Buoyancy Challenge - February 2015

All divers that came out had a great time. We played with some lift bags and SMBs, swam thru some hoops, practiced some kicks and even did a little free diving. Some scuba divers even chose to become scuba walkers! Congrats to Henry and Michelle who went home with $50 gift cards to Rockfish Divers. Photo's below were taken by one of our Instructors - Santiago Gutierrez Manzo. Thank-you for the awesome pics Santiago!
Date: Tuesday February 17th @ 6:45pm
Meeting Place: McKinnon Gym Pool Deck
Cost: minimum $10 donation - all proceeds go to "Help Fill a Dream for Sick Kids"
Rentals: minimum $5 donation for gear rental - all proceeds go to "Help Fill a Dream for Sick Kids"
UVic Scuba will be hosting a buoyancy challenge as part of Rockfish Diver's "Dive Challenge 2015." Bust out your best pair of fins and practice your back kick in preparation for a night of fun underwater aerobics. Please note, this will be different than past buoyancy events in that there will be minimal instruction. Hoops and mirrors will be set-up along with a few other surprises. Whether you are looking for a hardcore competition and bragging rights to go with it, or just looking for a casual underwater swim, you will have a good time!

In the spirit of supporting local charities we have picked Help Fill a Dream for Sick Kids to receive the proceeds of the event.

    Buoyancy Challenge Registration

    We will send out an email in advance to confirm details and meeting location/time.
Video from past Buoyancy Clinics.
Event Schedule:

6:45 - 7:15 -  Meet on the pool deck to sign waivers, make donations and   assemble gear

7:15 - 7:30 -  Quick briefing on layout of the event, including instruction on   different kicking techniques for those that are interested

7:30 - 8:05 -  practice buoyancy and kicks, review skills, check weighting, adjust   trim and get ready for the challenges to come - ask the DMs/   Instructors to clarify any confusing/unclear aspects

8:05 - 8:35 -  kick’s challenge - see below for details

8:35 - 9:00 -  lift bag challenge AND free-diving challenge

9:00 - 9:30 -  relay challenge

For detailed information about the buoyancy challenge and how to win, see the attached PDF below!

We suggest that you read thru the entire document to gain a good understanding of the challenges to help make things run smoothly and ensure you have the most fun possible.