Rocks, Rips & Reefs Program (3Rs) 2009

What are the 3Rs?
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 local lifeguards.

3Rs is a great way for newer divers to learn more about the ocean and for experienced divers to explore new dive sites. (2009 schedule below)

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

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Who can attend?
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.

What to bring
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.

When are the 3Rs?
For all dates below, registration will be at 8:00am. Mandatory briefing starts at 8:15am, enter the water 8:30 am.

Boomer/La Jolla Cove
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Meet at - 1150 Coast Blvd. (La Jolla Cove steps)
Session Host: San Diego Dive Club

North Bird Rock
Saturday,June 6, 2009
Meet at 6000 Camino de la Costa, La Jolla
Session Host::San Diego Rainbow Diive Club

Shell Beach
Saturday June 20, 2009
Meet at - 1000 Coast Blvd. (nearest cross street - Ocean St.)
Top of the stairs about half way between La Jolla Cove and Children's Pool
Session Host: San Diego FreeDivers

Goldfish Point (La Jolla Caves)
Saturday July 11, 2009
Meet at 1325 Coast Blvd. (Old Shell Shop)
Session Host: Dive Animals

Marine Street
Saturday July 25, 2009
Meet at - 300 Marine Street
Session Host: Ocean Explorers Society

Hospital Point
Saturday August 8, 2009
Meet at - 400 Coast Blvd (south of Cuvier)
Session Host: The Sea Dogs

Casa Beach
Saturday August 22, 2009
Meet at Life Guard Tower 850 Coast Boulevard
Session Host: Bottom Bunch