River diving in Ticino

The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty course teaches you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You’ll learn to plan and execute dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational diving equipment and a single tank. You’ll learn and practice how to effectively use the functions of your dive computer, such as gas switching or gas integration, as well as remaining air time and ascent time. Using these computer functions will quickly become second nature to you, allowing you to conduct safe limited-decompression dives without spending hours planning each dive. Upon completion of the course, you’ll receive the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification, allowing you to explore breathtaking deep dive sites or large wrecks without being limited by no-decompression limits. Your opportunities to take your diving adventures to the next level have just increased!

The local underwater world in the Rhine offers a multitude of opportunities for impressive diving experiences and invites you to explore. The feeling of the current and the impressive amount of fish make river diving in the Rhine a unique experience. In the Specialty River Diving you will learn how to prepare your equipment for diving in rivers and which river-specific additional equipment and rescue equipment is required. In theory and practice, you will be familiarized with the safe planning, preparation and execution of river dives.

The pressure test and visual inspection must be performed alternately every two and a half years and are mandatory for all scuba tanks. The tanks are disassembled, prepared for inspection, taken to and picked up from the inspection site, the O-ring on the tank neck is replaced, and the tanks are refilled. If you’d like to go diving this week, I’d be happy to provide you with a tank free of charge. Costs: Pressure test: CHF 120 Visual inspection: CHF 99 Valve service: CHF 39

In the Specialty Enriched Air Nitrox you will learn how to safely plan, prepare and conduct nitrox dives with gas mixtures consisting of oxygen-enriched air with a maximum O2 content of 40%. In the practical part of the course, the content of the theoretical training will be put into practice. For this purpose, the equipment for the (simulated) dive should be prepared and an air analysis carried out with the prescribed logistics. Optionally, real dives with Nitrox can also be integrated into the training. After completing the course, you will receive an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification for 40%.

It’s cold outside, but you still want to work on your skills? No problem—we have the perfect offer for you! Once a month, we have exclusive use of the entire Aquarina—and you can train, practice, and improve in the water for 2 hours. No matter your level, no matter the exercise: Everyone is welcome! Sign up and become stronger, safer, and better!

Experience and enjoy the beautiful dive sites of the Red Sea with us during a 7 day liveaboard on the Ocean Windows ST. Johns & Elba Reef Tour St. Johns is located in the southernmost part of the Red Sea near the Sudanese border. It is a group of countless small reefs, all very lush with coral, each a little different from the next. Here you can encounter pretty much all the inhabitants of the Red Sea: from sharks to manta rays, dolphins and turtles to the endangered bumphead parrotfish. At Elba Reef, get ready to explore the area, which has remained untouched and has never seen mass diving tourism before. Technically in the northern part of Sudan, on the border with Egypt, the area features three reefs that we call the Elba region. Huge coral fans can be found on the edge of the plateau. It is not uncommon to see some large pelagic fish here, such as gray reef sharks and even hammerheads.

In 1864, the steamship Jura sank after a collision with another Lake Constance steamer, the Stadt Zürich. The wreck soon fell into oblivion and was only rediscovered in 1953 during search work for an aircraft wreck. Today the Jura offers the possibility of a spectacular wreck dive, which takes you to a depth of 38 m. As this dive is quite demanding, the basic requirements are: at least 50 logged dives at this depth and mastery of the dry suit. Are you in? CHF 59.-

In the Specialty River Diving you will learn how to prepare your equipment for diving in rivers and which river-specific additional equipment and rescue equipment is required. In theory and practice you will be familiarized with the safe planning, preparation and execution of river dives.

We offer experienced divers—in both recreational and technical diving—the opportunity to explore the wreck of the “Jura” on a night dive during a full moon.Requirements for ParticipationDiving experience: You must have dived the “Jura” wreck at least once before.Buddy System: Dives are conducted in buddy teams.Ascent: The ascent is performed along the ascent line.Dive time: The maximum dive time is 60 minutes.Insurance: Participants are responsible for ensuring they have adequate insurance coverage.

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way for a trained diver to embark on an adventure that will stay with you for a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and hands-on training ensures that you acquire the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. Upon completion, you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

The Dugong Diving Group meets from mid-May through mid-October, alternating between Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:45 p.m., directly at the dive site for group dives in a relaxed atmosphere. Both newly certified beginners and experienced divers are welcome. There are suitable dive sites available for all skill levels, and after the dives, everyone enjoys chatting over drinks together. Organizational Information Participation for regular customers: free Insurance is the responsibility of the participants Everyone dives within their certification level and uses the buddy system Divers with OWD certification or higher who have their own equipment: no registration required Optional bookings available up to 2 days before the event starts: Rental gear: 60 CHF Private guide: 30 CHF Semi-private guide: 15 CHF The group looks forward to welcoming new participants and diving together.

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

EXPERIENCE ONE OF SWITZERLAND'S DIVING HIGHLIGHTS Join us as we explore one of Switzerland's most exciting diving areas together! In the beautiful Valle Verzasca and Valle Maggia we will dive and explore the various pools and waterfalls together. The crystal-clear water offers visibility of up to 40 meters and reveals a picturesque underwater landscape of rock formations that have been shaped by the current over millions of years. In addition, trout can often be observed at close range near the waterfalls.

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.