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SUMMARY:IEC - Saturday\, July 18th
DESCRIPTION:What’s Happening at the Facility: IDC & IEC Sessions\nEver wonder what goes into training the next generation of scuba professionals? \nRight now\, we are running our Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC). These sessions aren’t open for registration—our current candidates are already deep in the zone—but we wanted to give a quick behind-the-scenes look at what these dedicated divers are tackling. \nThe Path to Becoming an Instructor\nReaching the IDC/IEC level takes immense commitment\, sharp focus\, and a lot of logged time underwater. \n\nThe IDC is where experienced divers transition into educators. It focuses on mastering dive theory\, learning how to deliver crisp classroom presentations\, and perfecting the art of teaching skills in both confined and open water.\nThe IEC is the final evaluation phase. This is the ultimate test where an independent evaluator assesses the candidates to ensure their teaching ability\, rescue skills\, and safety standards are absolutely flawless.\n\nIt is rigorous\, challenging\, and incredibly rewarding. \nWhy We Train SDI Instructors\nWe choose to train instructors through Scuba Diving International (SDI) because we believe it creates the best educators in the industry. \nSDI revolutionized dive training by introducing the “Instructor Led” philosophy. Instead of forcing students into a rigid\, cookie-cutter box\, SDI empowers its instructors to adapt courses to the local environment and the unique needs of individual students. It prioritizes practical\, real-world diving skills—like teaching buoyancy and trim right from day one—rather than outdated\, knees-on-the-bottom drills. \nBeing an SDI Instructor means having the flexibility to teach creatively\, the support of a forward-thinking organization\, and the privilege of minting confident\, capable\, and safe divers. \nHuge respect to our candidates putting in the work right now to earn their stripes. Stay tuned as they close in on the finish line!
URL:https://spartandiveteam.com/events/iec-saturday-july-18th/
LOCATION:Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal\, 24520 Hwy 101\, Hoodsport\, WA\, 98548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Training - Instructor Level,Sunrise,Water: Salt
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
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SUMMARY:Divemaster - The Final Test
DESCRIPTION:The Ultimate Peak of Diving Knowledge: Celebrating Our Divemaster Candidates \nThis upcoming weekend\, July 17–20\, our current flock of Divemaster Candidates will face their final evaluations up at our usual stomping grounds at the Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal. It is the culmination of months of intense grit\, exhaustive stamina tests\, and deep academic focus. \nThere is a unique truth in the industry about the Divemaster “rank” that often goes unsaid: this is the absolute peak of your diving knowledge. \nWhile moving up the professional ladder into instructor roles will teach you how to teach others\, you will never learn more about raw scuba diving than you do right here. No higher certification forces you to dig deeper into the complex physics of gas laws\, the intricate physiology of decompression sickness\, or the nuanced mechanics of dive planning. A Divemaster doesn’t just guide; they hold the master keys to the science of the underwater world. They are the ultimate problem solvers\, managing chaos before it even starts. \nAt Spartan SCUBA & Dive Team\, we are incredibly proud that so many of our team members choose to take this profound foundation and progress even further\, stepping up to become Instructors and even Instructor Trainers. But if you strip away the extra badges and the teaching credentials\, the truth remains: at the end of the day\, we are all Divemasters. It is the shared DNA of every leader in the water\, the baseline of respect\, and the actual working backbone of any dive operation worldwide. \nTo our candidates heading up to Hoodsport: the water is cold\, the standards are uncompromising\, and you have earned every bit of your place here. Finish strong. \nFor those ready to take the first step into true diving leadership\, check out our Spartan SCUBA Divemaster Course. If you want to see exactly what it takes to clear this bar\, you can read through the official SDI Divemaster Standards and Procedures.
