Where to take my Rescue Class?

[Leejnd]

I hate to bring up a sore subject, but I went to Belize right in the middle of the whole brouhaha about Sport Chalet canceling their local charters. When I left, the situation was still unresolved. And then when I got back, Scubaboard had gone kablooey and the thread was lost in the netherworld. So now I have no idea what ultimately happened.

Would anyone be willing to fill me in?

The reason I'm asking is that I'm ready to go for my Rescue class, and the closest and most convenient place to do this is at my local Sport Chalet. Plus, I know the instructors there, and they do a fabulous job. But if SC really did turn out to screw our local boats, I'd rather not give them my business.

So the second part of this question would be: if the situation with SC and our local boats was never satisfactorily resolved, can anyone suggest where I should take my Rescue class? Someplace reasonably close to Thousand Oaks?

Thanks!

 

[AlanWald]

You could try the Peace Scuba Center in Ventura, they also own the Peace Dive Boat, so you won't experience any problems with the dive center screwing the boat owner.

http://peaceboat.com/
http://www.peacescubacenter.com/

4572 Telephone Rd, Suite 906
Ventura, CA 93003
866-984-2025 toll free
805-650-DIVE
Email: info@peacescuba.com
(Corner of Telephone & Market, across from the Chevron Car Wash)

 

[ICY ICE]

I'm takiing my Rescue at www.hollywoodivers.com, check with kareem or hal.

Check with www.DiveVets.com, they have a special coming up; includes other specialties (inclusive).

 

[moyali]

Although it's a bit of a drive from Thousand Oaks, Eco Dive Center (www.ecodivecenter.com) in Culver City has a course starting on July 24th. I took my rescue class with them some time ago and had a great experience and learned a lot.

Good luck!

Alex

 

[MaxBottomtime]

I would take the class from Susan Grant. SC doesn't make much on the class. If you wish to protest SC's boat practices, do business with the boats that are no longer chartered by SC.

 

[JMdiver]

You could try Malibu Dive shop that's not too far from you.

John

 

[Leejnd]

Phil, good point -- and Susan would certainly be my preference for instructor. 'Preciate that!

 

[Empty V]

LeeAnne you know I 2nd Susan. Angie at Peace is also a great instructor. Neither of them will pass you until you deserve to be rescue certified also. Hat's off to them.

Billy

 

[MikeM878]

Make the drive down to Laguna Beach to take the class with Gord Boiven at Laguna Sea Sports. Gord is a former Canadian Coast Guard Instructor....

 

[somewhereinla]

I'm takiing my Rescue at www.hollywoodivers.com, check with kareem or hal.

Check with www.DiveVets.com, they have a special coming up; includes other specialties (inclusive).

I second that, hollywoodivers is definitly one of the best choice. I also hear very good things about Kathy at Dive'n surf in Redondo. There is also Tom in Glendal who teach at the YMCA (scubatomwetzel@earthlink.net)