Dive with
the Legends in Cozumel. In this Caribbean paradise the International
Legends of Diving will feature Bob Meistrell and James Stewart,
two west
coast dive pioneers, April 12-19, 2010. The 2010 trip is $300 less than
the epic 2009 event in the Bahamas. It is also all-inclusive. And with
good deals on airline tickets now is the best time to take the plunge.
Accommodations for the Sixth ILD series has been set for the Wyndham
Cozumel Resort & Spa, an exclusive resort on the
Sand
Dollar Sports
Cozumel
island off the Yucatan coast of Mexico. An impressive set of packages is
available for the diver and non-diver. An included dive package will be
provided by Sand Dollar Sports.
Bob Meistrell, along with his twin brother Bill (deceased), founded Dive
N’ Surf in 1957, one of the first dive shops to open in California. The
Meistrells
NAUI is celebrating its
rich history with a 50th anniversary bonanza at the Legends of Diving
festival. Plenty of activities are planned for
the event including specials for the first 50 registrants. Jeff Rice
(right) meets with Jim
Bram (left), NAUI president.
were known
for experimenting with various materials and methods to delay the onset
of hypothermia during free dives and while surfing. The Meistrells,
working with other diving legends solved the problem with the
introduction of a “wetsuit”. From there they went on to develop neoprene
wet suits for surfers, and to serve the growing interest in recreational
diving which led to the formation of Body Glove, known around the world
as the leader in watersports clothing and wet suits.
James Stewart's love for the ocean began in 1941 when he put on a
scuba mask
and took his first free dive into the cold Pacific Ocean. In 1952
Stewart began his long and productive association with Scripps
Institution of Oceanography. Conrad (Connie) Limbaugh and Dr. Andreas
(Andy)
Rechnitzer
developed the diving instructor program at Scripps. Limbaugh recruited
Stewart as a volunteer in the Scripps program where he assisted in
research and diver training. The Scripps dive training program was
developed just to train scientific divers in the proper use of scuba
gear. It was this dive training program that paved the way for many
sport and scientific diver training courses to be started around the
world.
On hand will be Dan Orr, President and CEO of Divers Alert Network (DAN)
who will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 2010 ILD Award
Ceremony. DAN is a proud sponsor
Dan
Orr, DAN, will
serve as MOC
of the
International Legends of Diving. All divers and those interested are
invited to attend this historic event honoring two of scuba diving’s
great legends.
Nick Icorn, "The Keeper of the Flame", Joe Liburdi, with 58 years of
diving experience, along with two legends of diving in Mexico, Sergio
Vizcaino and
Alec Peirce
Manuel Lazcano, have also been asked to join the list of
legends in Cozumel. Lazcano has led underwater photography dive
expeditions around the world. Sergio Vizcaino is co-founder of
the Federation Mexican Activities Sub-aquatic.
Alec
Peirce of Scuba 2000 returns to the Legends event with memorabilia and
his presentation on Sea Hunt. Lloyd Bridges as Mike Nelson on Sea Hunt
sparked a great interest in SCUBA diving in the early 60s.
A registration deposit of $200 for a single diver and $300 for double
occupancy is required to secure your position at
this event. There
are specials that are in limited supply, your deposit will ensure you get these
prime vacations.
Meet and Greet these Dive Legends
James Stewart
Bob
Meistrell
Nick
Icorn
Joe
Liburdi
Sergio Vizcaino
Manuel Lazcano
Register Now for these Great Benefits
Register before February 29 and receive a 3%
discount if registration is made by calling our
office at 419-352-9203. Ask for Gwen Wyble.
The first 50 registered divers will receive a
commemorative gold 50th NAUI Anniversary
certification card. All dive affiliations are
welcome to participate.
The packages
offered are all-inclusive and includes two dives a day,
meals, drinks, and free shore diving.
Your registration also includes the Banquet on
Saturday night.
All guests receive a free entry into a photo contest
sponsored by TUSA with judging by your fellow divers
Saturday night. In addition to prizes by TUSA, the winners of the contest
in three categories will have their
photos displayed at NAUI headquarters and will also be sent
throughout the NAUI World.
Sand
Dollar Sports was founded in 1984 by Suzanne Fernandez. Our specialty at
that time was snorkeling tours. She successfully ran these operations
with her husband for the next 7 years. In 1991 Sand Dollar Sports
brought John Flynn on board to expand operation and create new windows
of opportunity. During the next 8 years Sand Dollar Sports expanded its
tour offerings to all the major cruise lines more than tripling its
capacities while maintaining a spotless safety record. In 1996 the
opportunity arose to begin working with the Reef Club Cozumel as their
dive operators.
We started with the Reef Club and its original 260 rooms on December
17th 1997. From that day forward there was no looking back. We have
grown and reinvested and continued to look forward as the hotel and its
facilities have grown. In 2007 the hotel now known as the Wyndham boasts
402 rooms and a solid 4 star rating. The facilities now include 'Sabor'
the only all inclusive adult only hotel in Cozumel.
Presently Sand Dollar Sports boasts a fleet of 16 vessels. 130 employees
and 6 locations. We provide service on average to 250 guests daily or
over 90,000 guests annually. This makes us the largest and safest dive
operator on the island. We carry the most comprehensive insurance
coverage available. Our clients include Crystal Cruise Lines, Cunard
Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Lines and Azamar to name a few of the high
end ships and customers that we work with. Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal
Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Holland America and Princess Cruise
lines are all long standing customers and would be more than willing to
vouch for our record of customer service and safety.
