The Thrill Of Diving!
It's difficult to explain the thrill of Scuba Diving or the comfortable, peaceful feeling a diver experiences when in a weightless state underwater. As you glide slowly over the tropical reef watching the ballet of thousands of beautifully colored marine creatures, you're immersed in a spirit of inner space that is nearly overwhelming and beckons you to stay.
The water is warm and clear as you search for that "perfect shot" with your underwater camera. Then you realize you've moved to the edge of the reef...to the wall, where the bottom drops thousands of feet into wonderful blue infinity. Your first emotion screams, "I'm Fal__...I'm Fal__... I'm Flying" through this magnificent liquid universe!
Then sometimes you get so comfortable that, just for a couple of seconds, you no longer feel that you're underwater at all. It's then when you realize, it seems you could reach out and touch the face of God!
Barry Burton, 1980
Saturday, May 19th
Welcome to Smoky Mtn. Divers
Your SSI Recreational & Technical Dive Facility
Come See Us, We're Here and Ready to Serve . . . You !
CHECK IT OUT! . . .
SSI On-Line Training,
FREE! Just Look to the Left! <<<<
PADI On-Line Scuba Training
Why Go Anywhere Else?
We've Certified PADI Divers Since 1972.
Get Started With the Press of a PADI Key!
PADI Facility #S-3139
Bonaire or BUST !
We've Got 19 Excited Folks Going to Bonaire in 3 Weeks!
We Can Still Get a Couple of Rooms If You Want to Go.
We've Gotta' Move Fast Now If You'd Like to Join Us!
Whatta' Think ? . . . Want a Diving Treat Just For Yourself ?
Let's Go Divin' . . . Yan'to ?
We Had a Great Weekend
Diving "Philly" Quarry!
It was Sunny, a Warm 78 degrees. Visibility 70'+, The Water
was Very Comfortable. We Taught and Certified Open Water,
Wreck, Recreational Deep, and U/W Photography this Weekend.
We're Going Back again in two weeks for College Certifications.
Community Divers Welcome . . .Wantta' Go?
You Know the Drill, It Starts (423)239-7333.
MEGA SALE
25% Discount on ALL MERCHANDISE (Except Tanks)
Mask, Fins, Snorkels, Wetsuits, BCD's, Regulators, Computers.
Want the Best Deal on Oceanic Equipment?
I Will Beat ALL Valid Advertised Prices
on Oceanic Equipment Thru July 31st!
D a h ! . . . Who Doesn't Like a 25% Discount?
IMPORTANT
NOTICE: No "MEGAs" Were Harmed In Order to Offer This SALE !
"Truth In Advertising"
Starts with the Word T R U T H !
If an Ad Tells You Something is Going to Cost $2.85 . . .
and The Product or Service Cost You More Than $2.85,
Is That "TRUTH", "Bait & Switch",
or Is It Simply . . . "Good Business"?
You Decide !
If I Tell You Something Cost $4.00 . . . That's What You'll Pay !
Barry
Great News !
SSI Scuba Certification Programs @ the
Greeneville Y.M.C.A.
Every Thursday Evening 7:00PM - 8:45PM.
Beginning May 24th.
Call Smoky Mtn. Divers (423) 239-7333 for Reservations
by 2:00PM the Night of Class.
More Great News !
SSI Scuba Certification Programs @
Carson Newman College
in Jefferson City.
Every Saturday Morning 10:00AM - Noon.
Beginning June 2nd.
Call Smoky Mtn. Divers (423) 239-7333 for Reservations
the Week Before Class So I Can Adjust Staff Requirements.
Jefferson City, Morristown, Dandridge, Newport, Knoxville,
This is Exactly What You've Been Asking Us For !
Scuba Course in Pound, Virginia
TODAY . . . The Adventure Begins!
Pikeville, KY
New Scuba Course Building for Pikeville.
Course Starts in 2 Weeks . . . Interested?
Call Smoky Mtn. Divers (423)239-7333
Quarry Dives for W.C.R.S.
Scuba Certification
Monday June 4th
Congrats! to Washington County Rescue Services.
14 of Us are Going to Have Fun & "Get a Ton of Work Done!"
We're Going Divng. Wantta Get Wet?
Factory Repair Services
SMD Offers Oceanic & Sherwood Factory Repair Service.
We Service What We Sell With Factory Trained Personnel.
