Richmond Dive Club Inc.

09/13/2026

The Richmond Dive Club will have a diver day for members at Lake Phoenix on 27 September 2026 at 8:00 am.

09/06/2026

Join us for our next dive club meeting on Sept 8th at 7pm. @ O'toole's restaurant and Pub. 4800 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225

Invite a friend!

06/28/2026

Join us for our next dive club meeting on July 14th at 7pm. @ O'toole's restaurant and Pub. 4800 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225

Invite a friend!

06/26/2026

Discussion: I've seen this pop up a few times in the past couple of days. What do you think?

https://diventuresmag.com/ssi-removed-us-rstc-membership/

US Recreational Scuba Training Council, RSTC removes SSI as a member without prior notice.

The removal seems to be linked to a dispute over a gap between two sets of standards governing the Assistant Instructor qualification.

1. RSTC’s standard — the Recreational Assistant Scuba Instructor Certificate — dates to June 2002.

2. SSI has long operated under the more current ISO 24802-1 standard, second edition, issued in April 2014 and reviewed and confirmed in 2024.

(SSI) has been explicit that the removal does not affect the validity of SSI certifications, nor the ability of SSI professionals and training centres to continue delivering SSI programmes under current SSI standards.

Scuba Schools International has quietly disappeared from the US RSTC membership page, with no statement from either party. Diventures reports on what is known, and what isn't.

05/24/2026

Where do you like to dive the most? Share your favorite place. Be it local, out of state or international. What makes it your favorite?

05/24/2026

With Lynnhaven Dive Center / LDC – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Looking for a dive buddy in the RVA area? 🤿

​You don’t have to travel to the Caribbean to find an awesome community of divers. Whether you’re a seasoned tech diver, working on your Advanced Open Water, or just recently certified and looking to log some local hours, the Richmond Dive Club has a spot for you!
​We’re a group of local enthusiasts who love sharing tips, planning weekend trips, and just talking gear.
​👇 Drop a comment below: What’s your current certification level, and where is your dream dive destination? Let’s connect!
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05/11/2026

Tomorrow's meeting speaker is from D.A.N.

05/11/2026

Come out tomorrow 12 May for our monthly meeting.
O'Toole's Restaurant & Pub
4800 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
Meeting starts @7:00pm
Social time starts at 6:30pm.