Gulf Reef Dives

Dive Lake Denton.$10 deposit to reserve your space on ScubaGo. Then we will credit the $10 back to you on the Dive Day!

Become an SSI Deep Diver The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education. Facts and Training Standards: Minimum Age: 15. Amount of Academic Sessions: 5. Amount of Open Water Sessions: 3. Maximum Training Depth: 40 m / 130 ft. Suggested duration: (h) 10-15. Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification. 

SSI designed the Computer Diving program to help certified divers become familiar with the features and benefits of using a dive computer. By understanding and knowing how to use all the functions of a dive computer, you will not only increase your dive safety but also make planning and executing your dive easier.The SSI Computer Diving program explores the functions and capabilities of different dive computers and explains how to use these functions before, during, and after your dive. Often, divers purchase a computer and only use it for its basic information. Get the most out of your investment by learning to use your dive computer to its full potential.Start your SSI Computer Diving specialty online today!

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.

Become an SSI Night Diver! Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence. Facts and Training Standards: Minimum Age 10 Amount of Academic Sessions 5 Amount of Open Water Sessions 2 Maximum Training Depth 30 m / 100 ft Suggested duration (h) 5-10 Discover a hidden world: Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program: Discover creatures that are only seen at night Learn about specialized equipment like lights and reels Learn to plan and safely complete your night or limited visibility dive adventures Certification Prerequisites Open Water Diver certification Pre-registration is required so you can gain access to the digital home study material and be prepared for class. Call or Visit for more information, to get access to the digital learning material, or to sign up. Eddie Ciesla Woods & Water (813) 684-0122 124 Edwards Ave. Brandon, FL 33510 www.woodsandwaterosc.com ed@woodsandwater.biz

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. Facts and Training Standards Minimum Age 10 Amount of Academic Sessions 5 Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 1 Maximum Training Depth 5 m / 15 ft Suggested duration (h) 2-3 Certification Prerequisites No certification prerequisites, Open Water Diver certification Sign up and get started today! Eddie Ciesla Woods & Water (813) 684-0122 124 Edwards Ave. Brandon, FL 33510 www.woodsandwaterosc.com ed@woodsandwater.biz

Become an SSI Navigation Specialty Diver! $179 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. Facts and Training Standards: Minimum Age 10 Amount of Academic Sessions 5 Amount of Open Water Sessions 2 Maximum Training Depth 30 m / 100 ft Suggested duration (h) 5-10 Certification Prerequisites Open Water Diver certification Find your way wherever you are Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program: Gain the advanced skills and knowledge to safely and confidently navigate underwater Learn compass and natural navigation techniques Combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. Give us a call or visit us for more information, to unlock the Digital Learning Material, and to sign up. Eddie Ciesla Woods & Water (813) 684-0122 124 Edwards Ave. Brandon, FL 33510 www.woodsandwaterosc.com ed@woodsandwater.biz

Gulf Reef Dives! 20 mile trip off shore. 2 tank reef dives. 60ft of depth. Backroll Entrance. Anchor Dive. Meet the boat at 8am, depart at 9am, 2 tank reef dives, return to the dock by 1pm. $189. Price includes Boat Ride. Rentals, taxes, tips are not included. Boat holds 6 divers. Sign up today to reserve your spot. Must be Paid in Full by the Wednesday before. Call or visit Woods & Water to sign up. (813) 684-0122

Blue Grotto! $60 Entrance Fee Meet at the shop at 7:30am or meet at Blue Grotto at 10am. Max depth: 60ft for OWD certifications, 100ft for Cavern Certified Divers or above. Water Temperature: 72°F 3mm wetsuit is recommended. Dive Lights are recommended, required for diving deeper than 60ft. This site can get dark in some places, especially deeper than 40ft. $60 entrance fee paid to Woods & Water. Rental equipment is not included. Equipment Transportation Services are available for $25. Hire a Professional to be your Dive Buddy for $150 Blue Grotto Dive Resort, Williston Florida 3852 NE 172nd Ct, Williston, FL 32696 Call Woods & Water for more information. (813) 684-0122 Eddie Ciesla Woods & Water (813) 684-0122 124 Edward's Ave. Brandon, FL 33510 www.woodsandwaterosc.com ed@woodsandwater.biz

Join the SSI Science of Diving specialty and you will develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge. Available online, you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and get ready to begin your dive professional career. Upon completion, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and earn the SSI Science of Diving specialty certification.

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Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

This will be for the Deep, Night, and Decompression dive training. Deep and Night Certified divers are welcome to join. If you would like to sign up for the Deep, Night or Deco class, please preregister at Woods & Water. Meet at Woods & Water at 7:30am to load up equipment and carpool. Price is $30 Hudson Grotto is a prehistoric limestone sink, most likely the oldest inland body of water in Pasco County. This unusual water feature is part fresh, part salt water and descends to depths over 130 feet. In the shallows, you’ll find a variety of interesting fish and turtles. Large bass, catfish, bluegill and our very own koi will greet you as you enter. Please call or visit for more information or to sign up. Eddie Ciesla Woods & Water (813) 684-0122 124 Edwards Ave. Brandon, FL 33510 www.woodsandwaterosc.com ed@wooodsandwater.biz

Eat, Drink, and be Merry! Meet new dive buddies, celebrate those divers that reached special milestones and achievements, discuss future trips and activities. Where do you want to go? Celebrate with the new Open Water and Specialty Diver Graduates! Dive socials this year are the last Friday of Every Month! The December Dive Social is planned for the 3rd Friday of the month. **Please Bring a covered dish to share 6pm-9pm Awards at 7pm Please let us know if you'll be joining so we can have an idea of a head count for food. Eddie Ciesla Woods & Water (813) 684-0122 124 Edward's Ave Brandon, FL 33510 www.woodsandwaterosc.com ed@woodsandwater.biz