In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Has it been a while since your last dive? Less than 2 years since you last explored the deep blue? Our Scuba Skills Course is the perfect way to shake off the rust and dive back in with confidence! Designed for certified divers who haven't been underwater for one to three years, this course will refresh your essential scuba skills, update you on the latest safety protocols, and make sure you're absolutely ready to rediscover the magic beneath the waves. Those underwater adventures are waiting for you!Practice your skills in confined water before you dive in open water. Good skills to practice include:Predive checksBuoyancy checks (proper weighting)BuoyancyMask clearingMask removal and replacementRecovering and clearing your regulatorShared air ascentEmergency swimming ascent or controlled emergency swimming ascent (depending on what your training agency teaches)You will receive a Skills Update digital card upon completion of the knowledge assessment and confined-water skills.This class is typically semi-private, meaning you'll receive personalized attention from the instructor—either one-on-one or with up to two students (or a family).The cost for this course, which includes your digital online books, is $169. Call us with your availability so we can make it work

It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with. High Sierra Divers 530-823-6757

Altitude diving is scuba diving in waters above 1,000 feet (300 meters) elevation, like mountain lakes, requiring different dive planning due to lower atmospheric pressure affecting decompression, depth perception, and potential for altitude sickness; Divers need special training and often use decompression computers to adjust for these conditions, exploring unique environments like Lake Tahoe or Donner Lake. High Sierra Divers 530-823-6757

Marine mammal interactions are common in these waters. Divers frequently encounter seals and sea lions, with young sea lions in particular displaying curiosity by approaching or following divers. Dolphins and whales are also often spotted from the boat. The underwater environment is exceptionally diverse. Common marine life includes sheephead, calico bass, halibut, garibaldi, ling cod, vermilion, numerous species of rockfish, opaleye, several varieties of perch, giant black sea bass, horn sharks, angel sharks, and various rays. Invertebrates such as lobsters, scallops, mussels, multiple types of abalone, eels, nudibranchs, sea fans, snails, sea cucumbers, sea hares, starfish, sea urchins, octopus, and numerous shellfish are abundant. Eel grass meadows, kelp forests, and a wide array of anemones also contribute to the vibrant ecosystem. The specific creatures and sights encountered can vary greatly depending on the dive site and the diver’s chosen path. Each island boasts unique geology, featuring cave systems, arches, swim-throughs, towering rock formations, and sheer walls, ensuring a dynamic and ever-changing underwater landscape. High Sierra Divers 530-823-6757

SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver CourseExtend your dive time, shorten your surface intervals and spend more time exploring the dive sites you love, with the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty certification program.In this class, you will learn how to set your dive computer for Nitrox, determine the MOD of various Nitrox mixes, and test a Nitrox tank for its oxygen percentage. There are no required ocean or pool dives for a Nitrox class.As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge while learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen.Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.Take your diving to the next level with Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN)—one of the most valuable certifications a recreational diver can earn.Nitrox contains a higher percentage of oxygen than standard air, allowing for longer bottom times, reduced fatigue, and shorter surface intervals. It’s no surprise that divers have been safely using Nitrox since the late 1980s—and now it’s your turn to experience the benefits.Course OverviewThis entry-level specialty certification prepares you to safely plan and dive using Enriched Air Nitrox blends from EAN22 to EAN40.Upon successful completion, you will be certified to dive with Nitrox independently and may continue your training with the Advanced Nitrox Upgrade.What You’ll LearnHistory and evolution of Nitrox divingOxygen exposure and safety considerationsBenefits and limitations of EANGas handling and analysis proceduresDive planning using tables and computersEquipment considerations for Nitrox divingPhysics and physiology of enriched airScheduleLecture Session: ???? July 22 ???? 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM(Please confirm if this date works for you.)Course RequirementsCompletion of course materialsWritten examNo dives required—this is a classroom-based certification.PricingCourse Fee: $125SSI Digital Learning Kit: $99 (Includes certification card; student discount available at $89.99)Optional Hard Card: $25Bundle & SaveEnroll in an Advanced Adventure / Advanced Course along with Nitrox and receive: ✔ $50 off the Advanced course ✔ One complimentary EAN cylinder rental ✔ Additional cylinders available at $20 eachTotal savings: $70Ready to Dive Smarter?Nitrox is one of the easiest ways to extend your dive time and improve your overall diving experience. Spots are limited—secure yours today!Contact: