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Here's the details.  Contact rcreight@di*.ca*.
JeffM

>
>TRANSPAC '96		"THE ULTIMATE DIVING ADVENTURE!!"
>
>The Adventure Begins......	May 28th thru June 2nd 1996
>
>>When are we going?
>May 25th thru June 2nd 1996.
>This is only the second diving trip to the TRANSPAC and the very first
>charter
>trip that is open to public diving community.
>
>>How many people can go?
>8 Primary Diving Positions, 3 Staff Members
>
>>Where are we going?
>We drive north to Prince Rupert BC from Vancouver and set sail south to
>Butedale
>BC, an abandon town built in 1942 as a cannery.  Once on site we tie up
>just 60
>feet off shore DIRECTLY on top of the Transpac.
>**Most important**  Don't forget we are in Super Natural BC, the
>scenery is
>UNBELIEVABLE!!!!
>
>>Who is taking me?
>Canadian Deep Wrecking Crew Team Members: Miss Erika-leigh Haley, 
>Mr. Graham George and Mr. Reg Creighton.
>
>>What Boat are we taking?
>THE ROYAL PRIDE.	The Original Diving Platform for the Canadian Deep
>Wrecking Crews - Transpac '95 Expedition. As seen on the Transpac Video
>and
>presentations.
>The Royal Pride is a 65 foot long ocean going seine vessel.  It has 6
>bunks
>forward, 2 in the next room and 1 bed in the galley. Flush head, hot
>water
>shower, lots of fresh water and TONS and TONS of deck space.
>It is also equipped with it's own 5 ton boom for ease of loading and
>unloading
>and....Our personal favorite feature....the stern lowers into the water
>to set
>you in and pick you up, NO LADDERS!!!
>
>>What level of certification do I need?
>The minimum certification level needed is 130 FSW, but technical
>ratings are
>recomended as the Transpac starts in 105 FSW.
>Traning packages are avaiable before the trip for those that wish to
>increase
>their training levels to take full advantage of the Transpac dives.
>Please submit a diving resume of training and experiance to the contact
>information supplied.
>
>>What equipment do I need?
>All divers must supply their own diving equipment.  A detailed list
>and/or
>equipment counseling is available upon confirmation of a paid deposit.
>
>>What do I get?
>Transportation from Vancouver to Prince Rupert starting at 5am on the
>25th of
>May.  Hotel accommodations along the way, all boat charter fees, all
>gas fills,
>all food and beverage, a "Transpac '96" hat, a photo of yourself diving
>the
>Transpac, and the ULTIMATE DIVING ADVENTURE!!
>
>>How do we get there?
>We load up on the evening of the 24th.  Equipment will go in a cube van
>and
>everyone else will travel in the passenger van.  We travel to Terrace
>BC where
>we crash for the night and enjoy a great hot tub.
>Departure is at 6 am on the 26th and we expect to arrive in Prince
>Rupert by
>noon to start loading the boat with equipment.  Dinner will be served
>on the
>boat that night while we travel to the site. 
>When you wake up on the morning of the 27th we are on site in Butedale
>and the
>diving begins. We dive for 5 days and head home the next weekend.
>Divers will be restricted to 2 decompression dives per day (one
>recommended). No
>decompression dives are available anytime, day or night.
>Computerized dive programs will be available to calculate and track all
>dive
>profiles.  The Abyss and the Proplanner compurterized softwear will be
>available
>on board at no charge.
>
>>What does its cost?
>Primary Divers	$2800.00 CND (price does not include 7% tax)
>
>**NOTE**  This is only breif list, a comprehensive package will be sent
>on
>confermation of deposit.
>
>>WHO DO I CONTACT??!
>Graham George
>G2 Dive Services
>403-2239 West 1st Ave.
>Vancouver, BC
>V6K 1E9				Phone (604)454-8348
>				Compuserve 103075,467
>
>
>

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