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Looking for classes in the Portland Area
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:50 pm
by Madocyw
Howdy all,
I've got zero dive experience, and want to change that. I live in Portland, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions as far as good instructors/shops to go to - looking for basic open water and drysuit instruction.
Cheers,
Madoc
Re: Looking for classes in the Portland Area
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:41 pm
by Grateful Diver
I can't say that I know a lot about the shops down there, but I have had good experiences with Seven Seas Scuba across the river in Vancouver.
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
Re: Looking for classes in the Portland Area
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:02 pm
by spatman
I would contact Georgia Arrow (
Wylerbear here on NWDC). She's one of the instructors from Seven Seas Scuba. Dan Robertson is another I'd recommend out of Seven Seas, as well.
Another option is Dave Ishmael from Underwater Works in Tigard. Dave gets high marks from several divers whose opinions I trust.
Re: Looking for classes in the Portland Area
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:55 pm
by ORDiver
I'd recommend Dave Ishmael or Mark Pendley from Underwater Works in Tigard. I too, hear good things about Dan and Georgia from Seven Seas.
Re: Looking for classes in the Portland Area
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:59 pm
by Diver Doug
Pacific watersports in aloha. Excellent shop and instructors.
Re: Looking for classes in the Portland Area
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:28 am
by jeremyl
Another rep for Dave I. and crew at Under Water Works. I did mine there based on a friend recommendation and have since sent several friends to him. Mark P. was an assistant back then but was great.
Re: Looking for classes in the Portland Area
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:41 am
by kdupreez
+1 for Seven Seas in Vancouver.. Quality instructors with a great shop too! lots of inventory and they just expanded and opened another shop in Monterey CA!