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October 2026
Equipment Techniques
Choosing and buying your dive equipment is one of the biggest and most important investments you will make as a diver, but it is easy to get it a bit wrong. We want you to choose the right dive kit for your needs and know how to look after it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most from your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come. The SSI Equipment Techniques specialty is the…
Find out more »Open Water Certification Dives
Dives will be held at Loch Low-Minn Quarry in Athens, TN. Minimum 4 dives required for completion of Open Water Diver certification.
Find out more »Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »Perfect Buoyancy Class
The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive. Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in…
Find out more »React Right: First Aid/CPR/AED/O2 Delivery Course
React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this…
Find out more »November 2026
Enriched Air Nitrox 40% Class
During the Enriched Air Nitrox 40 Program, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of how oxygen-enriched gas mixtures affect your body and your dive profile. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of nitrox, including the mastery of oxygen analyzers and the calculation of your Maximum Operating Depth for various gas blends. You will also learn to integrate nitrox settings into your dive computer to optimize your decompression limits. This internationally recognized specialty provides you with the skills to safely use…
Find out more »Try SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. If you decide to sign up for SCUBA classes within…
Find out more »December 2026
React Right: First Aid/CPR/AED/O2 Delivery Course
React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this…
Find out more »Drysuit Diving
Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably…
Find out more »Try SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. If you decide to sign up for SCUBA classes within…
Find out more »February 2027
Crystal River, Florida
Join Choo Choo Dive Center on our annual trip to Crystal River, Florida! Divers and snorkelers both welcome. Need to complete your certification dives but the local water is too cold? Open Water Certification dives will be offered this weekend!
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