• What do the initials O.B.D.C. stand for?
   
  • Officially, nothing.
  • Unofficially, men over 25 think it <%=orgnameshort%>stands for Only Babes Dive Club.
  • Men under 25 think it <%=orgnameshort%>stands for Old Broads Dive Club
  • We also like the sound of Outrageous Beauties Dive Club!
     
• Where does OBDC <%=orgnameshort%>Dive?
   
• <%=orgnameshort%>We dive anywhere our members think would be a fun and safe destination for our group. However, we tend to follow `Princess 80/80 Diving Rule`, 80 ft. or better visibility and 80 degrees or warmer for the water temp...and we like to be pampered by our dive crew!
   
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• How can I Join? - Any woman who is 21 years or older may become a member.
   
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• When are trips scheduled? - Through out the year.
   
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• Can family members and friends participate in <%=orgnameshort%>trips and functions?
   
  • Yes...husbands, significant others, children, relatives and friends who are accompanied by an <%=orgnameshort%>member may attend meetings, go on dive trips, come to parties, etc.
     
• What`s the average age of the members?
   
  • - Good question! No one knows. Everybody feels and thinks young!  Honestly...our youngest member is about 28 and our oldest is 86!
     
• Do I have to live in Southern California to join?
   
  • Definitely not. We have members from all over the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Palau, New Zealand and Italy.
     
• Do I have to be a certified scuba diver to join?
   
  • - No. About 70% of our members are certified scuba divers. The rest are snorkelers and some just enjoy the beach and ocean.
     
• How many trips do you take each year and how much do they cost?
   
  • Normally we schedule two `official` trips per year. One in the Winter/Spring and one in the Summer/Fall. Most trips are to dive locations like the Caribbean, Hawaii, Fiji, Belize, Honduras, Asia and South Pacific, the Bahamas, and other warm-water sites.
     
  • Prices vary. But, since we usually have 10 or more members going on a trip, we get the very best prices from our travel providers. We use our group rebates to fund our parties, meetings, newsletter and other activities.
     
• What if I want to go on additional trips and learn more about diving and photography?
   
  • No problem. Some of our members organize their own trips or sign up with trips offered through other dive shops. In addition, some of our members also belong to the Orange County Underwater Photographers Society. The monthly OCUPS meetings include a slide show, a photo educational portion, an opportunity to share and critique your own work and make new friends that share your passion for underwater photo photography.
     
• How much are the dues?
   
  • The club runs on a fiscal year starting 7/1 thru 6/30. Annual dues are only $10; however, those becoming members in December or later would pay $15 which would cover their membership for a year and a half. All money is used for membership activities, including our OBDC logo trip shirts.
    
• How often are meetings? 
   
  • Four times a year in February, May, August and November.
   
• Who goes on a typical dive trip?
   
  • About 70% of those who go on our trips are women.
  • Some are single, some married, some divorced and some widowed.
  • Some bring their husbands or boyfriends, rarely do they bring both!
  • Certain trips are to dive-golf destinations. In this case, more couples go.
  • Although children are welcome on any of our trips, they rarely go. That`s why husbands don`t go as often . . . who`s going to take care of the children while we`re off diving and relaxing?

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