🌊 Welcome to Our Pool Sessions!

We’re excited to have you join us at the Algin Sutton Pool for a fun and engaging training session! Whether you’re a student in training, a certified diver brushing up on skills, or a freediver building comfort in the water, our pool sessions are the perfect place to practice and grow.

🏊 What to Expect at the Pool

Pool sessions are where the adventure begins! This is your chance to get hands-on with scuba or freediving in a safe, supportive environment before heading out to the ocean.

Here’s how the day usually flows:

• Arrive and meet your instructors in the parking lot.

• Set up your gear together and get a full briefing.

• Get into your wetsuit and head into the pool.

• Spend the morning practicing key skills—everything from buoyancy control to out-of-air drills—all at your own pace with instructor guidance.

• Wrap up and change into dry clothes.

💡 If you’re an Open Water 2 student, you’ll have lunch and then meet at the shop at 1:30 PM for your knowledge review and exam session.

⏰ Session Schedule

• Freedivers – 9:00–11:45 AM

  • Bring your own freediving fins, mask, snorkel, and weights (available for purchase at our shop).

• Scuba Students – 8:30 AM–12:00 PM

  • 8:30 AM: Meet instructors in the parking lot

  • 8:45 AM: Gear setup and briefing

  • 9:45 AM: Wetsuit change, enter pool facility

  • 10:00–11:45 AM: Pool training with your instructor

  • 11:45 AM: Wrap-up and change into dry clothes

• Fun Divers – 9:00–11:00 AM window

  • Water entry at 9:30 AM and exit by 11:30 AM

  • Facility cleared by 12:30 PM

🛠️ Skills You’ll Learn (Students)

During your confined water sessions, you’ll practice skills that prepare you for the ocean, including:

• Basic Water Skills – swimming, snorkeling, weighting, surface skills

• Scuba Skills – breathing underwater, regulator clearing & recovery, mask skills, buoyancy control

• Buddy & Safety Skills – buddy checks, alternate air sharing, tired diver tow

• Emergency Skills – out-of-air drills, emergency ascent practice, equipment removal/replacement

👉 Don’t worry if it looks like a lot—our instructors guide you step by step, and most students are surprised by how quickly the time flies!

👩🏫 Freelance Instructors

Freelance instructors are welcome to join our pool sessions. Entry for instructors is free, but an entry fee per student must be purchased. Full credentials and insurance are required. Please call the shop in advance to set up.

📌 Important Notes

• Add-On: Pool sessions are part of the Open Water or Freediving course, not a standalone certification. Make sure you’ve purchased the course along with your pool session.

• Gear Pick-Up: Divers must pick up all rental gear before the pool session at the shop starting Wednesday to Friday, between 10AM to 7PM. 

• Reminders: After purchasing, your spot is reserved and you’ll receive a reminder email a few days before your session with the address, hours, and details.

• Parking: Free parking is available at Algin Sutton Pool. Follow the instructions in the email. 

• Flexibility: If you see a Saturday or Sunday without a pool session on our calendar, reach out—we may be able to add one for you.

We can’t wait to see you at Algin Sutton Pool and help you take the next step in your underwater journey! 💙

Gear Rental Page

Your next adventure starts here! Gear up with our high-quality, well-maintained rental equipment tailored to meet your diving needs. Whether you're looking for a full package or just a few individual items, we've got you covered.

Rental Options

Choose the best option for your dive adventure:

1. Full Package

• Includes: BCD, Regulator, Dive Computer, Wetsuit, Boots, Fins, Mask, Snorkel, Tank, Weights + Belt.
• Cost: $95/day
• Perfect For: Divers who want everything prepped and ready—just show up and dive!

2. Full Package (No Tank & Weights)

• Includes: All gear in the full package except tanks and weights.
• Cost: $85/day
• Perfect For: Divers with their own tank and weights or those joining our Casino Point trips (where tanks and weights are provided).

3. A La Carte Rentals

Looking for specific gear? Select only what you need:

• Regulator: $25.00/day
• BCD: $25.00/day
• Wetsuit: $20.00/day
• Tank: $15.00/day
• Weights + Belt: $10.00/day
• Mask & Snorkel: $13.00/day
• Boots & Fins: $13.00/day

Why Rent With Us?

• Premium Gear: Our equipment is well maintained and regularly serviced.
• Flexible Options: Rent the full package or individual items to suit your needs.
• Expert Assistance: Our friendly, knowledgeable team ensures a proper fit and smooth setup.
• Convenience: Pick up your gear at the shop the day before, or, if diving at Casino Point, we’ll have your gear ready at the dive site.

Important Details

• Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Gear pick-up is available the day before your dive at our shop or, for Casino Point trips, at the dive site on the day of the dive.
• Daily Rentals: Pricing is based on a per-day rate. If you need gear for an extended trip, contact us for options.
• Refund Policy: A $40 deposit is required and will be refunded if the gear is returned in clean, good condition and free of sand and salt.
• Eco-Conscious Practice: Bring your reusable water bottle and join us in reducing waste! 🌱

How To Reserve

1. Select Your Rental Option: Choose from full packages or a la carte items.
2. Book Your Gear: Reserve online or call us at +1 (323) 641-7416 for assistance.
3. Prepare for Your Dive: Pick up your gear, and you’re ready to dive into an unforgettable adventure!

Gear up today and discover the magic of the underwater world. 🌊
Contact us for assistance or visit the shop to learn more!

🌊 Come Together Cleanup 2025

Sunday, September 14 | Veterans Park, Redondo Beach

Join us for the 2nd Annual Come Together Cleanup, a community-driven day of ocean care, connection, and underwater exploration. Let’s make waves—in the best way.

🧼 What’s Happening?

We’re teaming up with fellow SoCal dive shops for a large-scale beach and underwater cleanup at Veterans Park in Redondo Beach. Whether you’re diving or supporting from shore, this is your chance to give back to the ocean we all love.

💙 Get Certified While You Help

Earn your Project AWARE Specialty Certification on the same day!
💰 Cost: $50
Includes:

• Specialty training & certification

• Free tank rental

• Dive site support

Please bring your own dive gear or rent any additional items you need from our shop. 15% discount for participants.

🗓️ Schedule

Sunday, September 14, 2025
📍 Veterans Park, Redondo Beach

• Arrival & Check-In: 8:30 AM

• Dive Briefing & Gear Setup: 9:00 AM

• Underwater & Shoreline Cleanup: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

• Debrief & Project AWARE Wrap-Up: 12:00 PM

• Optional Community Gathering to follow!

📝 How to Sign Up

Reserve your spot on our Dive Calendar under “Beach Cleanup + Project AWARE Certification” or call us to sign up.

📞 (323) 641-7416
📧 blueholicscuba@yahoo.com

🌍 Why It Matters

Project AWARE empowers divers to protect the ocean, one dive at a time. By joining, you’re not just removing trash—you’re part of a global movement to preserve our underwater world.

Let us know if you’re planning to attend or have questions about gear, rentals, or transportation. We can’t wait to clean up with you! 🫧