2023 Season Preview
Our 2023 Season runs from April through October. Classes are scheduled based on demand and facility availability.
Register your interest here so that we can keep you updated.
NEW in 2023 - Fun diving and select courses in Lake Michigan onboard Double Action Dive Charters. Pristine wrecks with easy access from Hammond, IN makes for a worthwhile experience and welcome alternative to Haigh Quarry.
Core Courses on offer in 2023
PADI Open Water Diver+
Offered from June through October.
Course is conducted with two half or one full-day sessions at a local pool and culminates with four Open Water dives at Haigh Quarry and/or Lake Michigan. Max class size of 4 students.
We market this course as "Open Water Diver+", with the 'plus' offering the advantage of Enriched Air Nitrox specialty and up-to two 'Adventure Dives' which credit toward the Advanced Open Water Certification.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Pre-Requisites: Open Water Diver
Offered from May through October.
Course requires five Open Water dives which may be conducted at Haigh Quarry and/or Lake Michigan. Max class size of 4 students.
PADI Rescue Diver
& Emergency First Response
Pre-Requisites: Advanced Open Water Diver (EFR component waived for divers with current First Aid/CPR certification)
Offered April (dry components only*) through October.
Courses consists of two parts: 1) EFR- Primary & Secondary Care including CPR, and 2) PADI rescue scenarios conducted at Haigh Quarry for a total of two classroom days and two diving days. Min class size of 2 students, max of 6.
Specialty Courses on Offer in 2023
Drysuit Diver
Pre-Requisites: Open Water Diver
Offered April (brr!) through October.
Course consists of one confined session at a local pool and two open water dives (single day) at Haigh Quarry or Lake Michigan. Max class size of 4 students.
Enriched Air Nitrox Diver
Pre-Requisites: Open Water Diver
Offered April through October.
Course is completely dry and does not include any dives. Practical application completed in-person at a mutual location or in conjunction with other courses. Max class size of 4 students.
Wreck Diver
Pre-Requisites: Open Water Diver (Advanced reccomended)
Offered June through October.
Course is conducted during 4 dives over 2-days at Haigh Quarry and/or Lake Michigan. Max class size of 3 students.
Sidemount Diver
Self-Reliant Diver
Underwater Navigator
Deep Diver