Community Courses & Events

Diveheart description:

Dive into a world of new possibilities – where the underwater world is for everyone.

JOIN US for an incredible opportunity to participate in the first-ever Diveheart Adaptive Diving training in Puerto Rico!

Diveheart, a renowned non-profit organization, is dedicated to building confidence, independence, and self-esteem in individuals with disabilities through scuba diving.

Adaptive diving is a transformative experience that opens the underwater world to those with physical and cognitive challenges, providing them with unparalleled freedom and empowerment.

This training event is not only a significant step towards inclusivity in the diving community but also a chance for divers to enhance their skills and make a profound impact on others’ lives.

EVENT DETAILS:
Dates: October 17th-20th, 2024
Location: Crashboat Beach, Aguadilla (All 4 days)

TRAINING OPTIONS:

— Adaptive Dive Buddy
Prerequisites:
Open Water Diver with 20 logged dives, proficient in scuba skills including buoyancy control, CPR & First Aid certifications, 15 years or older, and in good medical condition.

— Advanced Adaptive Dive Buddy
Prerequisites:
Rescue Diver or higher with 40 logged dives, Adaptive Dive Buddy, current CPR & First Aid certifications, 30 dives with an Adaptive Diver assisting with the 4 key scuba skills, and in good medical condition.

— Adaptive Dive Instructor
Prerequisites:
Certified, renewed, and insured instructor with a recognized agency, currently an Adaptive Dive Buddy (ADB), Advanced Adaptive Dive Buddy (AADB), or enrolled in one of those courses, 30 dives with an Adaptive Diver assisting with the 4 key scuba skills, and in good medical condition.

Instructor Trainer: Gabriel Espino
Gabe is a PADI Course Director, Master Captain and a Diveheart Instructor Trainer, as a Physical Education teacher, he is very passionate about teaching. He loves the water and as a dive instructor he was able to join both passions. He takes his job seriously, but also has a great sense of humor. He has specialized in Adaptive Scuba Training and Sidemount. *Bilingual (Spanish, English)

REGISTRATION:

For more information and to register, please email RinconDiving@gmail.com.

*SPACES ARE LIMITED, so be sure to secure your spot today and be part of this historic moment in adaptive diving training in Puerto Rico!
This unique training event provides the tools and knowledge needed to support divers with disabilities, making the underwater world accessible to everyone. By becoming an Adaptive Dive Buddy or Instructor, you can play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through scuba diving. Not only will you improve your own diving skills, but you’ll also contribute to a more inclusive and diverse diving community.

We are very much looking forward to meeting you all!

Saturday, October 26
9:30 AM
Black Eagle Beach, Rincón

*CERTIFIED DIVERS ONLY
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*Bring a friend that you trust with a KNIFE, and that you trust with your LIFE for this Halloween adventure! Only ONE of these BOOtiful creations will win the prize!
*You think you have what it takes to survive this pumpkin-carving dive?! It takes buoyancy skills, focus, and teamwork to get the job done before time runs out!
*PUMPKINS must be RESERVED by Saturday, October 19th or you can B.Y.O.P (bring your own pumpkin). Each team needs one pumpkin.
*COST- If you need a pumpkin, you pay for your pumpkin! Pumpkin prices: TBA. If you need to rent gear other than a tank, that will be your only other expense. Otherwise, there is no cost for this event. Bring your gear and meet us on the beach!
*FREE TANK RENTAL INCLUDED. If you need a tank, stop by the shop before the event.
*DRESS TO IMPRESS. Costumes encouraged! Please keep your costumes diving and ECO FRIENDLY! This means nothing trailing too far off of your person in too many directions and NO GLITTER of any kind. We have to protect our reefs.
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*SIGN UP
– Email RINCONDIVING@GMAIL.COM
– Subject Line: PUMPKIN
-Your NAME, your PARTNER’S NAME, and both of your PHONE NUMBERS and SCUBA CERTIFICATIONS
-Let us know if you want to reserve a pumpkin
-Let us know what gear you are planning to rent from our shop so we make sure our contestants have what they need! *If you don’t need to rent gear from us, just sign up and meet us at the beach!*
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THE RULES
*Everyone will have 20 minutes to sketch out their pumpkin design before entering the water.
Once you descend, you and your partner will have 45 minutes to complete your pumpkin. You may decorate your pumpkin only with things you find IN THE WATER! Once you emerge from the depths, like zombies from a grave, the judging begins!
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*Feel free to bring another tank or finish off your tanks by diving the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve around the corner
*Light snacks and beverages will be available to all participants
*Black Eagle Beach is also known as the ‘Marina’ in Rincon, PR. See you there!

🌊 Join us for our celebration of PADI Women Dive Day 2024 as we help create balance between humanity and the ocean! 🐠

📍 Location: Steps Beach, Rincón

🆓 Certified divers, this one’s for you! Enjoy a complimentary one-tank guided shore diving tour as part of our PADI Women Dive Day festivities! It’s our way of showing appreciation for your passion and love for the underwater world. Participants receive ONE FREE TANK FILL OR TANK RENTAL. No other gear is included in this offer. If you require gear rental, that will be your only expense.

💥 Calling all participants! Don’t miss your chance to win our GEAR GIVEAWAY! One lucky diver will walk away with a prize. Will it be you?

📸 Capture the essence of Women Dive Day with a memorable group photo opportunity. Stand tall beside our PADI Women Dive Day sign and let the world know you’re part of an incredible movement!

🍌🍉Enjoy light refreshments on the beach after the dive

Join us on this special occasion as we honor the incredible women who have made their mark in the world of diving. Together, let’s create memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to see you at the PADI Women Dive Day Celebration 2024!

‘What fish is that?’

Join Rincon Diving for a REEF Fish Identification Class!

This FREE class includes instruction on how to complete a REEF survey followed by basic coral reef ecology, fish biology, identification tips, and common characteristics of different fish families found in the Caribbean!

The ocean is the last frontier and YOU can help us get a better understanding of our fishy friends!

SIGN UP: Email RinconDiving@gmail.com(opens in a new tab)

See you there!

The Emergency First Response Course teaches you what to do in the critical moments between when a life-threatening emergency occurs and when emergency medical services arrive.

Learn how to perform CPR, provide first aid that eases pain, assess a variety of injuries and illnesses, and practice bandaging and splinting.

COST: $100 – Includes instruction and PADI EFR Certification
SIGN UP: PLEASE take the time to SIGN UP! There is limited space! Email: RinconDiving@gmail.com(opens in a new tab)

Learning basic First Aid and CPR can save a life. We hope to see you there!