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Diving in Overhead Environments

Posted: Feb 02 in Latest News by

One of the most exciting parts of being an Illinois tech diver is the ability to explore underwater wrecks, discover extensive cave systems and get up close and personal with plenty of unusual deep-sea creatures. No matter where your scuba diving takes you, as a tech diver you’re likely to encounter overhead environments. From penetrating a cave to exploring a wreck, here’s how to safely navigate your way through challenging overhead environments.

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Diving=Life

Posted: Jan 17 in Latest News by

Thanks to Duane Johnson for posting this on his Facebook page.   Diving can change your life!  Enjoy.

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Oceanic QLR3 Weight Pocket Recall

Posted: Jan 13 in Latest News by

Oceanic has just issued a recall for certain of its QLR3 BCD quick release weight pockets.  BCDs affected include the Excursion 2, Probe HLC, and Ocean Pro 1000.  The pockets at issue have a black stiffener, not gray,  and will be replaced by Oceanic.  Go to this link for further information on how to receive [...]

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Inventory Clearance Sale

Posted: Jan 10 in Latest News by

Now that 2012 is here, we are clearing out some of our 2011 inventory  to make way for new stock.  Discounts from 30 to 60% on selected fins, boots, wetsuits, and more.  Stop by to see the latest markdowns.  Sale ends January 31.

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Dive Skill Basics

Posted: Jan 07 in Latest News by

Becoming a strong scuba diver starts with mastering basic diving skills. Advanced diving and tech diving build on these skills, so it’s especially important that you are comfortable and confident with these fundamentals. From clearing your mask to finding a lost regulator, here are the top four basic skills to master that will lay the foundation for safe diving – whether you’re exploring quarries in Illinois or swimming over a coral reef in the Caribbean.

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Upcoming Classes and Events

Posted: Dec 30 in Latest News by

Jan. 7:    Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Class Jan. 10:  Scuba Review Pool Session Jan. 15:  Begin Sunday Learn to Dive Scuba class Jan. 24:  PADI SEAL Class begins-AquaMissions 1 & 2 Jan 16:   Monday/Tuesday Learn to Dive evening class begins Jan 28:  First Aid/CPR Class

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Bonne Terre Mine Feb 25 & 26

Posted: Dec 27 in Latest News by

We’re heading down to Bonne Terre Mine near St Louis to do some “deep earth” diving the weekend of Feb 25 & 26.  A former lead mine, Bonne Terre’s unique ” Billion Gallon Lake” is illuminated with over 500,000 watts of surface lighting.  All dives are guided, with  a total of twenty-four different “trails” laid out [...]

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Happy Holidays

Posted: Dec 23 in Latest News, Local Dive Sites by

We wish everyone a  wonderful holiday season.  We truly appreciate your business and friendship.  Thank you for your support and we hope to see all of you out diving in 2012!

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Holiday Scuba Class Special

Posted: Dec 01 in Latest News by

Looking for the perfect gift for that special friend or family member (or yourself for that matter)?  How about a gift that will open up a lifetime of fun and adventure-Scuba diving!  From now until Dec 24, you can purchase the Academic and Pool portion of the Open Water Scuba class for only $179.99, which [...]

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Scuba Club Cozumel: June 23 -30, 2012

Posted: Nov 14 in Latest News by

Join Do Dive In on a trip to one of the Caribbean’s top diving destinations: Cozumel, Mexico.  Cozumel offers some of the best diving in the Caribbean and is famous for its drift diving, incredibly clear water, and amazing marine life.  We’ll be staying and diving with the fine folks at Scuba Club Cozumel.  Diver’s [...]

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