The Next Wave — Diving in Silence in 2014
May 3-4 2014, West University Recreation Center
You have read about them, you have seen IMAX and Underwater photographers using them, you have heard research divers and scientists talking about htem and you may have even seen them at the lake or on a dive trip. Now is your opportunity to find out more and to try one out in the pool.
Oceanic Ventures, Houston’s leading scuba diving and rebreather sales and training facility is hosting a weekend devoted to the Next Wave in Diving – the fully closed circuit rebreather. During the event you will have the opportunity to talk to people who dive rebreathers on a regular basis for both recreational as well as technical diving. You will learn how they operate, why divers love them, and why you might want to start diving them. Then after you have gather up some information, you can experience rebreather diving in the pool and have your photo made while diving a rebreather so you can show it to all of your friends.
Leon Scamahorn, CEO of Innerspace Systems the manufacturer of the Megalodon and Pathfinder rebreathers will be our special guest at a dinner Saturday evening. He will be showcasing rebreather diving with some new photographs and stories about his own diving experiences. The Oceanic Ventures Foundation will be conducting a sealed bid auction during the event to help fund its ongoing mission of education and assistance in the places we visit as divers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Next Wave in diving and maybe you will dive in silence in 2014.
Schedule for the weekend
| Day | Start | Finish | Description |
| Saturday | 10:00 am | 11:00 pm | Presentation – Rebreathers & Why you should dive them; an introduction to rebreathers. |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Rebreather Demonstrations in the pool ** | |
| 6:30 pm | 10:00 pm | Dinner & Drinks with Leon Scamahorn **Complete with an auction! | |
| Sunday | 10:00 am | 11:00 pm | Presentation – Rebreathers & Why you should dive them; an introduction to rebreathers. |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Rebreather Demonstrations in the pool | |
** Tickets and Pre-Registration required
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does this event work?
First, you have to purchase your tickets for the demonstration. Please arrive a little before your scheduled time. You will start with a brief presentation entitled Rebreathers & Why You Should Dive Them; An Introduction to Rebreathers. This in a way to introduce you to the concepts and the basic operation of the Pathfinder rebreather. After the presentation you can change into your swimsuit and diving suit and then head over to the shallow end where the staff will fit you for a rebreather. After a brief introduction, you can head down to the deep end, and discover what diving in silence is really like.
Do I need to bring my equipment?
You should bring you own mask, booties, fins and a suit for the pool.
Can I take a rebreather home with me?
Of course, as long as you purchase it and enroll in a CCR diver course.
Who will be in the pool with me?
Members of our experienced rebreather staff and throughout most of the day, Leon will be in the pool as well. Please feel free to ask them questions (ok, you might want to limit your questions to diving related topics).
Where does the money go?
The proceeds from the event will benefit the Oceanic Ventures Foundation. The Foundation was created to further our educational and community efforts in the areas we dive around the world.
How do I get tickets?
You can call, the store, 713.523.3483 or send us an email to divesafe at oceanicventures.net. Hurry though, space is limited!!
