Refresher Dive Confidence with Diving Catalina in Avalon
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical condition, comfortable with basic swimming skills.
Overview
Regain your diving confidence with Diving Catalina’s 1-Tank Refresher Dive in Avalon. Perfect for those returning to the sport, this guided session updates your skills and equipment knowledge for safe, enjoyable diving.
1-Tank Refresher Dive
2 hours
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About This Adventure
Revitalize your diving confidence with a Refresher Dive, where you'll revisit essential skills from your Open Water Diver course. Guided by an expert instructor, you'll update your techniques and familiarize yourself with your equipment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Perfect for those returning to diving after a break!
Recapture that feeling of total confidence by updating the diving skills you learned in your Open Water Diver course.
About
In the Refresher Dive you will have the opportunity to practice and review the scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver class and learn techniques that may have changed since you took your class. You will have the opportunity to refresh your memory and motor coordination, all with the guidance of a dive leader.
The scuba skills update is a great opportunity to re-learn your current equipment, or the perfect time to learn about and adjust your new equipment with the guidance of a dive leader.
Refresher Dives are recommended after taking a year off from diving.
Your tour includes: your guide, a knowledgeable and experienced instructor and an expert on Catalina Island marine life, scuba equipment and wet suit. Please allow approximately 2 hours for the tour.
Duration
Please allow approximately 2 hours for this tour.
Prior snorkeling experience is HIGHLY recommended
ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST HAVE A SIGNED WAIVER FROM A LEGAL GUARDIAN.
Adventure Tips
Refresh Before You Dive
Schedule a refresher dive if you haven’t been underwater for over a year to ensure safety and skill accuracy.
Arrive Hydrated and Rested
Proper hydration and rest before diving help prevent decompression sickness and fatigue underwater.
Use Familiar Equipment
Bring and practice on your own gear if possible; it helps build muscle memory and comfort underwater.
Communicate Clearly
Establish clear signals with your instructor to ensure smooth communication during the dive.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Garibaldi fish
- California sea lions
History
Avalon’s bay was a significant fishing and recreation spot since the early 1900s, with dive tourism growing since the 1950s.
Conservation
Catalina Island’s marine preserve enforces strict no-fishing zones to protect delicate kelp forest ecosystems and marine biodiversity.
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Recommended Gear
Personal Dive Mask
Ensures a perfect fit and better visibility underwater, essential for comfort.
Wetsuit (5mm recommended)
Provides thermal protection in cooler Pacific waters surrounding Catalina.
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Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
Crucial for maintaining neutral buoyancy during your dive.
Dive Computer
Monitors depth and time to ensure safe dives, useful as a safety backup.