Jan. 1, 2014 - BLUE LIP DIP NEW YEARS DAY DIVE / FROZEN FIN DIVE
WEDNESDAY Jan. 1, 2013 - BLUE LIP DIP NEW YEARS DAY DIVE AKA FROZEN FIN DIVE BLUE LIP DIP WEDNESDAY JAN 1, 2013 Giant Stride Dive Shop will be starting the New Year off with a dive at Fort Weatherill. There's always a good turn out for this event as it's lots of fun and most years Mother Nature has been kind to us! Diving will start at around 11:00 am so please arrive early to secure a parking spot. This is a Pot Luck event and a dish and BYOB is encouraged. I will have a tent with a heater and hopefully will see you there. If its pouring rain or blowing a gale we will cancel. Please RSVP so we know how many are to expect. Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year. I will be diving wet as is the custom for this event but "Drysuit weenies" are welcome as well. Come on out even if your not diving and hang out with friends. registration

Jan. 6, 2014 - Open Water Scuba Diver Class (Entry Level)

January, 2014 - Open Water Diver Class (Entry Level)
 Class starting January 6, 2014 - OPEN WATER DIVER certification class Instructor: John Langella Schedule: Monday: January 6 classroom #1: 6:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: January 7 classroom #2: 6:30 – 9:00 PM Monday: January 13 classroom #3: 6:30 – 9:00 pm Tuesday: January 14 pool #1: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Monday: January 20 classroom #4: 6:30 – 9:00 pm Tuesday: January 21 pool #2: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Monday: January 27 classroom #5: 6:30 - 9:00 pm Tuesday: January 28 pool #3: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Open Water Check-out Dives to be done in spring when weather permits. or Ask about the Referral Option: do your checkout dives in a warm climate. The cost is $450.00 This includes the PADI Open Water Diver manual, tables, certification materials and pic card, use of open water training DVD’s and use of SCUBA equipment, wet suits and weight belts. Also included is lots of fun with an experienced staff who will not only teach you to dive but will also get you involved with dive clubs and other divers who love diving as much as you will. You will need to supply your own personal mask & snorkel, fins, boots, gloves and hood. Classroom sessions are at the Giant Stride Dive Shop. Pool session location: East Providence Boys & Girls Club. 115 Williams Ave., East Providence. Full certification requires four Open Water check-out Dives will be at Ft Wetherill in the spring. The dates for the checkout dives, dependent on weather and conditions, will be announced further in the class. Ask about our Referral Option if you would like to do your open waters dives sooner in warmer climates. A 10% Student discount is offered to students for the duration of the class and 30 days thereafter. This class has no hidden costs!!! We don't just sell it WE LIVE IT! Call 401-732-8808 for more info or stop by the store to enroll. registration

Feb. 4, 2014 - Open Water Scuba Diver Classes
February 4, 2014 - Open Water Diver Classes PADI OPEN WATER CLASS / DIVE LESSONS February 4, 2014 - Open Water Diver Class (Entry Level)
 Class starting February 4, 2014 - OPEN WATER DIVER certification class Instructor: Rob Hudson Cost: $450.00 Schedule: Tuesday: Feb. 4, classroom #1: 6:30-8:30pm, Thursday: Feb. 6, pool #1: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday: Feb. 11, classroom #2: 6:30-8:30pm Thursday: Feb. 13, pool #2: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday: Feb 25, classroom #3: 6:30-8:30 pm Thursday: Feb. 27, pool #3: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday: March 4, classroom #4: 6:30-8:30 pm, if needed Thursday: March 6, pool #4: 6:30 – 9:00 pm, if needed. Classroom and Pool #5 TBD if needed: Open Water Checkout Dive Dates TBD. Classroom sessions are at the store, Pool sessions are at the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence, HealthTrax, or the Woonsocket YMCA pool. Open Water Dives will be at Ft Wetherill. Pool and Ocean dives will be announced during the class. Cost: $450.00. You will need to purchase a Mask, Fins, Boots, Gloves and Hood for this class. A 10% Student discount is offered to students for the duration of the class and 30 days thereafter. This class has no hidden costs!!! It includes the book, tables, certification/pic card,& gear. Also included is lots of fun with an experienced staff who will not only teach you to dive but will also get you involved with dive clubs and other divers who love diving as much as you will. We don't just sell it WE LIVE IT! Call 401-732-8808 for more info or stop by the store to enroll. registration

