Be one of the few to ever achieve this EXCLUSIVE certification with guided orientation dives to up to six shore diving destinations convenient to Texas. You’ll learn about the history, dive techniques, and things to do at each location, giving you confidence to buddy-dive these sites! Scroll down for the details.
Exclusively limited to no more than 20 divers ages 10 and up.
To complete the TXLSS Diver Specialty Certification:
You will need your own gear or we have the following available for daily rental:
Additional Classes:
Logistics:
The Blue Lagoon is a private dive training lake for divers only and by reservation only. It is a small operation but beautiful. There's some underwater attractions to visit, such as a school bus and training platform. The clear blue water nestled among trees and sandy shore form a beautiful setting to train. Amenities: rental gear, air and nitrox tank fills, and covered pavilions.
Offered: Photography or Videography.
Athens Scuba Park is a private dive park with a dive shop attached. There's lots to see including an airplane. This park is for certified divers only, so be sure you bring your c-card! This is a clay-bottom lake so be sure to stay off the bottom to keep visibility good for everyone.
Amenities: They sell and rent gear, fill tanks, have restrooms, and offer primitive camping on-site.
500 N Murchison St, Athens, TX 75751
The Scuba Ranch opened June 15, 2001. It is a 22 acre spring-fed lake that has one of the most beautiful, natural habitats seen in a Texas Lake. Underwater attractions and wildlife are awaiting your exploration! Also, the Scuba Ranch is home to the "largest freshwater shark in North America", Sisco the Shark. Amenities: air fills, gear rental, covered pavilion, and primitive camping.
Somervell County Water District opened Wheeler Branch Park on August 7, 2010. Divers enjoy several underwater attractions including two helicopters, an airplane, a school bus, sailboat, and more. There is one training platform. This is a public park with fishing, swimming, and grilling too. It is not an exclusive dive destination and there are activities for the whole family. Amenities: covered pavilions and a restroom.
Please visit the Scuba Courses page (ocddivers.com/scuba-classes) for a detailed description of each class
Anywhere Along the Way
This class is conducted lakeside, so it will not count against your three training dives a day limit.
Open to certified divers ages 10 and up.
Divers will complete these first dives of the corresponding specialty certification: Deep, Navigation, Texas Lone Star State Diver, and pick 2: Advanced Buoyancy Control, River, or Night. Completing the corresponding specialty only requires executing the remaining dives and doing knowledge development.
2 dives at Windy Point
Two independent dives or one more if completing Advanced Adventurer.
2 dives at The Scuba Ranch Sunday morning.
Two independent dives or one more if completing Advanced Adventurer.
2 Dives at The Scuba Ranch, Open to certified divers ages 10 and up.
Bring your own lights or add their use to your tuition for $29.99.
Both dives must be completed at The Scuba Ranch.
Two independent dives or one more if completing Advanced Adventurer.
2 Dives at Wheeler Branch, 2 Dives. Open to certified divers ages 12 and up.
The final dive is to be conducted at Wheeler Branch, dive 1 may be conducted anywhere along the way.
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