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Event Series Event Series: Scuba Skills Update at the Lakeside Country Club

Scuba Skills Update at the Lakeside Country Club

August 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT

When it is time to get back into the water!

Have you been out of the water for a while?  Do you remember how to assemble your equipment?  Do you remember how much weight you need in fresh or salt water?

If you have been away from diving for a few months or a few years, a Scuba Skills Update is an ideal way to get comfortable again and get ready for your diving vacation.  This program is designed to help you get comfortable again while reviewing your basic diving skills and relearning what if means to be neutrally buoyant underwater.  This is also your opportunity to pull out your diving equipment and let us help you check and make sure it is operational before your trip.  You can even trade-in some of your equipment and get some newer stylish things to help make you look as good as you feel when you are floating weightlessly in the water.

There are some forms for you to complete and some reading you should do beforehand.  The reading is on-line and just serves as a review of some of the basic diving concepts.

Enrollment needs to be done at least two weeks ahead of the class so we can review your equipment with you and check the completion of the forms. This also gives you enough time to review the on-line materials prior to your class session.

This program is open to members of the Lakeside Country Club. You must register with the Aquatic Staff prior to the event.

Contact Doug Durkee for more details

Location

We will be diving in the Family Pool.

FAQ

Why a Scuba Skills Update?This session is designed to help you feel comfortable and confident when you jump back into the water. We will cover a little diving physics, some dive planning but the big thing is we will remind you how to assemble your equipment and to get into the pool. We will build on this and refresh your basic diving skills in the pool along with helping you rediscover neutral buoyancy.
 
 
Why Learn Now?
If you have been away from diving for a while, it is a good idea to refresh your knowledge and skills. And, most resorts and diver operators require either frequent diving or a scuba skills update before taking you diving. By doing it here you get to spend more time diving on your vacation.
 
Why Learn from Oceanic Ventures?
 
Oceanic Ventures is teaching SCUBA right here at the Lakeside Country Club!  We feature small personalized classes with fun instructors with varying backgrounds. Additionally, some of our strengths are:
 
Ø 30+ Years of SCUBA Education
Ø Training from initial Open Water courses to Instructor Trainer programs
Ø Recreational and technical diving educational programs
Ø Local, National and International training programs
Ø Low instructor to student ratios
Ø Full service dive travel agency
Ø Full service equipment  sales and repair facilities
Ø Certified Pure Air Station featuring complete air fill gas blending facilities for Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Oxygen and Argon
Ø Instructor lead travel adventures and expeditions
Ø Experienced in Underwater Photography, Marine Life Awareness, Underwater Vehicles, Cave and Wreck diving.
Ø Scuba Ranger, children and family programs
 
 
Do I need to sign-up ahead of time?
 
Yes, space is limited and you need to sign-up ahead of time by contacting the Aquatic staff.
Is there some paperwork to complete?
 
Like any program, thereare some forms to complete to enroll in the program. But they are easy to complete. Call us and we will get you started.arriving.  The forms are all electronic. 
 
What do I need to bring?Of course you will need your swimsuit and your personal diving system (mask, snorkel, fins, mesh bag and a suit.) If you have your own total diving system please bring it to the shop ahead of time so we can service it prior to your update.
What if I have other questions?Please feel free to call Doug Durkee at Lakeside Country Club or Ann with Oceanic Ventures at 713.523.3483 or contact him by email at [email protected].
Required Forms

In addition to registering with the Aquatic Staff at Lakeside Country Club, you need to complete some additional forms.

Oceanic Ventures

713-523-3483

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Lakeside Country Club

100 Wilcrest Dr.
Houston, TX 77042 United States
713-523-3483
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People choose their friends carefully just as they should choose their adventure partners and Scuba Diving Instructors.  Oceanic Ventures is the premier scuba dive shop in Houston, Texas, and the Southwest because of our exceptional service and our sense of adventure.  In talking with our clients and friends, people choose us for a number of reasons such as: Passion – We love what we do and we want to share the beauty and excitement of the underwater world with everyone we meet. Caring- Our clients tell us they love us because we truly care about people and strive to make their scuba diving experiences safe, fun and enjoyable. Professional – Our staff members are the … [Read more …]

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