Member Discounts
- 2012 Diving Directory | LIDA Events
In our ongoing effort to provide additional benefits to our members, the Long Island Divers Association continues to work with local diving businesses and organizations who recognize the importance of our mission, promoting local diving on Long Island. The following will detail the LIDA membership benefits and discounts, available ONLY to LIDA members. We strongly encourage you to support these businesses and organizations. Their support of LIDA supports local diving.
- Eligibility
- Membership or Renewal
- Dive Boat Discount Program
- LIDA Monthly Seminar Series
- LIDA Annual Film Festival
Eligibility
To qualify for LIDA Member discounts, you must be a current
member of the Long Island Divers Association. Participating merchants and
organizations will require a current year LIDA Membership card, signed on the back
by the member. Membership cards are issued to all LIDA members upon inception or
renewal of their membership. If you believe that you are a current member and do
not have a current year membership card, please
contact us
and we will issue a membership card after verifying your membership status.
LIDA/EDBA Dive Boat Discount Program
The Long Island Divers Association has teamed with the Eastern Dive Boat Association to bring you an unprecedented offer!
By simply notifying the Captain of any participating vessel when booking any local trip during the coming summer season, LIDA members will receive a
10% discount, on every trip, all season long! The more you dive, the more you save! Additionally, LIDA will be sponsoring local trips on participating vessels to a variety of our incredible local wrecks, providing food and refreshments for the surface interval and the boat ride home, along with the company of your fellow LIDA members.
Naturally, a few restrictions apply. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. You must be a current LIDA member in good standing. Your LIDA card must be presented when boarding. Please make sure to sign the back with a permanent marker. Contact the Captain for more information on what other restrictions may apply.
Below is a list of participating EDBA vessels:
New York |
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| Defiance 718-885-1588 Captain Mike Carew |
Fish On 631-676-6713 631-889-5291 Captain Steve Scarfogliero |
Jaimaine Dive Charters 631-779-3100 Captain Bill Gembenski |
| Jeanne-II 718-332-9574 Captain Bill Reddan |
Karen II 718-421-5547 Captain Robert Hayes |
Lockness 516-298-2633 Captain John Gorman |
| R/V Garloo 914-589-1368 Captain Hank Garvin |
Sea Hawk 718-279-1345 Captain Frank Persico |
Sea Turtle 631-725-0565 631-335-6323 Captain Chuck Wade |
| Sidekick 631-725-0565 631-335-6323 Captain Chuck Wade |
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New Jersey |
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| John Jack 201-321-6924 Captain Rich Benevento |
Sea Lion 973-887-3337 Captain Al Pyatak |
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Florida |
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| Lady Catherine 305-743-5544 Captain Jim McKoy |
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LIDA Monthly Seminar Series
The Long Island Divers Association in association with with Life Support Technologies and the Nassau University Medical Center proudly present the LIDA Seminar Series.
On the fourth Thursday of every month from April to October, the Long Island Divers Association presents a two hour seminar focused on various diving related topics. These seminars are open to the general public for a $5 donation. LIDA Members attend these seminars FREE of charge.
Please note, all vehicles parked in the NUMC parking facility are subject to parking fees, currently a maximum of $5.25 to closing. For additional information on our scheduled seminars, please visit the LIDA Events page.
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LIDA Annual Film Festival
Advanced Ticket Sales
The Long Island Divers Association Annual Film Festival is the premier local diving event of every year. Held in January, the evening features two hours of photo and video multimedia presentations by renowned local and international underwater photographers and videographers, followed by a post-presentation "decompression" party featuring food, wine, beer, soft drinks, raffles, door prizes, award presentations, and much more. This event sells out every year.
All current LIDA Members are eligible for advanced ticket sales for one month before general availability.
For more information, please visit the LIDA Film Festival page.
