USC’s Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies–Catalina Conservation Divers are proud to host Catalina Island’s 35th Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup, one of the largest annual dive events in Southern California. The event began in the 1970s in an effort to cleanup Avalon Harbor, and this event is the only time diving is permitted in the Harbor.
Southern California divers have made the Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup one of their premier social events of the year. Divers retrieve trash and lost items from Avalon Harbor, and revel in the warm friendly atmosphere of Catalina Island. Last year, approximately 500 participants recovered 2,940 pounds of trash. Proceeds from the event will benefit USC’s Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and Wrigley Institute Scientific Diving Program.
Registration
Non-Divers: $25
Divers:
$50 January 1st – February 13th$60 Day-of Registration at Wrigley Stage
Each diver must bring the following completed forms to check-in.
2016 Dive Locations (Map Here)
- Casino Landing
- Step Beach
- Green Pier
- Lover’s Cove
Schedule of Events
| 7:00-9:00 AM | | Check-in for Pre-registered Divers (Dive Locations) |
| 7:00-9:00 AM | | Day-of Registration (Wrigley Stage) |
| 9:00 AM | | Dive Master/Diver Orientations (Dive Locations) |
| 9:30-11:00 AM | | Divers in Water (Dive Locations) |
| 11:00 AM | | All Divers Out of Water (MANDATORY) |
| 1:00 PM | | Door Prize Drawing (Wrigley Stage) |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | | Award Ceremony (Wrigley Stage) |
T-Shirt Design Contest
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| 35th Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup design, 2016 winner Emily Phelan |
Congratulations to Emily Phelan for the winner of this year's Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup t-shirt contest.
Each year our sponsors are a key part of the Underwater Cleanup's success! As one of the largest dive events in Southern California, your company will get direct exposure to dive clubs and individual divers attending the Cleanup. See our
2016 Sponsors!
Have your company logo displayed on the WIES-CCD website. Send us your support response early and get your logo up on the webpage soon!
| Primary Sponsor – | total retail value of prizes or cash donation of $750+ |
| Major Sponsor – | total retail value of prizes or cash donation of $400-$749 |
| Participant – | total retail value of prizes or cash donation of $50-$399 |
PRIZES should be sent via UPS, FedEx, or DHL to:
Avalon Underwater Cleanup/CCD
c/o Bob and Tina Kennedy
Scuba Luv
126 Catalina Ave.
Avalon, CA 90704
2016 Volunteers
Sign up to volunteer for the 35
th Annual Avalon Underwater Cleanup. Various roles from calling sponsors to event day help are sought! For more information, email
wies-ccd@usc.edu.
Questions?
