January 17, 2009
CoolDives.com – British Columbia’s Scuba Diving Information Source
Hello divers, and welcome to our first newsletter.
We had planned to send out newsletters more frequently, but with the addition of our scuba diving blog page, we found that most people kept up-to-date by subscribing to the blog.
2008 was a tremendous first year for the Cooldives/Best-Scuba-Diving-Vacations-In-British-Columbia website!
In less than 8 months, we have become the premiere independent source of dive-related information for British Columbia. Thanks for your help and support!
2009 is already shaping up to be another fantastic year, with viewership increasing daily. We now also have dive operators contacting us to help put dive specials and promotions together with them. Watch for more packages and special offers to be listed as spring approaches.
In addition to continually adding valuable information about what makes British Columbia such a great dive destination, we have just started working with talented local artists to produce a beautiful selection of West Coast works of art, including paintings, sculptures, posters & prints, scuba diving t-shirts and other creations.
Through images and art, we hope to show and promote how incredibly wonderful it is to visit and dive in British Columbia.
We plan to have a selection of items available for viewing and purchase shortly.
Our Goal:
Our goal at CoolDives is to become known world-wide as the source for information about diving in British Columbia.To do that, we need you to continue sending in your comments, suggestions, dive reviews and photos.
And please spread the word by forwarding this to your dive buddies, and let’s all promote British Columbia as the best place to dive on earth!
Help Wanted – Help Us Help Divers:
CoolDivers – we need your help! In order to provide more quality dive information, we need you to submit more scuba photos and reviews.Please take a few moments to complete the on-line review form, and help promote safe diving in British Columbia.
Coming Soon - The HMCS Annapolis:
Another exciting diving event planned for 2009 is the sinking of the former HMCS Annapolis.
This great new addition to our collection of professionally prepared artificial wrecks is currently undergoing preparations for its final journey. The ARSBC, who is coordinating this project, needs volunteer divers and non-divers to help prepare the ship. Be a part of history and give this great organization a day or two of your time.
We have partnered with Blue Adventure Diving of Vancouver to put together one of the first dive charters to the Annapolis after the ARSBC opens the ship up to the public.
Sign up now to claim one of the remaining spots to get in on this major event, and then return later to see how fast this becomes a new home for our great marine life.
Spring Special Dive Offers:
There are currently several fantastic dive offers for those wishing to take advantage of the great diving in BC, favorable exchange rates, and low gas prices……
Luxury Dive Getaway in Saanich Inlet, Victoria, British Columbia: From now to February 28, 2009, the luxurious Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa near Victoria is offering their 2 Night Dive Getaway starting at only Cdn$640.00 per couple for their 2 night, 2 days of gourmet breakfast for 2, and 2 tank boat dive package (their regular prices start at $1,040.00)
Mermaid Hunting in Powell River on the Sunshine Coast: For a limited time, you can get two - 2 tank dives, plus a night dive, lunch, air fills, and 2 nights of accommodation, for only $299CDN per diver, based on double occupancy.
See if you can locate our mysterious Mermaid?
The Sunshine Coast Resort is currently offering deep discounts for divers during the fall and winter seasons, with prices starting as low as $80/night for 2 people.
They also offer a 4th night free if you book three nights, a fifth night at a 25% discount, and an additional 10% off a luxury suite, penthouse or cottage if you are part of a minimum two night CoolDives scuba diving charter.
Combine this with one of the area’s finest boat operators, Andy from Malaspina Water taxi, and you’ve got a great Sunshine Coast diving adventure.
More special offers are added regularly to the Special Dive Offer page, so check back often to see what’s available.
Group Dive Offers:
We currently have arrangements with dive resort operators in the following areas, so if you are interested in putting some group scuba trips together, get in contact with us and we'll point you in the right direction and get you the best rates:
Barkley Sound , Campbell River , Chemainus, Nootka Sound, Powell River, Port Hardy, and the beautiful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.
We only have a limited number of all-inclusive dive resorts and they tend to book up very fast. If you are considering diving with a group, please contact us right away and let us know the areas that you would like to dive.
Featured Product:
Our featured items this period are these custom tank and BCD identification labels/tags.
They work great to identify yourself and your gear above and below the surface.
I love mine, and I've seen a lot of other divers follow the link we set up and order some for themselves.
You can add your name and/or logo, and by ordering the Combo package, you save 20% and also have lower shipping charges.
Testimonials:
These are just a few of the compliments we have received during our first few months of operation:Ken C , Kelowna, British Columbia - Thanks for your help. BTW, your website is awesome, and gives great info on the local diving.
Gord V, Ontario - Trip was great, All good especially since I had no time to research this and your help got me right to where I needed to be. Thanks for your help!
Lynne F , Washington - You need to stop posting these specials -- I'm out of weekends!
Thank you all, and please remember to:
Plan your dive and dive your plan. Dive Safe!
Sincerely,
Cool Dives BC Ltd.