Ray Scuba Diving, 1040 East Main Street, Brownsburg, IN (2026)

08/11/2026

💙 This is what dive weekends are all about. 🤿

Last weekend at Gilboa was such a great reminder that scuba is about so much more than just getting underwater — it’s about the people, the experiences, the challenges, and the community you build along the way.

We had brand-new Discover Scuba divers join us at the quarry, and it was pretty incredible watching them work through nerves, try something completely new, and come out of the water proud of what they accomplished. Sometimes the biggest wins happen when you start out saying, “I don’t know if I can do this,” and finish saying, “I DID IT!” 🙌

And yes — you CAN try Discover Scuba with us right at the quarry! You don’t have to already be certified to come experience what diving is all about.

We also loved having some of our teen divers come up and spend the weekend with us. Seeing newer divers, experienced divers, students, teens, families, and friends all sharing the same space is exactly the kind of dive community we want to keep building.

And then there was the cookout… 🌭🍔😂

After the diving was done, everyone gathered around the picnic tables, ate together, laughed, told stories, made new friends, and just enjoyed being together. Those moments are every bit as much a part of a Ray Scuba weekend as the dives themselves.

📸 We’re sharing a few pictures from last weekend because they tell the story better than we ever could — accomplishments, new experiences, new friendships, and a whole lot of fun.

And we get to do it all again THIS WEEKEND!

Whether you’re:
🤿 A certified diver who wants to get some dives in
🌊 A student ready to keep working toward certification
🙌 Someone who has always wanted to try scuba through Discover Scuba
💙 Or part of our DiveFam who just wants to come hang out, dive, and be part of the weekend…

Come join us at Gilboa!

Send us a message or comment below if you’re thinking about coming so we can get you on the list. We’d love to have you around the picnic table with us this weekend! 🤿💙

08/09/2026

Big shoutout to our awesome neighbors at Mandy's Ice Cream!

When your neighbors make ice cream and one of them is also a diver… you know they had to find their way into our new storefront design. 😂

We may have added a little hidden Easter egg featuring Mandy, Lexi, and one of our own divers. You’ll have to look closely to find them when the new display goes up! 👀

After all, nothing says surface interval quite like an ice cream cone. 🍦

We love having great neighbors and supporting another local Brownsburg business. If you’re stopping by Ray Scuba Diving, make sure you DIVE IN next door and grab some ice cream from Mandy’s!

07/19/2026

Another awesome weekend at Gilboa Quarry! 🤿

Our underwater adventure started with a visit to the helicopter, followed by the most important stop of the day… the underwater vending machine for an ice-cold Dr Pepper. 😄

From there we cruised over to the buses, where the locals were out in force—bluegill, bass, crappie, and even a few trout made an appearance. 🐟

Of course, no dive at Gilboa would be complete without a little underwater shenanigans over by the tubes… including a quick outfit change. You’ll have to watch the video to see what that was all about! 😂

Every dive has a story, and this one was packed with laughs, great visibility, and even better company.

Who else is ready for the next Gilboa adventure? 🌊💙

07/12/2026

🌊 Another Incredible Weekend at Gilboa Quarry! 🌅🤿

This weekend was everything we love about diving—new certifications, new challenges, great friendships, and one unforgettable sunset.

🎉 Congratulations to our newest Open Water Divers:
🐠 Gabby
🐠 Josh
🐠 Elizabeth
🐠 Tyler

Each of you put in the work, overcame challenges, and earned your certification. Welcome to the underwater world! Your adventure is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see where diving takes you.

⭐ Congratulations to Kristen on earning her Advanced Open Water Diver certification! Your commitment to continuing your education is opening the door to even more incredible diving opportunities.

⚙️ A special congratulations to Meghan on successfully completing her Introduction to Technical Diving course! Technical diving is all about precision, discipline, and mastering new skills. This is an exciting milestone, and we can’t wait to see where your technical diving journey leads.

