Dive Clubs

[Dano]

Like this board, a club is beneficial as to the extent you put into it. It takes a monthly, weekly or whatever commitment for the member to benefit. It takes a group of people to keep it interesting, informational, active and somewhat of an organization. I used to belong to a fishing club. I learned a lot. Became a better fisherman. Fished with several different people.

There was a yearly award for various achievements, which meant competition. And that's OK. But, the better of the group fished with likewise and so on. I think it turned some of the newer members off and they dropped out.

I could see similar things happening with a dive club. If all activities could keep everyone on the same playing field, keep it interesting from month to month, inexpensive, organized, etc. you'll do OK. But, expect turnover. It just happens.

A side note: I hope competition, whatever it may be, in a dive club doesn't drive someone to exceed their personal ability or comfort zone.

There is or use to be a dive club in the Twin City area. Diving frogs or something. Check them out.