Welcome to the Salish Sea
Also known as the Emerald Sea it spans Southwestern, BC to Northwest Washington State. Part of the Pacific Ocean it’s filled with diverse life and fascinating geology. It is named for the indigenous Coast Salish people of the area. There are over 253 species of fish in the area, 37 species of mammals and 172 species of birds. It never fails to amaze after even the most uneventful dive. If you look close enough you’ll find something wonderful.
Dive our amazing Salish Sea from Powell River!
Being in Powell River and not diving is like being in an amusement park and not going on the rides! The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. Salish Sea Dive offers the PADI Open Water Diver course. Many other PADI specialties are available as well!
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three components:
Knowledge Development: Online, at your convenience and in the comfort of your own home.
Confined Water Dives: Learn basic scuba skills.
Open Water Dives: Review your skills and explore!
PADI’s Open Water Diver materials cover what you need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. For each concept you’ll read a description and watch a video demonstration. Then you’ll jump in and practice these skills with your instructor. Later, as a certified diver, use the course materials as a reference guide for future diving adventures and to review what you learned.
Gary Lambeth
Gary is the one you’ll usually see when you come to the shop. He’s our instructor and service tech.
Anji Smith
Anji is the brains and beauty around here. She also happens to be an excellent divemaster and photographer!
Wes Turnbull
Wes is the world’s greatest divemaster! You can feel an added level of safety knowing he’s riding herd.
Helen Whitaker
Helen is an instructor and divemaster. she also runs our first aid courses!