Advantages of Dry Suit Diving in California

1. Cold Water Protection

• California waters can range from 50–65°F (10–18°C) year-round.
• A dry suit keeps you completely sealed from water, unlike wetsuits that allow water in.
• Better insulation options (e.g., fleece, Thinsulate) allow for longer, warmer dives.

2. Extended Dive Seasons

• Allows comfortable diving year-round, including in colder months when wetsuits become impractical.
• Popular California dive spots like Monterey Bay, Channel Islands, and Catalina benefit from this.

3. Increased Safety & Comfort

• Staying dry prevents hypothermia, reducing fatigue and improving concentration.
• Ideal for multiple dives per day or liveaboard trips, as you're not repeatedly soaking in cold water.

4. More Buoyancy Control Training

• The dry suit specialty course teaches you to manage buoyancy with your suit, adding to your overall dive skills.
• This added control is helpful in kelp forests, where maneuverability is important.

5. Access to Advanced Dive Sites

• Some of California’s best sites (wrecks, deeper reefs, coldwater offshore sites) are colder or at depth.

Cancellation Policy
We ask that you are committed to your dates before you sign up for class. change the date up to 3 weeks prior to your class date without processing fee. Any cancelations or date changes after the 3-week cut off will incur a $50 fee per student.
Starting 1 week prior to your class date there are no refunds for cancelations and you will need to pay and additional instructor free of $100 for rescheduling. Failure to show up or call will forfeit your tuition. If you do not complete all your skills in the pool, or Open Water Dives. Private Dives can be scheduled at an additional cost. Tuition is non-refundable once your class begins, completed or not. 
Please review the medical form before signing up. Rescheduling due to needing a physician's release is subject to our policy above.