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06
Jun
JUNE PADI Open Water Diver Class (BEGINNER) 6/6/23

JUNE PADI Open Water Diver Class (BEGINNER) 6/6/23

GIANT STRIDE DIVE SHOP

06:30 pm – 09:00 pm

​Class starting June 06, 2023 - OPEN WATER DIVER referral / certification course. 
 Instructor: John Langella 
 COST:  $550.00 HOWEVER WHEN YOU BUY YOUR MASK, FINS AND SNORKEL AND BOOTS HERE WE 
WILL DISCOUNT THEM BY $50.00 (must buy all 4 items to get the 50.00 discount otherwise you will get a 
10% discount) MAKING THE CLASS $500.00 
GET YOUR DIVING CERTIFICATION, (DIVERS  LICENSE) AND START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH THE 
BIGGEST, BEST STOCKED SHOP IN RI. 
A 10% Student discount is offered to students on gear for the duration of the class and 30 days thereafter and if 
you decide to purchase all your own gear we will give a significantly higher discount giving you a better deal than 
you will ever get on the internet. If you buy all your own gear from us prior to signing up to take this class the 
class will be free and you will dive in your new gear. You must purchase new gear from us head to toe with full 
exposure protection, (hood, boots, gloves & wetsuit) full Regulator setup and either wrist or console computer, 
BCD (Buoyancy Compensator), Mask, fins, boots, snorkel, weight belt , weights and at least 1 steel tank or 2 
aluminum tanks. (10% discount does not apply to this offer….it is 20% or more off when you do the math) 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. 
GET YOUR DIVING CERTIFICATION, (DIVERS  LICENSE) AND START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH THE 
BIGGEST, BEST STOCKED SHOP IN RI. 
 
Classroom session are held at Giant Stride Dive Shop. Pool sessions are held at the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, 
115 Williams Ave., East Providence, RI. 
 
Dates for Classes and Pool Sessions 
 
June  06    Tuesday          @ 6:30 to 9:00            Class 1 
June 08    Thursday         @ 6:30 to 9:00        Pool 1 
 
June  13    Tuesday          @ 6:30 to 9:00            Class 2 
June 15    Thursday         @ 6:30 to 9:00        Pool 2  
 
June  20    Tuesday          @ 6:30 to 9:00            Class 3 
June 22    Thursday         @ 6:30 to 9:00        Pool 3  
 
June  27   Tuesday          @ 6:30 to 9:00             Class 4 
June  29   Thursday         @ 6:30 to 9:00             Class 5 
 
Open water check-out dives to be conducted as sOon as the water warms up.  Ask about the PADI Referral 
Option. Do your Open Water checkout dives in warm locations.       
 
Open Water Course    
Academic Session (classroom)  
●PADI Open water Diver Manual, Recreational Dive Planner, Diver LogBook  
●Completed Knowledge reviews (from the end of each module in the Open Water  
manual)  
●Notepad or notebook for taking notes  
Confined Water Session (pool)  
●Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Booties  
●Bathing suit and towel 
  
Open Water Sessions (Ocean Dives) 
●Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Boots, Hood & Gloves (Provided by student)  
●Weight Belt, Regulator, Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), Wetsuit (7mm / ¼ inch) and tank (provided by dive 
shop)  
●Dive Flag (provided by dive shop)  
●Logbook and Dive Tables (provided by dive shop)  
●Proper clothing for the weather conditions, large towel  
●Food snacks and drinks  
  
Student responsibilities during academic sessions  
●Student must read 2 modules of the Open Water manual prior to each class  
●Knowledge reviews must be completed and handed over to the instructor prior to the class  
●Passing grade for all quizzes is a 70%. Seven out of ten must be correct  
●Passing grade for the final exam is a 70%. Thirty five out of  out of fifty must be correct  
●Academic session begins at 6:30 pm.  If  you are unable to attend , the class must be made up  
●Students can not participate in the Confined water Class (pool) sessions if the corresponding  
academic session has not been made up.  
  
