Are you a Dusty Diver or a Rusty Diver?

Some divers question the value of attending a scuba refresh program. We recommend inactive divers perform the following calculation: Divide the total number of logged dives by the total number of months of diving inactivity. If the number is a fraction, a Scuba Refresh  is recommended. (Example: a diver has not dived for two years since his original certification dives. Four total dives divided by 24 months creates a fraction of 1/6.) We consider this inactive diver a "Dusty Diver".

The Dusty Diver Scuba Refresh program is designed to refresh diver proficiency and comfort with as little as a practical pool session. The pool dive will emphasize equipment assembly and fundamental diving skills. The Dusty Diver program is open to any certified diver who has been inactive for 6 months or more.

Anyone who has been out of diving for a period of 5 years or more should consider a "Rusty Diver" program. Skills, techniques and equipment have changed since you've been diving.  This program is taught personally, one instructor to one student (in some cases, a couple) and requires a classroom session, a pool dive, and two open water dives. In most cases, a Rusty Diver program can be scheduled as needed. Equipment requirements and rentals are the same as for the Scuba Refresh described below. The Rusty Diver program is designed to re-teach and review appropriate fundamental knowledge and skills without requiring a diver to re-take the entire Learn to Dive program.

There are certain circumstances in which previously certified divers with minimal experience and very long periods of inactivity may be encouraged to re-certify. 

To participate in a Scuba Refresh (Dusty Diver or Rusty Diver) program, divers should call or stop by to register. Tuition is $90 (Dusty Diver) or $180 (Rusty Diver). Participants in either program provide their own mask, snorkel, fins, weights and weight belt. Regulators, tanks, wet suits, weights, and buoyancy compensators may be rented for a modest fee. If we are providing sized items such as wet suits or BCDs, it is imperative that you stop by the store earlier than the date of the Scuba Refresh program so that we can properly size your equipment.

Participants  in the Dusty Diver programs should review basic diving theory. Be sure to bring your log book and your C-card to the pool as well in order to receive appropriate skills review validation.

Starting Dates:

Saturday, September 6
Saturday, October 18
Saturday, November 15
Saturday, December 20

Private Scuba Refresh programs can be scheduled as well.