East Coast Divers, Alex Dulavitz

East Coast Divers, Alex Dulavitz

213 Boylston Street
02445 Brookline
MA - USA

There are very few businesses that can say the following: “We love what we do!” Diving isn’t just a sport; it’s a passion and a way of life. When we go to work, we do so because it’s something that calls to us. Diving is a calling; we couldn’t do without it. Every member of our staff will tell you that there are certain people that work as a means to an end and then there are those who dedicate every part of their being to what they love: East Coast Divers is comprised of the latter. It is this enthusiasm and passion that creates the atmosphere that surrounds our facility. Not surprisingly we often hear the same thing from new customers entering our store: "You’re like a family, you all seem to get on so well and have so much fun”. Diving is contagious and we believe we need to be enthusiastic, caring, and passionate about what we do and, at the same time, actively engaged. We are proud to say that we are New England’s most active dive shop. We are out there, actually diving, doing the things that our divers want to do and desire to join.

Our greatest sense of pride comes from our instructional program. When diving first started, it was based on the military training that the first divers had to go through. As society changed, instructional methodology also changed. What resulted was a fast food approach to diving instruction that most dive centers use today. “Get them in, get them out and get them done”. The industry calls this the “fill the funnel” approach to student acquisition. We are 100% proud to say that we entirely disagree with this philosophy. At other dive centers you can become certified, at ECD you can become a diver. What is the difference, you may ask? Comfort, confidence, and a desire to explore the unknown, is the answer. ECD has developed a program like no other in the area, perhaps even the country. Our instructional courses are dedicated to the customer and our philosophy is that a student should grow to love the sport as much as our staff does. With this understanding, our dive staff goes above and beyond on a daily basis to give our customers the most exceptional experience that we can offer.

Why East Coast Divers? East Coast Divers is dedicated to offering our customers the best in quality instruction, products and services. As the largest and most diverse dive retailer in Massachusetts, we are able to offer you excellent prices on the best equipment available. Our staff carefully field tests everything we sell for quality, value and dependability before we offer it to you, our valued customer. This process allows us to stand behind everything we sell. Gear Questions? When it's time to put your dream gear package together, or just look into a new dive computer.. any one of our experienced staff will be happy to make an appointment with you to assure individualized attention. We are more than happy to help you select the equipment that will accommodate your wants as well as your diving needs. ECD Rent to own Program Make any purchase greater than $1500.00 and pay at least 50% at time of purchase. Then, every time you rent, the cost of the rental comes off the remaining balance. You can pay off as quick as you want. There is never any interest and as soon as the gear is fully paid off you receive your brand new gear.

Services and Benefits Any merchandise purchased from East Coast Divers may be returned up to 60 days after the date of purchase for a full store credit (provided that it is in good condition), or a full refund if unused. This policy ensures that you are satisfied with the equipment and services you have purchased. Check us out at the following web locations www.store.ecdivers.com www.ecdivers.com www.facebook.com/ecdivers www.meetup.com/ecdivers www.twitter.com/eastcoastdivers

What We Offer

Programs

Snorkel Diver
Freediving
Mermaid
Ecology
Scuba
Extended Range (XR)
Emergency Training

Dives

Shore Dives
Wreck Dives

Gas Fills

Air
Nitrox Dive
Trimix
Oxygen
Argon

Rental

Dive Equipment

Services

Regulator
Buoyancy Compensators
Dry Suit
Neoprene suits
Cylinders

Payment Method

Credit Card
Debit Card

Affiliated Divesites View on map

★★★★☆ Back Beach

Back Beach, known for an abundance of lobsters and varied bottom topography, provides a straightforward and interesting shore dive great for divers of any level.

Mares

★★★★☆ Folly Cove

Incredibly diverse topography and marine life, a max depth of ~75 feet, and easy parking, makes completing this wonderful dive anything but a folly.

Mares

★★★★☆ Stage Fort Park

A great spot for training or working on your skills (especially navigation). Stage Fort Park boasts a shallow and broad sandy area where you can regularly find divers completing checkout dives and advancing their technique.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ Pebble Beach - Massachusetts

Off the east coast of the United States, Pebble Beach is an easy entry shore dive with two bands of boulders along a gravel bottom, each running parallel to the shore,and provide interesting marine life and a fun ~25 foot dive. Parking is not complicated.

Mares

★★★★☆ Loblolly Cove

Great topography defines this site; you’ll get to see a ledge of boulders that range in size, home to all manner of marine life, with the bottom ranging from sand to gravel at various points. Unfortunately parking is a slight challenge, but the dive is well worth it.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

★★★★☆ Old Garden Beach

Sandy beach with a line of moderately sized boulders after a slight swim offshore. Max depth 45-50 feet. Parking is about 100 yards away from the entry.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ Rafes Chasm

A 1/4 mile walk through the oakwood reveals a series of granite ledges dropping into the sea. The entry/exit is the cut in front of the path. A giant stride can be used for entry on the west side of the cut. Exists can be challenging due to surge.

Mares

★★★★☆ Lanes Cove

While parking is limited, Lanes Cove provides an interesting dive that is popular among kayakers, snorkelers, and divers alike. Remember this is an active cove, so watch out for boat traffic.

Mares

★★★★☆ Cathedral Rocks

A beautiful dive with a potentially difficult exit. Diverse marine life (lots of fish) with beautiful topographical structures (it’s called Cathedral Rocks for a reason) are the hallmarks of this site.

Mares

★★★★★ Magnolia Rocks

Parking here is easy, but the entry can be challenging due to large and erratic swells and conditions that can change relatively quickly. That being said, if you are an experienced diver, getting underwater here is well worth it.

Opening Hours

Monday12:00 - 19:00
Tuesday12:00 - 19:00
Wednesday12:00 - 19:00
Thursday12:00 - 19:00
Friday12:00 - 19:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
+1 617 - 277-2216 Visit Website

Opening Hours

Monday12:00 - 19:00
Tuesday12:00 - 19:00
Wednesday12:00 - 19:00
Thursday12:00 - 19:00
Friday12:00 - 19:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00