Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Scuba Diving Club in Peabody, MA
Founded in 1958, we are one of the oldest continuously active sport diving clubs globally. Our 80+ member community promotes safe, enjoyable diving through weekly club dives, night dives, ice dives, boat dives, and wreck dives. We organize family weekend trips, annual picnics, and winter dives while maintaining a unique 'Buddy List' system for year-round diving partnerships. Our members have participated in search and rescue operations alongside local authorities and offer equipment guidance, dive site recommendations, and skill development support.Weekly meetings feature expert discussions on equipment maintenance, underwater photography, and safety instruction. Diving certification is required for membership, which includes beginners, experienced divers, and professionals united by a shared passion for the sea.
Services
Scuba Diving Club
Year-Round Dives
Community Service
Weekly Meetings
Dive Vacations
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We are one of the world's oldest continuously active sport diving clubs
- Our members participate in community search and rescue operations
- We offer weekly expert-led equipment maintenance workshops
- Our unique 'Buddy List' system ensures year-round diving partners
- We organize tropical dive vacations and local wreck exploration trips
Services
Scuba Diving Club
We provide structured scuba diving experiences for certified divers through organized weekly dives, equipment guidance, and safety training programs. Our members gain access to local dive sites, tropical vacation opportunities, and a network of experienced divers. The club maintains strict safety protocols while fostering community engagement through annual events and search-and-rescue collaborations.
Year-Round Dives
Our calendar features continuous diving activities including winter ice dives, summer boat excursions, and New Year's Day tradition dives. Night dives, wreck explorations, and deep dives accommodate varying skill levels while maintaining safety standards. Weekly dive schedules ensure consistent opportunities for members to practice skills and discover new underwater environments throughout all seasons.
Community Service
We support local authorities through search-and-rescue operations and harbor safety initiatives. Our trained members collaborate with police and fire departments during water-based emergencies. The club promotes environmental stewardship through underwater clean-up events and educational outreach programs that benefit coastal communities and marine ecosystems.
Weekly Meetings
Regular gatherings feature equipment maintenance workshops, underwater photography demonstrations, and safety instruction from industry professionals. Guest speakers cover topics ranging from seafood sustainability to advanced diving techniques. Meetings include equipment raffles and networking opportunities that strengthen our diving community while enhancing members' technical knowledge and practical skills.
Dive Vacations
We organize tropical dive expeditions and coordinate group travel to premier underwater destinations. Members receive guidance on international dive certifications, equipment transport, and location-specific safety considerations. Our global network facilitates dive partnerships worldwide, ensuring members can explore new environments while maintaining the safety standards and community values of our club.
People
Bret Harrison
President
Bret leads our diving club with extensive experience in underwater safety and community engagement. He coordinates search-and-rescue operations and maintains partnerships with local authorities while promoting diving education through regular workshops.
Skip Yetman
Vice President
Skip manages club logistics and event planning with a focus on expanding diving opportunities. He organizes tropical expeditions and ensures equipment maintenance programs meet industry safety standards for all members.
Mary Howard
Treasurer
Mary oversees financial operations while contributing to underwater photography initiatives. She maintains our equipment raffle programs and ensures fiscal transparency for all club activities and community projects.
Vinny Egizi
Secretary
Vinny documents club activities and manages membership records. He facilitates the 'Buddy List' system that connects divers year-round and contributes to safety training programs for new members.
Dylan Langelier
Membership Coordinator
Dylan handles new member onboarding and maintains diving certification records. He organizes introductory sessions for beginners and ensures all members understand our safety protocols and community values.
Questions
What diving certifications are required to join?
All members must hold valid scuba diving certification. We welcome certified divers of all experience levels from beginners to professionals.
Do you offer equipment rental services?
While we don't rent equipment directly, our members receive guidance on equipment selection and maintenance through weekly workshops and expert consultations.
Are there family-friendly diving activities?
We organize family weekend trips and annual picnics that accommodate divers with families while maintaining strict safety standards for all participants.
How do search-and-rescue operations work?
Trained members collaborate with local authorities during water-based emergencies. Participation requires additional safety certifications and specialized training programs.
Can I join without dive experience?
We welcome beginners who already hold certification. New divers receive equipment guidance and pairing opportunities with experienced members through our 'Buddy List' system.
What dive locations do you recommend?
Our members explore local sites like Plum Cove Beach and participate in tropical expeditions. Weekly meetings include location-specific safety briefings and dive planning sessions.