SMD has Serviced Scuba Equipment for Over 40 Years!
Why on Earth Would You Take a Chance with Anyone Else?
Tusculum College / ETSU / Community
Scuba Students
Qualification Dives for Open Water, Specialty,
Nitrox, Rescue, & Divemaster Certification.
Or . . . You could Just Come Play!
"Philly" Quarry - May 25 & 26th.
3 SMD Instructors Will be Available to Help You Meet Your Goals!
Wantta Come Along? Give Us a Call @ 423-239-7333.
Truk Lagoon & Palau Travelers
Please Don't Forget;
Payment In-Full May 15th!
If You Have Any Interest in the Truk Lagoon Trip,
See the Message at Bottom of this Page about a Truk Incentive!
North Carolina Wreck Diving
June 23-25
Dive the German Submarine U-352 & the "Spar" on Sunday
Dive the "Aeolus", and "Schurz" on Monday
Visibility 50'-75', Temp 80, Maybe even Better!
Cost Estimate for Rooms & 2 Days Diving - $325
Only 14 Spots Available. $100 Deposit Now!
Dive Safety: It's No Accident
Friends Don't Let Friends Dive Stupid !
Air, Nitrox(22%-99%), O2, & TriMix Fills
Offered by "Certified Gas Blenders"
Look at our "New Certifications" Page.
In Less Than 9 Months, SMD's Certified More Than 120 Divers.
See Anybody Else Ya Know ?
Thank You Guys & Gals. We Appreciate Ya !
"We Aim to Please", and Our Aim Ain't Bad.
SSI Technical Extended Range (TXR)
Advanced Nitrox & Deco Procedures Course
Begins May 19th
Wantta Learn to do Some Different Stuff . . . Safely?
Interested? Give Me a Buzz! . . . 432-239-7333
There are Old Divers . . .
There are Bold Divers . . .
There are No Old, Bold, Divers.
Spring Is Here,
Time to Service Your Scuba Gear!
TRUK LAGOON & PALAU
Air Arrangements; September Truk Lagoon(Chuuk FSM) & Palau Trip:
Continental 6 Sept. Atlanta to Houston 6:45am-7:45am.
Continental 6 Sept. Houston to Honolulu 9:35am-12:55pm.
Continental 7 Sept. Honolulu to *Truk Lagoon 5:30am-1:45pm +1 day
(Int. Date line) .
Continental 15 Sept. Truk to Guam 2:20pm-3:55pm.
Continental 15 Sept. Guam to Palau 9:55pm-12:20am.
Continental 24 Sept. Palau to Guam 2:10am-5:10am.
Continental 24 Sept. Guam to Honolulu 6:30am-5:40pm.
Continental 24 Sept. Honolulu to Houston 7:20pm-8:05am.
Continental 25 Sept. Houston to Atlanta 9:15am-12:23pm.
This is the Official Air Schedule for the Entire Trip as of 2/1/12.
For Those Divers Not Continuing on to Palau,
the Air Schedule is the Same All the Way from Atlanta to Truk Lagoon.
Your Return Air Schedule to Atlanta Follows;
Continental 17 September Truk to *Honolulu 11:29am-3:30am (IDL)
Continental 17 September Honolulu to Cleveland 1:50pm-6:28am
Continental 18 September Cleveland to Atlanta 9:15am-10:58am
*"Island Hop" Air Schedule Note:
We will "Island Hop"from Honolulu to Truk. Those Folks Not Going to Palau Will "Island Hop" during Your Return from Truk to Honolulu!
The "Island Hop " will be Honolulu, Majuro(Marshall Islands), Kwajalein, Kosrae, Ponape, Truk(Chuuk).
"I Personally love this flight since we get to see 4 additional Pacific Islands."
Keep Your Cameras Handy! Barry 5/1/12
Pool Sessions:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, & Saturday!
We've Now Been Blessed with a Pool Every Day!
When did You Want to Train?
We Start New Scuba Courses EVERY DAY!
Be Here . . . or Be . . . Somewhere Else, I Guess!
Reservations Required so I can set-up My Staff !
Please Call by 2:00pm Day-of-Class
423-239-7333
WEEKEND TRIPS
"FUN" Cave Diving Florida Trip
May 29-31
This Trip is to Play. Certified Cavern & Cave Divers Only.
