Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 6/11/2024. This is an in-person club meeting. Zoom will be available for those joining us from afar. Social time begins at 7:00PM EDT and the meeting begins at 7:30PM EDT.
Program: Fall 2024 trip preview, Cozumel All Inclusive
Meetings are In-Person on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Roosters Restaurant at 2640 Richmond Rd. in Lexington, Kentucky.
The trip currently has filled up all 19 of the available diver seats on the dive boat. We have 26 travelers filling all of the 14 rooms we have reserved. Currently there are no more rooms available or dive boat seats available. This is always subject to change.
We are able to accept trip registrations on a “Wait List” basis. To be added to the wait list you must complete a trip registration and pay the trip deposit. DO NOT purchase airfare until you have a room confirmed. The stated refund dates still apply.
The Bluegrass Dive Club has a dive trip and is returning to the Fort Young Hotel on the island nation of Dominica. The club last visited this resort and Dominica in February of 2017. The dive operation is located at the hotel. Buddy Dive the former diver operation has been replaced by Fort Young Dive and their two custom built dive boats.
Just 400 miles off the coast of Puerto Rico and situated between the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique lies Dominica. The island is of volcanic formation and has mountain ranges that span from one end of the island to the other. The jungle typography will blow you away.
Below ground, you will find some of the healthiest reef systems in the Caribbean. The waters are calm and are home to a diverse set of landscapes that feature fumaroles, high walls and natural hot springs.
Dominica is an excellent destination for scuba diving enthusiasts. The island’s unique location in the Caribbean Sea and its volcanic geology make it a fascinating place to explore underwater.
Two of the most popular dive sites include L’Abym which has a steep wall and submerged volcanic crater and Champagne Reef, where divers can experience the sensation of swimming through a sparkling sea of bubbles created by volcanic activity.
With its warm Caribbean waters, fascinating underwater landscape and diverse marine life, scuba diving in Dominica is a truly unforgettable experience.
You might see:
Grouper
Sea turtles
Eagle rays
Barracuda
Angelfish
Whales
Dolphins
Trip Registration is OPEN. All registrations will be placed on a “Wait List” pending hotel room availability and/or dive boat seat availability. DO NOT purchase airfare until you have a confirmed reservation on the trip.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 5/14/2024, there is an in-person club meeting. Zoom will be available for those joining us from afar. Social time begins at 7:00PM EDT and the meeting begins at 7:30PM EDT.
Program: Dreaming of Dominica; Club Dive Trip March 2025 presented by Alex Fassas.
right: What kind of shrimp is this? Leave your answer in the comments below.
Meetings are In-Person on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Roosters Restaurant at 2640 Richmond Rd. in Lexington, Kentucky.
We are placing a group order for embroidered BGDC logo hats. Cost is $22.00 each. Deadline for ordering is May 14, 2024. Last chance is at the Dive Club meeting on 5/14/2024 at Roosters. Available in khaki or white color. Payment due when hats are received or earlier if you prefer.
Place your order with John Geddes, club Newsletter Editor by calling or text message to (859) 608-0682 or email to newsletter@bluegrassdiveclub.com or use the Contact Us form and select Newsletter Editor.
Payments accepted by cash, check, or online payment. When making an online payment enter the purchase amount next to “Amount For Merchandise”, then complete the online payment form. Cash or check should be payable to John Geddes.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 4/9/2024 via ZOOM Only. Social time begins at 7:00PM EDT and the meeting begins at 7:30PM EDT. We could not reserve our meeting room for this date in April.
At the club meeting on 3/12/2024 your club voted to return to monthly regular meetings.
left: Dragonet at the Blue Heron Bridge, photo credit: Susan Meldonian
Program: Blue Heron Bridge and Florida Atlantic Coast Diving presented by Alex Fassas.
right: Blue Heron Bridge, photo credit: Zach Nolan
Meetings will be In-Person for the rest of 2024 on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Roosters Restaurant at 2640 Richmond Rd. in Lexington, Kentucky.
Unfortunately the board has decided not to offer a May 2024 trip to Dominica this year. There were multiple factors leading to this decision and I apologize for getting everyone’s hopes up. This Dominica trip is not canceled, but instead is being postponed to allow for ample time to plan and obtain reliable and lower cost flight itineraries. My hope is to have trips planned for next spring prior to executive board elections (November 2024) so that we do not end up with this same problem next year.
Look for this trip to show up for February 2025. If you have a specific week that is better for you, let me know at TripDirector@BluegrassDiveClub.com or with the Contact Us page.
Thank you being patient with me as I learn this Trip Director role, Natasha Bowers