🌅 One of the highlights of the weekend was our night dive. Mother Nature put on an incredible show, treating us to one of the most breathtaking sunsets we’ve seen in a long time. The sky exploded into brilliant shades of orange, reflecting across the calm water like it had been poured from a giant pitcher of perfectly mixed orange juice. It was the kind of sunset that makes you stop, smile, and remember just how amazing our dive community and the outdoors can be.

A huge thank you to our instructional team and everyone who came out to dive, learn, encourage one another, and make the weekend such a success. Whether you earned a new certification, took your first steps toward technical diving, or simply enjoyed time underwater with friends, weekends like this remind us why we love what we do.

Please help us congratulate Gabbie, Josh, Elizabeth, Tyler, Kristen, and Meghan in the comments! 👏💙

The adventure doesn’t end with a certification—it begins there. See you underwater!

07/06/2026

Sometimes it’s nice to leave the schedule behind and just go diving with a good friend.

This week we made our way to beautiful Cozumel to spend some time underwater with our longtime friend and incredible dive guide, Julio, from Dive with Julio. If you’ve ever wanted to experience why Cozumel is one of the world’s premier dive destinations, this is it.

🌊 Crystal-clear visibility
🐢 Sea turtles, eagle rays, and incredible marine life
🐠 Warm Caribbean water
🤿 Relaxing drift dives for divers of all experience levels
☀️ Great food, amazing people, and some of the friendliest diving you’ll ever experience.

What makes this place even more special is sharing it with someone who knows these reefs like the back of his hand. Julio’s passion for the ocean, attention to safety, and ability to find the hidden treasures on every dive are second to none. Every dive feels like exploring with an old friend—and that’s exactly what he is to us.

We’re already looking ahead to next spring, when Ray Scuba Diving will be returning to Cozumel! If this destination has been on your bucket list, or if you’re looking for an easy, relaxing tropical getaway with incredible diving, you won’t want to miss it.

Who’s ready to trade chilly mornings for 82° water, colorful reefs, and unforgettable memories?

Drop a 🌴🤿 in the comments if you’d like more information about joining us next spring!

06/09/2026

🌊🤿 Gilboa Season Is Here! 🤿🌊

The wait is over! Join the Ray Scuba Dive Family for our first weekend of the season at Gilboa Quarry on June 19th as we kick off another summer of adventure, training, and unforgettable dives.

Whether you're a brand-new diver working on certifications, a seasoned diver looking to sharpen your skills, or just want to spend the weekend with an amazing group of people who love the underwater world, Gilboa is the place to be.

🏊 Explore sunken attractions, underwater platforms, aircraft, and more
🤿 Complete training dives and specialty certifications
📸 Practice underwater photography
🔥 Hang out with the Dive Family between dives
🍔 Enjoy great food, great conversations, and great memories

There’s nothing quite like that first giant stride into the water after a long winter. Let's shake off the dust, get our gear wet, and start the season right!

📅 June 19–21
📍 Gilboa Quarry – Ottawa, Ohio
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All experience levels welcome

Who's ready to get back underwater? Drop a 🐟 in the comments if we'll see you there!

🌊🤿🐠

06/07/2026

🌊⚓ A Journey Back in Time Beneath the Red Sea ⚓🌊

Last week our Ray Scuba Dive Family had the incredible opportunity to dive one of the most famous wrecks in the world—the legendary SS Thistlegorm.

Sunk in 1941 while transporting military supplies to Allied forces in North Africa, the Thistlegorm now rests on the seafloor as one of the most sought-after wreck dives on the planet. Diving her is like swimming through a perfectly preserved underwater museum where history comes alive around every corner.

As you scroll through these photos, you're seeing actual pieces of World War II history:

📸 The Stern Gun – Still standing watch over the wreck more than 80 years later.

📸 Military Motorcycles – Parked inside the cargo holds exactly where they were loaded before the ship was lost.

📸 Truck Batteries – Supplies frozen in time, a reminder of the vital cargo this vessel carried.

📸 Aircraft Parts – Components of military aircraft scattered throughout the holds, telling the story of a world at war.

