HIMALAYA BAY RECOVERY FUNDRAISER
Himalaya Bay was discovered in 1969 by David Rabb, founder of The Dive Shop. After The Dive Shop opened in 1982, camping/diving trips were organized and it has been in operation for the past 36 years. Himalaya Bay, a very unique experience, has been providing OW certification, diving and camping for thousands of Tucsonans and divers from around the United States. Special trips, with support from staff from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, helped educate people on the local ecology, culture, and more. School groups and boy scouts have benefited from Himalaya with discounted, affordable excursions to complete certifications and to learn about the oceans and the marine life. In fact, there was a school group from Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on the beach, completing a week long trip when the hurricane hit. The Dive Shop has been a big supporter of the nonprofit Project AWARE with our annual Himalaya Bay Beach Clean ups. The local farmers have benefited from our longstanding relationship with them and the donations from many of our customers.
On October 12th Himalaya Bay was hit by hurricane Sergio. The Dive Shop experienced a loss of great magnitude. The entire beach was drowned by this storm and recovery efforts only retrieved minimal amount of damaged equipment. The loss of all the boats, compressors, tables, chairs, and so much more puts the future of Himalaya dive trips in jeopardy.
Come enjoy an evening with fellow dive buddies and help The Dive Shop’s recovery effort. David Rabb will be giving a presentation on the history of Himalaya Bay. Food will be for sale by Food Groupie Cafe food truck. Free beer tasting samplers will be available. There will be a silent auction with proceeds going to the Recovery Fund. Proceeds from all beer and t-shirt sales will also be for the Fund. Of course all donations are welcome. Auction closes at 8:30pm and winners will be announced starting at 9pm.
ITEMS IN THE SILENT AUCTION:
– New, refurbished Aqua Lung i550 air integrated console dive computer with quick disconnect and compass.
– Hand crafted bed frame (donated by Coyote Woodworks)
– “Keeper of the Crow” painting by Michael Lafferty, designer of props and headdresses for the movie “Dances with Wolves” (donation by Meg Chandler)
– “Scalloped Hammerhead” shark ceiling hanging by Cate Franklin Designs (donation by Cate Franklin)
– Pair of Open Water Classes
– Open Water Class
– Service of one regulator set and BCD
– Face mounted acrylic print by Adrian Cardoni, personally signed at event (donation by Adrian Cardoni)
– Scuba tank bell by G Bells (donation by Dave Goldsmith)
– Christmas gift basket (donation by Kyle Spendiarian)
– Pair of tickets to the Vaquero Club at the 94th Annual Tucson Rodeo (donation by Copperstate Multifamily Renovations)
– Flemming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar $100 gift certificate (donation by Chris & Margo Scott)
– Firebirds Wood Fired Grill $100 gift certificate (donation by Larry & Diane Berndt)
– Gift basket of assorted restaurant gift cards (multiple donors)
– Tumbleweeds CBD gift basket (donation by Tumbleweeds Health Center)
– Embroidered Hoodie (3XL), scarf, duffle bag, and backpack (donation by MEW)
– Haircut and style and conditioning mask by Presidio Hair Salon (donation by Predsidio Hair Salon)
– Humpback whale ironwood statue (donation by Del Randall)
– Diver and manta ironwood statue (donation by Les Meredith and Sharon Berkson)
– Butterfly ironwood statue (donation by Les Meredith and Sharon Berkson)
– Sea turtle ironwood statue (donation by Les Meredith and Sharon Berkson)
– Seahorse ironwood statue (donation by Les Meredith and Sharon Berkson)
– Large Pelican ironwood statue (donation by Les Meredith and Sharon Berkson)
– Small Pelican ironwood statue (donation by Les Meredith and Sharon Berkson)
– Whale ironwood statue (donation by Les Meredith and Sharon Berkson)
– “Small Sea Turtle” wall hanging by Cate Franklin Designs (donation by Cate Franklin)
– Blue Mountain Pottery Dolphin (donation by Vicky Randall)
– Concrete poolside fish statue (donation by Vicky Randall)
– PF Chang’s $50 gift certificate (donation by Chris & Margo Scott)
– ReActivate for certified diver
– Underwater photography workshop
– Buoyancy workshop
– Snorkeling class
– Olive Garden $25 gift certificate (donation by Erika Bean)
– Starbucks $25 gift certificate (donation by Erika Bean)
– Native Grill $25 gift certificate (donation by Native Grill)
– Bisbee Breakfast Club $25 gift certificate (donation by Chris & Margo Scott)
– Baggins $25 gift certificate (donation by Chris & Margo Scott)
– Applebees $10 gift certificate (donation by Erika Bean)
– After dive jacket, size XL (donation by Tom Starrs Long Realty)
– Prana yoga mat (donation by Aimee Carbone)
– Cross made from Santa Theresa Handmade Tiles (donation by Karen Peppeard)
– Tin fish Christmas ornaments (donation by Annette Felix)
– Selection of hand painted paperweights of Sea of Cortez fish (donation by Linda Kurick & Annette Felix)
– Selection of hand painted bookmarks of Sea of Cortez fish (donation by Linda Kurick & Annette Felix)