Introducing FunCat Franky

FunCat electric catamaran has a new mascot! And he has a personality to match the FunCat. We call him FunCat Franky! FunCat Franky is a cool cat with a relaxed lifestyle. He lives on the water riding around on his FunCat. His days are filled with peaceful, leisurely rides. He always has a smile on his face, because nothing can crack Franky's chill 'tude.

FunCat Franky has a lot of friends, but some of them are jealous of his happy, laid back and simple lifestyle. In this first comic about FunCat Franky you will meet Olly the motorboat Cocka-poo. Keep watching for further installments of FunCat Franky's adventures, and enjoy!




If you want to learn more about our great FunCat electric catamarans visit our website at www.funcats.com

Continue Reading...

SeaTREK® Aquarium Diving

Have you ever heard of Sea TREK? If not you can find out a lot more on our website http://www.sea-trek.com

Today we want to talk about Sea TREK helmet diving in an aquarium. The Sea TREK adventure is amazing. You walk along a guided path on the ocean floor with the creatures of the sea surrounding you — no experience more than a 10-minute briefing is necessary — and you don’t even need to know how to swim. To participate in Sea TREK you simply enter the water, and with the assistance of the certified Sea TREK staff, a Sea TREK helmet is placed on your shoulders. You descend to the sandy bottom, and the weighted Sea TREK helmet keeps you firmly on the ocean floor allowing you to walk comfortably.


Cool, fresh air (3x the amount you actually need to breathe) flows into your helmet keeping the tri-lens perfectly clear and fog free. Your excitement is the highlight as you take your first breath under the water and take a look around.

Sea TREKKING in an aquarium has some really wonderful benefits. While all Sea TREK locations are unique and offer their own amazing highlights, aquarium locations have a lot more control over what you will be experiencing.

Visibility

Visibility is always pristine in aquariums. The controlled environment allows the facilities to keep their waters crystal clear for viewing. You will be able to see the expanse of the aquarium from your unique perspective.

Temperature

Temperature is also controlled. Most aquariums require that you wear a wet suit to reduce the bio load that your body’s natural oils, skin, and hair will add to the water. But each aquarium keeps absolute control of its temperatures. You will be comfortable whether in a wet suit or not.

Animals

Animals are the highlight of Sea TREK, and in an aquarium you are guaranteed to be in close proximity with a vast variety of species. Cow nose stingrays, giant manta rays, white and black tipped reef sharks, giant sea turtles, moray eels, a great variety of colorful fish, corals, anemones, sea fans, starfish, and so much more. Each aquarium has specially set up their location to include SeaTREK, and each location is a new experience.

Be a part of the Exhibit!

Another amazing aspect of Sea TREK aquarium diving is the fact that you become a part of the exhibit! Your family and friends can watch you as you walk under the water. They can experience your interaction from the same level.


Check out our aquarium locations

And be sure to watch for the grand opening of our newest Sea TREK aquarium location at Geoje Sea World in South Korea.

Continue Reading...

Radar Takes Over the Blog — Part One

If you have ever done Sea TREK, chances are Radar was behind the set up of the entire operation. All of our Sea TREK operators know Radar, because he is our Sea TREK guy! He installs Sea TREK, he trains the training coordinators, he maintains and troubleshoots the systems, he assembles the helmets, and so much more.

Radar earned his nickname at Sub Sea Systems 15 years ago when he became known for his uncanny ability to show up the second someone even thought of calling his name. He had ‘radar’ for those who needed him.

If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Radar you should know that he is very engaging and clever, with a hard-working sensibility, and a good sense of humor. According to Radar — meeting people, making new friends, and experiencing different cultures — are the highlights of his career. Radar has become a part of the evolution of helmet diving that is Sea TREK.

A Favorite Moment:
Over the years Radar has had many amazing experiences but one of his favorite moments was in Malaysia. It was mid afternoon and Radar and the crew were taking a small break — laying down on the platform from which the site operates. The site trail is in fairly shallow water, but there is deep water adjacent. The warm afternoon silence was broken by the excited voice of a child, “Look! Look! Look!” The child was pointing toward the Sea TREK area.

They all sat up and gasped with awe.

A 40-foot and a 20-foot whale shark were swimming in the Sea TREK area. The whale sharks just came and went, but it was the first time Radar had experienced whale sharks.

