Halcyon Days with GUE Aug. 16 & 17

News Posted on June 22, 2008

This year, Brownstone Park will be hosting Halcyon Days with assistance from the Global Underwater Explorers (GUE). Halcyon is a manufacture and distributor of scuba diving gear for recreational and technical divers.

Their equipment includes state of the art buoyancy compensators, backplates, harness systems, underwater lighting systems, a rebreather and a variety of diving accessories. Just to get started, the following are the main attractions for the weekend.

Halcyon Demo Days - try out new gear and see what diving DIR is all about.
Global Underwater Explorer (GUE) Workshops - Plenty of learning opportunities all weekend.
Saturday Night Presentation by Jarrod Jablonski, president and founder of GUE at 5 p.m. on Aug. 16.
Scooter Test Rides and more!

There are eight workshops scheduled each day (Saturday and Sunday) plus the ability to complete the GUE Fundamentals checkout dives at the park.

You should register for workshops in advance at the Northeast Underwater Explorers Web site here. Workshops include the following:

What GUE is all About - Register Online Now
A presentation for those new to GUE or interested in finding out more. Covering the education, research and exploration activities as well as some of the history of GUE/DIR philosophies, equipment configuration and training.

Equipment & Skills - Register Online Now
A presentation introducing the GUE Fundamentals course and the skills covered (including simple land drills) followed by an in-water practice session. This workshop will introduce divers to GUE philosophy with a focus on equipment configuration, balance, buoyancy, trim and propulsion techniques.

Wreck Survey - Register Online Now
Divers and historians can learn a lot about a wreck from surveys. Learn about different underwater survey methods and then practice on one of the “Wrecks of Brownstone Park.” With numerous wrecks in our local waters, these skills could come in handy. Non divers also welcome as same skill set is used for foreshore surveys.

Scooter Workshop - Register Online Now
Introduction to scooters, and an opportunity to try them out. Land session covering the basics - general overview, setup, skills, dive management. In-water session covers adjusting tow cord & riding position, simple turns. We anticipate this being a very popular session and it is intended for those that do not currently own a scooter.

Surface Marker Buoy - Register Online Now
Discussion of the SMB procedure, and some advice on how to use them. Followed by an in-water session with opportunity to practice and try a range of different spools/reels and markers.

Line Laying - Register Online Now
An introduction to the use of guidelines; including a land practical session covering team roles & positioning, primary & secondary tie-offs etc. Followed by in-water practice.

Propulsion Techniques - Register Online Now
An introduction to a variety of underwater kicks, including frog kick, modified flutter, helicopter turns and more! Starts with land-based introduction, followed by practice at the surface, then underwater.

Communications - Register Online Now
An introduction to underwater communication, including hand and light signals.

Bring your family since the park has great swimming activities plus zip lines, cliff jumping, water toys and two wakeboard runs.

If you have friend that want to try scuba diving, Scuba Shack will be providing Discover Scuba programs on both days - all day! For Discover Scuba registration, contact Scuba Shack at (860) 563-0119. Scuba Shack - a local dive center in Rocky Hill, Conn. - is currently the number four Halcyon dealer in the world and features all of their products.

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