BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Carolina Dive Center - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Carolina Dive Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Carolina Dive Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTSTAMP:20260701T183957Z CREATED:20260108T142733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183957Z UID:10000405-1774656000-1774915199@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:FLORIDA SPRINGS: March 28th -30th DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 28th – Monday March 30th\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You Can Complete Your Checkout Dives\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We completed our Open Water Checkout Dives\n \n \n \n \n\n\nJoin us for an exciting trip to the Florida Springs. \nThis is a very affordable get away. \nOpen Water Students Can Complete Their Checkout Dives On This Trip. \nSaturday Itinerary: We will head to Devils Den and dive in the warm Springs. Our Open Water Students will complete their first two checkout dives here. \nSunday Itinerary: We will dive at the Blue Grotto. The Blue Grotto has good visibility and reaches a depth of 100 ft. Upon entering the spring you will encounter a very large cavern with writing on the walls. At a depth of 30 feet there is a fresh air bell so you can take off your mask and breath some fresh air. Continuing down\, there is a large shaft that slopes down at a 90 degree angle. There are lights at 30 ft to illuminate the cavern. Our Open Water Students will complete their checkout dives here. \nMonday Itinerary: On Monday morning we will dive at a to be determined Spring. After the dive we will head back to Raleigh. \nTRIP PRICE is : \n$595 per person based on double occupancy \n$825 per person based on single occupancy \nWHAT IS INCLUDED:\n– Three (3) nights deluxe accommodations\n– Three days of diving in the Springs\n– All admission and park fees\n– Three Air tanks\n– Lots of Fun \n$100 non-refundable deposit per person  is due with reservation. \n  \nPlease Click Here To Register For Florida Springs Trip\n  URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/florida-springs-march-28th-30th/ CATEGORIES:VACATIONS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/looking-into-devils-den-scaled-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322 DTSTAMP:20260701T183841Z CREATED:20251202T132030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183841Z UID:10000361-1774051200-1774137599@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:Drysuit - March 21st DESCRIPTION:Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places\, more often. This suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable\, even in surprisingly cold water. \nWant to stay warm? Want to extend your scuba diving season? Then dive dry. A dry suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable\, even in surprisingly cold water. There is incredible diving in the world’s cooler regions and in some areas\, conditions are even better in colder months. Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places\, more often. \nWhat You Learn: \nThe first thing you’ll discover is which dry suit style and accompanying undergarments are right for you and the diving you’ll do. Then you’ll learn how to take care of your dry suit. During two dives\, in addition to a confined water dive\, you’ll practice: \n– Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance.\n– Mastering buoyancy control using your dry suit.\n– Dive safety procedures when using a dry suit. \n  \nPlease Click Here To Register For March 21st Drysuit Class URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/drysuit-march-21st-2/ LOCATION:Fantasy Lake Scuba Park\, 3601 Quarry Rd\, Wake Forest\, NC\, 27587\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTSTAMP:20260701T183953Z CREATED:20260104T112012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183953Z UID:10000403-1772841600-1772927999@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:Drysuit - March 7th DESCRIPTION:Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places\, more often. This suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable\, even in surprisingly cold water. \nWant to stay warm? Want to extend your scuba diving season? Then dive dry. A dry suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable\, even in surprisingly cold water. There is incredible diving in the world’s cooler regions and in some areas\, conditions are even better in colder months. Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places\, more often. \nWhat You Learn: \nThe first thing you’ll discover is which dry suit style and accompanying undergarments are right for you and the diving you’ll do. Then you’ll learn how to take care of your dry suit. During two dives\, in addition to a confined water dive\, you’ll practice: \n– Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance.\n– Mastering buoyancy control using your dry suit.\n– Dive safety procedures when using a dry suit. \n  \nPlease Click Here To Register For March 7th Drysuit Class URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/drysuit-march-7th-2/ LOCATION:Fantasy Lake Scuba Park\, 3601 Quarry Rd\, Wake Forest\, NC\, 27587\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T173000 DTSTAMP:20260701T194007Z CREATED:20260201T131748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T194007Z UID:10000438-1772294400-1772299800@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:Become A PADI Pro - Pro Night DESCRIPTION:Do More Of What You Love\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAre you someone who loves sharing stories about your dive adventures with everyone you know? \nDo you find yourself dreaming of your next dive – be it in your own backyard or at an exotic destination? \nAre you driven to be the best diver you can be by growing your diving knowledge and skillset? \nIf you answered