Aloha! Welcome to the HIRSA website.
This site contains information on
legislative concerns and dive related issues specific to Hawaii
and local community events. Both hirsa.net along with the
hawaiianscuba.com websites are the main source of information on scuba
diving related issues facing the
Hawaiian Islands. HIRSA members are committed to providing a unified voice on issues that
affect the unique and diverse dive industry that exists in our community
in Hawaii. We will diligently pursue a wide array of dive related issues and will
create a better understanding between our members and the establishments
that affect our future.
An Atmosphere of excellence will
envelop our membership and establish HIRSA as the dominant organization
for diver related causes in the
Hawaiian Islands
.
- Promoting the business of scuba diving, snorkeling and
safe diving practices in
Hawaii
- Increasing dive tourism in the
Hawaiian Islands
- Establishing dive events for
Island
residents and tourists
- Promoting a healthy marine environment and increasing
environmental awareness
- Establishing an active recreational dive lobby
- Working with governmental agencies on issues that
affect both commercial and recreational divers
- Working to establish additional underwater attractions
- Involving media in diving events to expose diving to
the non-diving community
Objectives and Accomplishments
With a proactive agenda and continual
communication, HIRSA will make a positive impact on the
Hawaiian Islands
dive industry.
Overall Goals and Objectives of
HIRSA:
1. Act as a trade association for scuba retailers and resorts offering
scuba charters and programs in Hawaii
2. Support and promote healthy, active diving in Hawaii
3. Expand promotions to increase diving tourism to the Hawaiian Islands
4. Abide by, and further, safe diving practices
5. Establish an active and supportive recreational dive lobby
6. Work with government agencies in promoting a healthy marine environment
Long Term Projects:
1. Develop a
safe and ecological dive site mooring standard
2. Create and support underwater attractions (artifical reefs)
3. Establish procedures and standards for dive site security
4. Increase dive tourism to the
Hawaiian Islands
5. Monitor and respond to government issues effecting dive
operations and the marine environment
Short Term Projects:
1. Build a solid
base of HIRSA members and increase membership
through continual membership drives
2. Support and increase participation in local and state dive events
Accomplishments for 2006:
1. Participated
in Oceans Expo, Honolulu 2006
2. Active participation in community beach clean-up projects
3. Continue participation with Coast Guard and HOST committee on diving
standards and issues where the Federal agencies may try to regulate us
4. Monitored and responded to government issues....Kauai, Oahu beach issues
5. Staffed several booths at the DEMA 2006 show in Orlando, Florida
......planning for the 2007 DEMA show
6. Held the HIRSA Industry Day...a day long exchange of ideas by members
and industry people....PADI, Diver Magazines, US Coast Guard, Marketing
Experts, etc.
7. Established www.hirsa.net as a tool for communicating and as a resource
guide
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