Paradise Springs – Guided 3-Dive Day with Austin Stuart

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

$75 per diver, including site admission and three guided dives. Tanks, fills, and equipment rentals are extra.What to expectParadise Springs is a freshwater dive site in Ocala with 72°F water and prehistoric fossils in its limestone walls. A 3–5 mm wetsuit is recommended, depending on your cold tolerance. Consider additional warmth for repetitive dives and cooler weather.Dive routes and depths depend on each diver’s certification and conditions. Cavern entry is limited to appropriately trained divers. We’ll stay outside the cave zone.Three dives are planned, subject to conditions, gas supply, no-decompression limits, and diver comfort.Meeting and scheduleMeet at Woods & Water at 7:30 AM to sign waivers, gather gear, and carpool.If you’re driving separately, meet us at Paradise Springs at 10:00 AM for check-in, site waivers, and a short orientation video. The site closes at 5:00 PM.Diver requirementsAges 18+ with Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certifications.Bring three tanks with the Nitrox mix agreed upon with Woods & Water.Bring a primary dive light, a backup light, certification cards, and a personal dive computer.Each diver must analyze their cylinders, set their computer accordingly, and stay within the maximum operating depth of their gas.Bring drinking water, lunch or snacks, a towel, and a warm layer for surface intervals.Site policy: No pets allowed.Reservations and informationCall Woods & Water at (813) 684-0122 to reserve your spot. Arrange any equipment rentals or fills with the shop in advance.Interested in training? Ask the shop about Advanced Open Water and Cavern certification. Course fees are separate.Woods & Water124 Edwards Ave., Brandon, FL 33510(813) 684-0122Paradise Springs4040 SE 84th Lane Road, Ocala, FL 34480Trip Divemaster: Austin Stuart · (813) 508-2390

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

Scuba and Snorkel Excursion to Blue Heron BridgeMarine Life and Diving Popularity• Blue Heron Bridge is one of the top beach diving destinations in the world!• Divers have seen sea horses, octopus, eels, turtles, marlin, tarpon, barracuda, and so many more amazing marine life!Logistics and Dive Requirements• The best time to dive is 1 hour before high tide until 1 hour after high tide.• We will meet at the shop to load up and carpool.• Just be sure to bring some cash for gas money for whoever you may be riding with.• Or meet us at BHB.• Equipment transportation services can be arranged for $25.• Just let us know ahead of time so we can properly prepare.• It is a 3 Hour and 15 minute drive from the shop to BHB.• the best time to dive is 1 hour before to 1 hour after high tide.• Each Buddy Team will need a Dive Flag.• Night Dives require a Dive Flag, 2 dive lights, and 1 locator light.• Sunday Boat Dives are Available as an Add-on.Pricing for Activities• BHB Divers $55BHB Night Divers $99• BHB Snorkelers $25• Boat Dives: $135Accommodation Options• Hotel reservations have already been made and options are available for Friday Night Stay, Saturday Night Stay, double occupancy, single occupancy, and king suites.Location and Additional Events• Blue Heron Bridge is located at Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach, FL.• 900 Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404• Want to jump in on the boat dives too?• Check out the Boynton Beach Boat Dive event on our page for more information.Scheduled High Tides and Night Dives• 2026 High Tide Times: July 4- 11:57am Sep 5- 3:54pm Sep 19- 3:28pm Sep 26 NIGHT DIVE! 8:48pm Oct 3- 2:33pm Nov 7 NIGHT DIVE! 6:44pmContact Information for RSVP• Any questions be sure to visit us or give us a call.• Call Woods & Water to RSVP and sign up.• (813) 684-0122

Join Woods & Water for a Lobster trip to Boynton Beach!We are Diving Saturday Afternoon for a 2-Tank Reef Dive, staying at The Hampton Inn Saturday night, and diving Sunday morning for a 2-tank Reef Dive.It is LOBSTER Season! we are going to come home with some Lobster!There is also an opportunity to snag some Lionfish!Price is $135 per boat Ride.Hotel prices very based on Single Occupancy, Double Occupancy, type of room, and nights of stay.Give us a call to customize your dive trip and for full price quote.***Price does not include Taxes, Tips, or Rental Equipment***Equipment transportation can be arranged for $25.Snorkelers and Bubble Watchers $100 per boat ride.Hire a Professional Dive Guide for $150.$100 deposit required to hold your reservation. (non-refundable)You must be paid in full 1 week before the Trip Date.Save $10 per boat ride and hotel stay per night if paid in full 2 weeks before the Trip Date!Refunds for Store Credit.No Refunds if canceled within 72 Hours of Trip Date.Call Eddie at Woods & Water for more information and to leave your deposit.(813) 684-0122