Student responsibilities during Confined Water (pool) Sessions  
●You must be sized up for gear before the pool session. This must be done at least 1  
day prior to the actual pool day  
●You will be given gear for the pool and it is your responsibility during the time it  
leaves the shop or instructor, to take cares of and maintains gear.  
●You will need to be at the pool 15 min before the class begins  
●All equipment must be cleaned after each class  
●If you are unable to attend a pool session, you must reschedule promptly. If an  
additional pool is necessary, an additional cost $85 will be added  
●All confined water work must be completed before the Open Water dives  
  
  
Student responsibilities during Open Water Sessions  
●All balances for the class must be paid in full  
●You must pick up your gear prior to the open water dive  
●It is your responsibility to rinse and dry all gear when returning it to the shop  
 
 
●Logbooks must be updated at the end of each dive  
●Students should bring a lunch and plenty of water / juice  
●If you are unable to attend the open water dive, you can reschedule for the next open  
water class.  
●If an additional open water class is necessary, an additional cost of $75 a day  
will be added
06
Jul
PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Certification Class 7/6/23 @6:30pm

PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Certification Class 7/6/23 @6:30pm

GIANT STRIDE DIVE SHOP

06:30 pm – 08:30 pm

July 06, 2023 - PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Certification Class. 
Instructor: John Langella 
Prerequisites: Minimum age:15 and Advanced Certification. 
Cost: $500: Includes books, a loaner instructional DVD and certification for PADI Wreck Diver 
Specialty.  
 
Diving submerged wrecks is exciting and rewarding requiring skills beyond basic scuba to do so 
efficiently and safely. The Wreck Diver Specialty certification course is designed to train divers how 
to research and evaluate wrecks, develop practical knowledge of wreck diving, and how to plan, 
organize and make wreck dives and penetrations. 
 
This course entails two classroom sessions, one check-out dive and four wreck dives. Students 
are expected to provide their own personal dive equipment suitable for each dive. In 
addition to normal scuba equipment and appropriate exposure protection, students are expected 
to have: 2 dive lights, a penetration reel, a line spool, a lift bag, a SMB, slates, 
appropriate knife/line cutting tool and redundant air supply (ie. pony tank & regulator). 
 
 
Class Schedule: (classes are at Giant Stride Dive Shop) 
 
Classroom #1: Thursday, July 06: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Meet the instructor and review 
course and equipment requirements and schedules.  
 
Classroom #2: Thursday, July 13: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Turn in all paperwork, go over 
knowledge reviews and practice reel techniques. 
 
 
Dive Schedule: Check-out Dive: Sunday, July 9 
Wreck Dives:      Sunday, July 16 and Sunday, July 23  
 
*All dive dates are tentative depending on weather and conditions. 
 
 
Enrollment is Limited! REGISTER and STOP IN TO THE STORE TO SIGN UP AND PICK UP YOUR 
STUDENT PACKAGE! 

11
Jul
JULY PADI OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION CLASS (Beginner Level) 7/11/23 @ 6:30pm

JULY PADI OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION CLASS (Beginner Level) 7/11/23 @ 6:30pm

Giant Stride Dive Shop

06:30 pm – 09:00 pm

Instructor: Chris Parker COST:  $550.00 HOWEVER WHEN YOU BUY YOUR MASK, FINS AND SNORKEL AND BOOTS HERE WE WILL DISCOUNT THEM BY $50.00 (must buy all 4 items to get the 50.00 discount MAKING THE CLASS $500.00....(otherwise you will get a 10% discount on individual items) GET YOUR DIVING CERTIFICATION, (DIVERS  LICENSE) AND START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH THE BIGGEST, BEST STOCKED SHOP IN RI. A 10% Student discount is offered to students on gear for the duration of the class and 30 days thereafter and if you decide to purchase all your own gear we will give a significantly higher discount giving you a better deal than you will ever get on the internet. If you buy all your own gear from us prior to signing up to take this class the class will be free and you will dive in your new gear. You must purchase new gear from us head to toe with full exposure protection, (hood, boots, gloves & wetsuit) full Regulator setup and either wrist or console computer, BCD (Buoyancy Compensator), Mask, fins, boots, snorkel, weight belt , weights and at least 1 steel tank or 2 aluminum tanks. (10% discount does not apply to this offer....it is more than 20% off when you do the math) 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. GET YOUR DIVING CERTIFICATION, (AKA DIVERS LICENSE) AND START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH THE BIGGEST, BEST STOCKED SHOP IN RI.
 INSTRUCTOR: Chris Parker
Dates July 11 6:30Classroom July 13 7:00Pool July 18 6:30 Classroom July 20 7:00Pool July 25 6:30Classroom July 27 7:00Pool Open Water Dives       July 29 and 30 (weather permitting) Open Water Course    
Academic Session (class room) 
●PADI Open water Diver Manual, Recreational Dive Planner, Diver Log Book 
●Completed Knowledge reviews (from the end of each module in the Open Water 
manual) 
●Notepad or notebook for taking notes 
Confined Water Session (pool) 
●Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Booties 
●Bathing suit and towel
Open Water Sessions (Ocean Dives)
●Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Booties (Provided by student) 
●Weight Belt, Regulator, Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), Wetsuit (7mm / ¼ inch) and 
tank (provided by dive shop) 
●Gloves, hood (provided by student) 
●Dive Flag (provided by dive shop) 
●Logbook and Dive Tables (provided by dive shop) 
●Proper clothing for the weather conditions, large towel 
●Food snacks and drinks 
 
Student responsibilities during academic sessions 
●Student must read 2 modules of the Open Water manual prior to each class 
●Knowledge reviews must be completed and handed over to the instructor prior to the class 
●Passing grade for all quizzes is a 70%. Seven out of ten must be correct 
●Passing grade for the final exam is a 70%. Thirty five out of  out of fifty must be correct 
●Academic session begins at 7pm.  If  you are unable to attend , the class must be made up 
●Students can not participate in the Confined water Class (pool) sessions if the corresponding 
academic session has not been made up. 
 
Student responsibilities during Confined Water (pool) Sessions 
●You must be sized up for gear before the pool session. This must be done at least 1 
day prior to the actual pool day 
●You will be given gear for the pool and it is your responsibility during the time it 
leaves the shop or instructor, to take cares of and maintains gear. 
●You will need to be at the pool 15 min before the class begins 
●All equipment must be cleaned after each class 
●If you are unable to attend a pool session, you must reschedule promptly. If an 
additional pool is necessary, an additional cost $85 will be added 
●All confined water work must be completed before the Open Water dives 
 
 
Student responsibilities during Open Water Sessions 
●All balances for the class must be paid in full 
●You must pick up your gear prior to the open water dive 
●It is your responsibility to rinse and dry all gear when returning it to the shop 
●Logbooks must be updated at the end of each dive 
●Students should bring a lunch and plenty of water / juice 
●If you are unable to attend the open water dive, you can reschedule for the next open 
water class. 
●If an additional open water class is necessary, an additional cost of $75 a day 
will be added
25
Jul
3rd Annual New Jersey Tech/Wreck Diving Trip to Cape May 7/25-7/30/23

3rd Annual New Jersey Tech/Wreck Diving Trip to Cape May 7/25-7/30/23

GIANT STRIDE DIVE SHOP

All Day

JUST GOT ANOTHER CANCELLATION 4/16....1 SEAT LEFT AGAIN!!! For the past 2 years we had an awesome time diving from the "Gypsy Blood" with Captain Jim. The boat is really laid out nice with lots of room complimented with an experienced crew. Dive dates are 7/25 S5 Sub 155',  7/26 USS Montgomery 150',  7/27 Admiral Dupont 150', 7/28 Miraflores 155', 7/29/21-Northern Pacific 150', 7/30 City of Athens 110' Departure time is 6:30am. The cost of the diving portion is 1280.00 (cash or check) (you arrange your own lodging)  The Marina is Utsch’s Marina. It is just past the Cape May canal as you come into town.  www.capemayharbor.com   You must be there in your hotel by 7/26/21 so we can check in and get some of our heavier gear (Tanks) onto the boat unless you want to load up in the am. The hotel captain Jim recommended is the Cape Harbor Motor Inn. www.capeharbormotorinn.com They are diver friendly and have clean rooms, pool. They are only a couple of miles from the marina. Everyone must bring enough tanks for two days of diving, Jim will work on having one days set filled while we are out on the second day. This way you will not have to wait for fills to be done. Drop off a set and pick up a set. All tanks can be left on the boat overnight. No sense in having to load up in the morning. This will be an amazing week! I strongly recommend making your reservations at the Inn well in advance! A Tech cert of at least Decompression Procedures is required. You should arrive 7/24/22 at your choice of lodging. July 25th                S5 (160ft)  US Submarine Sunk 1920 July 26th                USS Montgomery (Max’s Wreck) (150ft) Steamship Sunk 1918 July 27th                Admiral Dupont (150ft) Sunk 1865 July 28th                Miraflores (155ft) Sunk 1942 July 29th                Northern Pacific (140ft) Sunk 1922 July 30th                City of Athens (105ft) Sunk 1918 Read more about these wrecks here: https://www.gypsyblooddive.com/nj-wreck-diving
01
Aug
AUGUST PADI OPEN WATER DIVER CLASS 8/1/23 (Beginner level)

