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2009 Workshops


Get the most of your weekend with the Boston Sea Rovers. The films on Saturday night will blow you away, the daytime speakers are world class, and the exhibit hall covers all aspects of diving. But don’t forget about the workshops.

The workshops are an important component of the clinic; after all the Boston Sea Rovers are dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation of the marine environment. The workshops provide a unique opportunity for direct interaction with teachers eager to share their expertise. 

Cutting edge photo and video techniques, hands-on regulator service and dry suit repair, an introduction to technical diving, visual tank inspection, and much more at your fingertips. Just take a short break from the rest of the clinic and attend a great workshop. And start next dive season with a great new set of skills.

 

Check back soon as addition workshops will be added!

 

2009 Clinic Workshop Topics
- Adobe Photoshop CS3/CS4
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2
- Digital UW Macro Photography
- Digital UW Wide Angle Photography
- Eddy Current Technician
- Genesis Regulator Repair
- Hunting Shipwrecks: Techniques and Technology for Finding Shipwrecks
- Introduction to Mixed Gas Diving
- Introduction to Rebreather Diving
- Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician
- PADI Member Forum 2009: Opportunities in Challenging Times
- Public Safety Diving: Tricks of the Trade
- Sherwood Regulator Repair
- UW Video: Basics to the Latest Techniques
- Valve Repair Technician
- Visual Cylinder Inspector
- Visual Cylinder Inspector Update




Workshop Details

Adobe Photoshop CS3/CS4
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  9 am - Noon
Where: Forums Room
Presenter: Doug Sloss, Field Editor Scuba Diver Australasia
Sponsor:
Fee:  $125
   
Description: Learn fast and effective work-flow solutions for post processing underwater images using Adobe Photoshop. Hands-on workshop ideally suited for those with a basic knowledge of Photoshop and intermediate to advanced photographers eager to advance their editing skills.
Registration:  doug@oceanmagicproductions.com (303) 517-1025 www.oceanmagicproductions.com
   
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2
When: Sunday, March 08, 2009  9 am - Noon
Where: Back Bay Room
Presenter: Doug Sloss, Field Editor Scuba Diver Australasia
Sponsor:
Fee:  $125
   
Description: Learn how to quickly and easily edit and enhance your underwater and topside images using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. Fast paced and fun hands-on workshop gets you up and running with Lightroom 2.
Registration:  doug@oceanmagicproductions.com (303) 517-1025 www.oceanmagicproductions.com
   
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Digital UW Macro Photography
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  1 pm - 4 pm
Where: Back Bay Room
Presenter: Berkley White of Backscatter and Ethan Gordon
Sponsor: Backscatter and Ethan Gordon Photography
Fee:  $125 ($100 if you also take the wide angle workshop)
   
Description: This seminar will cover introductory through advanced concepts of digital underwater macro (close up) photography. Skills covered will include: focus tips, proper exposure, strobe power and positioning, ways to improve your diving skills that will help you take better images, and equipment specific to shooting macro. A detailed handout will be presented in class. www.backscatter.com Trips and Classes Link
Registration:  (831)645-1082 www.backscatter.com Trips and Classes Link
   
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Digital UW Wide Angle Photography
When: Sunday, March 08, 2009  9 am - Noon
Where: State Suites
Presenter: Berkley White of Backscatter and Ethan Gordon
Sponsor: Backscatter and Ethan Gordon Photography
Fee:  $125 ($100 if you also take the Macro Photography workshop)
   
Description: This seminar will cover introductory through advanced concepts of digital underwater wide-angle photography. Skills covered will include: composition and planning your shot, perfecting exposures with histograms, strobe exposure with both manual and TTL, how to effectively use auto camera modes like aperture and shutter priority modes, and equipment specific to shooting wide-angle. We will then explore how to use these skills to shoot these specific scenarios: split images, motion blur effects, off camera lighting, working with models, shooting pelagics, and more. A detailed handout will be presented in class. www.backscatter.com Trips and Classes Link
Registration:  (831) 645-1082 www.backscatter.com Trips and Classes Link
   
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Eddy Current Technician
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  3 pm - 5 pm
Where: State Suites
Presenter: Dale Fox
Sponsor: PSI (Professional SCUBA Inspectors)
Fee:  $175
   
Description: Add Eddy Current Inspection to your set of skills. Learn how to use this highly accurate technique to thoroughly inspect the threads of SCUBA cylinders. Offer this option to your clients, or just use your own gear with greater confidence. www.psicylinders.com
Registration:  (703) 591-8053 adalefox@verizon.net
   
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Genesis Regulator Repair
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  9 am - Noon
Where: Back Bay Room
Presenter: Sean Neol
Sponsor: Cramer Decker Inc. and Genesis
Fee:  $25 refundable, pre-registration required
   
Description: This seminar, available to Authorized Genesis Dealers Only, will cover the maintenance of the next generation of regulators developed by Genesis SCUBA. Do not miss the chance to stay on the cutting edge of regulator repair. Keep your repair skills up to date or train your new repair technicians
Registration:  tmcpartlan@cramerdecker.com 1-800-347-9766
   
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Hunting Shipwrecks: Techniques and Technology for Finding Shipwrecks
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  1 pm - 4 pm
Where: Commonwealth Room
Presenter: Vince Capone, Marine Scientist and Marine Technology Instructor
Sponsor:
Fee:  $35
   
Description: Everyone dreams of finding shipwrecks. Starting with the basics, then moving through professional techniques, this seminar will cover search planning, search patterns, echosounders, sonars, magnetometers, metal detectors, and underwater tracking and target identification. www.blacklaserlearning.com
Registration:  vcapone.barkentine@comcast.net (302)352-1800
   
