Tidewalker Dive Labs

Know the waterknow yourself

From first dives to advanced work, each course builds the skills and judgment that make diving safe, steady, and enjoyable.

Programs

Training pathways for real water.

Our training pathways support a wide range of divers: those beginning their journey, those advancing their recreational skills, and those preparing for harvest work, research, or leadership roles.

Each course emphasizes understanding the underwater environment, building safe practices, and progressing with confidence through structured, practical training in local waters.

Core

  • Tribal Diving Institute

    A structured pathway for tribal members and boat captains preparing for harvest work.

  • Basic Open Water

    The foundation for safe, steady, repeatable diving in real Pacific Northwest conditions.

  • Advanced Open Water

    Navigation, deeper profiles, night diving, and better site judgment.

Safety

  • Rescue Diver

    Problem recognition, response planning, and calm support for the whole dive team.

  • BLS/CPR

    Repeatable basic life support skills for incidents at the dock, shop, shore, or site.

  • Emergency Oxygen Supply

    Safe oxygen setup, delivery, monitoring, and handoff for diving-related care.

Continuing Education

  • Nitrox

    Enriched air planning, cylinder analysis, and oxygen exposure limits.

  • Master Diver

    Recognition of accumulated experience, specialty training, rescue skills, and judgment.

  • Divemaster

    The bridge from capable diver to capable leader.