Scuba and Snorkel Excursion to Blue Heron BridgeMarine Life and Diving Popularity• Blue Heron Bridge is one of the top beach diving destinations in the world!• Divers have seen sea horses, octopus, eels, turtles, marlin, tarpon, barracuda, and so many more amazing marine life!Logistics and Dive Requirements• The best time to dive is 1 hour before high tide until 1 hour after high tide.• We will meet at the shop to load up and carpool.• Just be sure to bring some cash for gas money for whoever you may be riding with.• Or meet us at BHB.• Equipment transportation services can be arranged for $25.• Just let us know ahead of time so we can properly prepare.• It is a 3 Hour and 15 minute drive from the shop to BHB.• the best time to dive is 1 hour before to 1 hour after high tide.• Each Buddy Team will need a Dive Flag.• Night Dives require a Dive Flag, 2 dive lights, and 1 locator light.• Sunday Boat Dives are Available as an Add-on.Pricing for Activities• BHB Divers $55• BHB Snorkelers $25• Boat Dives: $135Accommodation Options• Hotel reservations have already been made and options are available for Friday Night Stay, Saturday Night Stay, double occupancy, single occupancy, and king suites.Location and Additional Events• Blue Heron Bridge is located at Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach, FL.• 900 Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404• Want to jump in on the boat dives too?• Check out the Boynton Beach Boat Dive event on our page for more information.Scheduled High Tides and Night Dives• 2026 High Tide Times: July 4- 11:57am Sep 5- 3:54pm Sep 19- 3:28pm Sep 26 NIGHT DIVE! 8:48pm Oct 3- 2:33pm Nov 7 NIGHT DIVE! 6:44pmContact Information for RSVP• Any questions be sure to visit us or give us a call.• Call Woods & Water to RSVP and sign up.• (813) 684-0122

The SSI Snorkel Diver program is your first step towards discovering a passion for the underwater world. It is the best way to learn how to snorkel and develop your confidence in the water, so you can go snorkeling and explore the mesmerizing landscapes and wildlife of the aquatic world. You do not need to be a proficient swimmer to participate in the Snorkel Diver program, and there is no minimum age to join. You just need to be comfortable in the water, able to maintain your buoyancy, and ready to begin the adventure of a lifetime! In this program, you will be introduced to the equipment and skills you need to go snorkeling safely. Begin your snorkeling training and earn your SSI Snorkel Diver recognition card today!

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

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

During the Enriched Air Nitrox 40 Program, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of how oxygen-enriched gas mixtures affect your body and your dive profile. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of nitrox, including the mastery of oxygen analyzers and the calculation of your Maximum Operating Depth for various gas blends. You will also learn to integrate nitrox settings into your dive computer to optimize your decompression limits. This internationally recognized specialty provides you with the skills to safely use nitrox mixes containing up to 40 percent oxygen at dive centers and liveaboards around the world. By mastering these concepts, you ensure a higher level of safety and competence for every future underwater adventure. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Join Woods & Water at the Circle of Heroes for our Veterans Day Dive!Veterans dive for $199 and Non-veterans dive for $250.6 spaces Total are available.This trip is almost sold out!Dive 1 will be Circle of HeroesDive 2 will be Captain's ChoiceDedicated on August 5, 2019, The Circle is the first underwater military memorial in the U.S. While it serves as a recreational dive site with a depth of 40 – 45 feet, the vision is to use the site for adaptive sports therapy programs for disabled veteran divers. This would provide physical and mental health therapy for veterans who participate in scuba diving rehabilitation.We will be meeting at Woods & Water at 4:30am. Or meet at the boat at 6:00am.Narcosis Scuba Center Address:528 E. Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689We will be on the boat from 7am-2pm.Water Temp should be in the mid 70s. a 3mm or 5mm full wetsuit is recommended as well as a hood and gloves.Snacks and beverages will be provided.Alcohol is allowed after all the dives have been completed. Please no glass bottles!Rentals are Available at Woods & Water.Free Air Rentals for Veterans!Equipment transportation can be arranged for $25.Hire a Dive Pro to be your buddy for $150 and cover their spot on the boat.To sign up or ask for more information please give us a call at (813)-684-0122, We look forward to diving with you!!~Thank You - Woods & Water

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

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. 

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