September 2025 Newsletter
Katie Murphy Aug 28, 2025
September Newsletter
Hello Adventurers,
I hope you all have been enjoying your summer! Mike and Richard just made it back from leading the Juliette live-a-board in the Florida Keys. They reported back that the weather was great and the dives were amazing. We are looking at adding another Juliette trip to the Bahamas in 2027.
Great news from our neighbor….Hunan Lion is finally back open. Get some dinner and come say hi!
As a reminder we will be closed Saturday, August 30th and Monday September 1st while we celebrate labor day!
Promotions
BigBlue Lights is having a sale August 28 through September 2nd. Get 20% off all stock and special orders.
Bare VIP Drysuit Event October 8th at 6:00pm.
Our Bare Sales Representative, Mike Comsa, will be in the shop talking all things drysuit. During this event BARE is offering two free items with the purchase of a new drysuit. It is a savings up to $562.90.
The options to choose from are:
- Ultrawarmth Base Layer Top and Pants
- Quick Cuff, Antares Oval or SLAGGO Cuff Rings with Latex or Silicone Wrist Seals
- Quick Neck or Orust Neck Ring with Silicone Neck Seal
- 7mm Ultrawarmth Dry Hood
Sign up here- There is no fee to sign up
End of Open Water Season
It’s not too late to sign up for the Rescue Class on September 6th and 7th. Already a rescue diver? Want to refresh your rescue skills? Sign up for the Rescue Refresher. You’ll get to participate in the rescue class and possibly even be used as the victim. Sign Up here.
October is the last month of open water season here in Ohio. Make sure you get your open water certification dives in before the season ends - click here to sign up!
We also have a couple more specialty weekend and are offering 15% off to celebrate the end of the season:
- Deep Diver
- Dry Suit Diver - extend your season!
- Sidemount
- Solo Diver
- Underwater Navigation
We are also teaching Computer Nitrox or TDI Nitrox up at the quarry that weekend. You can bundle either of those classes with the specialties above for only $100! Call into the shop to book - 614-545-DIVE.
Check out all of our classes – both confined water and open water – here on our class calendar.
Travel Updates
2026 Trip Updates:
- April 18th- 25th: Cozumel- Join us at our all-inclusive destination
- May 16th- 23rd: Bonaire- Explore the shore diving capital of the world, nearly sold out. Now open to all levels of divers.
- Sept. 5th- 12th: Maldives- Manta Expedition- Book by August 31st to secure your spot or risk being left ashore. Only 12 spots remain to fill the entire boat.
- More to follow
Events
The Aquatic Adventures Dive Club monthly meetup is this Thursday, October 2nd, starting at 6:00pm at Louies Grill in Hilliard.
Gear Up Event: Understanding Cylinders- A discussion on different types of cylinders, uses and types of diving to do with each. August 27th at 6:00pm. This event is free but please sign up here.
Critter Chat: The Creatures of St. Lucia: September 10th at 6:00pm. This event is free but please sign up here.
Hope to see you at the shop and thanks for supporting our dive community!
Katie Murphy
Owner & President
Aquatic Adventures Ohio
614-545-DIVE
2050 Crown Plaza Dr
Columbus, OH 43235
