Calendar of Events

Specialty Course for the Month

ALL Specialty Classes from November – April 10% off. Bundle two classes, paid for at the same time and get %15 off the package. Nitrox, Drysuit, EFR, Emergency O2, Full Face Mask, Deep Diver and more. Call (800) 279-8992 to schedule your class today! Why pay more for less!

Specialty Course for the Month

Self-Reliant Diver! This specialty course familiarizes divers with the skills knowledge of diving in a team while remaining self-sufficient. The intent is to allow students to manage risk by adopting a self-sufficient mentality. The course is an introduction to diving within recreational limits with a greater degree of redundancy and extended knowledge of dive planning and risk management.

2nd (Friday)
to 9th (Friday)

Bahama Mama Dive Rally

Join us for a week-long liveaboard adventure with Blackbeard's Cruises in the Bahamas. Space is limited! More info...

16th (Friday 2pm)

The park is open on weekends and Wednesday for the 2012 diving season. A reservation is required to dive during the week (except Wednesday).

Specialty Course for the Month

Peak Performance Buoyancy! Master neutral buoyancy with this course, glide effortlessly, use les air and ascend or descend alsomt by thought. This course helps you refind the skills you already and become a better diver.

1st (Tuesday)

Peak Season is here! The scuba park opens daily through September 30, 2012.

12th (Saturday)

Eco-Clean Up Rally PRIZES!!
10:00am to 2:00pm

19th (Saturday)

Digital Underwater Photography contest begins. (Call for details)

17th (Thursday)
to 18th (Friday)

Poseidon is setting aside these two days for Shops, Instructors and divemasters for instruction on the MkVI Recreational Rebreather. For additional information contact Poseidon at (281) 465-8600.

19th (Saturday)
to 20th (Sunday)

Poseidon rally and Demo Tour (Memorial Day Weekend). Come and try out the new Mk6 VI recreational Rebreather, drysuits, equipment and accessories!

21st (Monday)

Poseidon has a day for Shops, Instructors and divemasters looking for training in the operations of the MkVI Recreational Rebreather. For additional information or to reserve a spot for this optional training contact Poseidon at (281) 465-8600. Poseidon web site

26th (Saturday)
to 28th (Monday)

Memorial Day Weekend Military Appreciation Weekend.  Active duty retired military plus dependents benefit with a discount. See our Military page for more information.

Specialty Course for the Month

Deep Diver! After those first few dives you are likely ready to explore the depths. This course helps you understand the considerations of deep diving letting you explore the exciting and mysteries of the deep.

24th (Sunday)

Founders Day Dive Rally (all day long!)
Let's celebrate the founding of Lake Rawlings together!

30th (Saturday)

RQDC Board of Directors Meeting 10:00am

30th (Saturday)

RQDC Shareholder Meeting  3:00pm

Specialty Course for the Month

Wreck Diver! Divers find wrecks of all kinds intriguing to with new adventures awaiting to be explored. This course teaches you the ins and outs of responsible wreck diving.

4th (Wednesday)

Independence Day Military Appreciation day! Active and retired military and their dependent family members can enjoy extra discounts at Lake Rawlings just by presenting your ID card at the time of entrance. Come and relax at the lake! See our Military page for more information.

Specialty Course for the Month

Night Diver! Diving does not stop when the sun sets. Armed with your underwater lights and your dive buddy this course helps you see the aquatic life in a different setting. While some creatures sleep, others come out as the night goes on. Come let us help you understand a new aquatic world that appears in the glow of your light when the sun sets.

25th (Saturday)

Lake Rawlings DiveFest - MAJOR PRIZES!!!

With fun contests, great prizes, and proceeds going to DAN, this is a "must do" annual event! DIVEFEST Preregistration is available for you to save your hard earned cash.

25th (Saturday)
to 26th (Sunday)

Scuba Swap Meet
Come together not only to dive at Lake Rawlings but bring your gently used equipment for the swap meet. Vendors $5.00 for your space.

Specialty Course for the Month

Full Face Mask Diver! With these mask becoming more popular you may like to give this a try. Warmer in cooler water, no jaw pain as you no longer have anything in our mouth and easy to use! Combine this with next months course, Dry Suit Speciality, and you are ready to extend your diving season.

31st (Friday)
to 3rd (Monday)

SCUBA JAM PRIZES!! (Labor Day weekend) Boy & Girl Scouts annual scuba rally! Scuba Jam on line Preregistration is available.

1st (Saturday)
to 3rd (Monday)

Labor Day Weekend  Active and retired military and their dependent family members can enjoy extra discounts at Lake Rawlings just by presenting your ID card at the time of entrance. Come and relax at the lake! See our Military page for more information.

8th (Saturday)

Project AWARE International Clean Up Day

Participate in the world's largest, one-day volunteer effort to clean the aquatic and surrounding environment.
More information...

30th (Sunday)

Last day to dive weekdays without a reservation.

Specialty Course for the Month

Dry Suit Diver! With cooler weather coming the diving here and elsewhere just gets better. A Drysuit lets you not only stay dry but warm even in suprisingly cold water. Let us get you ready for your extended diving season with this class.

6th (Saturday)
and 8th (Monday)

Columbus Day Weekend We will be open Columbus Day, and military personnel and retired military plus dependents can camp dive at huge discounts. See our Military page for more information.

13th (Saturday)
and 14th (Sunday)

Digital Underwater Photography contest winners announced.

19th (Friday)
to 21st (Sunday)

DUI DOG Rally & Demo Tour

Come and try out DUI drysuits and equipment and accessories!

Preregister for the Lake Rawlings DOG Rally or visit the DUI web site.

27th (Saturday)

Underwater Pumpkin Carvin' Contest PRIZES!!
11:00am to 2:00pm

Specialty Course for the Month

ALL Specialty Classes from November – April 10% off. Bundle two classes, paid for at the same time and get %15 off the package. Nitrox, Drysuit, EFR, Emergency O2, Full Face Mask, Deep Diver and more. Call (800) 279-8992 to schedule your class today Why pay more for less!

14th (Wednesday)

Last diving weekend of the season. A reservation to dive is required for the Off-Season, thru March 15, 2012.