Workshops and Seminars

[Doug Huberman]

I am new to RedUser.net. While this is awesome (and a bit overwhelming), I can't figure out the best forum/sub-forum for finding out about upcoming training/educational opportunites.

Please let me know where to find that information or let me know who to contact to request they start a permanent "Training" subforum.

Thank you for helping a newbe!

Doug

[Jarred Land]

Ted is working hard on this right now.... he should have some news for you in the near future.

[Doug Huberman]

Jarred:

Thank you for giving me hope! I would be happy with something very simple like creating a forum called "Training" with associated subforums for "Beginners" "Intermediate" "Advanced" and "Specialties"

In the interim, where do you recommend I look for postings similar the one below that I found on Wetpixel?

"The UNDERWATER Red One Boot Camp is May 4-10, 2009 and it is being hosted by Pro Dive (Fort Lauderdale)... They are bringing in Red Ones, housings and instructors from both the US and Latin America. If anyone has their own Red One, but does not own a housing, with enough lead time they believe they can arrange for one at a modest price.

Additionally, Red One users who are not divers can come out the week or two prior and get certified. They can even arrange for the course to be a bit more rigorous than the usual recreational certification (they call it the Diamond Open Water Certification). I personally would recommend getting certified and doing at least another 1/2 dozen dives before taking the Bootcamp (It is important to have your bouyancy control nailed!). I checked their charter schedule and it is possible to get 4-6 dives per day 7 days a week.

To get the first announcement and updates go to ProDiveUSA.com and register for the newsletter."

The posting told me when, where and who to contact for more information... The only other major piece of information I need to figure out if the program is a good fit for me is the price. As a new user, learning first hand in seminars and workshops is my quickest route from beginner to expert (both on land in the water!). Until Ted "saves the day" :innocent:, please post anything you know about upcoming classes here on this thread... I will be greatly appreciative!

Thank you!

Doug