May 26, 2013 - Charter to the Nazi U Boat U853 Submarine Wreck
Sunday Charter to The U853 5/26/13 Join us as we dive the U853 Nazi submarine, a Type IX-C-40 built in the Deschimag Yard in Germany. We can remain at the U Boat for the second dive or vote on another wreck by those aboard according to conditions. This Charter,and Giant Stride Dive Shop, requires an advanced cert. with some experience diving to depths greater than 100 ft. in New England (or similar) waters. A redundant air source, lift bag or safety sausage, and whistle or horn is required. Pony bottles and regs are available to rent. Cost is $140.00 per diver and only 6 spots are available. Reservations are made by full pre-payment that is non refundable. If you cancel your reservation you forfeit the full payment. If our captain cancels the trip, we issue a full refund if you paid in cash and a store credit if paid by credit card. Cancellations by our Captain are made on the day of the charter, one hour before sailing time. We cannot guarantee dive sites, alternate dive site selection does not constitute a cancellation or a refund. Please be at the new slip which is Point View Marina 11 Sherman Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879, to board 1/2 hour before sailing time, to fill out a waiver, present a certification card and get fully loaded 15 minutes before departure time. Our boats sail on time and if you miss the boat it's your loss. Sign up now as these charters sell out quickly. Your seat is held by full prepayment only. registration

Jun. 2, 2013 - Idene & Block Island Pinnacles Charter
Idene & Block Island Pinnacles Charter We will leave the dock at 7:00am to dive the Idene, a steel fishing vessel 120 feet long,that stands upright and intact in 85-90 feet of seawater (FSW) The deck of this vessel is at about 70 FSW. Visability is usually 20' or better making this an awesome wreck dive followed by a dive on the Block Island Pinnacles. Must have an advanced certification or have logged more than 25 dives in our waters (please bring c card or log book in when you sign up). Required equiptment: SMB or safe-t-sausage, Whistle and light. Cost: $140.00 Reservations are made by full pre-payment that is non refundable. If you cancel your reservation you forfeit the full payment. If our captain cancels the trip, we issue a full refund if you paid in cash and a store credit if paid by credit card. Cancellations by our Captain are made on the day of the charter, one hour before sailing time. We cannot guarantee dive sites, alternate dive site selection does not constitute a cancellation or a refund. Please be at the marina 1/2 hour before sailing time, to fill out a waiver, present a certification card and get fully loaded 15 minutes before departure time. Our boats sail on time and if you miss the boat it's your loss. Your seat is held by full prepayment only. ADDRESS: Dock in front of The Pirate Girl Resteraunt 33 State st. Narragansett, RI 02882 (in front of where the lobster boats and the Francis Fleet Dock.) registration

Jun. 4, 2013 - PADI OPEN WATER CLASS / SCUBA DIVING LESSONS
PADI OPEN WATER CLASS / DIVE LESSONS June,4, 2013 - Open Water Diver Class (Entry Level)
 OPEN WATER DIVER certification class Instructor: CHRIS PARKER Cost: $400.00 Schedule: Classroom and Pool June 4 @ 6:00 to 8:00 Dive Shop June 6 @ 7:30 to 9:30 Pool June 11 @ 6:00 to 8:00 Dive Shop June 13 @ 7:30 to 9:30 Pool June 18 @ 6:00 to 8:00 Dive Shop June 20 @ 7:30 to 9:30 Pool June 25 @ 6:00 to 8:00 Dive Shop June 27 @ 7:30 to 9:30 Pool Open Water Dives June 29 & 30 Classroom sessions are at the store, Pool sessions are at HealthTrax, or YMCA pool, Open Water Dives will be at Ft Wetherill. Pool and Ocean dives will be announced further into the class. Cost: $400.00 You will need to purchase a Mask, Fins, Boots, Gloves and Hood for this class. A 10% Student discount is offered to students for the duration of the class and 30 days thereafter. This class has no hidden costs!!! It includes the book, tables, certification/pic card, gear. Also included is lots of fun with an experienced staff who will not only teach you to dive but will also get you involved with dive clubs and other divers who love diving as much as you will. We don't just sell it WE LIVE IT! Call 401-732-8808 for more info or stop by the store to enroll.   learn more | registration

Jun. 7, 2013 - MOREHEAD CITY NORTH CAROLINA WRECK DIVE TRIP
MOREHEAD CITY NORTH CAROLINA TRIP Jun. 7, 2013 - MOREHEAD CITY NORTH CAROLINA TRIP Dive the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” and a 3 Tank Meglodon Sharktooth Dive with Giant Stride Dive Shop. I come back every year because the diving is that awesome....real war wrecks! Great wrecks, Sand Tiger Sharks, good pricing and great viz! The first leg of the trip when we start diving is Friday 6/8 in Carolina Beach with Cape Fear Dive Shop looking for big Meg Teeth. last trip with these guys I found 23 nice in tact teeth with the biggest being 5 1/2 inches. Then Saturday 6/8-Saturday 6/15 diving with Olympus Dive Center. These wrecks range from 80 to 130 fsw, viz is 40 to 100 ft. Water temp. is in the 80's! You can view the wrecks we will dive at www.olympusdiving.com I drive down so I can take my own tanks and gear. (you can rent tanks and lead from Olympus if you Fly & don't want to drive.) Morehead is a 14 hour drive. Must have an Advanced Open Water Cert., SMB, safety sausage or liftbag, whistle and redundsant airsource. Hyperbaric Insurance is also mandatory! Call 4o1-7three2-8808 or come in and sign up, and leave a deposit to insure your spot. Deposits/Payments constitute a commitment and are non refundable. Cost is $170.00 per day for diving and lodging at Olympus and $200.00 for the Meg Dive. Address of Olympus Dive Center: 713 Shepard St. Morehead City, NC 28557 Bunk House address: 709 Ardenell ST Morehead City, NC 28557 Code for the bunkhouse door is TBD registration

Jun. 12, 2013 - Guided Night Dive at DEM Pier
Jun. 12, 2013 - Guided Night Dive at DEM Pier 6/12/13 Giant Stride Dive is doing a Guided Night Dive at DEM Pier in Jamestown, RI Wednesday June 12th at 8:00pm. This is open to any divers with an Advanced Open Water Certification (please bring your Certification card) Our Divemaster, Steve will guide you, and be your buddy if you haven't got one. Rental Gear is available at our store if you haven't had a chance to get your own yet. Steve is a PADI Certified Divemaster and works for Tips so please be generous to show him that you had a good time and appreciate his efforts. Please contact Steve directly @ skoczan1@gmail.com so we know how many to expect and to be able to notify you if there is a change in plans due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. registration

Jun. 15, 2013 - Guided Shore Dive at Kings Beach
6/15/13 Giant Stride Dive is doing a Guided Shore Dive at Kings Beach on Ocean Ave & Prices Neck Rd Newport, RI 02840 Saturday June 15th at 11:00am. This is open to any divers with an Open Water Certification (please bring your Certification card) Our Divemaster, Tom will guide you, and be your buddy if you haven't got one. Rental Gear is available at our store if you haven't had a chance to get your own yet. Tom is a PADI Certified Divemaster and works for Tips so please be generous to show him that you had a good time and appreiciate his efforts. Please contact Tom directly @ howarthtr@gmail.com so we know how many to expect and to be able to notify you if there is a change in plans due to weather or other unforseen circumstances. registration