Stuart Cove's SUB Bahamas
Think of a self-contained underwater motorcycle with
a large two foot clear dome keeping your head perfectly
dry throughout your ride around the underwater reefs.
The units were invented by a company called Bell Aqua,
based in Florida in the 1990's. You probably saw them
for the first time on the television series "Sea Quest" when
they were used as "escape pods" for the crew to abandon
ship in case of an emergency.
The "bubble" or dome - is large enough for your head
and even your hands. This ensures that you can still
wear your eyeglasses and adjust them as necessary. It
also means that you are breathing normally - through
your nose and mouth - without the need of using snorkel
tubes or regulators like you would when diving.
If you choose to take an underwater camera with you
- it is very easy to line up the shot by holding your
camera up to the outside of the dome.
Your personal sub unit is propelled by a small battery
operated engine that you have full control over. Your
steering console allows you to direct the unit left
and right. It also contains your power switch. Your
ascents and descents are controlled by the safety divers
who slowly take you up and down a control line. There
is also a buoy that is tethered to your sub. This prevents
you from descending deeper than the planned 15-20 foot
dive.
Life support is provided by air stored in a SCUBA cylinder
that uses a ScubaPro regulator to keep air continuously
flowing into your bubble to keep your breathing air
fresh. You can actually see the bubbles flowing and
hear the air hissing so that you know it is working.
ScubaPro is the worlds leading manufacturer of underwater
life support equipment and offers the most reliable
and safest equipment available. In addition, you also
have an instrument panel that shows you how much air
is remaining in your tank and your current depth.
Finally, the heavy battery which is your power source,
is stored on the floor board. Your unit also has lead
weights in the bottom of it. When you combine all of
the weight on the bottom of the unit, with the buoyancy
created from the large bubble at the top - the result
is an extremely stable platform that can not tip over
during your dive.
Additional Information & Restrictions
- 12 year old at the time of your SUB excursion. (Children under
the age of 18, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
- General Good Health
- 5-feet tall (Suggest Height)
All reservations made for
activities taking place on or after December 21, 2006 will be charged
the new price. There will be no exceptions.
If you're participating
in any activity listed below on or after the 21st of December the
new price structure will apply
Dive Price Changes
IMPORTANT MEDICAL INFORMATION |
You are responsible to make sure you're medically qualified to participate in this activity. Below you will the medical guidelines & release forms that you will need to fill out when you arrive at the dive shop. No refunds will be given to those deemed medically unqualified. This is for your safety. |
Medical History Form
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To be completed by all divers joining any of our training programs. |
Medical Guidelines & Doctor's Release Form
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If you need to visit your physician to establish your eligibility for scuba activities, use this form as a guide for the exam and for your doctor to give you the OK. |
Scuba Dive Prices & Times
Adults: $114
Children (<12) :$114
Times: 9:15am & 1:15pm (Except Monday &
Thursday)
