• Equipment

Written by: Jerry Otte, PADI Master Instructor, AAI Service Technician This year I notice that a greater number of our tank valves at Aquatic Adventures were failing than in previous years. To ensure that our valves work reliably for our divers, we m.. Read More

• News

Aquatic Adventures had a blast this Wednesday, February 24! We jumped into Cudahy Middle School's pool and taught CBS58's, Michael Schlesinger, how to do some basic scuba skills. He learned the number one rule of scuba - never ever hold your .. Read More

• Diving

One year ago, Aquatic Adventures was preparing for its 20-year anniversary. Everyone was excited about reaching such an important milestone in our history. Our employees were working hard on planning a celebration, and invitations were going out to o.. Read More

• Retail

As a veteran of retail sales, I have sold scuba equipment for three different dive centers over a period of more than 25 years. I was a young instructor when I began, nervous and uncomfortable with asking people to purchase equipment, and a bit annoy.. Read More

• Events

Hello, Usually, this is the time of year that we are sending our last push to get you to sign up for our picnic, watching the weather, hoping for a perfect sunny day, collecting the last of prizes, and double-checking our lists so that we can have th.. Read More

• News

This January marks Aquatic Adventures’ 20th anniversary. Staying in business for 20 years is an important milestone for any company. Operating a dive center in the Midwest for 20 years where the dive season only lasts for 6 months makes this an.. Read More

• Equipment

Small Business Saturday will be held on November 30th this year, and once again it’s time to remember the value in buying locally. Here at Aquatic Adventures, we’ve compiled our top five reasons for shopping small this holiday season. 1. .. Read More

• dive training

Master Scuba Diver versus Divemaster. Which should you choose? by Jerry Otte, PADI Master Instructor One of the most common training related questions I hear from experienced scuba divers is, “What is the difference between PADI Master Scuba Di.. Read More

• dive training

Know No Limits by Jerry Otte, PADI Master Instructor In an earlier blog, I explained the difference between Divemaster and Master Scuba Diver. Master Scuba Diver is a non-professional rating that PADI gives to recreational divers who complete five PA.. Read More

• Travel

A Trip to Remember by Jerry Otte, PADI Master Instructor SHARK! For some people hearing the cry “Shark!” is probably frightening. For those of us who dived the Aqua Cat this January, the cry of “Shark!” was a jubilant call to .. Read More