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Introduction to Mixed Gas Diving
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  1 pm - 4 pm
Where: Forums Room
Presenter: Terrence Tysall, technical dive educator and explorer
Sponsor: Cambrian Foundation
Fee:  $100
   
Description: Embark on the challenging and rewarding path to modern technical level mixed gas diving. In-depth dive planning, physiology, logistics, and gas mixing are some of the topics covered. Individuals can discuss their specific interests and needs with Terrence. www.cambrianfoundation.org
Registration:  amy@cambrianfoundation.org (407) 314-4649
   
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Introduction to Rebreather Diving
When: Sunday, March 08, 2009  9 am - Noon
Where: State Suites
Presenter: Terrence Tysall, technical dive educator and explorer
Sponsor: Cambrian Foundation
Fee:  $100
   
Description: This seminar will cover basic theory and design of rebreathers to their use in military and cutting-edge scientific diving. In-depth dive planning, physiology and logistics, are some of the topics covered. Individuals can discuss their specific interests and needs with Terrence. www.cambrianfoundation.org
Registration:  amy@cambrianfoundation.org (407) 314-4649
   
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Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  1 pm - 3pm
Where: State Suites
Presenter: Dale Fox
Sponsor: PSI (Professional SCUBA Inspectors)
Fee:  $175
   
Description: Oxygen cleaning of cylinders for SCUBA use is neither a complicated nor a highly technical procedure. This 2 hour course meets the guidelines established by the CGA, OSHA, NASA and the manufacturers and will provide you with the information you need to know in order to properly clean SCUBA cylinders for use in oxygen service. www.psicylinders.com
Registration:  (703) 591-8053 adalefox@verizon.net
   
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PADI Member Forum 2009: Opportunities in Challenging Times
When: Friday, March 06, 2009  6:30 pm - 9 pm
Where: TBD
Presenter: Stush Doviat; PADI Northeast Regional Mananger
Sponsor: PADI
Fee:  No Fee, please pre-register
   
Description: Training update and risk management discussion.
Registration:  PADI Member Services (949) 858-7234 ext 2495
   
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Public Safety Diving: Tricks of the Trade
When: Friday, March 06, 2009  8 am - 5 pm
Where: State Suites
Presenter: Andrea Zaferes, 2003 Rolex Diver of the Year
Sponsor: Team Lifeguard Systems
Fee:  $95
   
Description: Who the class is for: Anyone currently on a dive team as a tender or diver, or anyone who is interested in underwater search operations, moving water diving and zero-visibility diving. Both new and very experienced team members or officers will learn a great deal. We have a guarantee - if we don't make you a safer and more effective diver we'll refund your money. www.teamlgs.com
Registration:  karen@teamlgs.com or (845) 657-5544
   
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Sherwood Regulator Repair
When: Friday, March 06, 2009  1:30 pm - 6 pm
Where: Commonwealth Room
Presenter: Sean Neol
Sponsor: Cramer Decker Inc. and Sherwood
Fee:  $25 refundable, pre-registration required
   
Description: This seminar, available to Authorized Sherwood Dealers Only, will cover the maintenance and repair of Sherwood Scuba regulators, the legendary “workhorse” of the industry, including the new Sherwood Scuba Regulator SR1. Keep your repair skills up to date or train your new repair techs.
Registration:  tmcpartlan@cramerdecker.com 1-800-347-9766
   
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UW Video: Basics to the Latest Techniques
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  9 am - Noon
Where: Commonwealth Room
Presenter: Jim Stayer and Pat Stayer
Sponsor: Out of the Blue Productions
Fee:  $60
   
Description: This 3 hour workshop will cover a variety of topics, including: the difference between HD and SD formats; shooting techniques; advanced camera functions; composition; and lighting. Developing story lines and aspects of editing will be covered. With your underwater video camera and home computer you can produce professional looking video. www.greatlakes.net/~divelog/
Registration:  (810) 359-8660 divelog@greatlakes.net
   
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Valve Repair Technician
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  10 am - Noon
Where: State Suites
Presenter: Dale Fox
Sponsor: PSI (Professional SCUBA Inspectors)
Fee:  $175
   
Description: Your valve is an integral part of your gear. Learn how to perform basic repairs and care properly for your valve. Do not lose dives to a problem you can easily avoid or fix on your own. www.psicylinders.com
Registration:  (703) 591-8053 adalefox@verizon.net
   
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Visual Cylinder Inspector
When: Friday, March 06, 2009  8 am - 5 pm
Where: Back Bay Room
Presenter: Dale Fox
Sponsor: PSI (Professional SCUBA Inspectors)
Fee:  $350
   
Description: This formal course in the visual inspection of SCUBA and SCBA cylinders prepares the graduate to professionally and thoroughly inspect breathing air cylinders. It includes both lecture and practical application. PSI training is recognized by US courts as meeting the definition of “has been trained” and is the only inspection course formally recognized by the US Department of Transportation. www.psicylinders.com
Registration:  (703) 591-8053 adalefox@verizon.net
   
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Visual Cylinder Inspector Update
When: Saturday, March 07, 2009  8 am - 10 am
Where: State Suites
Presenter: Dale Fox
Sponsor: PSI (Professional SCUBA Inspectors)
Fee:  $175
   
Description: This is a 2 hour workshop exclusively for personal previously trained as a PSI Visual Cylinder Inspector. The course is recommended for those whose last formal VCI training was 3 or more years ago and will meet OSHA and DOT update training requirements. www.psicylinders.com
Registration:  (703)591-8053 adalefox@verizon.com
   
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