Open Water Diver. Our basic course, for those desiring to become open water certified in SCUBA. Through the PADI program of both classroom learning and practical work in the swimming pool, students become schooled in safely traversing the undeniably fascinating underwater world. This course is offered in varying timeframes to work with most schedules. Private instruction is available, as well, which provides the ultimate in schduling flexibilty. Consider choosing our cost effective package that combines Instruction, PADI student materials and SCUBA gear in one easy to obtain experince. 

SCUBA Review. When land based activites preempt aquatic activity for some time, a PADI SCUBA Review course is a great way to reaquaint divers with the "rules of the underwater road." This course provides a thorough underwater "tune up" with course time being divided equally between the classroom and swimming pool. this is an excellent opportunity for those of you heading to warmer climes for the winter months to sharpen your underwater skills! 

Enriched Air. Often referred to as "NITROX," this course schools the learner in the practice of breathing air with a increased quantity of oxygen. Breathing air with higher quantities of H2O prolongs bottom time,  and makes the diving experience even more pleasureable!

As mentioned earlier, the above mentioned courses represent only a smattering of the learning opportunities that we offer here at ASC. Please take a look at our Autumn/Winter 2008 flyer  to view our full course listings.

To better serve our friends and clients, ASC continues to expand its class offerings. Do you know any instructors - outside of the experienced and talented ASC instructors that we know and love - that you would highly recommend? If so, please let him/her know that ASC is actively searching for instructors and ask them to call Rick to chat about the various opportunites currently being offered by ASC.

We will pay a $100 'referral fee' to anyone who recommends an instructor that ultimately signs on to work with ASC!

Come visit and try the improved technology that the newest gear has to offer! We have new BCD's, Regulators and Dive Computers from ScubaPro and Aqua Lung. The lower profiles and lighter weights of the new BCD's make them more comfortable. The newest wetsuits are stretchier and warmer. The latest regulator technology makes them much easier and quieter to breathe - especially at depth. The new dive computers are smarter and lighter with new safety features and larger memories!

AQUA LUNG announces the release of the most innovative computers yet. Check out the COBRA2 AND VYPER2 with graphic logbook and easy-to-read matrix displays: Suunto-the world leader in dive computers-has redesigned its popular Suunto Cobra and Vyper to help enthusiasts maximize bottom time and get the most from every dive. Engineered for accuracy and ease of use, the new Suunto Cobra2 and Vyper2 build on the proven features of their predecessors with an electronic compass, graphic dive profiles, Suunto RGBM Deep Stop Algorithm and simplified four-button operation. Both units are full decompression dive computers, with the added benefit of air integration on the Cobra2. The Cobra2 and Vyper2 can be used for diving with air or Nitrox, or as a depth gauge and timer-all with profile memory. In Nitrox mode, the diver can choose between two different gas mixes, preset before the dive. The diver can choose from 21-100% oxygen content, with the ability to change the partial pressure of the oxygen for each mix. During the dive, the user can switch to the second gas within allowable safety limits (maximum operating depth).

Extensive memory functions include lifetime history, and a 42-hour (Cobra2) or 80-hour (Vyper2) logbook with dive profile. The default 20 second sampling rate can be changed to 1, 10, 30 or 60 seconds. With the 60 second sampling rate, the diver can increase the total logbook memory of the Cobra2 to 128 hours and the Vyper2 to 240 hours. The logbook memory and the graphic dive profile show real-time water temperature information, which can be seen on the screen immediately after the dive.