Radar told us, “I didn’t know whether to be freaked out or excited!”

They experienced more whale sharks on that visit, but that first time was a favorite moment for Radar.

Culture:

Radar has been to many locations and he loves to learn the customs, cultural norms, and generally make friends with the people he meets. He always eats with the locals, which has led him to try some very different types of food. He has also seen the range of accommodations available around the world. Even with a few horror stories, the travel and social aspect of Radar’s career are his favorite. Stories definitely make it more interesting! From being told not to travel outside at night, and having a lock on the bedroom door of his hotel room (because anyone could just walk in through the front slider) to eating a type of meat said to be goat, that was way too small to be goat chops, Radar has experienced a lot, and he will be adding to these stories as Sea TREK is soon expanding into Korea, and opening a new location in China.

Newest Location:
The most recent location that Radar installed was Dolphin Discovery Grand Cayman. As installations go, Radar said this one went rather smoothly. There are always problems that arise during installation, as each location is unique and has its own set of requirements, but that is what he is there for. Finding the right nuts and bolts, calculating from standard into the metric system, and conquering language barriers to communicate troubleshooting. It is a job where you have to think on your toes, and be ready to problem solve.

Dolphin Discovery Grand Cayman is a Dolphin TREK location. There are only a few locations that offer Dolphin TREK, but more are expected in the near future —including Dolphin TREK at Geoje Sea World, Korea (which will also offer Sea TREK with Beluga Whales!).

Dolphin TREK is one of Radar’s favorite underwater activities.

He shares, “Dolphin TREK is amazing! I have seen thousands of seargant majors, and tons of reef fish — but, Dolphin TREK is something special, it is always awe inspiring; it never gets old.” 

Until Next time:
We would love if you would share your stories about Radar in the comments below or email them to andrea@subseasystems.com

We will be including more Radar anecdotes, and sharing his experiences as he traverses the world making Sea TREK available to the masses. For more information on Sea TREK or Dolphin TREK please visit www.sea-trek.com or www.dolphin-trek.com

Continue Reading...

World Oceans Day 2014

June 8th is World Oceans Day! World Oceans Day is officially recognized by the United Nations and celebrated internationally. The day is distinctive and essential, because it unites everyone across the world into having one mind about the ocean and conservancy. The day reminds us how interconnected by the ocean we all are. One world! One ocean! The day is meant to be a celebration in honor of the ocean, but the overall goal of the day is to spread awareness about ocean conservation. Teaching people how to participate in keeping our oceans clean empowers them to make a choice to make changes — big and small — that will affect the health of our oceans.

Our oceans connect us all: they produce most of the oxygen we breathe, provide food for millions of people and sea creatures, regulate our weather, offer a variety of unknown possibilities for science, and provide endless opportunities for inspiration and learning. The best way to learn and teach is by interacting, and discovering connections. Spend World Oceans Day reconnecting with the ocean. Find your passion for sea creatures, the continual pound of the surf, or the variety of birds that live on the shore. Find out about the ocean and use the love and inspiration to make change happen.

There are a lot of people participating! You can find some events to attend in your area, print some happy educational coloring sheets for kids, take a ‘selfie for the sea’ with the caption #WorldOceansDay, promote your own event to raise money and awareness for ocean causes, or check out some other ways to help at worldoceansday.org. We encourage you to get to the beach and celebrate the ocean!

We have created a Pinterest Board for you to check out some other ideas that will help you celebrate. Be sure to repin and share the ideas, and enjoy World Oceans Day! #WorldOceansDay #SeaTREK #OurWorldOceans


Follow Sea TREK® Helmet Diving's board World Oceans Day on Pinterest.

Continue Reading...

101 things to do on a FunCat

Memorial Day is over and summer is right around the corner! Planning summer activities is fun, but being inspired by our ideas will make it a lot easier. We have put together a list of 101 things to do on a FunCat electric catamaran. Whether you rent a FunCat and ride solo in relaxed style, or buy 3 FunCats for your whole family to have a race — we have some fun and inventive ideas to add to your summer activity list. If you don’t know about FunCat electric catamarans you can learn more on our website at www.funcats.com, including rental locations and representative contact information.

