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Here’s proof that one hour with Try Scuba can change your life
It’s not often you can point to an hour-long class that has a long-term impact on your life, but that’s exactly what happened to David Bulin. Watch and listen to David talk about how he went from a Try Scuba course to certification to specialty classes and is now a Dive Master – all within a few years.
Scuba diving continuing education: How far do you want to go?
One of the great aspects of scuba is that you’re always learning, progressing, and evolving as a diver. There’s so much to learn, and the various recognition levels of scuba diving continuing education is the path to advancing your skills and abilities.
Dive Pirates helps bring newfound freedom to adaptive divers
Whether it be due to amputation, spinal cord injury, or another trauma or medical condition, many individuals with disabilities experience a loss of mobility. Dive Pirates is a non-profit organization with a mission to support, train, equip, and provide dive travel to individuals through adaptive scuba diving.
Be prepared and confident
Knowledge and confidence while diving is vital for safety. There’s no better way to gain that knowledge and confidence than with specialty courses. The Stress & Rescue course teaches you the skills to effectively manage problem situations if they should occur.
Diventures opens a new, state-of-the-art facility in North Liberty
The new Diventures location is officially open for business. The state-of-the-art facility will bring a new swim program and expanded scuba and travel offerings to the growing area.
Kid’s Swim Team Prep program brings out the best in your children
Once kids begin to learn a vital skill like swimming, one proven way to strengthen and advance their progress is to put them in a team setting where they can compete for fun. Our recreational kid’s Swim Team program is a popular activity at Diventures.
Try Scuba because…YOLO!
There are not too many opportunities in life that are a no-lose proposition. When you find a chance to expand your horizons or try something new without much downside, well, YOLO! So, if you’ve ever been even mildly interested in scuba, Diventures offers a Try Scuba class that is an ideal way to literally dip your toe into the pool and see if this invigorating underwater activity is for you.
Want to up your scuba skills? Become a Master Diver
If you’ve received your Open Water Diving certification, congrats! That’s the first step toward becoming a skilled scuba diver. But, if you really want to take your skills to a higher level and make the most out of every scuba experience, there’s no better way than achieving Master Diver level.
Debunking 6 Scuba diving myths
If you’re new to scuba, you may have some misconceptions about this wonderful activity that keeps you from trying it out. Or maybe you have some fears based on something you’ve heard. It’s common for anybody new to an activity – especially one as dynamic as scuba – to have reservations. That’s doubly true if you’ve had limited exposure to scuba experts or accurate information.
“Floating like a starfish” makes swimming lessons for kids fun & safe
At Diventures, safety is our #1 priority, and fun is our top goal. When it comes to swimming lessons for kids, our approach is to create activities for little tikes that – above all else – increase your child’s safety in the water by teaching them valuable and...