Our current location is being torn down, not for an intergalactic superhighway, but for another shopping center. We have been looking for a new home since we found out about the plans for this property last year. Well, with the help of a lot of people including, Joe Henry, we found a new location and we have signed a lease. Now we have to renovate it and get it ready for our diving friends and family. Keep watching here for the progress toward the Grand Opening and the party we are planning to showcase the new facility!
The Plan
As you know, Oceanic Ventures is a Boutique Dive Facility so we operate best in a little different type of facility. The new facility is no different. The retail showrooms are divided up into three different spaces and there is now a separate room for orientations or small classes. The classroom will be upstairs and Eric has been put up there as well to aid in his workout program. Ann will still be near the front to greet people as they come in.
The compressor and trimix blending station will be on-site along with an expanded repair area. We also plan for an outdoor patio and BBQ grill and entertainment area(so fajita Fridays will be coming back). Maybe we can even find a Guinness Tap to put in!
There will also be a small apartment on the second floor which Ann plans on renting to some medical Fellows or Residents. This will allow for future expansion.
The near/long-term plan is to bring the compressor to the facility in a weatherproof container in the back along with a new repair workstation.
Progress Towards Opening
We have a number of things to do before we are able to move from the current facility to the new facility. Zaide Scheib helped us with line drawing for the facility and the containers and Holland Geibel has been working with Ann on wall colours for the facility.
We are also working on the interior to prepare it for the for the carpenters and painters. Along with finishing plans for the containers.
Dive Mom has also put together a “wish list” for things we need for the facility that someone might want to re-purpose to us. You can see it here.
