PADI OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVER CLASS 5/12/26 @ 6:30PM
Class starting May 12, 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 MARCH OPEN WATER SCUBA CERTIFICATION CLASS (BEGINNER) 3/10/26
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 […]
Giant Strides ANNUAL “BLUE LIP DIP” 1/1/26@ 11am
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
> )))*> > )))*> > )))*> 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
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. […]
Turks & Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard Dive Trip 4/11/26- 4/18/26
Here is the latest email from Explorer Ventures with links to answer any questions you may have: Hi Red, Your groups’ forms have been received. Thank you! Since your group filled out the online liability release form, they do not need to bring a copy with them. Now that we have your groups’ flight and hotel […]
Guided Shore Dive at Fort Wetherill Saturday 6/20/26 @ 9AM W/MARK
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.
PADI RESCUE DIVER CERTIFICATION CLASS 6/4/25 @ 6:30PM
June, 2025 – PADI Rescue Diver Course Instructor: John Langella Develop your skills and confidence as a diver. Learn how to organize dives so as to minimize the need for rescue assistance. Learn self-rescue techniques as well as assisting/rescuing another diver. The cost of the Rescue Diver Certification Course is $500.00 This includes books and registration materials. Divers must supply their own personal dive equipment as well as an underwater compass and a pocket mask for CPR. Prerequisite: Divers must also be Advanced Certified and proficient with underwater navigation and must be EFR primary and secondary certified within the last 24 months. Class Schedule: (classes are at Giant Stride Dive Shop in-water skill location TBA) Wednesday June 4: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Class #1 Meet the instructor and review course requirements and schedules. Wednesday June 11: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Class #2 Go over knowledge reviews. Discuss rescue scenarios and Emergency Assistance Plans Saturday June 14: 9:30 am – […]
COZUMEL, MEXICO TRIP March 8-15th 2025
COZUMEL, MEXICO TRIP March 8-15th 2025 Cost per person is $1350.00 for divers or non divers. This is a land based trip and includes lodging at the awesome Resort, Club Melia Cozumel. We’ll be diving with Aldora Divers for 5 days of AM 2 tank boat dives, 1 night dive , and your choice of steel 100’s, 117s, […]
PADI DRYSUIT DIVER SPECIALTY CLASS 1/4/25 @ 9:30am
January, 2025 – Drysuit Diver Specialty Course Tired of freezing in the colder months??? Class starting January 4, 2025 – Drysuit Diver Specialty certification course Instructor: John Langella Schedule: Saturday: January 4 Class #1: 9:30am – 12:00 PM Introduction to drysuits. Bring class materials Saturday: January 11 Class #1: 9:30am – 12:00 PM […]