📸 Bedford Military Trucks – Perhaps the most iconic sight on the wreck. Seeing these trucks lined up inside the cargo hold feels less like a dive and more like stepping into a time machine.

The visibility, history, and sheer scale of the Thistlegorm are difficult to put into words. Every corner tells a story, and every dive reveals something new. We came home with thousands of photos and memories, so consider this just a preview—there are many more stories and images from the Red Sea still to come!

And if seeing these photos makes you wish you were there, don't worry—the adventure doesn't stop here. In January, our Dive Family heads to Chuuk Lagoon, home to one of the largest collections of World War II shipwrecks on Earth. If the Thistlegorm is a glimpse into history, Chuuk is an entire underwater history book.

There may still be a spot available if you'd like to join us on this incredible expedition. 🤿⚓

Who knows? The next unforgettable wreck photo could be yours.

🌊🤿⚓📸

06/06/2026

Back in port yesterday afternoon after an incredible week of diving the Red Sea! 🌊🤿

Last night, our adventure continued as we headed deep into the Egyptian desert for what can only be described as a movie-worthy safari. The jeeps raced across the sand, climbing and dropping over massive dunes and rocky hills while laughter and screams echoed through the convoy. As the city lights disappeared behind us, rugged mountain ranges seemed to rise from the desert floor in every direction.

Eventually, we arrived at a small Bedouin farm hidden in the middle of the wilderness. The Bedouin people welcomed us warmly and shared a glimpse into their traditional way of life. We explored their small bazaar filled with herbs, spices, and natural remedies, watched fresh bread being made by hand, rode camels and horses, and then journeyed farther up the mountainside to watch the sun set over the endless desert landscape.

As darkness settled in, we returned to enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner under the open sky. Then came the moment none of us will forget. With no city lights for miles, the desert transformed into a sea of stars. The Milky Way stretched overhead, and it felt as if someone had painted the sky with millions of lights. Our guide shared stories of the constellations, pointed out the zodiac signs, and explained how different the night sky appears here compared to back home—including how surprisingly small the North Star looks from this part of the world.

From ancient pyramids and world-class diving to Bedouin hospitality and unforgettable desert skies, Egypt continues to amaze us at every turn. 🇪🇬✨

05/29/2026

Today a few of us ventured into downtown Cairo for a day of exploring, and what an adventure it turned out to be!

We started our morning at a local jewelry shop where we learned how our names can be written in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and explored beautiful handcrafted jewelry inspired by thousands of years of Egyptian history. It’s amazing to see how much symbolism and meaning is woven into their art and culture.

From there, we found one of those hidden treasures you could never discover on a tour bus. Tucked away inside what felt like an old apartment building, we climbed several flights of stairs while being greeted by the sweet aroma of charcoal cooking below. At the top, we found a cozy restaurant overlooking the city of Cairo and, in the distance, the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Lunch was incredible. We enjoyed grilled chicken and traditional Egyptian Hawawshi—a delicious flatbread stuffed with seasoned lamb and spices and baked until perfectly crisp. The combination of flavors, the view, and the atmosphere made for a meal we won’t soon forget.

Our next stop was an Egyptian essential oil shop where we learned about oils that have been used here for generations. We sampled jasmine, lotus, sandalwood, frankincense, myrrh, black seed oil, peppermint, eucalyptus, and other traditional blends. Some are used for relaxation, others for headaches, congestion, skin care, muscle aches, better sleep, and yes… even snoring! A few of us may have come home with some “magic oil” to put to the test.

Then it was off to the spice market where vibrant colors and incredible aromas filled the room. We sampled and learned about many traditional Egyptian spices including cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, fenugreek, black cumin, hibiscus, anise, cloves, sesame, and the famous Egyptian dukkah blend. Every table seemed to offer another flavor, another story, and another reason to appreciate this culture.

Of course, no day in Cairo would be complete without coffee and tea. Everywhere we went we were welcomed with warm smiles, friendly conversation, and a beverage in hand. Whether it was rich Egyptian coffee, herbal tea, or fresh juice, hospitality seems to be part of everyday life here.

