2013 CLEANUP SEASON INFORMATION

NEW DIVERS, CAPTAINS, HELPERS, DECK HANDS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS
If you are new to marine debris removal, a new diver or just joining our group, there are some things you will need and need to know.  How do we do it.  Where do we do it.  What do we need.  How do we not distroy things while we are removing debris...etc. 

Training is available, if necessary the 2nd Saturday of every month for new divers.  As new divers sign up, Capt don schedules them for these classes.  They are not just walk-ins as supplies and equipment are needed.  This coming season, on January 12th is the next class at 9am prior to our next dive.  New divers are then paired with experienced divers for an on-site in-water session.

REFRESHER OUTLINE FOR DIVERS AND VOLUNTEERS:

1. Go to web site http://www.MarineCleanupInitiativeInc.Org/ and sign 2013 liability waiver;

2. Send email to Captain-don@comcast.net to be added to list for specific dive or for notification of future dives or events. Send C card number and confirm DAN coverage.

3. Check this blog for updates and scheduled dives...

4. GEAR NEEDS --VOLUNTEERS--

DIVERS: Complete dive suit and gear plus:

2 pounds extra weight for shallow diving compensation;

Gloves;

Cutting tools: sharp knife, scissors;

Dive flag, float and 25 feet of line attached;

Test all gear- things break under stress- this be stressful

DECK HANDS/BOAT WORKERS- rubber soled shoes, gloves, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses

BOAT CAPTAINS – VHS Radio;

Diver down flag to be displayed as highest point of boat;

Small tarp to lay debris bags on (keeps boat clean).

MCII SUPPLIES THE FOLLOWING-

Collection bags;

We have a few old diver down flags and float for $5.00 each as is;

Divers may get air at Dive Odyssea after completing cleanup dive- mention Captain don.