EGLIN YACHT CLUB DIVE FLIGHT MONTHLY MEETING. 23 June Doug Collins

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1 EGLIN YACHT CLUB DIVE FLIGHT MONTHLY MEETING 23 June 2016 Doug Collins 1

2 OVERVIEW Introductions Dive Flight Status Past Events Safety Segment Current Spear Fish Regulations Fish ID Upcoming Events 2

3 Introductions 3

4 Dive Flight Key Personnel Title Name Contact info Dive Flt CC Mike Guidry (850) Renter Scheduler Steve Csaszar Safety Officer Adrian Mijangos Social Director Stacey Bowers (248) Equipment Manager Steve Space (734) Dive Boat Capt Josh Livingston (850) Rear Commodore Adrian Mijangos Board Members Mike Guidry (850) Renter Trainer Keith Peskosky 4

5 Diver introductions Name How long have you been diving How many dives Certification level Any interesting information about yourself or any good diving stories 5

6 Dive Flight Status 6

7 Dive Flight Status Summer Hours in effect Open Fridays/Mondays from

8 Past Events None 8

9 RENTAL RATES Equipment Rate Air Fill FREE NITROX Fill (80 CuFt, 32%) $7 BCD $12 Regulator with Octopus, Gauge console $16 80 CuFt Cylinder with Air $6 80 CuFt Cylinder with NITROX (32%) $ CuFt Cylinder with NITROX (32%) $15 Weight Belt with Weights $6 Dive Flag with float and anchor weight $5 Oxygen Kit (must be Oxygen Provider) $10 Full Set (BCD, Reg, 2 Air cyl, Weights, Belt) $40 9

10 SAFETY Adrian Mijangos 10

11 Dangers on the Surface Safety briefing Eglin Dive Flight June 23, 2016 Adrian Mijangos

12 Dangers on the surface It s often been said that the most stressful part of a dive is while you are on the surface, especially in rough seas and/or there is a current. If you are stressed, it can cause you to panic. If you panic, you can make bad decisions. A bad decision while diving can cause you your life.

13 Dangers on the surface 4 Cases: Diver jumps in the water with air turned off. Diver drowns in the Florida keys after jumping in the water. Diver nearly drowns after a dive trying to get back on the boat. Diver gets cut by propeller before getting on the boat after the dive.

14 Safety Tips Before entering the water Diver jumps in the water with air turned off. Buddy check Always check your gear AND your buddy s gear BEFORE entering the water. Never assume anything (the Crew turned your air on)

15 Safety Tips Before entering the water Diver drowns in the Florida keys after jumping in the water. Buddy check Always check your gear AND your buddy s gear BEFORE entering the water. Fully inflate your BCD before entering the water. Make sure you have the right amount of weights If in trouble DROP YOUR WEIGHTS!

16 Safety Tips After the dive Diver nearly drowns after a dive trying to get back on the boat In rough seas, swim underwater to the ladder. Fully inflate your BCD when back on the surface. If in trouble DROP YOUR WEIGHTS! Use extreme caution getting on the ladder in rough seas. Keep you mask and reg ON until you are back on the boat.

17 Safety Tips After the dive Diver gets cut by propeller before getting on the boat. In rough seas, swim underwater to the ladder. Always wear a full-body wetsuit.

18 Tips for varying Surface conditions In calm seas think of your BCD as a LIFEVEST when you are on the surface. Fully inflate your BCD before entering the water Fully inflate your BCD after the dive when on the surface In rough seas: Deflate your BCD after entering the water, decent 5-10 ft and swim to the anchor line underwater. After the dive swim underwater straight to the ladder.

