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Welcome to Lake Hickory Scuba & Marina. We are a full service Dive Training Center and Marina located on Lake Hickory in Taylorsville, NC. We are here for all your scuba diving needs. As an SSI Instructor Training Center, we can take you all the way from an Open Water Diver to a full SSI Scuba Instructor. We are PCI / PSI certified, and can offer you both visual inspections on your cylinders and hydro static test as well. Whether you need air or nitrox fills, we have you covered. We specialize in Public Safety Diving, Underwater Salvage, and Recreational Scuba. We offer trips every month and several big trips a year. We are just feet off the water, so grab some gear and jump right in. Lake Hickory Scuba & Marina 420 Taylorsville Beach Ct. , Taylorsville NC 28681 Phone (828)-632-7649 http://www.lakehickoryscuba.com https://www.facebook.com/lakehickoryscuba https://www.twitter.com/lhscuba https://www.pinterest.com/LHSCUBAMARINA/ https://www.instagram.com/lakehickoryscuba/

Recent Videos

Boater Safety Tip {[Navigating Under Bridges]} https://youtu.be/LvAfYX7-f0A In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford discusses the proper way to navigate on the waterway, when traversing under a bridge on a vessel. Boater Safety Tip {[Navigating Under Bridges]} 0:00 Opening 0:09 Intro 0:27...
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The Academics Of Scuba {[Environments And Methodologies]} https://youtu.be/gWqFlKNibrw In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford shows us the different teaching environments he uses to train students, and he explains the 3 different teaching methodologies used to teach scuba. The Academics...
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Scuba Tank Wheels With Storage Compartment https://youtu.be/tWtgGVJlvLg Scuba cylinders are heavy and can be difficult to transport from your vehicle to the dive site. Storing personal items while diving, and keeping the dry if you can't leave them on land can be a struggle. With this device you can...
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Calling For A Tow During A Tow https://youtu.be/9Wz0QbC_DJs In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford reminds us on why it is so important to take good care of our gear. We should never put off servicing our gear, even if its going to be a while before we diving again. Calling For A Tow...
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Dive Computer Discrepancies {[Don’t Be Afraid Of Decompression]} https://youtu.be/kJlYw4ulOzg In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford talks about the differences in dive computers and how to deal with these differences when diving with someone who has a different computer than yourself. Dive...
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What Are We Wearing Single Tank Deco Edition https://youtu.be/Qn0pIVGehW8 Its been a while since we have done a "What Are We Wearing Video." In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford shows us what he is wearing while teaching one of his Decompression Students. What Are We Wearing Single...
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Dive Trips Are Not Just About The Dives https://youtu.be/0PX8dCJbUhk Have you ever been on a dive trip and the dives get cancelled? We in today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford discusses why it is important to always have a back up plan for that specific situation, and why there is more to...
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{[Never Hold Your Breath]} Robbie's Emergency Ascent https://youtu.be/JbJksyOZGdc The "Golden Rule" in scuba diving is, NEVER HOLD YOUR BREATH. In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford sits down with one of his best friends who had a panicked diver situation while underwater, and bolted...
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The Rapid Field Neurological Exam https://youtu.be/VU-24kqLYjc The Rapid Field Neurological Exam is a quick 5 minute exam that Public Safety Divers use to determine if they are fit enough for a call out. This same exam can be used for all divers prior to making a dive. In this video, Dr. Dan Murray...
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A Quick Search And Recovery {[Can We Learn Anything]} https://youtu.be/Ez9UL2pU0_E Successful underwater searches are only successful if you stay safe while doing them. In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford talks about why it is so important to be properly trained and why you should...
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Slates & Wetnotes {[3M Tape Instructor Tip]} https://youtu.be/ffvT5uq6utQ In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford shows us how he uses his slates and wetnotes, without having to clean them between each dive. This same tip can be applied to cylinders when they are being labeled with mix...
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What Makes A Scuba Tank A Scuba Tank https://youtu.be/oU5Zz2IsYCY In today's video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford shows us several different cylinders and the valves of each cylinder, and how we can tell if the cylinders are actually meant to be used for scuba purposes. What Makes A Scuba Tank...
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