PSD Club Event Line Up 

April - Club Launch!!

Club Launch Event

• When: April 2nd, 4pm - 7pm

• Where: PSD dive shop

• Kick off your membership in style! Stop by PSD to shop with your exclusive 10% member discount, connect with fellow divers, and meet the crew behind the club. Have questions? We've got answers. Have an appetite? Margarita's Taqueria Taco Truck will be serving until 8pm. No sign-up needed — just show up!

First Club Dive - Earth Day Ocean Clean Up!

• When: April 25th, 10am - 1pm

• Where: San Carlos Beach picnic tables

• Celebrate Earth Day the diver's way. Meet at the San Carlos Beach picnic tables at 10am, buddy up, and help clean our ocean from below — or above, if you'd rather work the shoreline. Bring your gear and a mesh bag (reusable produce bags work great, or grab one at the shop). At 1pm, we'll weigh the haul — the top collecting team wins a $10 gift card each, and second place takes home 2 free tank rentals/fills each.

• Sign up here

May - Kelp Month!

Learn about the Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project!

• When: Tuesday, May 12th at 6pm

• Where: PSD dive shop (+ pizza)

• California's kelp forests are in trouble — and divers are part of the solution. Join us for an evening with the Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project, a citizen-science initiative training divers to actively restore and monitor our local kelp ecosystems. Learn how you can get involved, why kelp forests matter, and what science-based restoration actually looks like underwater. Pizza provided — just bring your curiosity.

• Sign up here

Kelp Forest Naturalist Dive! 

• When: May 30th, 9am - 11am

• Where: TBD

• Put your new kelp knowledge to the test! Join us for a dive focused on getting to know the creatures that call the kelp forest home. Fish ID slates will be provided, but bring your own slate, field guide, or camera to capture everything that catches your eye. A great dive whether you're working toward your AOW or just want to sharpen your naturalist skills. Free to join — tips for your DMs and Instructors are always appreciated!

• Sign up here! 

June - Summer Kick Off!!

Summer Solstice Boat Dive

• When: June 14

• Where: Monterey Bay

• Ready to discover the hidden gems of the Pacific that you just can't reach from the beach? Join us for an exclusive two-tank boat dive aboard the Double Down. With a strict limit of only six divers plus a dive leader, you’re guaranteed a personalized, uncrowded experience. We’ll depart from K Dock in Monterey Harbor and head to the premier sites in Monterey Bay or Carmel Bay, selecting our destination based on where the conditions are most pristine. Cost is $110 for club members and $125 for non-club members (bring your friends!). Fee excludes tips for the boat captain and dive leader. 

• Sign up here

July - Shark Month

(in honor of shark week 7/6-7/13)

Shark Week 

• When: TBD

• Where: PSD dive shop or Zoom

• Grab your popcorn and join us for an evening of sharks on the big screen! We'll be watching clips from classic shark documentaries (and maybe some campy Shark Week favorites), then diving into a myth-busting session where we separate fact from fiction. Are sharks really bloodthirsty killers? Do they mistake surfers for seals? How many shark species actually live in Monterey Bay? We'll cover it all.

• Bring your own shark encounter stories to share, your burning questions, and an open mind. This event is perfect for divers, non-divers, and anyone who's ever been curious (or terrified) about what's swimming beneath the surface. Snacks and drinks provided!

• Sign up here (Coming soon!)

Monastery Dive - Check Gear Before Channel Islands

• When: TBD

• Where: Monastery Beach, Carmel

• Monastery Beach is one of Monterey County's most iconic dive sites — dramatic walls, vibrant marine life, and the kind of underwater topography that makes every dive feel like an adventure. And hey, it's Shark Month, so we're officially on the lookout for sevengills, leopard sharks, and any other elasmobranchs that might be cruising by (though let's be honest, the real stars here are probably going to be the rockfish, nudibranchs, and kelp forests). Whether or not we spot a shark, you're guaranteed to see incredible marine life and explore one of the best shore dive sites on the Central Coast. Advanced certification required — just be comfortable with surf entries and a bit of a swim!

• Free to join — tips for your DMs and Instructors are always appreciated!

• Sign up here! (Coming soon!)

Epic 3-Day Liveaboard Diving Trip to the Channel Islands!!

• When: Jul 23-26, 2026

• Destination: Channel Islands (Boarding in Ventura, CA)

• Explore the stunning kelp forests and vibrant marine life of the Channel Islands on our exclusive 3-day liveaboard adventure. This isn't just another dive trip—it’s a final farewell to a legend. Navigate towering kelp cathedrals and share the water with curious sea lions while enjoying the unparalleled comfort of the Peace boat. With multiple dives daily, this is your chance to maximize your bottom time in California’s most iconic underwater sanctuary.

• PSD Member Perk: Our dive club family always gets the best seat at the table. Members automatically receive $50 off this expedition, plus 10% off gear rentals and purchases!

• Sign up here

August/September - Photography Series

Underwater Photography Series: Gear, Dive, Edit

• Whether you're shooting with a GoPro, a fancy mirrorless setup, or you've been eyeing that underwater housing for months — this month is all about capturing the beauty beneath the surface.

Part 1: Gear & Setup (Zoom)

• When: TBD

• Learn the basics of underwater camera systems, housings, strobes, and lighting. We'll cover what gear actually matters (and what's just nice to have), how to choose the right setup for your budget and dive style, and tips for prepping your camera before you hit the water. We may also have guest presentations from sales reps showcasing their gear and work!

Part 2: Club Photo Dive

• When: TBD (weekend dive)

• Where: TBD

• Put your new knowledge to the test! Join us for a relaxed dive focused on photography — slow pace, plenty of bottom time, and a chance to experiment with composition, lighting, and capturing the kelp forest in all its glory. All camera systems welcome, from phones in waterproof cases to full rigs.

Part 3: Editing Basics (Zoom or In-Person)

• When: TBD

• The magic doesn't stop when you surface. Join us for a session on editing underwater photos — color correction, backscatter removal, cropping, and how to make those greens and blues really pop. We'll cover free tools like Lightroom Mobile and beginner-friendly workflows so you can turn your shots into frame-worthy images.