Intro to Technical Diving Clinic

If you are curious to learn more about technical diving then come down to Dive Utah April 14 at 6:30pm for an Intro to Tec Diving Clinic. We will even have a few sets of double tanks for you to try out in the pool!!

Technical diving is scuba diving’s “extreme” sport, taking experienced and qualified divers far deeper than in mainstream recreational diving. Technical diving is marked by significantly more equipment and training requirements to manage the additional hazard this type of diving entails.If you think it's not for you, you are right — it's NOT for you!

Tec diving isn’t for everyone... It is extremely challenging... But for those who hear its challenge call, the DSAT TecRec courses are the answer.

What is Technical Diving? Technical scuba diving is defined as diving other than conventional commercial or research diving that takes divers beyond recreational scuba diving limits. It is further defined as and includes one or more of the following:

-diving beyond 40 metres/130 feet deep

-required stage decompression

-diving in an overhead environment beyond 40 linear metres/130 linear feet of the surface

-accelerated decompression and or the use of variable gas mixtures during the dive.

Because in technical diving the surface is effectively inaccessible in an emergency, tec divers use extensive methodologies and technologies and training to manage the added risks. Even with these, however, tec diving admittedly has more risk, potential hazard and shorter critical error chains than does recreational scuba diving.

Ice Dive!!

It's that time of year again, break out the trusty drysuit, find a frozen lake, cut a hole in the ice and jump on in!! This is a yearly Dive Utah tradition. This year we are headed to Scofield Reservoir on March 6. You will need to be PADI Advanced Open Water and have some dry suit experience. Call today to save your spot.

Horizon-California Trip

California’s Channel Islands have long been a Utah diver’s playground. With reasonable airfare available, it is an easy getaway for a weekend or more of great diving. If you want the most diving possible, then join Dive Utah for a live-aboard trip on the Horizon.

The Horizon is an 85’ boat based in San Diego. You will be diving around San Clemente Island and the kelp forests off the coast of Southern California. Apart from that, you will see seals and sea lions, sharks, eels, lobsters, garibaldi and enjoy diving in the kelp forests that abound in this area. Nitrox is also available if you want to be able to extend your bottom times. This is our most popular trip of the year with a lot of repeat customers who come out year after year.

You will board the Horizon the night of July 7 and the boat will depart from San Diego for the Channel Islands around 11pm. You wake up on the morning of July 8, anchored at a great dive site and ready to go. You proceed to eat and dive for the next 2 ½ days as we explore Southern California’s kelp forests. We return to San Diego the evening of July 10 and disembark.
$550* for a 2 person cabin or $505* for a 4 person cabin or dormitory bunk includes all your meals, diving and lodging. Transportation can be arranged.

*This is the special cash/check/debit card price. Add 3 % for credit cards

Dive in for Haiti A Sucess!!

Dive Utah had a great turnout for the Dive In for Haiti Fundraiser. Over 50 people attended and over $1100 was raised for the American Red Cross. We had 17 people take part in Discover Scubas, 6 people in an underwater Texas Hold'em tournament and numerous people bid on various prizes in the silent auction. We had Jazz and Bee's tickets, an ipod, gift baskets and gift certificates to various businesses. A special thanks goes out to the Adams Family, Little Caesars Pizza, Leonhardt Pepsi Distribution, Scubapro, Seadive, PADI, H&R Block and Mount Olympus Crossfit for their donations.

Dive In for Haiti

We are all shocked by the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. As divers who frequent the Caribbean we have all seen the effects of hurricanes and natural disasters. Join Dive Utah as we raise money for Haitian Relief on January 30 from 1-4pm.

Divers
Come down to Dive Utah, donate at least $10 and take a dive in the pool. Feel free to use our equipment if you need (though if we are busy you might need to wait your turn).

Non-Divers
Non-divers can try out scuba diving. Our instructors are volunteering so the normal price of a Discover Scuba, $15, will also go the relief donation. Call ahead to schedule your Discover time.

Raffle and Silent Auction
You’ll get 2 raffle tickets for showing up and extra tickets are $5 each. We will also have some items for silent auctions. IF YOU HAVE ITEMS OR SERVICES YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, PLEASE CONTACT US!!

Texas Hold’em Underwater
We will have 2 Texas Hold’em tournaments in the pool at 1:30 and 2:30. Buy in is $10 with a prize to the top finisher of each. We are limited to 8 people per tournament so call today to reserve your spot.

Come out and join in a great cause. All entry fees, Discover fees, raffle tickets and Texas Hold’em fees will be donated to Haitian Earthquake Relief.

For more information or to sign up, please see a staff member or call 277-3483.

New Scubapro Fins

We have replaced our entry level fin with the new Scubapro Jet Sport. You will notice a similar look to their popular Twin Jets but minus the split. It has a vented blade for a more efficent stroke and come in 4 sizes and 4 colors (black with gray, blue, yellow and red). Come down and give a pair a try today!

Saba Trip in February

Rising steeply from the Caribbean Sea, Saba is a special island that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Four small villages are as quaint and charming as the people that you will meet. Saba is a monument to nature’s best above and below the ocean’s surface.

The famous Marine park is second to none. Lava tunnels and hot springs remind divers of the dramatic volcanic beginnings of the island. The small leeward side hosts spur and grove reef formations but it is her pinnacles that have made Saba famous. The pinnacles are actually the summits of underwater mountains, beginning at around 85’ and extending deep into the abyss. They are awesomely impressive, not only to divers but apparently to the larger fish and pelagics that are frequent visitors.

We will be staying at Juliana’s Hotel, a small and intimate retreat from the hectic pace of modern living. We will be diving with Sea Saba whose great boats, attentive service and professionalism since 1985 make every dive special.

$2249* includes roundtrip airfare and transfers, 8 days and 7 nights at Juliana’s and 5 days of diving (11 dives), daily breakfast and welcome cocktail.

*This is the cash/check discount price. Regular price is $2317. Price is subject to change and is based on Double Occupancy. Single supplement will be extra. Deposits may be Non-Refundable and cancellation charges may apply.