Tiedemanns Diving Center
56 Gardiners Ave, Levittown, NY, USA
О центре
Tiedemanns Diving Center, расположенный в Левиттауне, США, является дайв-центром, приверженным безопасному обучению дайвингу. Сертифицированный SSI и TDI, он предлагает полный спектр курсов от Discover Scuba Diving до Instructor Development Course и технического дайвинга. Дайверы, интересующиеся такими специализациями, как рэк-дайвинг, подводная фотография или ночные погружения, найдут здесь индивидуальные предложения.
Удобства центра включают раздевалки, бар, бассейн для обучения и практики, а также дайв-шоп. Для удобства клиентов предоставляется аренда снаряжения, заправка воздухом (включая найтрокс) и возможность погружений с катера и с берега. Также предлагаются ночные погружения.
Tiedemanns Diving Center также организует дайв-туры, такие как приключения во Флориде или поездки на международные направления, например, на Бонэйр. Их опыт охватывает вводные курсы по техническому дайвингу, знакомившие с необходимым снаряжением и навыками, до специализированных курсов, таких как Advanced Nitrox и Decompression Procedures. Центр также упоминает участие в местных мероприятиях по рэк-дайвингу.
Команда Tiedemanns Diving Center, включая инструкторов, таких как Джим В., стремится обеспечить безопасный и обогащающий учебный процесс. Центр говорит на французском и немецком языках, что расширяет его доступность для международной клиентуры. Их миссия — безопасно обучать дайвингу, прививая страсть к подводным исследованиям.
Доступные курсы
12 cursosOpen Water Diver
Curso de iniciación al buceo recreativo. Obtén tu certificación para bucear de forma autónoma hasta 18 metros de profundidad.
Wreck Diver
Especialidad de buceo en pecios para explorar restos hundidos de forma segura y planificada.
Underwater Photography
Especialidad de fotografía submarina para capturar imágenes del mundo subacuático.
Introduction to Technical Diving
Tiedemann's Diving Center offers the Introduction to Technical Diving course, a crucial stepping stone bridging recreational diving with advanced exploration. This TDI-certified program familiarizes divers with specialized equipment configurations, refined open water skills, and essential gas planning techniques within a no-decompression framework. The curriculum includes mastering technical gear setup, practicing advanced finning and propulsion methods to minimize silt, and deploying lift bags for contingency. Students will engage in practical exercises focusing on situational awareness, gas depletion drills, and buddy assistance, enhancing overall competence and safety. This course is a mandatory prerequisite for TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures courses, building a solid foundation for further technical training. The practical training for this course involves three dives at Lake Hydra, providing hands-on experience with technical diving equipment and essential skills. While the exact depth and conditions at Lake Hydra are not specified, the course focuses on developing the precise buoyancy and trim control vital for efficient gas consumption in technical environments. Participants will be challenged to become more comfortable, competent, and dependable partners for future complex dives. The course structure combines lecture sessions with video examples, a pool session for equipment configuration, and the open water dives. This program is conducted by Tiedemann's Diving Center, which is certified by IDEA, SSI, and TDI, ensuring adherence to high training standards. The center offers instruction in German, English, French, and Dutch, catering to a diverse range of international students. Class sizes are strictly limited to six divers, allowing for personalized instruction and effective skill development. While specific details on dive boats or facilities are not provided, the focus on small class sizes suggests a commitment to individual attention and safety. Participants are responsible for their own gas fills and entrance fees to Lake Hydra, which are not included in the course cost. Specific equipment requirements are discussed during the initial lecture, and it is strongly recommended that students do not purchase any gear before this session. The course emphasizes hands-on learning and practical application of skills, preparing divers for the demands of technical exploration. Upon successful completion, divers will receive a TDI Intro to Tech certification card, validating their foundational technical diving abilities.
