Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long have the Whalers been around?
A: The Whalers are one of the oldest dive clubs in Los Angeles. We've
been here since 1963.
Q: How many members are in the Whalers?
A: There are over 60 active members currently
Q: Are the Whalers incorporated?
A: Yes, We incorporated in 2007 as a non-profit 501c(7)
corporation.
Q: How do I become a member?
A: Click here for
membership information, or, send an e-mail to our
membership chair
and she'll send you an application, or, come to a
general meeting
and meet us all.
Q: What does membership cost?
A: New membership is $30 for the first year, then, $25 annually for
renewals. We also offer a family membership for $35, that covers all
members of the same household. This money is used to cover our operating expenses such as the
monthly newsletter, web site, and Whalers funded and subsidized events.
Membership info can be found
here.
Q: What type of diving do The Whalers do?
A: The Whalers are a recreational dive club. Our dive trips
focus on non-deco diving. We have photographers, hunters and many who
just like to get wet and cruise with the marine life.
Q: What type of trips do The Whalers go on?
A: We arrange one to two international trips a year in addition
to our monthly local boat dives. In recent
years, we have travelled to Sulawesi and Bali Indonesia; Loretto,
Cozumel, La Paz, and the Soccoro Islands, Mexico; Fiji; and many others over the years.
Click
here
for details on our trip to Cayman Islands in 2011.