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February 26, 2008
LT Kathy Trax, NSCC
In Summer, 2008, the US Naval Sea Cadets, Great Lakes Division in Michigan offers the "Great Lakes SCUBA Odyssey " program to qualified Sea Cadets nationwide.
This is a comprehensive 10 day seagoing experience providing hands-on training
in Seamanship and SCUBA diving courses from Advanced Open Water Diver to a range
of Specialties. This is PADI Certification (Professional Association of Dive Instructors).
Two 10 Day SCUBA Training Sessions and Two 5 Day Training Sessions are scheduled.
The Training Sessions offer a several SCUBA and Emergency Care Certifications and Seamanship Training. Alternate PADI or DAN certifications are also available.
Training is conducted in the Great Lakes on board our 81 ft. Research/Training vessel "PRIDE OF MICHIGAN" as well as smaller support and research craft. Two PADI Dive Instructors and 3 PADI Divemasters along with scientists and professionals in related underwater disciplines are also on board.
The program is based at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve , a 448 square-mile area of mighty Lake Huron near Alpena, Michigan.
Under the Sanctuary's clear waters are numerous shipwrecks spanning two centuries of maritime history. Cadet divers will explore some of these wrecks and will be involved in supporting scientists in underwater and coastal research projects.
E-2 OR ABOVE
MINIMUM 14 YEARS OF AGE
VERY GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION
CADET MEDICAL FORM COMPLETE AND IN THE SERVICE JACKET
CADET MUST FIT WITHIN NORMAL HEIGHT TO WEIGHT RATIOS
PROOF OF OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION
LOGBOOK WITH RECORDED DIVE EXPERIENCE
PROOF OF DAN DIVERS INSURANCE (DAN CARD)
UNIT CO RECOMMENDATION CONFIRMING THE ABOVE
We reserve the right to send any cadet home at the parents expense who arrives
for training and does not meet the above qualifications.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Each Cadet applicant must send the following measurments:
Weight, Height, Chest, Waist, Hip and Inseam. (SEE OUR APPLICATION FORM)
This is required to fit the cadet with a wetsuit and Bouyancy Compensator Device
Costs we cover for Great Lakes SCUBA Odyssey include:
berthing, food, air tank fills,complete SCUBA equipment (BDC, Tanks, Regulators, Cold Water Wetsuit with Hood), ship training, museum tour and local transportation.
Costs the cadet/family must cover include:
Round-trip travel (airfare or other) to Detroit, Michigan
PADI Training and Certification fee $300 for 10 Day Trainings.
DAN Training and Certification fee $125 for 5 Day Trainings (Emergency Care Courses 
for SCUBA Related Injuries).
for SCUBA Related Injuries).Cadet spending money ($30-$60 suggested).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cadets must have their OWN:
Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Coldwater Boots and Coldwater Gloves.
Recommended equipment may be purchased through our Dive Training facility. Click at right to view equipment: Dive Equipment
Need help? Call or email for advice. 248-420-7668
Learn more about the
Great Lakes SCUBA Odyssey 2008
Cadet Qualifications: Please read carefully!
Costs for this Training
Qualified Cadets should mail completed Application form (Download) ASAP.
Request for Training Authority NSCTNG (NSCTNG 001) form with fees should follow after we approve the applicant.
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Questions: Contact us at 248-666-9359 or 248-420-7668 email: lclyburn@comcast.net or kathytrax@comcast.net
