[BMC Announcement] Ocean Adventure & Scuba Diving at Netrani Island -[7th-8th June 2008]

Sun May 4 17:30:04 MDT 2008

*Ocean Adventure & Scuba Diving at Netrani Island* -[7th-8th June 2008]

*Note: Kindly call/email us for any clarification only after reading thru
all details.*

*PS: BMC is dependent on the travel agency to send the vehicle on time and
BMC doesn't have vehicles of it's own. Hence there might be some delay in
the arrival of vehicle at the pick-up point. We request you to please
cooperate.*

Scuba diving is one chance for people to go underwater and experience a
completely different environment to being on dry land. Fans of the activity
say it's an amazing feeling and is as close as a person can get to being
weightless without going into space. Unlike using a snorkel you can swim
down quite deep, and you don't need to keep going back to the surface for
air. Normally you learn to scuba dive in a pool before going out to open
water (seas and rivers).

*Netrani Island (* Netragudo)*:*

Locally known as Netragudo, the tiny uninhabited Island of Netrani lies 10
nautical miles off the coastal Light House of Bhatkal. With depths ranging
from 6 to 40 meters, and visibility between 15 to 30 meters, this island
offers excellent diving suitable for certified divers of all experience
levels. Netrani is not only home to the great diversity of fish life common
to Goa and the Arabian Sea, it is also well known for regular sightings of
Turtles, Napoleon Wrasse, Great Barracuda, Cobia, White and Black Tip
Sharks, Stingrays and Stonefish. Imagine Grand Central Station in rush hour!

*Murdeshwar : *

About 16 Kms. from Bhatkal, we come across  the  holy place called
Murdeshwar. The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple at Murudeshwar. The
sea on three sides surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called
Kanduka Giri. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps
leading to the temple. The Murdeshwar temple has a history that dates back
to a few centuries. A small temple existed here for generations. A recent
attraction is the Lord Shiva idol erected beside the temple which towers 123
feet into the sky and is the tallest Shiva idol in the world. The Western
Ghats has always held a special place in the hearts of pleasure seeking
nature lovers.
*
About Scuba Diving :*

Scuba diving is a sport in which you swim underwater for extended periods
using special equipment. The word Scuba is actually an acronym for
self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Scuba diving is an excellent
way to see some very beautiful sites: coral diving sites with their colorful
sea life are the most famous but other scuba diving attractions include
shipwrecks and caverns.

Scuba diving can also be a very relaxing sport and in many places it's very
beginner friendly. Many dive sites are accessible (under the care of an
instructor) after a short briefing and training dive. You can learn to dive
far more quickly than you can learn snow sports, for example. It's also
suitable for people with a number of physical disabilities. As long as you
can use the breathing equipment and are able to successfully propel yourself
underwater you may be able to dive.

*About Snorkeling :*

Snorkeling is the practice of swimming at the surface of a body of water
while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a *snorkel*, and
usually swim fins. In cooler waters, a wetsuit may also be worn. Combining
these tools allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for
extended periods of time with relatively little effort.

Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity, particularly at tropical
resort destinations and at accessible scuba diving locations. Snorkeling is
also employed by scuba divers when near the surface, and search and rescue
teams may snorkel as part of a water-based search.

*PS. - All participants must download the Medical
Statement<http://www.divegoa.com/PADI_docs/Medical%20Statement.pdf>and
fill it out to know if they are fit to dive.
*

*Route:* Bangalore - Shimoga - Kollur route – Murdeshwar, Around 480 Kms
from Bangalore.
 *Tentative Schedule:*   *6th June 2008* 07:30  PM      Meet up at "Symphony
Theater - MG Road, Bangalore"
08:00  PM      Start from Bangalore.  *7th June 2008*
Break fast and Lunch on the way
12:00 PM       Reach Bhatkal ,accommodation in Hotel
                     Visit Murdeshwar white water beach [life jackets will
be provided, even non swimmers can do it]
                     Play in white water, relax, play volley ball
etc.
08:00 PM       Reach Hotel ,Dinner.                         *8th June
2008* 07.00
AM       Finish breakfast
08.00 AM       Boat ride to Netrani island (New base camp)
                     Reach Island
                     Have lunch, Explore Island, Swim in Deep water
  04:00 PM      Reach back to Murdeshwar
                     Reach Hotel ,Dinner.
 07:00 PM      Head back to Bangalore......                       *9th June
2008* 11:00  AM      Reach Bangalore

*Expenditure: *
 *You can option for one of the below:*   *A* *Discover Scuba Diving &
**Participation
fees * Orientation session in Swimming Pool.
Equipment rental.
Boat ride to the Island.
Scuba Dive in Ocean. Rs. 5500.00  *B* *Ocean Adventure & **Participation
fees * Equipment rental.
Boat ride to the Island.
Snorkeling  in Ocean. Rs. 2900.00

*Above charges includes:* Transport: to and fro, 2 Break fast, 2 Lunch, 1
Dinner (Veg/N.Veg) on Bhatkal/Murudeshwar, accommodation at the Bhatkal in
Hotel, Boat charges, safety gears, Life jacket, Snorkeling equipments, Life
guard, Porters, miscellaneous.
*Above charges does not include:* Break fast, lunch, dinner, on the way etc.

Please Deposit Cheque/Cash to transfer online to follow Bank Account or
Swipe your Credit Card at below address before registering for this event:

Please mail your transaction details to mayuresh at bmcindia.org for
confirmations.
 * Bank Name* *Axis Bank*  * Account Holder* *Bangalore Mountaineering Club*
* Account Type* *Saving*  * Bank Account Number* *300010100030913*  * Branch
* *Marathahalli*  *IFSC* *UTIB0000300*  *  **Bangalore Mountaineering Club
**  Office Address*
(Swipe your Credit Card or Pay Cash)
  *Gokulam, #1310, 6th Cross, 10th main,
HAL 3rd Stage ext, Bangalore - 560008.*

*Terms and Conditions:*
1. Registration on First come First serve basis.
2. No Cancellation will be accepted. (No refund)
3. Need Advance payment for confirmation of registration. No on the spot
payment will be accepted.
4. *Consumption of alcohol is STRICTLY not allowed.*
5. We are providing basic facilities, please do not expect luxury.
6. No facility of rest rooms on Netrani island, one can use natural
resources.
7. We will try our best to make it safe for all age group people, we expect
people not to try extra adventure.
8. We will be using government and military property during this outing,
discipline and respect towards that is expected from every participant.
9. For any clarifications *call Mayuresh: 9740091262/ Neeraj :
9341961262*or email us at
team at bmcindia.org.
10. *Last Date of registration is set to 1st June 2008.*

*Register for this event:*
Please transfer the Participation fees before you register.

* Register for this
event<http://bmcindia.org/form/use/oceanadventure/form1.html>now or
contact us at -
** team at bmcindia.org*

-- 
Mayuresh
Bangalore Mountaineering Club
Cellular : +91 97400 91262
Website: http://www.bmcindia.org
Yahoo/g talk/MSN/AIM: mayureshkapote
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