Scuba News

If you take a look at your scuba certification card, you’ll notice there’s no expiration date. It might seem like that means your certification lasts forever, right? Well, not exactly. Think of it like a driver’s license: just because you passed your driving test doesn’t mean you’ll be a safe driver forever, especially if you haven’t been behind the wheel in years. Without practice, your skills can quickly fade. The same goes for scuba diving. To be a com …

Fresh water diving is available all summer and into the fall in various lakes around the province. Some of the favorite lakes include Twin, Narrow, Cold, Clear, Upper Waterton, Minnewanka, Two Jack, Beauvert, Annette, Horseshoe and more.  Diving in Alberta lakes can be exhilarating, fascinating and fun. There may not be a coral reef or plentiful fish but there are some fish not to mention the experience to feel the zero gravity you can find underwater.  Local divi …

Get your family and friends something exciting for Christmas this year and support a small Edmonton business. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house and try something new. We have introductory classes available for beginner snorkelers and scuba divers wanting to have a unique experience. Also available are courses to become a certified scuba diver, to refresh scuba skills or advance your diving skills for certified divers. For Newbies:Discover Snorkeling - a 1 hour session in t …

Local dive season is over but you still have the itch to go diving?Here are a few ideas to keep up with your diving until diving season is with us again.    Take a refresher - A confined water refresher is a great way to get back into diving after a long break (1-5 years since your last dive). Usually about 2 hours long, it takes place at the MacEwan pool. The refresher will not only review your basic open water skills but also help you improve them. Skills focus on dive safe …