Rocks, Rips & Reefs Program (3Rs)

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.

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 17th 2008
Meet at - 1150 Coast Blvd. (La Jolla Cove steps)
Session Host: The Bottom Bunch Club

North Bird Rock
Saturday, May 31st 2008
Meet at 6000 Camino de la Costa, La Jolla
Session Host: The Freedivers Club

Goldfish Point (La Jolla Caves)
Saturday June 14th 2008
Meet at 1325 Coast Blvd. (Old Shell Shop)
Session Host: San Diego Dive Club

Marine Street
Saturday June 28th 2008
Meet at - 300 Marine Street
Session Host: The Ocean Explorers Society

Shell Beach
Saturday July 12th 2008
Meet at - 1000 Coast Blvd. (nearest cross street - Ocean St.)
At the top of the stairs about half way between La Jolla Cove and Children's Pool
Session Host: The Dive Animals

Hospital Point
Saturday July 26th 2008
Meet at - 400 Coast Blvd (south of Cuvier)
Session Host: The Sea Dogs

Casa Cove
Saturday August 23th 2008
Meet at Life Guard Tower 850 Coast Boulevard
Session Host: San Diego Dive Club