Advanced Nitrox
The TDI Advanced Nitrox course at Tiedemann's Diving Center is designed for certified divers aiming to expand their depth limits and bottom times using enriched air nitrox. This technical diving program builds upon your existing Enriched Air Nitrox certification, teaching you to utilize gas mixes with oxygen percentages from 21% up to 100% for dives reaching depths of up to 130 feet (40 meters). The primary focus is on the benefits, potential hazards, and proper procedures for using these advanced gas mixes in dives that do not require staged decompression. You will learn how higher oxygen content can significantly extend your no-decompression limits when used as a primary breathing gas, reducing nitrogen absorption. Alternatively, using high-percentage oxygen mixes for decompression can shorten your ascent time or enhance safety margins during safety stops. This comprehensive course includes three classroom sessions to cover theory, a dedicated pool session for mastering equipment configuration and rigging, and four practical certification dives. Tiedemann's Diving Center provides the TDI Deluxe Advanced Nitrox Student Kit and a Student Workbook as part of the course fee. While gas fills, entrance fees, and any potential charter boat fees are not included, the curriculum is structured to ensure you gain hands-on experience with the equipment and techniques necessary for advanced nitrox diving. The center is certified by TDI, a leading agency in technical diver training, ensuring a high standard of instruction. Upon successful completion, you will receive the highly respected TDI Advanced Nitrox certification card. This certification is a prerequisite for obtaining cylinders filled with Nitrox mixes exceeding 40% oxygen. The course also emphasizes the importance of understanding equipment requirements, with specific guidance provided during the first lecture to help you select appropriate gear. Many students find this course is an excellent precursor to the TDI Decompression Procedures course, further advancing their capabilities in technical diving. Tiedemann's Diving Center offers instruction in multiple languages, including English, German, French, and Dutch, catering to a diverse range of international divers. While specific dive site details are not provided, the practical application of these skills typically occurs in environments suitable for technical diving training. The climate data for the region shows a wide temperature range throughout the year, with sea temperatures averaging around 12.7°C, suggesting that thermal protection suitable for cooler waters may be necessary depending on the season of your course. The course structure, with its blend of theory, pool work, and open water dives, is designed to build confidence and proficiency in managing advanced gas mixes safely and effectively.
Computer Diving
Unlock the full potential of your diving adventures with the Computer Diving specialty course at Tiedemann's Diving Center. This program is designed for divers eager to move beyond basic dive planning and embrace the advanced capabilities of modern dive computers. You will gain a thorough understanding of how these devices function, enabling you to maximize bottom time and enhance safety margins. The course emphasizes interpreting the data your computer provides, ensuring you make informed decisions underwater. This specialty is particularly beneficial for those who own a dive computer or are considering purchasing one, as it bridges the gap between owning the technology and truly mastering its use. The curriculum includes one video lecture session at Tiedemann's Diving Center, followed by two practical open water dives. These crucial dives can be integrated into one of the center's monthly Dutch Springs Weekends or undertaken during one of their international dive expeditions. This hands-on approach allows you to immediately apply theoretical knowledge in real-world diving conditions. By understanding dive profiles and decompression algorithms, you will significantly improve your dive planning and air consumption management. The course aims to prevent common issues, such as unexpected air depletion, by teaching you to monitor your computer's readings effectively. While the provided data does not specify exact dive sites or depths for this specialty, Tiedemann's Diving Center is certified by IDEA, SSI, and TDI, indicating a high standard of training. The center also offers instruction in German, English, French, and Dutch, catering to a diverse range of international divers. The average sea temperature across the year is around 12.7°C, with monthly air temperatures ranging from a chilly 1.2°C in January to a more comfortable 24.1°C in July, suggesting that appropriate thermal protection will be necessary for dives outside the warmer months. Mastering your dive computer is a significant step towards becoming a more proficient and confident diver. This course empowers you to take greater control of your dives, leading to safer and more enjoyable underwater experiences. You will learn to interpret complex dive profiles, understand the underlying principles of decompression calculations, and make critical, real-time decisions based on your computer's feedback. This enhanced understanding translates directly into better air management and extended exploration capabilities, making every dive more rewarding.
Deep Diving
Expand your underwater horizons with the Deep Diving technical course at Tiedemann's Diving Center. This program is meticulously designed for certified divers eager to explore depths typically ranging from 60 to over 100 feet. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of the physiological effects and inherent risks of deep diving, including Decompression Sickness (DCS), Oxygen Poisoning, and Nitrogen Narcosis, developing the expertise to manage these challenges effectively. The course includes critical skills such as the proper use of ascent lines and pony bottles for managing gas supply and safety, alongside advanced techniques for planning and executing deeper dives. This training is offered in conjunction with IDEA, SSI, and TDI certifications, reflecting the center's commitment to high standards. The practical component of this course takes place at Dutch Springs, a renowned dive site known for its excellent visibility and unique underwater features, providing a controlled yet engaging environment for deep diving practice. While specific monthly sea temperatures are available, with averages around 12.7°C, the training schedule is optimized to leverage the best conditions. The academic review sessions are conducted on Long Island, allowing for focused theoretical preparation before the hands-on dives. To enroll in the Deep Diving program, you must hold an Open Water Diver certification and have successfully completed the Computer Diving and Wreck Diving courses. A minimum of 25 logged dives is also required, ensuring a solid foundation in essential diving skills and relevant specialties. This prerequisite ensures that all participants are well-prepared to safely tackle the complexities of deep diving. The course structure involves one to two academic review sessions followed by four practical dives over two days. Tiedemann's Diving Center offers instruction in multiple languages, including German, English, French, and Dutch, catering to a diverse range of international divers. This multilingual approach ensures clear communication and a comfortable learning experience for everyone. By completing this program, divers will be ready to explore deeper sites with significantly increased confidence and a heightened awareness of safety protocols, unlocking new possibilities for underwater exploration.
