Octopusprime
Contributor
If you were looking for a location to take students to complete open water cert dives what would the facility have minimally and recommended? We are considering opening an Outdoor Scuba Training Lake Open to SCUBA divers ONLY. Building out will be an ongoing process however I am looking for feedback on the minimum requirements you would like to see in a dive site to take students or to go yourself both for fun or practice?
The Lake has multiple levels because it was an old stone quarry. First level is about 35Ft then a large section about 50-60 ft and an area that is about 90ft deep. So far the plan is below. Feel free to comment and add suggestions. Lake is already stocked with fish to see.
Instructors with current certification and insurance will get free entry when bringing students.
Year 1
Above the Water
Building to offer Air Fills
Porta-Johns and changing rooms
hanging racks for wet suits etc
Picnic tables and Benches for Gear setup
Below the Water
Platforms in shallow end for OW students
PVC ladder line in deep end for accent and descents
Buoyancy Course
Year 2
Above the Water
Floating Dock to simulate Boat entry
Shelter
Rental / Rental Shop
Showers
Below the Water
Search / Nav Course
Additional Attractions
Year 3
Above the Water
Below the Water
Simulated Cavern or Cave
Future Options
Camp Sites
Snack Shack
Storage for Dive Shops? would you be interested in leaving gear in locked storage units?
Dry Area for Camera Prep?
The Lake has multiple levels because it was an old stone quarry. First level is about 35Ft then a large section about 50-60 ft and an area that is about 90ft deep. So far the plan is below. Feel free to comment and add suggestions. Lake is already stocked with fish to see.
Instructors with current certification and insurance will get free entry when bringing students.
Year 1
Above the Water
Building to offer Air Fills
Porta-Johns and changing rooms
hanging racks for wet suits etc
Picnic tables and Benches for Gear setup
Below the Water
Platforms in shallow end for OW students
PVC ladder line in deep end for accent and descents
Buoyancy Course
Year 2
Above the Water
Floating Dock to simulate Boat entry
Shelter
Rental / Rental Shop
Showers
Below the Water
Search / Nav Course
Additional Attractions
Year 3
Above the Water
Below the Water
Simulated Cavern or Cave
Future Options
Camp Sites
Snack Shack
Storage for Dive Shops? would you be interested in leaving gear in locked storage units?
Dry Area for Camera Prep?