1. Take a Picnic on the lake. What a peaceful way to have lunch in the sun, while floating in your chaise lounge FunCat electric catamaran.

2. Enjoy the view through your toes as you lean back and cruise around.

3. Play board games on the water — try magnetic checkers.

4. Watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee and a loved one snuggled close.

5. Feed the ducks from a FunCat.

6. Have a FunCat race. On your marks, get set, go!

7. Cannon ball off the side. See who can make the biggest splash!

8. Take your animals out on the water with you! Relax and lounge with your pet friends by your side.

9. Play Frisbee from one FunCat to another!

10. Have a water war! Squirt guns and FunCats go great together!

11. Teach your children how to drive it! Kids love how easy it is!

12. Spin donuts on the water! FunCat can easily turn 360˚!

13. Let your feet splash off the end of the FunCat as you traverse the seas!

14. Find a snorkel location away from shore and snorkel from of your FunCat.

15. Watch the beauty of a sunset over the horizon of the sea.

16. Sip refreshments while playing your favorite songs on portable Bluetooth speakers, and floating in the middle of a lake on a FunCat.

17. Have a secret hide out on the middle of the lake!

18. Read in the gentle sway and soft breeze while laying back on the chase lounge of the FunCat — an over water hammock!

19. Explore the lake or ocean — find special places where no one else roams.

20. Play music on the water! Play your guitar and have a sing along with your loved ones while kicking your feet in the cool water.

21. Take the kids for a ride! Any kids in your life? Take them on a FunCat excursion.

22. Bring your FunCat on vacation with you! FunCats are easily transported, and add that extra special, unique experience to any water destination.

23. Take a selfie on a FunCat! #Selfie #FunCat.

24. Give back to the community and nature with your unique position on a FunCat. Clean trash out of the water.

25.  Catch a tan while floating on the middle of a bay.

26. Meditate! What better place than in the middle of water while leaning back and relaxing!

27. If you live on a water community you could use your FunCat to travel around and join in your neighbor’s BBQs!

28. Ride around in shallow waters to look for pretty shells and don’t worry about the FunCat — it has only a 16” draft.

29. Have a scavenger hunt on the water! Race against your friends and family to find all the items on the list!

30. Turn your FunCat into a float! Decorate it for the 4th of July and parade it around your lake or bay.

31. Play with a beach ball between two or more boats — Don’t let it hit the water!

32. Sight see underneath the surface! See what creatures you can spot. Bass? Tadpoles? Anemones?

33. Sip Lemonade on a hot day under the shade of your FunCat bimini!

34. Find you own private swimming hole — or a secluded spot in the middle of the water that you can call your own!

35. Let your creative side come out! Take really unique photos from the water!

36. Tour a community on the water to see it from the perspective of the water.

37. Fly a kite from the sea!

38. Have a Pirate Day! Everyone get together and talk like pirates, act like pirates, and make the FunCat be your Jolly Roger!

39. Blow bubbles over the water! Try to catch them as you drive around.

40. Sketch from a unique perspective! Draw on the FunCat. Be a Plein water painter.

41. Play cards side by side; make sure you don’t let anyone peek at your hand.

42. Learn to swim from the seat of a FunCat! Bring life jackets and floaties for safety.

43. Get engaged on a FunCat! Pop the question in the middle of a lake!

44. Use your smart phone to watch your favorite shows while cruising the bay.

45. Hug someone in the middle of the lake! FunCat hugs!

46. Have a group party! Park a lot of FunCats on the water and make an island of fun!

47. Go to an on the water bar. Drive up to a marina bar and grab some fish and chips and a cold brew! Check out some good ones here!

48. Throw a party! Music, food, games! Take them all out on a FunCat for the ultimate on the water party.

49. Conquer your fears on a FunCat. Are you afraid of the water? The FunCat provides a very comfortable and easy experience to help conquer your fears.