We finished our evening wandering through local art shops filled with stunning hand-painted papyrus artwork depicting scenes from ancient Egypt. Each piece felt like a connection between the Egypt of today and the Egypt of thousands of years ago.

What continues to impress me most is not just the history, the food, the spices, or the sights—it’s the people. Everywhere we’ve gone, we’ve been welcomed with kindness, generosity, and genuine hospitality.

Egypt has been an incredible experience, and today reminded us that some of the best adventures happen when you simply wander off the beaten path.

🇪🇬☕️🌿🧂🎨

05/28/2026

Today was one of the most fascinating and unforgettable days our Ray Scuba group has experienced so far here in Egypt. Between the pyramids, temples, museum treasures, and the stories behind them, it truly felt like stepping back thousands of years in history.

We started the morning at the Giza Plateau exploring the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), including going inside the pyramid itself. Walking through the narrow ascending passages and chambers built more than 4,500 years ago is hard to describe. The entire pyramid complex — including the valley temple, causeway, mortuary temple, and pyramid — was all built for one single purpose: the king’s funeral procession, mummification rituals, and preparation for the afterlife.

One of the most incredible things we learned was how detailed and advanced the burial process was. The internal organs of the king were carefully removed during mummification and stored in beautifully carved containers called canopic jars. These jars were often made from alabaster and placed inside ornate stone chests near the sarcophagus. Every detail of the burial chambers and tombs was crafted with astonishing precision and symbolism tied to the journey into the afterlife.

The temples themselves were equally mind blowing. The Valley Temple at Giza still contains massive blocks of red granite brought all the way from Aswan in southern Egypt — nearly 500 miles (800 km) away. Some of these blocks weigh more than 40–70 tons each. The floors were made from polished alabaster stone that still reflects light thousands of years later. The causeway roads connecting the temples to the pyramids stretched hundreds of meters and were used during the king’s funeral ceremonies as priests and processions moved toward the pyramid complex.

The engineering is unbelievable when you realize the Great Pyramid originally stood about 481 feet tall and was constructed from roughly 2.3 million limestone blocks, many weighing between 2 and 15 tons each. Even more amazing, the pyramid is aligned almost perfectly to true north with an accuracy modern builders would still be proud of today. Historians believe the builders used the stars, along with tools like plumb bobs, leveling trenches, squares, sighting rods, and careful geometry to achieve this precision long before modern technology existed.

Another fascinating detail was learning about Khufu’s solar boats. Ancient Egyptians believed the king would sail across the heavens with the sun god Ra in the afterlife. Full-sized cedar boats were buried in massive pits beside the pyramid, and one of those reconstructed boats is now displayed near the museum. The cedar wood itself was imported from Lebanon, showing how vast Egypt’s trade networks were even 4,500 years ago. Archaeologists also believe canals connected the Nile River directly toward the Giza Plateau, allowing massive stones and materials to be transported by boat much closer to the construction site.

Then we headed into the desert behind the pyramids on horseback and camel rides. Seeing all the pyramids rise out of the desert together while riding through the sand was one of those moments you never forget. As we rode farther out, the pyramids somehow kept looking bigger and more impossible the closer we returned toward them.

We finished the day at the Egyptian Museum, completely overwhelmed by the beauty, craftsmanship, and sheer amount of treasure preserved from ancient Egypt. The gold alone is staggering. King Tutankhamun’s famous solid gold funerary mask weighs around 24 pounds (11 kg) of gold by itself. At today’s gold prices, that alone would be worth well over $1 million just in raw gold value — and that doesn’t even begin to account for its historical importance. Everywhere you looked were intricately carved coffins, jewelry, statues, and treasures covered in lapis lazuli, alabaster, gold leaf, and precious stones, all crafted thousands of years ago with incredible detail and artistry.

Today reminded all of us just how advanced, organized, artistic, and visionary ancient Egyptian civilization truly was. The scale of what they accomplished with the tools available to them is simply astonishing. Egypt continues to exceed every expectation we had.

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