2011 Divemaster Course Program

Becoming a Divemaster is the first step along the path of being a dive professional. As a Divemaster, you can lead dives, assist with training courses or work on a dive boat. Our "On Board" Divemaster training course will get you ahead in your goal of being a dive professional, and provide you with actual experience in the dive industry.

The program consists of four days of diving on our dive boat along side our crew as well as some additional pool sessions. You DO NOT have to do all four days in a row, you can do them on your schedule within the dive season. Each of the four days you are on the boat, you will be asked to complete portions of the PADI Divemaster Certificationpractical application workshops, assessments and other assignments.

The program does not include classroom Divemaster Knowledge Development (book work), you must do the book work on your own through the PADI online eLearning system which you can do from home at your convenience online before starting the program.

You will take the Divemaster Final Exam with us in Ocean City on one of the four days you are there for your internship.

Prerequisites:

Advanced Open Water & Rescue Diver Certifications

Minimum Age: 18 yrs

Have atleast 60 logged dives

Current CPR and First Aid

eRecord of online eLearning completion

*More information and prices coming soon.

http://www.ocdiveboat.com/divemaster_course.asp

You must bring all your own dive gear in good working order including tanks when you come to dive. In addition to you gear please also bring a timing device, depth gauge (or dive computer), compass, knife/dive tool and one or more emergency signal device (whistle, flare, signal tube).

The following forms must also be completed and signed when you arrive for your training dives.

Medical Statement (must be signed by physician)

Statement of Understanding

Liability Release

Boat Waiver

New Twilight Lobster Hunt Course!

Hunting for lobsters is one of the most fun dive experiences you can have! They hide in little crevices, so you peek, peer, and generally sneak around to try to find one. In this course, we'll show you the basics of how to hunt for lobsters, where to look, and give you the gear to go down and look on your own.

Why Twilight? Lobsters are nocturnal - and while you will find them out in the day, they are most active at night. For this course we'll meet at 5pm so we still have some daylight to show you how to use the equipment and give some how-tos, and your first dive may be when its still kind of dusky, just as the lobsters are starting to come out (we'll do two dives).

A twilight lobster hunt - what could be more fun than that? And who knows, you may even end up with dinner!

For more information or to check the course dates and prices click here

Now offering Commercial Diving Services!

Now offering Commercial Diving Services!

Marine Divers Services based in Ocean City, MD specializes in dockside underwater boat and marine inspection, diagnostics and repair. We also offer anchor or equipment recovery up to 20 Miles offshore of Ocean City Inlet. Some of our common services include; boat hull cleaning, propeller entanglement, zinc inspection and replacement. Our professional SCUBA Divers are available and ready to serve your marine and boating underwater needs.

Underwater Marine Maintenance - Professional Divers for Hire

http://www.marinediverservices.com

Weekend Report – Ocean City, MD – May 21 & 22 2010

Weekend Report – Ocean City, MD – May 21 & 22 2010

Friday we headed out with 6 divers + crew for two dives on the African Queen (Zone 3) in 70FSW, seas were 2ft @ 9 seconds.. in other words.. flat as a lake! Vis was 20+ on the bottom. Temp was 63 on the surface and 57 on the sand. 6 Bugs, several tog and a bushel of large mussels later we headed for a third dive at the Kona-Hi'lola (Zone 1). Temps were about the same but vis dropped to about 10-15. Got a few more tog and headed in..

For the Saturday AM trip with 6 divers + crew, we headed out for two dives on the Kathleen Riggins (Zone 2). Vis was around 15 ft, temps about the same as Friday. Seas came up a little but were still pretty pleasant. No spearfishing on this trip.

The Saturday PM trip also with 6 divers + crew was back at the Kona-Hi'lola (Zone 1) for two. Just a fun quick early evening charter with some Jersey boys. Seas were back around 2-3ft @ 9 seconds. Vis was around 10ft. No spearfishing on this trip either.

FYI: New Zone 4 Trips - Ocean City, MD

FYI: We are adding a couple more wrecks to our list of divesites that we visit including the Saetia and the Arthur T. Hall. We are grouping these wrecks in an area were calling Zone 4 about 20 Miles Offshore.

Saetia
Zone 4 / Depth: 80-110 ft
A coal-fired steam freighter with a very short life. A World War I casualty mined by the U-117 on November 9, 1918. Built: 1918. Length: 322 ft. This is the outer most of the so called "Twin Wrecks". (Description from Gary Gentile's Book)

Arthur T. Hall
Zone 4 / Depth: 80-110 ft
Perfectly intact, the 165 ft buoy tender ship sits upright. The top of the wreck reaches 70 feet, with the main deck resting at 90 feet. The wreck is perfectly intact. Divers can swim into the forecastle, and pass completely through the compartments of the midship superstructure on two different levels. This wreck looks like a ship! Even the railings are still in place, don't miss this one! (Description from Gary Gentile's Book)

Dive Report - Ocean City - April 3

Good day diving off Ocean City, MD but thick fog the whole way out. Seas were 3 ft / 8 seconds. 46 on the surface / 42 on the bottom. Average viz 20-25 ft. There were a bunch of Harbor seals in the bay near the inlet.. first time I've ever seen seals in OC. Overall not a bad day, hoping for better vis tomorrow (and less fog)

Spear OC 2010 - Spearfishing Tournament - Ocean City, MD

The FIRST annual Spear OC - Spearfishing Tournament in Ocean City, MD. This years winner will win a Brand New A.B. Biller Floridian Speargun ($300.00 Value)!

REGISTRATION IS FREE, ANYONE CAN REGISTER AND COMPETE ON ANY BOAT!

Competition Days are Aug 21st, 28th and Sept 4th 2010. Weights and Measurements will be between 7pm-9pm on Competition Days at White Marlin Marina.

This years target fish is the Tautog (Blackfish). The biggest fish of each Competition Day will be entered into the finals and will receive a 2010 Finals Trophy and after all three Competition Days have passed whoever has the biggest fish of the three final competitors wins the tournament, the prize and a Fish of The Year Trophy!

Registration will open May 1st, all competitors must be registered by August 1st to compete.

Stay tuned for rules, details and registration information!

http://www.spearoc.com

2010 Ocean City Dive Schedule is Up! - New Prices

We've made some changes to our scheduling and pricing to make dives a little bit more accessible and affordable. We've divided the area into three zones - with different pricing, based on distance. You can now book a spot on a charter for as little as $70!!

http://www.ocdiveboat.com