yes to any of these questions\, then you should join the ranks of PADI® Divemaster or Instructor\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\nOn Pro Night – our PADI Regional Representative and Carolina Dive Center’s Course Director and Instructors will be discussing how you can transform your lifestyle and become a PADI PRO. \nGet your questions answered. Ask the Experts \n  \nPlease Click Here To Register For PADI Pro Night URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/become-a-padi-pro-pro-night/ LOCATION:Carolina Dive Center\, 5540 Atlantic Springs Road\, Raleigh\,\, North Carolina\, 27616\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Professional ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTSTAMP:20251116T153023Z CREATED:20251116T152610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T153023Z UID:10000353-1771459200-1771718399@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:PADI Underwater Photography DESCRIPTION:The Digital Underwater Photography Specialty is a multi-day course that will show you how to handle a digital camera in the water including prepping a housing\, learning about white balance\, practicing the special skills that photographers need regarding the fragile aquatic environment and how to get top-notch\, beautiful pictures. We’ll practice in the the ocean and we’ll review images throughout the course. This is an interactive and hands-on program that will have you taking your best shots ever. \nThe PADI eLearning makes it easy to learn underwater photography fundamentals. Learn about composition\, shooting angles\, lighting and photographer etiquette. \nStudy at your own pace\, online or offline\, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training\, or whenever you have a question. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWhat You Will Learn \nWith cameras prepped\, charged and ready to go\, we’ll set out for a day of photography and diving. We’ll put the skills and knowledge knowledge reviews and eLearning into action in the ocean. We’ll review images\, talk about strategies for improvement then apply those strategies for the next dive. We’ll discuss working with the conditions to set up your camera appropriately for wide-angle or macro shooting. You will see the results of this kind of interactive “show me what you’ve got” approach in better images.\n\nRequired Gear: \nThe following personal gear is required for your Underwater Photography class dives. \n– Underwater Camera \nTuition is $225 and includes\n–  eLearning Academics\n– 2 Training Dives with one of our Instructors\n–  Knowledge Reviews with your Instructor\n– PADI Certification Processing Fee\n– Your Certification eCard\n– Lots of Fun URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/padi-underwater-photography/ LOCATION:Bangka Island\, North Sulawesi\, North Sulawesi\, Indonesia CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NUDIPHOTO.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com GEO:1.7941° N;125.1599° E END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226 DTSTAMP:20251019T213254Z CREATED:20250211T210702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T213254Z UID:10000274-1771372800-1772063999@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:Bangka Island – North Sulewesi Indonesia DESCRIPTION:Corel Eye – Bangka Island North Sulewesi – Indonesia\nThe waters surrounding North Sulawesi Island are home to two of Indonesia’s top dive destinations. Bunaken Marine Park is known for spectacular hard coral reefs and big walls. Lembeh Strait is one of the world’s premier muck diving destinations. Midway between these two scuba meccas is Bangka Island and the Coral Eye Marine Outpost. \n\n\n \n  \nBangka Island is a small\, forested oasis located just off the northeastern tip of North Sulawesi\, in the heart of the Coral Triangle\, the global epicenter of marine biodiversity. It offers white-sand beaches\, mangrove-lined shores\, and pristine forests. Coral Eye was originally founded in 2009 as an outpost for marine studies. The location was chosen for its diversity of underwater environments\, which mix muck diving sites similar to Lembeh Strait with hard-coral reefs and pinnacles like those found in Bunaken. \n\n\n  \n  \n \nIn addition to diving and snorkeling\, guests can enjoy water sports\, walk the beach to visit a small fishing village or explore the forests and hills of Bangka Island. The island has no roads\, and the undeveloped interior is home to parrots\, tarsiers\, cuscus\, and monitor lizards. The resort can also organize day trips to North Sulawesi to visit the Tangkoko National Reserve or hike into the volcanic landscapes of the Minahasan Highlands. \nTrip Cost: $2\,685 per diver based on double occupancy. \n  \n  \nWhat Is Included:​ \n\n7 Nights Accommodations in Beach Front Villa (Double Occupancy)\nTransfers from Manado Airport to Resort. Mineral water and fresh towel during boat transfer\n5 days of 2-tank boat diving with Nitrox\, use of tanks\, weights\, and belt. Fresh water\, hot coffee/tea\, snacks\, and fruits included.\nBreakfast\, lunch\, afternoon snack\, dinner\, free-flow drinking water\, local coffee/tea\, welcome drink\, fruit and biscuits available all day\,\nFree WiFi\,\nResort service charge and tax.\n\nDoes Not Include: \n\nAirfare to Manado North Sulewesi\,\nGratuities\nAlchoholic Beverages\n\nReserve your trip with a $500 non refundable deposit URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/bangka-island-north-sulewesi-indonesia/ CATEGORIES:VACATIONS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/coraleye-resort-report-1-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTSTAMP:20260701T183841Z CREATED:20251202T131325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183841Z UID:10000360-1771113600-1771199999@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:Drysuit - February 15th DESCRIPTION:Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places\, more often. This suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable\, even in surprisingly cold water. \nWant to stay warm? Want to extend your scuba diving season? Then dive dry. A dry suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable\, even in surprisingly cold water. There is incredible diving in the world’s cooler regions and in some areas\, conditions are even better in colder months. Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places\, more often. \nWhat You Learn: \nThe first thing you’ll discover is which dry suit style and accompanying undergarments are right for you and the diving you’ll do. Then you’ll learn how to take care of your dry suit. During two dives\, in addition to a confined water dive\, you’ll practice: \n– Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance.\n– Mastering buoyancy control using your dry suit.\n– Dive safety procedures when using a dry suit. URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/drysuit-february-15th-2/ LOCATION:Fantasy Lake Scuba Park\, 3601 Quarry Rd\, Wake Forest\, NC\, 27587\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T183845Z CREATED:20251205T150152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183845Z UID:10000362-1770462000-1770483600@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:Try Scuba Experience - February 7th DESCRIPTION:Try Scuba Experience\nCurious about what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you’re interested in scuba diving but not quite ready to commit to a full certification course\, Discover Scuba Diving is the perfect introduction. Offered in a pool\, this program provides a simple way to experience the basics of underwater exploration\, without the need for certification. \nParticipants should bring a swimsuit\, towel\, and any snorkeling gear they own. We will provide all the necessary equipment\, including snorkeling gear. \nAdditionally\, participants are required to complete a medical history form. If you answer “no” to all the questions\, a physician’s approval is not needed. However\, if you answer “yes” to any question\, you may need to get a doctor’s approval before participating. Feel free to contact us at (919) 341-2787 if you have any questions. \nThis exciting and fun experience includes: \n\nScuba Orientation eLearning: Complete this class online before your Pool Session. Approximate time to complete is 1 hour.\nClassroom Session: Instructors will provide the essential information to start learning safe scuba practices.\nPool Session: You’ll put on scuba equipment and practice fundamental scuba skills.\n\nThe tuition for this experience is $125\, with no additional fees. URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/try-scuba-experience-february-7th/ LOCATION:Carolina Dive Center\, 5540 Atlantic Springs Road\, Raleigh\,\, North Carolina\, 27616\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tryscuba-e1766755234640.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 DTSTAMP:20260701T183953Z CREATED:20260104T111731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183953Z UID:10000402-1770422400-1770508799@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:Drysuit - February 7th DESCRIPTION:Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places\, more often. This suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable\, even in surprisingly cold water. \nWant to stay warm? Want to extend your scuba diving season? Then dive dry. A dry suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable\, even in surprisingly cold water. There is incredible diving in the world’s cooler regions and in some areas\, conditions are even better in colder months. Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places\, more often. \nWhat You Learn: \nThe first thing you’ll discover is which dry suit style and accompanying undergarments are right for you and the diving you’ll do. Then you’ll learn how to take care of your dry suit. During two dives\, in addition to a confined water dive\, you’ll practice: \n– Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance.\n– Mastering buoyancy control using your dry suit.\n– Dive safety procedures when using a dry suit. URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/drysuit-february-7th-2/ LOCATION:Fantasy Lake Scuba Park\, 3601 Quarry Rd\, Wake Forest\, NC\, 27587\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T115900 DTSTAMP:20260116T143857Z CREATED:20260116T143857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T143857Z UID:10000415-1770278400-1770292740@carolinadivecenter.com SUMMARY:Divers Alert Network (DAN) CPR and Basic Life Support - Thursday February 5th DESCRIPTION:This fundamental course prepares you to provide proper care for life-threatening illnesses or injuries until professional emergency medical care is available. The life-support skills taught in this course include one-person CPR\, use of automatic external defibrillators\, bleeding management\, assisting a choking victim and responding to a person in shock. The first aid skills taught include conducting secondary assessments\, splinting and responding to medical emergencies.\n\nThis course meets the CPR and first aid training requirements for the PADI Rescue Diver Course and all work related requirements \nThis course is also approved by the U.S. Coast Guard as meeting the CPR and first aid requirements for captain and mate licenses. \n  \n \n  URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/divers-alert-network-dan-cpr-and-basic-life-support-thursday-february-5th/ LOCATION:Carolina Dive Center\, 5540 Atlantic Springs Road\, Raleigh\,\, North Carolina\, 27616\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://carolinadivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BLSCPR-FA_Class_Presentation_V3.0-for-class.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Dive Center":MAILTO:Info@CarolinaDiveCenter.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR