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Thanks to this team and my excellent teacher Randy, I’m on my quest to fulfill my dream of becoming a mermaid!!!! I feel extremely confident and am ready to dive in Cancun next month!! Thanks so much!! Highly recommend!

Dennielle M.

I have been a certified diver for 36 years . All my training was through Rec Diving. By far the best dive shop I have been to. Their love of diving shows. All 3 of my kids were trained by Rec Diving. They treat their clients like family. They have planned many dive trips for my family and all have been great. I’m a big fan of Rec Diving.

Dave B.

These people are very nice. I took a private snorkel lesson and my instructor was very patient with me and really helped me gain confidence with the equipment.

Mari D.

I love Rec Diving. My friend and I both did our Beginner Scuba classes and our Open Water certification through Rec Diving. Our experience as students was fantastic; the knowledge level of the store staff and our instructor was very high. I love Rec diving because everyone is so nice, you always feel safe and looked out for, and it’s super fun.

Mari V.

Greatest dive shop in the world! Staff is incredible.

Zachary B.

Great dive shop with 37 years of experience, a knowledgeable staff and the best service manager in the business. I’ve been diving for 21 years and this has always been my home shop for dive gear and travel. You can’t do better.

Randy J.

Genuinely the best dive shop in southeastern Michigan. I have been around the dive shop block a time or two and it is extremely rare to find a shop that balances excellent technical knowledge, a fun and relaxed atmosphere, safety, environmental stewardship and only the best equipment (good prices, too). That means this shop is perfect for every level of diver.

Jennifer C.

I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else for any travel, scuba, or snorkeling needs! Everyone here is amazing.The line of gear that they have here is top of the line. I highly recommend coming here for anything relating to scuba, snorkeling, or travel.

Gino I.

Beginning Scuba (Step 1)

During this course you’ll gain the skills you need to earn your Open Water Certification. You’ll learn how to handle scuba equipment properly and safely to explore and enjoy the exciting underwater world. You’ll receive expert guidance and instruction in both the classroom and the pool as you progress at your own rate.

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Open Water Certification (Step 2)

This is the highlight of your training! You’ll join your instructor for two exciting days of diving to apply the knowledge and skills you’ve gained in your Beginning Scuba Class. Weekend Open Water Certification Group Classes are available during the Midwest diving season.

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Scuba Skills Update

It’s a special one night scuba practice session that’s an ideal refresher before your next dive vacation. You’ll review the dive tables and practice needed skills like mask clearing and buoyancy control.

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Try Scuba

Special one night introduction to scuba diving. We bring all the scuba gear to the pool and invite you to jump in and try out the sport in a safe, controlled environment. Come with your friends and try something new!

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Snorkeling

A perfect way to be ready for snorkeling fun on a cruise or your next warm water vacation! In this one night class you’ll experience the peaceful sport of snorkeling. Master your skills with our trained professionals using your own mask, fins and snorkel.

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Advanced Classes

Dry Suit Diving
“When the shadows become longer, the days shorter and the water gets colder – then the time for Dry Suit Diving has come.” If you want to dive during the fall and winter in the colder climates, DRY SUIT DIVING is the course you should take. Visibility at these times of the year is usually…
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Boat Diving
“BOAT DIVING is not just diving from a boat – it is your guarantee for a successful and relaxing first diving holiday!” Most of the diving you will do while on vacation will take place from a dive boat. In your BOAT DIVING SPECIALTY COURSE you will learn the right boat diving techniques, how to…
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Navigation
Have you ever asked yourself, “How does my instructor manage to find the way back to the exit point or to the boat?” If so, the NAVIGATION Program is what you need to learn this skill for yourself. The NAVIGATION Program will teach you to navigate with a compass and how to apply natural navigation…
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Limited Visibility Diving
“Diving at night means excitement, adventure and fascination all at the same time!” The underwater world is a new and mystical world for us. While diving at night you can discover a different side of this world and you can experience it from a completely different view. It is an unbelievable feeling to discover the…
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Wreck Diving
“Diving on wrecks means diving in the past – and it is always related with a certain thrill…” It is an unbelievable experience to see a big ship from a bird’s perspective and to glide towards the captain’s bridge. But there are also tragedies related to wrecks. Diving on wrecks is exciting and there are…
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Stress & Rescue
“Be prepared for those unexpected emergencies.” Stress is a major contributor to rescue situations and diving accidents. Through this course you will learn accident prevention, as well as how to handle problem situations if they occur. The program is about avoiding, recognizing and solving problems on the surface and underwater. The course runs two –…
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Equipment Techniques
“Your Total Diving System is like a buddy underwater who you need to be able to rely on at any time!” Diving is more fun and more comfortable in your own equipment. The EQUIPMENT TECHNIQUES program teaches you how to choose the right equipment for your needs.You will learn how to fit, adjust, maintain and…
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Deep Diving
“Depth attracts a lot of divers as deep dives provide this certain kick.” Dive in places where only a few have explored before! Get the experience of diving on a wreck below 60 feet/18 meters! To do these dives safely, you need the right skills and the right knowledge and that is exactly what DEEP…
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Enriched Air Nitrox
Have you ever dreamed of having longer no-decompression limits to take pictures or explore a wreck? Did you ever want to be safer while diving concerning the potential risk of decompression sickness? Nitrox is the key. Due to the reduced fraction of nitrogen in your breathing gas, your body will have less work and the…
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Underwater Photography
“By the time diving was difficult, photography was also difficult.” Today these facts have changed completely. Now diving and photography with a digital camera system have become very easy. Many of you may already have a digital camera system and a proper underwater housing. As such, it’s likely you are asking yourself how to take…
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Ice Diving
Ice diving is a type of penetration diving where the dive takes place under ice. Because diving under ice places the diver in an overhead environment typically with only a single entry/exit point, it is considered an advanced type of diving requiring special training. This special training includes learning about how ice forms, how to…
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Becoming Certified

Welcome to Your New Adventure! Becoming a trained, certified diver is your passport to a lifetime of exploration, exotic locations, and amazing color and beauty in the spectacular underwater world. For more than 40 years at Rec Diving, our training has provided a natural learning progression with the goal of developing ability and comfort so you can really enjoy diving. The first step is Beginning Scuba and Open Water Certification. After that, you can advance your Diver Rating to go as far as your passion and enthusiasm take you!

Since certification is for life, it is the diver’s responsibility to maintain proficiency with required skills and knowledge. At Rec Diving, we believe that one of the keys to achieving and maintaining success as a diver is taking the “next step” via continuing education. Each of our specialty courses is based on our Diver Diamond methodology, which focuses on the proper knowledge, skills, equipment and experience required to help you become a proficient diver. Specialties give purpose, add challenge and open up new areas of interest to diving. Start your journey!

Serious divers know that training accelerates the learning process, but there is no substitute for experience. The experience requirement for the Dive Leadership ratings makes you a very comfortable, truly advanced diver, because you put your skills to use in the real world. Dive leadership is a natural extension of the training path. If you have an interest in leading dives or teaching divers, consider advancing your diver rating to Dive Control Specialist or Open Water Instructor. Dive leadership is incredibly rewarding for those dedicated individuals who have a love of adventure and a passion for diving.Every time you dive you are adding experience, enjoyment and becoming a better diver. Since diving is something you can enjoy for the rest of your life, your ability can progress as far as you want it to. SSI and Rec Diving support 11 levels of experience, representing a progression from beginning diver to professional. Each level is defined by a range of dives. When you achieve a significant level of experience, you are recognized for your milestone. Welcome to your new adventure – innerspace. You can look forward to many memorable diving adventures in the years to come!

TRAINING

2021 / 2022 Winter Classes Full

Beginning Scuba (Step 1)

Open Water Certification (Step 2)

Scuba Skills Update

Try Scuba

Snorkeling

Continue your training with these Advanced Classes

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