$249.00
Includes; Rooms, Lunch Monday, Entry Fees, & Nitrox Fills
Little River Springs, Peacock System, Madison Blue
Let's Go Cave Diving . . Just For the FUN of It !
Everyone has a Choice...
CHARACTER COUNTS !
At Smoky Mountain Divers,
There's More to a Good Deal Than . . . Price !
SCUBA CLASSES
New Classes Begin Every Day!
Not sure if you'll like scuba, Check This Out!
Call us to schedule a "Try Scuba" dive in a clean, safe, warm swimming pool. The cost is only $25 for this wonderful experience. All you need to bring is a winning attitude, a bathing suit and a towel. We will provide the equipment you need for your "Try Scuba" experience, and Certified Scuba Instructor to conduct your session. If you decide that scuba "is about the coolest thing you've ever done" and sign-up for certification classes, we credit your $25 "Try Scuba" fee towards your SSI Open Water Scuba Course. Call (423)239-7333 to schedule your SSI "Try Scuba" Experience.
You Know You've Always Wanted to Try Scuba,
So What Are You Waiting For? Call 423-239-7333
WE SELL FUN !
New! LOCAL TRIPS New!
Dive "Philly" Quarry
Day-Trip Certification Dates
We'll Leave SMD at Noon on Fridays
or
Meet You at "Philly" Quarry about 2:00pm!
May 25th & 26th
Monday June 4th
June 22nd & 23rd
Join Us to Complete Your Open Water Certification Dives.
"Philly" GPS: 2667 Harris Road, Philadelphia, TN 37846
Join Steve, Bill and Barry Friday and Saturday at Philadelphia Quarry just South of Knoxville for 2 days of scuba training fun. You can meet us at SMD by 11:00AM "Ready to Go" on Friday, or we will meet at the quarry Friday about 2:00 PM to make 2-3 dives. Meet us at "Philly"Saturday at 9:00 AM, to make another 2-3 dives and complete your Open Water Dive, or Specialty Certification Requirements.
Local area motels range in price from $40-$65 at Sweetwater exit #60. That's cheaper and more convenient than driving back home. Call SMD (423) 239-7333 to sign up.
Trip/certification price for students is $200 plus $24 for two days of quarry entrance fee. Certified diver cost is $12 per day. Room cost is not included.
See "Local Trips" on our Main Menu.
INTERNATIONAL DIVE TRIPS
Dive Truk Lagoon
September 6-17, 2012
Spend the Week on the Luxury Liveaboard "Odyssey"
This is The World's Best Wreck Diving!
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Two Spaces Available Due to My Family Members Who Had to Drop!
Significant Deposits Had Been Made for My Son & His Wife.
If Anyone Wants to Make the Truk Lagoon Trip, We'll Give You $500 of
Their Deposit Toward Your Trip.
See "International Trips" on our Main Menu
Dive Palau, Micronesia
September 13-24, 2012
The "Rock Islands" of Palau are Beautiful and offer, without a
doubt, some of the prettiest diving in the world. If You've Always
Wanted to Dive Palau's "Jellyfish Lake", "German Channel", "Chandler's
Cave", "Blue Corner", and the Wrecks of Palau . . .this trip is for You!
Let's Go Divin' . . . Yan'to ?
.
See "International Trips" on our Main Menu
San Salvador, Bahamas
October 6-13, 2012
Diver/Non-Diver with Airfare $ 2083*
Diver/Non-Diver w/out Airfare $ 1550
* Air Estimated May 10th, As You Know Airfare Can Change Daily.
Dive Bonaire @ Buddy Dive Resort
January 5-12, 2013 Next Year Ya'll !
Estimated Cost: Diver $1791, Non-Diver $1528
Wantta' Go? Give Us a Call.
See "International Trips" on our Main Menu
San Salvador, Bahamas
February 16-23, 2013 Next Year Ya'll !
Diver/Non-Diver with Airfare $ 2083*
Diver/Non-Diver w/out Airfare $ 1550
* Air Estimated May 10th, As You Know Airfare Can Change Daily.
Dive Bonaire @ Buddy Dive Resort
June 8-15, 2013 Next Year Ya'll !
Estimated Cost: Diver $1791, Non-Diver $1528
You Know You Wantta' Dive Bonaire!
See "International Trips" on our Main Menu
Let's Go Divin'. . . Yan'to!
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