50. Name your FunCat. Memorialize a loved one, or come up with a quirky name to fit your FunCat’s personality.

51. Go bird watching — private, relaxing viewing.

52. FunCat Karaoke!

53. Find animals in the clouds while floating in the middle of the bay, and reclining on your chaise-lounge boat.

54. Eat popsicles in the hot summer sun while cruising around the water.

55. Create a floating fort. Use sheets and rope and make your FunCat into the best mobile fort ever!

56. Have story time with kids while swaying in the middle of the bay! Read a story about the beach!

57. Have a FunCat car wash complete with a hose fight!

58. Visit as many lakes as you can! Tour each one on your FunCat and list what makes each lake unique.

59. Catch up on some time for yourself. Free and alone on the water.

60. Do yoga on the water.

61. Have a girl day! Do your toes, while you bask in the sun.

62. Knit a baby hat or a tea towel while you float in the peaceful breeze.

63. Go on a first date! Take your date out on the water and enjoy the relaxed and close seating.

64. Get (or give) a massage while cruising around the lake.

65. Decorate your FunCat — personalize it with bumper stickers, flags, windsocks, or pinwheels. Get Creative!

66. Dive for toys! Use diving rings and sticks, and have fun!

67. Go Geocaching!

68. Create a FunCat photo booth complete with props!

69. Have an iced tea party on the water! Make cucumber sandwiches and bring watermelon.

70. Race remote control sailboats in the middle of the lake.

71. Place a Slip ‘n’ Slide on the end of a FunCat, and use it to slide right into the water.

72. Get a floating basketball hoop and play basketball from a FunCat.

73. Have breakfast on a FunCat. Get up early and bring coffee and donuts or make pancakes and bring yourself a plate.

74. Go on a group date. Ride a FunCat per couple, and play follow the leader or FunCat tag!

75. Take grandma and grandpa out on the water for a leisurely treat.

76. Take time to relax and write in your journal, while on the water.

77. Play charades out in the middle of the bay!

78. Have a FunCat joust tournament with pool noodles as javelins.

79. Have a sponge ball fight on the water! All the fun of water balloons without the trash. Here is a tutorial on how to make sponge balls.

80. Play mermaids.

81. Have a diving contest.

82. Do your exercise laps in the middle of the lake.

83. Start a FunCat Club!

84. Create an on the water lemonade stand with delivery service for communities on the water.

85. Do your homework away from noise and distractions.

86. Feed the fish. Bring some stale bread, and see if you can fish watch from your FunCat.

87. Trash the dress — Riding a FunCat what a fun way to trash the dress! Make sure you get photos.

88. Wine Tasting! Set up your own wine tasting with meats, cheeses and a little something sweet. Enjoy the atmosphere while tantalizing your senses.

89. See if you can catch a waterfront concert from the water.

90. Serenade someone from the water like a gondolier.

91. Snuggle on up a FunCat — get your cuddle quota on the bay.

92. Go fishing! Use the FunCat to sneak up on the biggest fish — with the silent motors the fish won’t hear you coming.

93. Have a little peaceful time while taking care of your To Do List — pay the bills, respond to emails, etc.

94. Play sharks and minnows or Marco Polo in the middle of the lake.

95. Dress up and have a photo shoot on the water!

96. Ride around and play Sudoku, or fill in crossword puzzles.

97. Facetime on the water! Share the FunCat experience with live video.

98. Trap crawdads! Use the FunCat to keep an eye on your traps, and then make a Louisiana crawfish boil.

99. Fly a flag from your FunCat — The 4th of July is the perfect day.

100. Spend time to write a letter to a pen pal. Describe your peaceful perspective while cruising the lake.

101. Shoot a movie from a FunCat, share it on social media, facebook, YouTube, etc. Maybe it will go viral!


If you have even MORE creative ideas we’d love you to share them with us. Comment below! And remember: have fun on a FunCat this summer!

Continue Reading...

Inspirational Quotes — Part Two

Our inspirational quotes and images have been very popular, so we decided to create a few more. Please enjoy our inspirational — and fun — eye candy, and be sure to check out http://www.sea-trek.com to find Sea TREK locations to visit! Remember to pin our quotes on Pinterest and follow our Inspirational Ocean Quotes Board http://www.pinterest.com/seatrek/inspirational-ocean-quotes/

Continue Reading...

Do You Need a Vacation?

Sub Sea Systems has put together a flowchart to see if you need a vacation in your life. Answer some questions and find out if you NEED a vacation.
  If you are interested in finding out more about our fantastic products and programs visit our websites.
www.sea-trek.com | www.dolphin-trek.com | www.funcats.com | www.stingray-bay.com | www.sharksinteractive.com | www.subseasystems.com

Continue Reading...