Feb 5 – “Smart” Underwater Photography – Andrew Raak & Kraken Sports (Webinar)
If you haven’t seen someone taking their smart phone underwater, you’re likely not diving! Andrew Raak, a world renowned photographer and founder of RAAK BOTTOM IMAGING will be joining us via webinar from Hawaii to talk about getting the most out of your underwater photography, specifically using the Kraken products to help get you there. Doug Taleski from Kraken Sports will be on hand at FNF to show you the gear Andrew will be talking about and more. Please don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see and hear some cool stuff about UW photos and how you can get there. People wanting to try a Kraken housing can let me know and we’ll get your phone set up to take to one of our famous Pool N’ Pub sessions.
Feb 19 – The Art & Science of Finning Techniques – Dr. Paul Finch
Have you ever wondered how “those guys” do it? Moving backwards in the water? Turning on a dime? Frog Kicking instead of flutter kicking? As a PADI Master Instructor, Cave Diver and Technical Diver, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and is one of the longest standing staff members on the FNF team. Don’t miss this exclusive evening to find out more about what kick to use, when, and how. The classroom setting will be interactive and engaging, but we’ve also set up Mar 14 as an accompanying pool session that you can attend to watch live Demo’s and practice under Paul’s guidance.
Feb 19 – The Art & Science of Finning Techniques – Dr. Paul Finch
Have you ever wondered how “those guys” do it? Moving backwards in the water? Turning on a dime? Frog Kicking instead of flutter kicking? As a PADI Master Instructor, Cave Diver and Technical Diver, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and is one of the longest standing staff members on the FNF team. Don’t miss this exclusive evening to find out more about what kick to use, when, and how. The classroom setting will be interactive and engaging, but we’ve also set up Mar 14 as an accompanying pool session that you can attend to watch live Demo’s and practice under Paul’s guidance.
Mar 4 – The Evolution of Diver Protection – Dr. Neil Pollock (Webinar)
Dr. Pollock is no stranger to the global diving community or FNF. He has been an integral part of our ongoing diver education initiatives and currently serves as an Associate Professor at Laval University and also the Research Chair at the hyperbaric medical group for Scuba at the Hotel-Dieu de Levis. Compressed gas diving has always been thought of as an equipment-dependent activity, but the degree to which this is true has accelerated over time. Dr. Pollock’s Webinar presentation will juxtapose human physiology alongside recent, emerging, and future technologies to demonstrate how both risks and protections are evolving and are likely to continue evolving. The goal is to promote thoughtful diving and an appreciation of both safe practice and possibilities.
April 1 – Intro to Tec : Info Night – Trevor Kutcy& David Craig, Tech Instructors
Regardless of the configuration you ultimately decide to dive (doubles, sidemount, rebreather, other), there are pros and cons to each. But there’s one thing for sure…Tec divers have all the coolest gear! Scooters! Multiple tanks! Shearwater computers! Just awesome! But equally as awesome is the responsibility for safety and discipline that comes with Tec diving. Many people find it intimidating. But it opens many doors to new adventures, wrecks seen by very few others, great teamwork and a whole new level of fun. Unlike many other “Tec” groups, the FNF Tec team is an open group of divers that is more than happy to share their experience and passion with everyone. Whether you’re committed to getting into Tec diving, or just poking around to see if this is for you, this session is ideal as Trevor and David share a bit of their Tec journey, some of the pre-requisites and gear requirements and more. Lots of time for discussion and questions.
April 1 – Intro to Tec : Info Night – Trevor Kutcy& David Craig, Tech Instructors
Regardless of the configuration you ultimately decide to dive (doubles, sidemount, rebreather, other), there are pros and cons to each. But there’s one thing for sure…Tec divers have all the coolest gear! Scooters! Multiple tanks! Shearwater computers! Just awesome! But equally as awesome is the responsibility for safety and discipline that comes with Tec diving. Many people find it intimidating. But it opens many doors to new adventures, wrecks seen by very few others, great teamwork and a whole new level of fun. Unlike many other “Tec” groups, the FNF Tec team is an open group of divers that is more than happy to share their experience and passion with everyone. Whether you’re committed to getting into Tec diving, or just poking around to see if this is for you, this session is ideal as Trevor and David share a bit of their Tec journey, some of the pre-requisites and gear requirements and more. Lots of time for discussion and questions.
April 15 –WTF Are Gradient Factors? And why should I care? Shearwater Research (Webinar)
There is no doubt that Shearwater Research is a global leader in the development and marketing of some of the world’s best diving computers. Looking at a Shearwater computer set-up, you’ll see something called a GRADIENT FACTOR. If you’re like most, the first thing that pops into your head is “WTF?” Whether you’re a recreation OW diver or a hard core Tec diver, understanding Gradient Factors and how they affect you is key to your safety and impacting how you dive, but what are they exactly? Tired of wondering the difference between GFHigh and GFLow?Always wondered what all those little compartments represent on your computer?Heard the term “M-value” thrown around and want to know what it means? Well, you’re in the right place. Join us and unravel the mysteries of Gradient Factors as we take an informative and practical “behind the scenes” tour to explain them and demonstrate how the Shearwater computers are there to help keep you safe.
April 29 – Sidemount with DiveRite – Lamar Hires, DiveRite Founder (webinar)
You enter the water light as a feather and don your tanks while floating effortlessly. Sound good? How about this one… You wriggle through the restricted opening to get to the other side of the cave, pushing your tanks in front of you for the thrill of finding something on the other side nobody has seen before. OR…You glide effortlessly through the shipwreck, exploring a piece of history on the bottom of the ocean. These experiences can all have SIDEMOUNT DIVING in common. Popular in Cave Country for decades, and now growing rapidly among recreational divers, Sidemount is taking it’s rightful place as a viable Tec & Rec configuration. And who better to share that with you than Lamar Hires, Founder and owner of DiveRite. Lamar will come to us live via Webinar from Florida and share some of the history of Sidemount, dissect a sidemount system and rigging, talk about its future, and hopefully share some really cool video footage. Don’t miss this one.
April 29 – Sidemount with DiveRite – Lamar Hires, DiveRite Founder (webinar)
You enter the water light as a feather and don your tanks while floating effortlessly. Sound good? How about this one… You wriggle through the restricted opening to get to the other side of the cave, pushing your tanks in front of you for the thrill of finding something on the other side nobody has seen before. OR…You glide effortlessly through the shipwreck, exploring a piece of history on the bottom of the ocean. These experiences can all have SIDEMOUNT DIVING in common. Popular in Cave Country for decades, and now growing rapidly among recreational divers, Sidemount is taking it’s rightful place as a viable Tec & Rec configuration. And who better to share that with you than Lamar Hires, Founder and owner of DiveRite. Lamar will come to us live via Webinar from Florida and share some of the history of Sidemount, dissect a sidemount system and rigging, talk about its future, and hopefully share some really cool video footage. Don’t miss this one.
