Beginner Scuba Diving Lessons In Edmonton Alberta

 
 
 
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 andres dorado 
 
2024-05-04
 
 
  
Just finished all of my confined dives with Larry and a friend of mine! It has been a stellar experience so far. Larry always makes sure we feel safe and comfortable with every skill we learned, and his small class sizes lend themselves to a more individualized instructional experience every time. He really puts care and focuses on you and ensures you are having the best possible experience in and out of the water. Larry also has great stories and is always eager to share more! I’m excited to continue working with him and the wealth of knowledge he has to offer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Dave and Patti McC-Sim 
 
2024-02-05
 
 
  
Just finished my last pool session with Larry today, he is an incredible teacher with a ton of knowledge and experience. Unlike bigger dive outfits, Larry keeps his groups small so he can spend more one-on-one time with his students; my class had just one other person which was absolutely awesome. His training and knowledge was so incredible i honestly feel that I am more than prepared to start diving safely plus help others to act safely when I go diving, thanks Larry you're the man!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Steven Tchir 
 
2024-01-07
 
 
  
My wife took the open water course with Larry, and he graciously allowed me to audit  the course in place of a refresher, as I had not dived in a few years and only had a few dives under my belt. I can't say enough good things about Larry's level of instruction, patience and attention to detail. The fact that he is a world class instructor became clear to us once we were travelling as we received many compliments on our buoyancy, safety procedures, and overall knowledge - the important things other divers around us weren't practicing or simply weren't taught. Our excitement was so high that after the open water with Larry we immediately went on to do our advanced open water, and my wife received compliments from the instructor that she was diving like she had 40+ dives logged.

Larry is one of only a few hundred course instructors world wide - when we told dive masters we were taught by someone of his status they could hardly believe it. We're lucky to have an instructor of his pedigree in Edmonton. Forget the big dive shops, Larry is the must-have instructor for anyone in the area.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Courtney Rose 
 
2024-01-07
 
 
  
Update!!! We have dived 800+ minutes underwater since being taught by Larry in the last couple of months around the world. We always follow his practices and we actually caught and corrected some dangerous situations that dive masters missed due to the safety that Larry drilled into our training. He is a course director which is the highest level of PADI you can get. There is NO ONE else that has provided his type of instruction and training. It’s become an addiction and we went on to do our advanced course. We can’t get enough. THANK YOU!!!

Larry was so knowledgeable and really helped me feel comfortable/safe diving. I was quite nervous until my first class but his knowledge provides confidence. He also has quite a sense of humour and makes for a great class. He only teaches small groups so he can be incredibly attentive. Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Marc Britten 
 
2023-12-28
 
 
  
Larry does an excellent job of making sure you understand what your doing and teaches it in a way that’s easy to comprehend. The small class size ensures you get a lot of individual attention and are comfortable with what you’re doing. I’d recommend anyone looking to try scuba diving to work with Larry!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Pamela mejia 
 
2023-11-27
 
 
  
Larry is so awesome!! If you want to learn how to scuba dive and also have the best time doing it you should definitely consider Larry as your instructor! I am so happy with my decision and you will be too.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Kurtis Letwin 
 
2023-11-08
 
 
  
Larry is a fantastic instructor. The small group size for lessons allows for a student to learn the skills required and Larry does not move on until he is sure you have grasped what you need to know. I would highly recommend Larry if you are wanting to learn how to scuba dive.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Kristy Smith 
 
2023-11-02
 
 
  
I HIGHLY Recommend Larry as a scuba diving instructor!! Not only has he been diving personally for over 30 years, but he is very knowledgeable, kind and extremely patient with students who are just starting out!! He helps you feel at ease with each process and will only move on if you are comfortable with what you have learned. As an older first time scuba diving student, I believe one on one coaching from Larry was way better for me than in a group setting. I just needed that extra reassurance, time and patience, which is exactly what I got from him. Hands down 5 Stars
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Tara Johnson 
 
2023-08-17
 
 
  
Had my first Discover Scuba lesson with Larry Wedgewood last week and had the best time! I was really nervous going in, but Larry was great at keeping me calm and comfortable for the entire experience. The one on one training was so beneficial, I can’t wait to learn more from him!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Dominic Carney 
 
2023-01-12
 
 
  
I did my PADI open water scuba certification with Larry in anticipation of a trip to the Caribbean. I highly recommend him.

Larry is a personable, expert, thoughtful, engaged, patient, and highly professional instructor and will delight you with tales of working in all parts of the the diving industry. Under his guidance I felt my skills, confidence, and fluency in the water grew quickly and I always felt safe and prepared for the next stage of my training.

The training is amazing fun and Larry spent most of our time just getting me used to how things work underwater and practicing my buoyancy control and trim. Although we handily completed all the skills and theory needed for certification, we spent most of the time practicing how to actually dive.  A session in the pool clumsily throwing a Nerf style underwater torpedo back and forth while keeping your balance is an investment that pays off!

We did our pool dives at Grant MacEwan pool and our open water dives at Twin lake. Even in an Albertan lake in late October I felt warm and comfortable in a thick neoprene wetsuit.

When the trip to the Caribbean came we had an amazing time. I felt safe, confident, relaxed and could really enjoy the experience. Now we are just so excited for the next time!

If you were thinking of taking diving lessons and are looking for a great teacher with a personal touch you're on the right track with Larry.