19 QUESTIONS? 19

20 Fish Regulations 20

21 Regulation Update (as of 1 JULY 2016) Spiny Lobster: CLOSED (Aug March ) Mini Season 27 & 28 July Red Snapper: Open (State Open; Fed CLOSED) 2 Fish Limit 16 minimum Grouper: Open Gag: Open 1 Jun to 31 Dec 2016 All Others: Open year round 4 total (only two Gags) Gag & Black - 24 minimum; Red-20 min; Scamp-16 min Amberjack: CLOSED (CLOSED June & July) All waters CLOSED June & July annually) 1 only 34 to the fork 21

22 Trigger Fish: CLOSED CLOSED June 1 July to the fork Regulation Update (as of 1 JULY 2016) 2 fish bag limit within the 20 reef fish aggregate Cobia 1 (nmt 6 per vessel) 33 to the fork LionFish: Recreational fishing licenses are no longer required when targeting lionfish using the following gear: a pole spear, a Hawaiian Sling, a handheld net or any spearing device that is specifically designed and marketed exclusively for lionfish 22 Before you go, check:

23 2016 Saltwater Seasons 23

24 Fish ID 24

25 Fin Recognition (N) Nose or nares (L) Lateral line (D) Dorsal fin (S) Adipose fin (A) Anal fin (C) Caudal peduncle (T) Tail or Caudal fin (V) paired Ventral or pelvic fin (P) paired Pectoral or breast fin (O) Gill cover or operculum 25

26 The Other Snapper 26

27 Red Snapper Color pinkish red over entire body, whitish below Long triangular snout Anal fin is sharply pointed No dark lateral spot Red eye 27

28 Gray (Mangrove) Snapper Rounded anal fin Dark brown or gray with reddish or orange spots in rows along the sides A dark horizontal band from snout through eye is present in young only Two conspicuous canine teeth are present at front of upper jaw Dorsal fins have dark or reddish borders 28

29 Lane Snapper Color silvery-pink to reddish with short, irregular pink and yellow lines on its sides Diffuse black spot, about as large as the eye The dorsal fin centered above the lateral line The outer margin of caudal fin blackish 29

30 Mutton Snapper Color olive green on back and upper sides All fins below the lateral line having reddish tinge Bright blue line below eye, following contour of operculum Anal fin pointed Small black spot below dorsal fin V-shaped tooth patch on roof of the mouth 30

31 Local Snapper 31

32 Local Snapper Mutton Snapper: 16 min; 10 per day total snapper Red Snapper: 16 min; 2 per day; Fed: 1 Jun 9 Jun Gray Snapper: 10 ; 5 per day; 10 total snapper Lane Snapper: 8 min; unlimited 32

33 Who dat? 33

34 Blackfin Snapper Who dat? Blackfin Snapper Color is generally red, with yellowish caudal, anal, and pelvic fins Distinctive and prominent dark comma-shaped blotch at the base of the pectoral fins, which gives the fish its common name The anal fin is rounded No black spot found on the side underneath dorsal fin Red Snapper 34

35 The Other Snapper? 35

36 The Other Snapper Lane Gray Cubera Mutton 36

37 Fish Survey-MANDATORY (Apr 1, 2015) Gulf Reef Fish Survey: At their June meeting, the FWC approved the creation of the Gulf Reef Fish Survey. Private recreational anglers fishing from a boat harvesting, attempting to harvest, or possessing red snapper, gag, greater amberjack, lesser amberjack, banded rudderfish, almaco jack, red grouper, black grouper, vermilion snapper, or gray triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico, excluding Monroe County, will be required to sign up to participate in the survey. This requirement becomes mandatory April 1, Sign up On line or anywhere you can buy a license No Cost Good for 1 year 37

38 The Aluminum Chambered Boat design allows diving and fishing charters year round. The pilot house offers shade in the summer and warmth in the winter. Also, the Aluminum Chambered Boat design coupled with two 275HP Mercury Verado engines makes trips to the destinations quick and easy. Capt. Josh Livingston Destin, FL

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40 Upcoming Events 40

41 UPCOMING EVENTS 1 July - EYC Family Night 15 July EYC Membership Night 10 Sept DDW SpearFish Tourneyment 16 Sept Fish Fry 41

42 SCHEDULING DIVE CLASSES DF no longer in Dive Instruction Business New Instructor Robert McDowell: (210) Contact Outdoor Rec, Building 732 at Postl Point, for upcoming class dates and times, and to schedule and pay for the diving class/classes admore?odr_scuba?refreshed Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted at Postl Point 42

43 MEMBERSHIP Must be a member to rent equipment Must be a member to get free air / cheap nitrox fills Must be a member to get free ice $20 initiation fee $6 per month dues (paid in advance for FY) 43

44 Next Meeting 28 July Dive Flight Monthly Meeting 44