URL:https://spartandiveteam.com/events/divemaster-the-final-test/
LOCATION:Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal\, 24520 Hwy 101\, Hoodsport\, WA\, 98548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Training - Divemaster,Sunrise,Water: Salt
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
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SUMMARY:Sunrise SCUBA Weekend in July
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise SCUBA Weekend in July: Return to the Emerald Crucible\nIf our June excursion to Hood Canal left you wanting more\, or if you simply managed to miss it because you were busy doing less important things (like working)\, you are in luck. The Spartan SCUBA team is heading back to the fjord for an extended summer residency. \nJoin us for an unforgettable scuba weekend experience as we explore the depths of Hood Canal with the Spartan SCUBA team. \nFrom Friday\, July 17th through Monday\, July 20th\, 2026\, we will be stationed at Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal. This isn’t just a quick splash-and-dash; it’s a full immersion into the Emerald Crucible\, where the water is green\, the plumose anemones are giant\, and the wolf eels are judging your trim. \nWhether you are looking to finish up a certification\, log some advanced training\, or just burn through a few cylinders with good company\, this extended weekend is built for it. \nThis is not just any weekend; it’s a dedicated scuba weekend where you can refine your skills and enjoy the underwater wonders. \nThe Master Manifest of the SCUBA Weekend in July\nPrepare yourself for a thrilling scuba weekend filled with excitement and adventure. \n\nFriday\, July 17th – The Vanguard (Fun Diving): We arrive\, unload\, and immediately hit the water for a day of pure\, unadulterated fun diving. No tasks\, no slates—just executing solid dive profiles\, checking our weighting\, and saying hello to the local marine life.\nSaturday\, July 18th & Sunday\, July 19th – The Main Event (Working Dives): This is our dedicated training and skill-building window. If you have boxes to check\, specializations to master\, or open water evaluations to complete\, this is where the magic happens under the direct supervision of the Spartan crew.The two days of training during this scuba weekend will enhance your diving proficiency significantly.\nMonday\, July 20th – The Slow Pack Out and Bounce: We sleep in\, dry the gear\, consume excessive amounts of caffeine\, and execute a highly calculated\, incredibly casual pack-out before hitting the road back home.\n\n \nResort Logistics & The Bunk Room Lottery\nWe will be operating directly out of the beautiful Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal. For those who want to stay right where the action is\, we have a premium logistical shortcut. \nDon’t miss out on this amazing scuba weekend; the logistics are all set for you to dive right in! \nThe Spartan crew has secured the shared housing space\, and we have exactly three (3) open spaces available in the bunk room. \n\nThe Cost: $60 per night.\nThe Rules: This is a strict “first-ordered\, first-to-get-a-bed” situation. If you want the convenience of rolling out of bed directly onto the dive dock without paying full cabin prices\, do not hesitate. Once these three slots are claimed\, you are on your own to secure independent lodging at the resort or nearby.\n\nSustenance & Survival (The Food Plan)\nWe believe in diving hard and eating well. To keep things easy\, we will be heading into town as a group on Friday and Saturday evenings to swap dive stories over dinner. Our targets for evening fuel are either the newly remodeled (HA!) Model T Pub & Eatery or the excellent Mexican fare at El Puerto De Angeles. \nOur evening gatherings during this scuba weekend will be the perfect opportunity to share stories and laughs. \nFor your daytime needs\, the rooms at Sunrise Resort come equipped with mini-fridges\, microwaves\, and tiny coffee makers. We highly recommend hitting the grocery store beforehand to stock up on your favorite breakfast items\, surface interval snacks\, and mid-day hydration supplies. \nGear up and get ready for a memorable scuba weekend that you won’t want to miss. \nWhat to Bring (Beyond the Absolute Basics)\nAside from your standard cold-water kit\, your sense of adventure\, and a functional drysuit zipper\, please remember: \n\nThermal Protection: It’s July in the Pacific Northwest\, which means it might be sunny topside\, but the water down deep remains delightfully\, crisp-ly cold. Do not skimp on your undergarments.\nA Camp Chair: Essential for the surface intervals where we sit around the sidelines and discuss exactly how big that lingcod actually was.\n\nA camp chair is essential for relaxation during our scenic scuba weekend breaks. \nFor a full breakdown of the site layout\, amenities\, and what makes this specific stretch of water so legendary\, head over to our internal Spartan Sunrise Hub. \nClear your calendar\, claim your bunk space before someone else does\, and let’s go paint the Canal Spartan red. \nLet’s make this scuba weekend one for the books!
