State: | Oregon |
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Address: | 183 King St, Oregon City, OR 97045, USA |
Postal code: | 97045 |
Phone: | (503) 944-9628 |
Website: | http://ecodivenw.com/ |
Monday: | Open 24 hours |
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Tuesday: | Open 24 hours |
Wednesday: | Open 24 hours |
Thursday: | Open 24 hours |
Friday: | Open 24 hours |
Saturday: | Open 24 hours |
Sunday: | Open 24 hours |
I started my diving journey with Rod and his team last October. This journey has far exceed my expectation of a scuba diving class. Rod is so knowledge and patient as an instructor, I feel so fortunate to have found him as my scuba instructor. I'm a slow learner, and sometimes I drag everybody down when I get nervous. I feel bad but Rod always comforts me and tells me not to worry about it, and to take things slow. I never felt rushed or unsafe when Rod is around. He was willing to accommodate my progress and take baby steps with me in improving my diving skills. There were a couple of times where I felt like I was losing control under water, but I was not scared, cause I knew Rod would come down and save me, so I just focused on breathing.
What really impressed me about Rod aside from a wonderful instructor is how much he cared about his students. I'm a 29 years old female living in Oregon by my self. Last Christmas, I was stuck in Oregon because of COVID. Rod texted me to make sure I was doing ok, and told me if I needed any help just let him know. This Feb, after the snowfall in Oregon, a bunch of people lost power in their households. Rod texted me again to ensure that I was doing ok. He also went around his community delivering wood to people in need.
Also, just want to mention, Rod is super respectful and courteous towards ladies. This can be reflected by the high number of female students that continue to stay and learn from him. He's a true gentleman, but I think his wife and two lovely daughters should be credited for this :).
Rod and his team are FINtastic!
I chose Rod for my entry and advanced scuba training instructor because of his science background and passion for diving and marine ecosystems. The man knows his stuff! I can’t wait to continue my training with this fun and skilled team and take some specialty classes like photography, underwater environment, and rescue diving.
Cannot recommend Eco-dive enough. Rod is a great man with a lot of passion and knowledge. I've found my scuba instructor possibly for the entirety of my diving career (and I plan on going far). I'm very fortunate to have found this.
These instructors are great! They are really there to teach and help you feel comfortable learning to scuba. It was very easy to ask Rod and the other dive masters questions. They are very patient and calm which makes the whole experience much easier (especially for some of us anxious types). The open water dive weekend was set up very nicely from a lake house that was made for scuba divers! All the students went out after our first dives to celebrate and still keep in touch now. I highly recommend this group of scuba teachers if you are interested in learning to scuba. I have since dived in Hawaii and felt well prepared. Can't wait to get under the water more!!
A great class. Rod and his assistant instructors were very skilled, clear, patient, and safety-minded, and he was willing to work with individuals to resolve scheduling conflicts. Students in my class were of both genders & a wide range of ages and everyone was treated equally. Accommodations & food for the dive certification weekend were terrific. Looking forward to future dives with them!