Dry Suit Diving
Tired of shivering during your dives? Tiedemann's Diving Center offers the Dry Suit Diving specialty course, designed to keep you warmer underwater and significantly extend your diving season. This course unlocks the potential for longer dives, exploration of cooler waters, and comfortable diving from early spring through late fall. You will gain the essential skills and knowledge required for safe and effective dry suit diving. The program begins with an academic review at Tiedemann's Diving Center, covering the principles and advantages of dry suit diving. This is followed by a pool session focused on mastering buoyancy control and handling techniques specific to dry suits in a controlled environment. The course culminates with practical application through two open water dives at Dutch Springs, allowing you to confidently use your new skills. While Tiedemann's recommends using your own dry suit to familiarize yourself with its unique features, rental equipment can be arranged if you do not own one. This ensures every student can experience the benefits of dry suit diving firsthand. The center's commitment to accessibility means you can focus on learning without equipment barriers. By mastering dry suit diving, you can dramatically enhance your comfort and enjoyment, especially in water temperatures that might otherwise limit your diving. The average sea temperature around the region is 12.7°C, making dry suit proficiency a valuable asset for year-round diving. This certification opens new diving opportunities and allows you to maximize your time in and around the water, providing the confidence to explore diverse underwater environments regardless of temperature. Tiedemann's Diving Center offers this specialty in multiple languages, including German, English, French, and Dutch, catering to a diverse range of divers. The center is certified by IDEA, SSI, and TDI, ensuring a high standard of training. This course is an excellent next step for certified divers looking to expand their capabilities and comfort in cooler conditions.
Navigation
Master essential underwater orientation with Tiedemann's Diving Center's Navigation Specialty course. This program is designed to build upon your Open Water Diver foundation, equipping you with the confidence and skills to navigate effectively using both natural references and a compass. Understanding your position at all times is paramount for safety, preventing long surface swims, and ensuring you reach your intended dive sites. The course focuses on developing situational awareness and the ability to return to your starting point or exit, which also contributes to efficient air consumption and hazard avoidance. Your practical training will take place at Dutch Springs, a renowned dive site known for its clear waters and interesting underwater topography. The course includes one academic review session at Tiedemann's Diving Center on Long Island, followed by two open water dives at Dutch Springs during one of their scheduled weekends. This hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced instructors is key to solidifying your navigation abilities in a real-world diving environment. The waters around Long Island, where Tiedemann's Diving Center is located, experience a range of temperatures throughout the year. For instance, October offers average sea temperatures around 14.1°C, while July can reach up to 24.1°C, providing varied conditions for training. This variability means divers can experience different thermal layers and visibility conditions, further enhancing their adaptive navigation skills. Tiedemann's Diving Center offers this specialty course with a strong emphasis on personalized instruction, ensuring very limited class sizes. This allows for ample opportunity for individual practice and feedback from instructors. The center is certified by IDEA, SSI, and TDI, offering a high standard of diver education. They also cater to a diverse clientele, with staff fluent in German, English, French, and Dutch, ensuring clear communication for a wide range of students.
React Right
The React Right specialty course at Tiedemann's Diving Center is a vital training program designed to equip participants with essential emergency response skills. This comprehensive course integrates CPR, AED usage, First Aid for Adults, and Oxygen Administration, preparing individuals to act confidently in critical medical situations, whether diving-related or not. It is open to both divers and non-divers, emphasizing the universal importance of being ready to assist others in need. The program typically spans three sessions, ensuring thorough practical application and knowledge retention. Participants will gain hands-on experience in performing CPR, understanding when and how to call for emergency medical services, and managing breathing and cardiac emergencies, which are particularly relevant for drowning incidents. The Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training covers recognizing the signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and operating an AED device effectively. The First Aid module addresses a range of emergencies including shock, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses, and poisonings. Crucially, the Oxygen Administration component trains individuals to identify dive-related injuries and administer emergency oxygen, providing immediate care until professional medical help arrives. Certification in React Right is a mandatory prerequisite for several advanced programs at Tiedemann's Diving Center, including the Diver Stress & Rescue course, all Leadership programs, and the Master Diver certification. This highlights the foundational importance of these life-saving skills within the diving education pathway. The course underscores that possessing these abilities offers significant peace of mind and the capacity to make a tangible difference in an emergency situation. Due to limited class sizes, early registration is strongly encouraged to secure a spot in this indispensable training. While specific dive site details for this specialty are not provided, the training's focus on emergency preparedness means skills are honed in scenarios applicable to various environments. The climate data for the region shows significant seasonal variation, with air temperatures ranging from a low of 1.2°C in January to a high of 24.1°C in July, and sea temperatures averaging 12.7°C. This variability underscores the importance of being prepared for emergencies in diverse conditions. The center offers certification through IDEA, SSI, and TDI, and conducts courses in German, English, French, and Dutch, catering to a diverse international clientele.