URL:https://spartandiveteam.com/events/sunrise-scuba-weekend-in-july/
LOCATION:Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal\, 24520 Hwy 101\, Hoodsport\, WA\, 98548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Dive,Local,Sunrise,Training,Water: Salt
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
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SUMMARY:Sunrise Dive Park - July 10th
DESCRIPTION:Join the Crew: Sunrise Dive Park Work & Splash Day! \nReady to put your diving skills to good purpose? We are heading back to the Hood Canal on Friday\, July 10th\, for a dedicated day of underwater park development and maintenance at the spectacular Sunrise Resort in Hoodsport. \nAs the stewards of this underwater playground\, we’re inviting local divers to join the team. Whether you’re a seasoned technical diver\, a public safety diver looking to practice task loading\, or a recreational diver who wants to help build and maintain a premier local site\, this is your chance to make a real impact on our local diving ecosystem. We’ll be managing park logistics\, checking site lines\, and doing the necessary underwater grunt work to keep the park pristine—with plenty of time to enjoy the water between tasks. \nSunrise Resort offers an incredible\, diver-focused setup that makes splashing into the Canal seamless\, ensuring our work crew stays comfortable and gear stays dialed in. \nAbout the Sunrise Dive Park\nNestled along a pristine stretch of the Hood Canal\, the Sunrise Dive Park is a dedicated underwater development project designed by divers\, for divers. From shallow training flats to deep\, technical walls dropping past 100 feet\, the park features a diverse marine ecosystem home to giant Pacific octopuses\, wolf eels\, and vibrant anemone fields. Our ongoing mission as stewards of the park is to build out clean navigation lines\, secure training platforms\, and structured marine habitats. Every work dive directly improves the safety\, accessibility\, and preservation of this premier Pacific Northwest site. \nCrew & Diver Amenities Include:\n\nPurpose-Driven Diving: Direct involvement in shaping and maintaining the dive park.\nGear Infrastructure: Dedicated gear rinse basins and a secure drying room.\nEasy Access: Stout stairs leading directly into the water for seamless beach entries and exits.\nOn-Site Tank Fills: Fast air refilling right on the property so we can keep the work moving without hauling an army of extra cylinders down the highway.\nShore Facilities: Access to waterfront picnic areas\, BBQs\, and the resort’s hot tub to unwind and decompress after a solid day of work.\n\nStandard Sunrise Dive Park and Resort Fees:\nBecause this is a day-use event for non-overnight guests\, standard resort facility rates apply directly to the venue (plus Washington State and local taxes): \n\nDay-Use Site Pass: $20* per person (gives full access to the beach\, grounds\, and shore facilities).\nOn-Site Cylinder Fills: $10* per tank (Air).\n\n*Note: All resort fees are subject to Washington State and local sales tax. \nPack up your kit\, bring some heavy-duty gloves\, and toss some food in the cooler for the grill. There is no formal registration fee for the event itself—just show up ready to work\, dive\, and build something great together. \nSee you on the beach at the Sunrise Dive Park & Splash event! \nPS – if you’re interested in other\, more relaxed dive days\, check out our complete list of local events and see if something else strikes your fancy! \nInterested in booking a room? Give Shawn\, Diana\, and the Sunrise crew a call or make a reservation online – tell them the Spartans sent you!
URL:https://spartandiveteam.com/events/sunrise-dive-park/
LOCATION:Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal\, 24520 Hwy 101\, Hoodsport\, WA\, 98548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local,Park Work,Sunrise,Water: Salt
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SUMMARY:Pre-4th SCUBA Day
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise Dive Park: A Pre-4th SCUBA day! \nLooking for a solid day of saltwater bottom time without the heavy lifting? We’re heading up to the Hood Canal on Friday\, July 3rd\, for a multi-dive “fun day” at the Sunrise Dive Park. This trip is all about getting in the water\, racking up some pristine PNW dives\, and logging quality time with the crew to kick off the holiday weekend. \nWe are running a tight\, efficient timeline to maximize our daylight and beat the traffic\, so make sure your gear is dialed and ready to move. \nThe Mission Timeline:\n\n0445 – Wheels up! Leaving the Spartan shop sharp.\n0830 – First splash at Sunrise Resort.\n0830–1400 – 3 to 5 dives in the park (depending on your thermal endurance and gas management).\n1400 – Post-dive breakdown\, pack up the rigs\, and hit the road.\nPost-Dive Debrief – Our traditional pitstop at Casa Ramos in Centralia to smash out logbooks\, talk shop\, and unwind over some solid food.\n1800 – Rolling back into the Spartan shop.\n\nWhether you want to explore the deep walls\, practice your navigation\, or just cruise the shallow training flats with local marine life\, this is the perfect excuse for a Friday escape. \nImportant Logistics & Site Info:\nMake sure to review the layout\, facility parameters\, and standard day-use fees on our Spartan Sunrise Page before we head out. You can also check out the venue directly at the Sunrise Resort Website. Remember\, standard day-use passes and air fills are handled directly with the resort\, and local Washington state/local taxes apply. \n\nDay-Use Site Pass: $20 per person (covers full access to the beach\, grounds\, and shore facilities).\nOn-Site Cylinder Fills: $10 per tank (Air).\n\nSunrise Resort Amenities Include:\n\nEasy Beach Access: Stout stairs leading directly into the Hood Canal for smooth beach entries and exits.\nGear Infrastructure: On-site gear rinse-off basins and a secure drying room to keep your suits protected between splashes.\nOn-Site Tank Fills: Quick air refilling right on the property so we can keep our tight 3-to-5-dive schedule moving without hauling an entire fleet of extra cylinders.\nShore Facilities: Access to waterfront picnic areas\, BBQs\, and the resort’s hot tub to warm up and decompress after rolling out of the cold water. (Note: Hot showers are not currently available on site).
