This page gives you all of the information regarding our dive club network's cooperative events for beginner and experienced divers inlcuding what the 3Rs are, who can attend attend, what to bring, and the 3Rs schedule and locations.
3Rs is an in-water education and site orientation program for divers and snorkelers. Participants are briefed on the interaction of surf, swell, and tides on underwater rocks and reefs, and then enter the water and tour popular diver sites with retired lifeguard/nstructors.
3Rs is a great way for newer divers to learn more about the ocean and for experienced divers to explore new dive sites. Here is an example of what you will learn.
Participants learn how to:
- Identify underwater rocks and reefs by observing water movement and surf
- Take advantage of the ocean’s natural wave motion
- Spot safe places to enter and exit
- Avoid places hazardous to divers and snorkelers
- Encounter rip and long shore currents
- Use tides to plan dives
Read a review on SanDiegoDiving.com
The 3Rs is free and open to the public. Snorkelers welcome! SCUBA Certification is not required, but swimming experience is recommended. Participants must sign a liability waiver as part of registration. Participants aged 17 or less must have the waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Bring a mask, fins, and snorkel. A full wetsuit and gloves are strongly recommended for warmth and protection from scrapes. Spring suits are OK. Weights are discouraged unless you are a strong swimmer or your wetsuit is extremely buoyant. Scuba gear (regulator, BC, tank, etc.) is not used during the 3Rs.
If you have not been diving or snorkeling recently, please check your gear before you arrive.
For all dates below, registration will be at 8:00am. Mandatory briefing starts at 8:15am, enter the water 8:30 am. The sites below are the most popular and interesting for shore diving and free diving we have been doing. If your club wants to do a different one, let us know. You want a date for such in September or October, and on a day with a moderate morning tide.
Boomer/La Jolla CoveSaturday, May 28, 2011
Meet at 1150 Coast Blvd. (La Jolla Cove steps)
Session Host: Southern California Divers North Bird Rock Saturday, June 11, 2011
Meet at 6000 Camino de la Costa, La Jolla
Session Host: San Diego Rainbow Dive Club Shell Beach Saturday June 25, 2011
Meet at 1000 Coast Blvd. (nearest cross street - Ocean St.)
Top of the stairs
Session Host: Bottom BunchGoldfish Point (La Jolla Caves) Saturday July 9, 2011
Meet at 1325 Coast Blvd. (Old Shell Shop)
Session Host: Dive Animals Pescadero Saturday July 23, 2011
Meet at - Top of stairs, 4902 Orchard Ave
Session Host: San Diego Dive Club Hospital Point Saturday August 6, 2011
Meet at 400 Coast Blvd (south of Cuvier)
Session Host: San Diego Sea Dogs Children's Pool Saturday August 20, 2011
Meet at Life Guard Tower 850 Coast Boulevard
Session Host: San Diego Freedivers