Feb. 22, 2014 - AQUA CAT LIVE ABOARD SCUBA DIVING TRIP TO NASSAU, BAHAMAS
SORRY SOLD OUT!!! AQUA CAT LIVE ABOARD TRIP TO NASSAU, BAHAMAS FEBRUARY 22 - March 1, 2014 Aqua Cat Cruises and Giant Stride dive Shop offers the ultimate escape onboard your own private luxury yacht. Based in Nassau and cruising the beautiful Exuma Cays, Aqua Cat is a 102-foot live-aboard accommodating 22 guests in 11 spacious cabins. A great trip isn't accomplished purely because of the destination or the marine life but also because of the divers you are there with....a fun loving, wild bunch of North East Divers ensures lots of laughs, great dive buddys and clever antics. Aqua Cat combines the luxury of cruise travel with spectacular live- aboard diving. The ship's features include: a spacious dining area; comfortable lounge area with television, DVD, karaoke and audio center; shaded and sun decks. Each large passenger cabin has a private bath, hair dryer (for John), refrigerator and individual climate control. The 24-foot motor launch Magik shuttles passengers to pristine beaches and secluded coves for snorkeling and sunbathing. Just 40 miles southeast of Nassau, the Exumas lay claim to the world's first national park partially submerged beneath the sea. Aqua Cat cruises this 176-square-mile park that is a magnet for divers and snorkelers irresistibly drawn to its reefs, walls, blue holes, shark encounters and drift diving. Aqua Cat offers you 4-5 dives per day, Nitrox, complete video lab and a large dive deck with private shower and head. Full scuba certification , snorkeling, kayaking and island exploration are also available. Price for an 8-day/7-night trip (5 1/2 dive days) $2,395 per person plus $220.00 for port, park and fuel fees. I usually take a direct flight from Boston and will offer economical (somewhere around $50 bucks each roundtrip)transportation to and from Logan Airport and you can be dropped off and picked up at my house or leave your car in my driveway. Join us February 16th for fun, adventure and more dives in a week than most of you have ever done in a month. We night dive every night and finish up the trip with a dive in the Washing Machine.....the coolest, craziest drift dive in a vortex of 2 1/2 knot current where the channel narrows down to a bottleneck like ravine.....it's not very scenic but it IS a blast! Also dive the Lost Blue Hole....(like the Blue Hole in Belize) Stop in to leave a deposit for your spot or call 4o1-413-6o9o. I reccomend paying weekly or monthly with the final payment being due December 16th,2014. Deposits are considered a committment and are non-refundable. Anyone coming on this trip MUST complete the online Trip Application after final payment is made that can be found here: http://www.aquacatcruises.com/trip_application.html Aqua Cat Cruises offers the ultimate escape onboard your own private luxury yacht. Based in Nassau and cruising the beautiful Exuma Cays, Aqua Cat is a 102-foot live-aboard accommodating 22 guests in 11 spacious cabins. Aqua Cat combines the luxury of cruise travel with spectacular live-aboard diving. The ship’s features include: a spacious dining area; comfortable lounge area with television, DVD, karaoke and audio center; shaded and sun decks. Each large passenger cabin has a private bath, hair dryer, refrigerator and individual climate control. The 28-foot motor launch Sea Dog shuttles passengers to pristine beaches and secluded coves for snorkeling and sunbathing. View thier website here: http://www.aquacatcruises.com registration

Dec. 30, 2015 - Template for Open Water Classes
PADI OPEN WATER CLASS / DIVE LESSONS Month,XX, 20XX - Open Water Diver Class (Entry Level)
 Class starting Month X, 20XX - OPEN WATER DIVER certification class Instructor: Joe Instructor Cost: $400.00 Schedule: Tuesday: Month X, classroom #1: 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday: Month X, pool #1: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Healthtrax Tuesday: Month X, classroom #2: 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday: Month X, pool #2: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Healthtrax Tuesday: Month X, classroom #3: 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday: Month X, pool #3: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Healthtrax Tuesday: Month X, classroom #4: 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday: Month X, pool #4: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Healthtrax Tuesday: Month X, classroom #5: 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday: Month X, pool #5: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Healthtrax Saturday: Month X, Ocean dives 1 & 2 9:00 am-noon Saturday: Month X, Ocean dives 3 & 4 9:00 am-noon Classroom sessions are at the store, Pool sessions are at HealthTrax, or YMCA pool, Open Water Dives will be at Ft Wetherill. Pool and Ocean dives will be announced further into the class. Cost: $400.00 You will need to purchase a Mask, Fins, Boots, Gloves and Hood for this class. A 10% Student discount is offered to students for the duration of the class and 30 days thereafter. This class has no hidden costs!!! It includes the book, tables, certification/pic card, & gear rental. Also included is lots of fun with an experienced staff who will not only teach you to dive but will also get you involved with dive clubs and other divers who love diving as much as you will. We don't just sell it WE LIVE IT! Call 401-732-8808 for more info or stop by the store to enroll.