Dive
Boat - Express
Dive Boat
- Arrecifes
Dive Boat
- Ada
Dive Boat
- Vicky
Free Shore Diving
Sand Dollar Sports
is offering shore diving free of charge at their location in Sunset Beach and in Chankanaab Park.
Weights and
tanks will be provided free of charge
Guests are
responsible for transportation costs
Chankanaab
Park has an entrance fee and requires a guide since it is in the marine park
(Guide is $10 for every 4 divers)
There is no
shore diving on the southern side of the island. The reef is too far out,
the currents are strong and there is a lot of boat traffic.
Other Legends of Diving
Discounted Offers
The First
Five Packages are offered by
Sunshine Tours
Sabor
photos above - Available as an option. More photos at the
Sabor site.
Exclusive Adults Only Section at Wyndham Cozumel
Unique
complex designed for guests aged 18 years and over, Sabor is a chic and
modern hotel offering a child free environment where guests can relax in
a “European style”, with the exception of the restaurant, lounge and
guest service areas.
This exclusive hotel within a hotel boasts 72 oversized units with mucho
Sabor. All low-level room terraces allow direct access to the
spectacular interconnecting swimming pools via fun slides that interlace
the buildings and the pool making this a truly original setting.
For the fine palate, Sabor features the exclusive Mosaique, an
outstanding a la carte restaurant offering a delicious fusion of
oriental and international cuisine; the contemporary Cacao lounge bar
perfect for pre or post dinner drink and the refreshing swim-up bar,
Sabores.
Wyndham Cozumel Resort & Spa
Wyndham
photo above - Available as an option. More photos at the
Wyndham site
Wyndham
Cozumel Resort & Spa in Cozumel Mexico, all inclusive resort, is best
known for its friendly service, genuine hospitality, comfortable
environment and excellent variety. Situated only 20 minutes from
downtown and a stone’s throw from Cozumel’s spectacular coral reefs,
this 2000 feet long beach front resort is a choice for your next
vacation, romantic getaway, or recreational break.
The place to go for divers, golfers and spa lovers, Wyndham Cozumel has
something for everyone. If you are looking for a child-free getaway,
this extensive property also features a chic and contemporary adult-only
section Sabor, which is ideal for couples, friends, groups and
honeymooners alike.
As the island’s most significant resort, Wyndham Cozumel offers 402
guestrooms within 27 Caribbean style villas all designed to cater for
the diverse needs of our guests. The resort features a wide range of
recreational activities for guests of all ages which include two
swimming pools, tennis and multipurpose courts, fully equipped fitness
center as well as non-motorized water sports including hobbie cats,
kayaks, snorkel equipment and windsurfing. Motorized sports are also
available at an extra cost.
Wyndham Cozumel’s classic all inclusive programs offer
accommodation, all meals and snacks, unlimited alcoholic beverages and
soft drinks throughout the hotel’s four wide-ranging restaurants and two
bars.
If you are fun loving person who enjoys a dreamy vacation with
spectacular views, good food, great entertainment and friendly staff,
you have certainly clicked on the right site.
Children 6-12 Stay
for Free
The Sabor
is an exclusive adult only section at the Wyndham Cozumel Resort & Spa.
The Wyndham hotel offers a kids club, daily activities and theme
parties, live nightly entertainment, shows held at the indoor theater
and a private pier. Children from 6-12 years old stay for free in the
Wyndham, maximum occupancy two minors with one adult at the single rate.
Diver Package
Includes:
Non-Diver
Package Includes:
Selected Accommodations
Selected Diving – 2 tanks daily
Room
taxes and tips
Event Registration Fees and Welcome Pack *
Private Check-in
All
meals, snacks, alcohol and beverages
Entertainment
Non-motorized watersports activities
Selected Accommodations
Room taxes and tips
Event Registration Fees and Welcome Pack *
Private Check-in
All meals, snacks, alcohol and beverages
Entertainment
Non-motorized watersports activities
Run of House
-
Guest may receive the best available room from standard to ocean view at the
time of check-in and subject to the discretion of the resort. ILD can only
confirm the room type at time of booking for upgrades to Sabor Islander or
Pool/Terrace rooms.
Terms:
Deposit due to
reserve your spot in
this limited time
offer. Balance due
before March 1,
2010. The
International
Legends of Diving (ILD)
reserves the right
to change the
prices, dive and
non-dive itinerary
without prior
notice. Two tank
boat departures are
at 8:00 am (check in
at 7:30 am) and at
1 pm (check in at
12:30 pm). One tank
afternoon boat dives
will depart at 1 pm.
A minimum of 6
divers is required
per departure. Nitrox available at
$10.00 per tank,
reservations
required 12 hours in
advance and paid for
at check in. Dives
cancelled will be
issued a credit only
in the event the
Port or Dock is
closed, or other
extenuating
circumstances. No
refunds will be made
if diver decide to
voluntary cancel any
scheduled dive.
Divers arriving to
the boat inebriated
should not dive and
will not receive a
refund if the boat
captain determines
the diver is not fit
to make a safe dive.
For the safety of
everyone divers are
reminded to obey the
instructions of the
boat captain,
instructors, and
divemaster at all
times. Substitutions
are not permitted.
Certain restrictions
apply. Please call
Gwen Wyble,
419-352-9203 for
additional details.
* All
International Legends of Diving (ILD) events, diving and discounts are
all-inclusive and open to guests who book packages through ILD. Individual event
tickets will not be sold to outside guests.