Search & Recovery
Master the art of underwater object location and retrieval with the Search & Recovery specialty course at Tiedemann's Diving Center. This program is designed to satisfy a diver's natural curiosity about finding and recovering submerged items, equipping you with systematic methods and crucial safety protocols. You will learn to efficiently locate lost objects, including potentially lost divers, and bring them to the surface safely. The curriculum emphasizes techniques for object location using line reels and natural navigation, ensuring your search efforts are productive and focused. Once an object is identified, the course transitions to the safest and most effective recovery methods. This involves a deep understanding of buoyancy principles, lift calculations, and the proper deployment of specialized recovery equipment. The objective is to empower divers to conduct search and recovery operations responsibly, minimizing risks to themselves and the underwater environment. This specialty is offered by a center certified by IDEA, SSI, and TDI, ensuring high standards of training. Your training begins with an academic review session at Tiedemann's Diving Center on Long Island. This theoretical foundation is then applied during two practical dives conducted at Dutch Springs, a popular dive site known for its excellent training conditions. These dives provide a real-world environment to practice the skills learned under the direct supervision of experienced instructors. The water temperature in Dutch Springs can vary significantly throughout the year, with averages ranging from 1.2°C in January to potentially warmer temperatures in summer months, though specific monthly averages are not provided for this site. By completing the Search & Recovery course, you will gain a versatile skill set applicable to various scenarios, from finding misplaced personal belongings to assisting in more significant underwater recovery efforts. This specialty enhances your capabilities as a diver, adding a valuable dimension to your underwater adventures and preparing you for a wider range of situations. The center offers instruction in German, English, French, and Dutch, catering to a diverse group of international divers.
Decompression Procedures
Advance your technical diving capabilities with the TDI Decompression Procedures course at Tiedemann's Diving Center. This program is meticulously designed for certified divers seeking to extend their bottom times beyond standard no-decompression limits. You will learn the critical techniques for planning and executing dives that require staged decompression, a vital skill for exploring deeper wrecks or extended reef systems. Building upon knowledge typically gained in Advanced Nitrox, this course provides a thorough understanding of decompression theory and practical application, preparing you for more complex underwater environments. The curriculum at Tiedemann's Diving Center covers essential topics including gas planning for multiple mixes, understanding decompression algorithms, and the proficient use of dive computers and decompression tables. Emphasis is placed on safety protocols and contingency planning, ensuring you are equipped to manage potential issues during decompression stops. The course involves both theoretical classroom sessions and practical application, including pool sessions for equipment configuration and open water dives to practice these crucial decompression techniques. Participants will learn to effectively manage their gas supply throughout the dive and decompression phases for a safe ascent. This TDI Decompression Procedures certification is a significant step for divers aiming to progress in technical diving. It unlocks the ability to plan and execute dives with mandatory decompression obligations, opening up new possibilities for exploration. While the course cost covers instruction and certification, students are responsible for their own gas fills and any associated fees. Specific equipment requirements will be discussed during initial lectures, ensuring you are prepared for the practical components of the course. The waters around Tiedemann's Diving Center offer varied conditions throughout the year. While sea temperatures average around 12.7°C, they can fluctuate significantly. For instance, June and July typically see air temperatures reaching 21.7°C and 24.1°C respectively, with rainfall decreasing to around 74mm and 90.9mm, making these months potentially favorable for diving activities. Understanding these environmental factors is part of the comprehensive training provided.
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For $100, a diver will get 3 two-hour pool sessions at the new Aquatic Center. Rental equipment is available from Tiedemann's Diving Center.
Prerequisites include SSI Advanced Certification with Wreck Diving, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Night Diving certifications. It is also a prerequisite for Advanced Nitrox or Decompression Procedures courses.
Tiedemann’s Diving Center will be unable to service or fill any Aluminum tanks with an original Hydrostatic date earlier than 1990 due to new insurance requirements as of July 1, 2023.
Due to insurance issues and space limitations, Tiedemann’s Diving Center is ending its consignment program as of June 1, 2025. Any gear not picked up by June 30, 2026, will be recycled or donated.
To register, stop into or call Tiedemann’s Diving Center. They will get you registered and go over all the details.