Richmond Dive Club

Founded in 1999, the Richmond Dive Club has grown to become one of Virginia's premiere dive clubs. Our membership consists of individuals (and families) who have a wide variety of dive experience and interests and share a common purpose: to go divin'!

august Meeting 

Tuesday, august 9, 2022

RDC Monthly MeetinG AND

SWAP MEET*

(TOP) TEN TIPS TO MAINTAIN (AND REPAIR) YOUR GEAR

Scuba diving equipment is an important investment for the diver. Not only is it considered to be ‘life support’ equipment, it also represents a significant financial commitment on the part of the diver. Moreover, it is a fundamental tool which, when used effectively, can enhance the joy of spending time in the magnificent underwater world. 

The vast majority of commercially available dive equipment reflects commendable quality of manufacture, and competent performance. However, HOW that equipment is ‘treated’ by the user directly affects performance and longevity.

This presentation reviews some proper (efficient and optimal) maintenance procedures, and provides recommendation both for certain basic field repairs, and as well as procedures for prevention of problems that might necessitate those field repairs, without which an otherwise enjoyable dive experience might be compromised, or missed.

SPEAKER BIO

William T. (Bill) Sawyer is a scuba Instructor (PADI Master Instructor and Tec Deep Instructor; SDI / TDI recreational and technical instructor), and a credentialed service technician for a number of scuba equipment manufacturers (e.g. Atomics, Zeagle, Sherwood / Genesis, Aqualung / Apeks, Dive Rite, Ocean Technology Systems, etc.).

While diving is his passion, and dive training is a primary extension of that passion, over his career he has also developed a focused interest in diving equipment, including equipment service, optimization of gear configurations, and instruction of divers in maintenance procedures to support best performance. This presentation represents an ‘executive summary’ an equipment selection, maintenance and repair course he has developed to help divers become more comfortable in the maintenance and repair of their gear, and more informed with regard to gear selection.

For those joining in Person:

Socializing begins at 6:00 our program at 7:00pm.

O'Toole's Restaurant & Pub
4800 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225 

* FROM 6 - 7 THERE WILL BE A SWAP MEET IN THE ROOM BEHIND WHERE WE MEET.  IF YOU HAVE GEAR IN GOOD CONDITION THAT YOU WANT TO MAKE AVAILABLE/ SELL AT REASONABLE PRICING TO OTHER CLUB MEMBERS, FEEL FREE TO SET UP ON ONE OF THE TABLES.  $10 CASH FEE FOR NON CLUB MEMBERS TO SELL ITEMS.  RICHMOND DIVE CLUB MAKES NO ASSERTIONS TO SAFETY/USABILITY OF EQUIPMENT, AND ALL GEAR SHOULD BE APPROPRIATELY CHECKED OUT BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO USE. 

For those joining via ZOOM:  (7:00 PM)
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2022 RDC BOD

President - Jim Dacey

Vice President - Larry Knorr

Treasurer - Debi Moir

Secretary - Bart Drummond

The program will begin at 7:00 pm.

2022 Membership Dues -
Benefits of Single and Family Membership:
(3.1.2022 - 2.28.2023)

• Free local diving at designated RDC hosted events
• Parties, guest speakers, and special events
• Great diving with folks at all levels of diving certifications
• Voting privileges
• Richmond Dive Club window decal

Dues:
The fiscal health of the Richmond Dive Club is only one aspect that makes our Club as strong as it is. Your dues help to support Diver Days at Lake Phoenix and arrange for great speakers at our monthly club meetings.  

Beginning March 1, 2022, dues are $40 for a single membership, $60 for family* memberships, and $130 for corporate memberships. Dues are based on the fiscal year beginning March 1, 2022, and ending on February 28, 2023.   
Join/Renew RDC membership:  https://richmonddiveclub.wildapricot.org/membership

*Family members must be resident at the same address and includes dependents under the age of 18 and/or a full-time student living at home or away at school