PADI PROJECT AWARE COURSE 3/25/26 @ 6:30PM

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Make a difference for yourself and others by learning and applying tips to save the ocean. INSTRUCTOR: ROB PELLETIER COST: $100.00 but when taken with the March Open Water Diver course cost will be just $50.00 PADI AWARE courses equip you with tangible actions and opportunities to make a positive impact on the ocean. For […]

PADI OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION CLASS (BEGINNER LEVEL) 4/21/26

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Class starting April 21, 2026- OPEN WATER DIVER certification course. Instructor: Rob Pelletier COST: $750.00 WHEN YOU BUY YOUR MASK, FINS AND SNORKEL AND BOOTS HERE FOR A PROPER FIT WE WILL DISCOUNT THEM BY 10% GET YOUR DIVING CERTIFICATION, (DIVERS LICENSE) AND START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH THE BIGGEST, BEST STOCKED SHOP IN RI. This […]

PADI MARCH OPEN WATER SCUBA CERTIFICATION CLASS (BEGINNER) 3/10/26

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Class starting MARCH 10, 2026- OPEN WATER DIVER certification course. Instructor: ROB PELLETIER COST: $750.00 WHEN YOU BUY YOUR MASK, FINS AND SNORKEL AND BOOTS HERE, WE WILL DISCOUNT THEM BY 10% discount). GET YOUR DIVING CERTIFICATION, (DIVERS LICENSE) AND START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH THE BIGGEST, BEST STOCKED SHOP IN RI. A 10% Student discount […]

PADI ENRICHED AIR/NITROX Certification Class 3/28/26 9:30am

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MARCH 28, 2026 @ 9:30 am- 1pm – ENRICHED AIR/NITROX Certification Class. Instructor: ROB PELETIER COST: $295.00 Develop your skills and extend your range of diving experiences! Learn to use Nitrox to increase your bottom time and improve your safety factor. One Day course. No Dives Required. The cost of this NITROX / ENRICHED AIR […]

Giant Strides ANNUAL “BLUE LIP DIP” 1/1/26@ 11am

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WE WILL BE DOING OUR ANNUAL “BLUE LIP DIP” Meeting at 11am at Fort Wetherill (otherwise known as a frozen fin dive by Seeconn Dive Club and hundreds of other dive clubs) Bring your choice of beverage and if you like bring a suitable munchie dish. Some of us will be diving and some will […]

Closure for Christmas and New Years Day Dive

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> )))*> > )))*> > )))*> ADVANCE NOTICE <*((( < <*((( < <*((( < GIANT STRIDE DIVE SHOP will be closed December 24 & 25 We will be open for our normal business hours 11am-6PM Monday-Saturday. If you need Gift Certificates for your favorite Diver you can get them before the 24th. Please plan accordingly. […]

Socorro Island Nautilus Belle Amie Liveaboard Trip 11/29-12/7/2025

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I just had a couple cancel on this trip due to some business issues that are motivated to sell their cabin at a discounted rate….they had a  Superior cabin @ 4405.00 per person X 2 = $8810.00 + $860.00 X 2= $1720.00 for park fees. They will discount it by $1500.00 per person cash payment. […]

Guided Shore Dive at Fort Wetherill 10/26/25 @ 9am W/MARK

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Guided Shore Dive at Fort Wetherill……….. Giant Stride Dive Shop is doing a Guided Shore Dive at Fort Wetherill in Jamestown @ 9:00 am. This is open to any divers with an Open Water Certification (please bring your Certification card) Our Divemaster, MARK will guide you, and be your buddy if you haven’t got one. […]

Guided Shore Dive at Fort Wetherill 9/28/25 @ 9AM W/MARK

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Guided Shore Dive at Kings Beach in Newport, R.I., Giant Stride Dive is doing a Guided Shore Dive at Kings Beach  All divers are asked to confirm their participation before the event. 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. Kings beach is located off of Ocean avenue in Newport, Rhode Island.

Guided Shore Dive at Kings Beach, Newport 8/9/25 @9AM w/Mark

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Guided Shore Dive at Kings Beach, Cost is $50.00 This is open to any divers with an Open Water Certification (please bring your Certification card) Our Divemaster, Mark will guide you and be your buddy if you haven’t got one.  Mark is a PADI Certified Divemaster, tipping is a great way to show you appreciate […]