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Merry Christmas! Can you believe it…it’s Christmas time again! My Grandma told me that time would speed up as I got older….boy did she get that one right! This year has flown by, but time flies when you are having fun and we certainly did do that! So it’s December and soon we will all be waiting to see what Santa left under the tree for us, or something like that. It’s also the time of year when things just seem to mean more than any other time of year. We hope this Christmas is everything you want it to be. We thank you for choosing Blue Meridian as your dive center and we hope you enjoyed your time with us whether that was as a student, on a spectacular dive trip or maybe participating in one of our charity events. Whatever it was we enjoyed our time together! Merry Christmas from all of us at Blue Meridian!
A Little Fun!
In the spirit of the season we have decided to have a little fun with Christmas and my staff. If you get our online newsletter or you follow us on fb or you are in the store, we have a special Christmas card for you. There are definite benefits for those who choose to participate we will give away $50 gift certificates to 2 lucky winners who submit the correct answer. So that’s all I can say right now...but put your thinking cap on and see if you can be a winner this Christmas! Watch for the online newsletter, fb post or come in the store for more details on how to play!
Store Wide Christmas Sale
During the month of December we will have our annual storewide Christmas sale. Everything will be discounted, except tanks. If we don’t have a size or color you want we will get it for you and you can still get a discount. In order to try and get an item before Christmas we are asking that any special orders be given to us by Saturday Dec 13th, that should allow us time to get the item here if the manufacturer has it in stock. We have gift certificates for those that are not sure what to get and we also have Christmas wish lists for the diver who wants to let family and friends know exactly what they want! Come see us!
Winter Hours
I am sure you noticed on the quick calendar that we are using our winter hours schedule now. What exactly does that mean? You need to know that once the season slows down in this area...it really slows down. Usually during Nov, Dec and Jan unless we have something scheduled it’s me and the little cricket that lives here sitting in the store looking at each other. Which is okay but there is only so much of that the cricket can take! : ) So I decided last season to not physically be in the store on Tues and Wed but keep our regular hours on Thurs, Fri and Sat. Now that does not mean that if you need to come in on a Tues you cannot, I assure you that you can you will just need to call me and let me know when you want to come by. I will gladly help you whenever it is convenient for you. But it also allows me to do other things with my time if nobody needs me.
PADI Master Scuba Diver
Just wanted to let everyone know that PADI is dropping the fee for the Master Scuba Diver application until the end of the year. This is a great time to get the highest non-professional rating for your training achievements! Advanced, Rescue and 5 specialties are required to apply for this high level rating. If you have those or you are close, get in touch with us...we are more than happy to help you get those specialties you need and apply and get your MSD rating.
2026 OW Season
Our 2026 Open Water Class/Pool sessions will start again February of 2026. That does not mean that we are unable to do special sessions or private lessons upon request. We are here all year and will do whatever you need to help you get in the water! Each of our students are so very important to us and we know you have a choice in your training and we are so glad when our students allow us the privilege of introducing them to their first underwater experience! Please know you are appreciated and we look forward to all our upcoming adventures together!
Rescue Practice Each January we invite any students that have their Rescue Diver Certification to come join us and practice their skills. There is no charge to participate. We will have our entire instruction staff available to assist in your practice. If after your practice you want to participate in a different manner, we would be more than happy if you want to play victims. So let’s run down the list of excuses we get each year as to why people don’t show up: It’s cold…...the pool is heated and it is quite steamy in the YMCA pool area. Bring warm clothes to wear home. I’ve put my gear away….get it out! It’s been a while since I took my Rescue Class….then you are the most important person at the event! I don’t have a buddy….my entire staff is there to be your buddy I don’t want to mess up….that’s why it is important to practice. The list goes on and on. We should be inundated with people for this event and yet each January we only see a small percentage of the certified Rescue Divers that should be there. Please come. It’s actually a great morning in the pool and you can practice as many times as you like. We hope we never have to use our Rescue skills but doesn’t it make since to keep them sharp, just in case? It will be especially important for those looking to start a Divemaster course in 2026 to take advantage of this practice. Come join us Sunday Jan 25 from 8a-10a at the Owensboro YMCA. Please let us know if you are attending. If you need rental gear please contact the store to reserve what you need for the practice.
Quote of the Month:
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill
Want to Discover Scuba?? We offer a free scuba tryout session called a Discover Scuba. We can let you try scuba diving before you make the big commitment of the certification class. We highly recommend a Discover to anyone who is not quite sure that diving is for them. We need about 1 hour of your time, we provide all the equipment you need, there is a little bit of paperwork but best of all it’s FREE!! So, what are you waiting for, call us and set up your appointment to try scuba diving. We think you’ll love it as much as we do!!!
Tri-States Only PADI 5-Star Dive Center
PADI
The Name Says It All
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors
People come from all over the tri-state to dive with Blue Meridian. Why? Because they know our staff loves diving and it shows in everything we do, because we teach the PADI System of Diver Education and because we are professionals at every level! Families and singles, scout troops from Evansville, Madisonville & Owensboro, youth groups, college students, fire fighters, police officers and water response teams from the tri-state area and beyond pick Blue Meridian for their training facility!
Why? Because they know Blue Meridian has the tri-states most experienced and professional instruction staff. You are our priority! We are here for your enjoyment, your safety and your peace of mind! Every class we offer is an opportunity for you to get the best training the tri-state has to offer. Walk in our door as strangers and you will leave as our friends. We are your dive buddies for life...not just while you are in one of our classes.
We value each customer that comes through our door. We understand that with the economy in a strain, you have to make important choices on where you spend your hard earned money and we appreciate the opportunity to give you the best value for your dollar. Please do some homework....compare prices...there is a definite difference and unfortunately there is no added benefit for you paying almost double at other locations.
We offer you the highest quality training backed by the most reputable training agency in the world taught by the most experienced, professional staff at the most affordable prices!
So come to Blue Meridian - where the Tri-State and more learns to Dive!
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