URL:https://spartandiveteam.com/events/pre-4th-scuba-day/
LOCATION:Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal\, 24520 Hwy 101\, Hoodsport\, WA\, 98548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Dive,Local,Sunrise,Water: Salt
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
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SUMMARY:Hoodsport SCUBA Weekend in June
DESCRIPTION:Wanna get under water? Join us for a Hoodsport SCUBA Weekend in June!\nIf you are ready to elevate your skills\, sharpen your technical execution\, or finalize your outstanding certifications\, the Spartan PNW Training Weekend at Sunrise is your perfect window of opportunity. Starting Thursday morning\, June 25th\, through Saturday morning\, June 27th\, the Spartan Scuba dive team is heading back up to the Hood Canal. Doc and KC will be on-site specifically to conduct dedicated training dives for anyone looking to advance their capabilities or wrap up ongoing coursework. \nWe are running a highly efficient\, professional operation to maximize our time in the water. We will be rolling out from the shop at 04:45 AM sharp on Thursday\, aiming to splash and kick off our first dive profiles by 08:00 AM. We will maintain a full schedule through Thursday and Friday\, wrapping up the entire event by 11:00 AM on Saturday so everyone can transition smoothly into the rest of their weekend. \nCustom Profiles: From Shallows to 180 Feet\nThis weekend is strictly focused on high-quality\, qualitative skill development. Because we cater to a diverse range of instructional needs\, our team is fully prepared to manage and support training dives across a massive operational envelope. Whether you are dialing in basic buoyancy and skills in the 10-foot shallows or executing advanced gas-management plans down in the inky blackness of 180 feet\, we have you covered. This is the ideal environment for technical scuba diving PNW students to get personalized instruction in challenging\, realistic conditions. \nLodging & Logistics Note\nPlease be aware that the resort is currently fully booked and there are no regular rooms available for our group configuration. However\, if you are planning to join us for these training days\, it may be highly prudent to call the resort directly to check on availability\, as cancellations do happen and schedules change over time. \nIf you are commuting daily or securing nearby accommodations\, you will still have access to the stellar on-site amenities at the Hood Canal underwater dive park\, including convenient air fills\, gear rinse stations\, and the hot tub for a post-dive thaw. \nReady to Advance?\nDon’t let your training stall out. Whether you need a final check-off or want to push your boundaries under the watchful eye of the Spartan Scuba dive team\, this is your slot. Head over to the official Sunrise Resort Website to keep an eye on lodging updates\, and then visit our dedicated Spartan Sunrise Page to lock in your specific training slots with Doc and KC! \nThe Schedule\n\nThursday is a fun day – no classes or training.\nFriday – we’ll put in all the work to help you achieve your bubble blowing dreams!\nSaturday – final dives and then slow pack out and bounce\n\nResort Logistics\n\nDay use fee of $20 + WA tax\nTank fills are $10 + WA tax each\nHot tub is up and working!\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://spartandiveteam.com/events/hoodsport-scuba-weekend-in-june/
LOCATION:Sunrise Resort on Hood Canal\, 24520 Hwy 101\, Hoodsport\, WA\, 98548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group Dive,Local,Sunrise,Training,Water: Salt
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