charter, contact us.
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