AUGUST PADI OPEN WATER DIVER CLASS 8/1/23 (Beginner level)

GIANT STRIDE DIVE SHOP

06:30 pm – 09:30 pm

Instructor: John Langella COST: $550.00 HOWEVER WHEN YOU BUY YOUR MASK, FINS AND SNORKEL AND BOOTS HERE WE WILL DISCOUNT THEM BY $50.00 (must buy all 4 items to get the 50.00 discount otherwise you will get a 10% discount) MAKING THE CLASS $500.00 GET YOUR DIVING CERTIFICATION, (DIVERS LICENSE) AND START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH THE BIGGEST, BEST STOCKED SHOP IN RI. A 10% Student discount is offered to students on gear for the duration of the class and 30 days thereafter and if you decide to purchase all your own gear we will give a significantly higher discount giving you a better deal than you will ever get on the internet. If you buy all your own gear from us prior to signing up to take this class the class will be free and you will dive in your new gear. You must purchase new gear from us head to toe with full exposure protection, (hood, boots, gloves & wetsuit) full Regulator setup and either wrist or console com- puter, BCD (Buoyancy Compensator), Mask, fins, boots, snorkel, weight belt , weights and at least 1 steel tank or 2 aluminum tanks. (10% discount does not apply to this offer....it is 20% or more off when you do the math) 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. GET YOUR DIVING CERTIFICATION, (DIVERS LICENSE) AND START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH THE BIGGEST, BEST STOCKED SHOP IN RI. Classroom session are held at Giant Stride Dive Shop. Pool sessions are held at the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, 115 Williams Ave., East Providence, RI. Dates for Classes and Pool Sessions August 01 Tuesday @ 6:30 to 9:00 Class 1 August 03 Tuesday @ 6:30 to 9:00 Class 2 August 08 Tuesday @ 6:30 to 9:00 Class 3 August 10 Thursday @ 6:30 to 9:00 Pool 1 August 15 Tuesday @ 6:30 to 9:00 Class 4 August 17 Thursday @ 6:30 to 9:00 Pool 2 August 19 Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Open Water Dives 1 & 2 August 22 Thursday @ 6:30 to 9:00 Class 5 August 24 Thursday @ 6:30 to 9:00 Pool 3 August 26 Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Open Water Dives 3 & 4 Open water check-out dives are weather dependent and subject to change. 
Open Water Course Academic Session (class room) ●PADI Open water Diver Manual, Recreational Dive Planner, Diver Log Book ●Completed Knowledge reviews (from the end of each module in the Open Water manual) ●Notepad or notebook for taking notes Confined Water Session (pool) (Provided by student)
●Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Booties ●Bathing suit and towel
Open Water Sessions (Ocean Dives) ●Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Boots, Hood & Gloves (Provided by student) ●Weight Belt, Regulator, Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), Wetsuit (7mm / ¼ inch) and tank (provided by dive s hop) ●Dive Flag (provided by dive shop) ●Logbook and Dive Tables (provided by dive shop) ●Proper clothing for the weather conditions, large towel ●Food snacks and drinks Student responsibilities during academic sessions ●Student must read 2 modules of the Open Water manual prior to each class ●Knowledge reviews must be completed and handed over to the instructor prior to the class ●Passing grade for all quizzes is a 70%. Seven out of ten must be correct ●Passing grade for the final exam is a 70%. Thirty five out of out of fifty must be correct ●Academic session begins at 6:30 pm. If you are unable to attend , the class must be made up ●Students can not participate in the Confined water Class (pool) sessions if the corresponding academic session has not been made up. Student responsibilities during Confined Water (pool) Sessions ●You must be sized up for gear before the pool session. This must be done at least 1 day prior to the actual pool day ●You will be given gear for the pool and it is your responsibility during the time it leaves the shop or instructor, to take cares of and maintains gear. ●You will need to be at the pool 15 min before the class begins ●All equipment must be cleaned after each class ●If you are unable to attend a pool session, you must reschedule promptly. If an additional pool is necessary, an additional cost $85 will be added ●All confined water work must be completed before the Open Water dives Student responsibilities during Open Water Sessions ●All balances for the class must be paid in full ●You must pick up your gear prior to the open water dive ●It is your responsibility to rinse and dry all gear when returning it to the shop ●Logbooks must be updated at the end of each dive ●Students should bring a lunch and plenty of water / juice ●If you are unable to attend the open water dive, you can reschedule for the next open water class. ●If an additional open water class is necessary, an additional cost of $75 a day will be added
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