Recreational Sidemount Diving

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!

Join Woods & Water and Divemaster Austin Stuart for a guided dive day at Paradise Springs, a 72°F freshwater spring in Ocala, Florida, with prehistoric fossils embedded in its limestone walls.Dive planThe guide will set the route and depth based on site conditions, gas supply, no-decompression limits, and each diver’s certification and comfort. Cavern entry is limited to appropriately trained divers. All dives stay outside the cave zone.MeetupMeet at Woods & Water at 7:30 AM to sign waivers, gather gear, and coordinate carpools. If you’re driving separately, meet at Paradise Springs at 10:00 AM for check-in, site waivers, and a short orientation video. The site closes at 5:00 PM.Price and reservations$75 per diver includes site admission and guided diving. Tanks, fills, and equipment rentals are extra.Call Woods & Water at (813) 684-0122 to reserve your spot and arrange rentals or fills. If you’re interested in Advanced Open Water or Cavern training, ask the shop about course options and fees.Woods & Water124 Edwards Ave., Brandon, FL 33510(813) 684-0122Paradise Springs4040 SE 84th Lane Road, Ocala, FL 34480Trip DivemasterAustin 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!

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.

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

In this sidemount diving course, you’ll learn all you need to go single or two-cylinder recreational sidemount diving up to a maximum depth of 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already common practice for wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now the benefits are being discovered by more recreational divers. With no heavy tank on your back, you’ll be more comfortable in the water and find your streamlining and trim improve effortlessly. By using less energy you may reduce your gas consumption so you can make the most of your dive time. With better buoyancy control, easier access to your valves and more redundancy as well, sidemount diving offers safety and peace of mind. This is the best sidemount diving course to discover and enjoy the enticing advantages of this dive style. You learn all the skills and knowledge you need to safely and comfortably dive with a single or two-cylinder sidemount equipment configuration.

Coral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so; drifting over a healthy reef filled with bustling marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the SSI Coral Identification specialty program is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives. In this coral dive specialty program, you will learn how to identify different corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification 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.

Join Woods & Water for a dive day at Hudson Grotto in Hudson, Florida. Site admission is $30 per diver.What to expectHudson Grotto is a limestone sinkhole with both fresh and salt water. The site reaches depths of more than 130 feet, and the shallows are home to bass, catfish, bluegill, koi, and turtles. Your dive depth and route will depend on your training, experience, and site conditions.MeetupMeet at Woods & Water at 7:30 AM to load equipment and carpool. If you’re driving separately, confirm the on-site check-in time with the shop before heading out.Woods & Water Outdoor Sports Center124 Edwards Ave., Brandon, FL 33510Hudson Grotto at Scuba West6815 Tower Drive, Hudson, FL 34667Diver requirements and trainingCertified divers who meet the requirements for their planned dives are welcome to join. Bring proof of certification and confirm any gear or light requirements with the shop when you sign up.Deep Diving, Night & Limited Visibility, and Decompression Diving training are available by preregistration. Ask Woods & Water about course prerequisites, fees, and required equipment. If you need rental gear, tanks, or fills, arrange them with the shop in advance.Reserve your spotCall Woods & Water at (813) 684-0122 or stop by the shop to sign up for the dive day or preregister for training.

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

Join us at Woods & Water for a potluck and an evening with the local dive community. Meet new dive buddies, help celebrate diver milestones and recent Open Water and Specialty Diver graduates, and tell us where you’d like to dive next.When6:00–9:00 PM, with awards at 7:00 PM.Dive Socials are held on the last Friday of the month. The December Dive Social is planned for the third Friday instead.WhereWoods & Water124 Edwards Ave.Brandon, FL 33510What to bringPlease bring a covered dish to share.RSVPLet us know if you’re coming so we can plan for food. Call (813) 684-0122 or email ed@woodsandwater.biz.

Join Woods & Water for a day of freshwater diving at Blue Grotto in Williston, Florida. Cost and reservations $60 per diver, paid to Woods & Water, includes site admission. Equipment rentals, tanks, and fills are separate. Call (813) 684-0122 to reserve your spot, arrange gear, or ask about training.Optional add-ons are equipment transport for $25 and a professional dive buddy for $150. Arrange either with the shop in advance.Meetup7:30 AM at Woods & WaterMeet here to load gear and coordinate carpools.124 Edwards Ave., Brandon, FL 3351010:00 AM at Blue Grotto Dive ResortMeet here if you’re driving separately.3852 NE 172nd Ct., Williston, FL 32696Before you arriveBring your scuba certification card and dive computer. If you need a buddy, let the shop know when you book. Solo diving is prohibited.Watch Blue Grotto’s required orientation video and bring a completed, signed waiver. Forms are available at https://divebluegrotto.com/forms/The spring is about 72°F. A 3 mm wetsuit is a starting point. Bring more thermal protection if you get cold easily or plan multiple dives.A dive light is recommended and required for dives deeper than 60 ft. Some areas can get dark even at shallower depths.Open Water divers should stay at 60 ft or shallower and within their training and experience. Follow all posted signs. Check with Woods & Water in advance if you’re interested in cavern training or want to confirm which areas are appropriate for your certification.For surface intervalsBring drinking water, lunch or snacks, and a towel.