What we’re about
About the 3Rs-Tours:
Experiential learning sponsored by the San Diego Council Of Divers.
What are Rocks, Rips, & Reefs Tours (a.k.a. 3Rs-Tours)?
The 3Rs is an education and safety program for S.C.U.B.A. divers and experienced snorkelers and swimmers, surfers, and other water people. Participants explore various dive sites along the San Diego coast, in order to get a better understanding of the underwater features and how they are affected by tides and surf conditions.
Based in La Jolla, CA, the 3Rs program includes EIGHT in-water tours per summer: each site is led by experienced instructors, so participants can safely experience first-hand how to enter and exit these particular areas. The swimmers learn how to recognize local hazards, and how to handle themselves in emergency situations. The events are adventurous and a fun opportunity to learn about various dive sites. Most importantly, the experience will help you be a better and safer diver, no matter where you go.
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Tentative 2024 Rocks, Rips & Reefs Schedule
(Saturday, May 18st - Safety Swimmer Refresher training - La Jolla Cove - 8am-Noon)
#1. June 1st, Children’s Pool/ South Casa Beach
(800 Coast blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#2. June 15th, La Jolla Cove/ Boomer Beach,
(1150 Coast Blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#3. June 29th, Marine Street,
(300 Marine Street, La Jolla 92037)
#4. July 13th, Goldfish Point-La Jolla Caves,
(1325 Coast blvd. La Jolla 92037, Cave Store parking area)
#5. July 27th, North Bird Rock
(6000 Camino de la Costa. La Jolla 92037)
#6. August 10th, Hospital Point,
(400 Coast blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#7. August 24th, Shell Beach,
(1000 Coast blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#8. September 7th, Sunset Cliffs
(1250 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. San Diego 92107, between Adair and Osprey St.)
Upcoming events (1)
See all- 3Rs-Tours: Safety Swimmer Training and Refresher.Lifeguard La Jolla Cove, La Jolla, CA
Now RECRUITING Safety-Swimmers for the 2024 Season: this event is for SAFETY SWIMMERS ONLY!
It's summer again! Time to recruit another set of RED-SHIRTS to replace the ones lost last year*. This is for experienced ocean swimmers only. You must be willing and able to help make water rescues in heavy surf conditions, communicate with emergency first response systems, and support 3Rs-Instructors with all aspects of this program.
Each year since at least 1976, the San Diego Council of Divers has held a series of safety courses off the coast of La Jolla. The 3Rs-Tours: RIPs, Rocks, & Reefs are designed to teach new divers, swimmers, & surfers how to enter and leave the surf zone safely. The courses are taught by lifeguards and strong waterwomen, who care about this environment and our public access to the coast.
Building on our great 2023 season, we need volunteer safety swimmers, lifeguards, and/or instructors who wish to help lead these groups. We are thus recruiting women and men of all backgrounds to come out and train with the San Diego Council of Divers for our new season.
Each VOLUNTEER SAFETY-SWIMMER must commit to attending at least 4 (FOUR) of the following SATURDAY events:
2024 3Rs-Tour: Rocks, Rips & Reefs Schedule
#1. June 1st, Children’s Pool/ South Casa Beach (800 Coast blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#2. June 15th, La Jolla Cove/ Boomer Beach, (1150 Coast Blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#3. June 29th, Marine Street, (300 Marine Street, La Jolla 92037)
#4. July 13th, Goldfish Point-La Jolla Caves, (1325 Coast blvd. La Jolla 92037, Cave Store parking area)
#5. July 27th, North Bird Rock (6000 Camino de la Costa. La Jolla 92037)
#6. August 10th, Hospital Point, (400 Coast blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#7. August 24th, Shell Beach, (1000 Coast blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#8. September 7th, Sunset Cliffs (1250 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. San Diego 92107, between Adair and Osprey St.)If you or anyone you know is a likely candidate to become a 3Rs-Tour Safety Swimmer, please contact Michael Russell (858-752-7036), Marc Henning, or Joel Tracey.
http://www.sddivers.com/3rs.htmlNote: This event may be repeated to accommodate participant schedules.
What will happen:
Reviewing safety and emergency protocols for our events and Safety Swimmer expectations, training on-land and in-water, so be ready for a swim. Bring your wetsuit and fins. (Recommended fins are body-surfing or body-boarding types, such as 'Duck Feet,' 'Da Fin,' 'Viper,' etc.) A mask or goggles are optional. Bring a change of clothes and a beach/camp chair - following any in-water activities we will be conducting a refresher on First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen administration skills.What to bring:
Bring Fins, Wetsuits, and any 'certification' documents.We will provide lunch at NOON!
Questions, respond here or email info@sddivers.comNote: any member of this group wishing to attend this training but NOT willing to volunteer at least 4 (FOUR) 3Rs-Tours over the 2024 season, will be charged a $200 fee for the professional aquatic training.
(* joke, everybody lives)
