DMC Dive Club
This club is based at the DMC but open to any affiliate of UMaine (students, staff, faculty). Members of the club get free access to utilize cylinders, weights, and common gear (dive flag, emergency gear, etc) as long as they are following the club procedures (see below). Dive equipment (BCD, regulator, computer) is available for rent when available (SMS124/SMS324 students get priority access when classes are in session). A copy of the club bylaws are available online (link here).
To become a member, complete the following forms and submit to the Club Advisor: Colby Johns, colby.johns@maine.edu:
- UMaine Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
- UMaine Equipment Liability Form
- Campus Recreation – Insurance Affidavit & Sport Club Liability Release Form
- DMC Liability Release Form
DMC Dive Club Procedures
- You will dive with a buddy. That buddy must also be a member of the DMC Dive Club.
- You will use a dive flag and have emergency oxygen and first aid (green box) on site.
- You will follow all safe diving procedures (diving within no-decompression limits, not exceeding your training/experience, etc.)
- You will use all standard dive equipment appropriate for the dive conditions.
Popular Activities
DMC Dive Club activities are self-organized by active members. Popular activities include: underwater pumpkin carving, night dives, Monhegan dive charters, and snow-fall dives. Members are encouraged to identify an activity or dive site they would like to visit and then recruit other divers to join.
Non-diving activities include movie nights, seminars, and attending Boston Sea Rovers.
