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 2023 Rocks, Rips & Reefs Schedule
(May 21st - Safety Swimmer Refresher training - Sunday, - Shell Beach 8am-2pm)
#1. June 3rd, La Jolla Cove/ Boomer Beach,
#2. June 17th, Children’s Pool/ South Casa Beach
#3. July 1st, North Bird Rock
#4. July 15th, Goldfish Point-La Jolla Caves
#5. July 29th, Marine Street
#6. August 12th, Hospital Point
#7. August 26th, Shell Beach
#8. September 9th, Sunset Cliffs
Upcoming events (4+)
Join the San Diego Council of Divers
For our first Rocks, Rips, & Reefs Event of 2023
3Rs-Tour: La Jolla Cove / Boomer Beach, June 3rd, start time at 8:00 am
(1150 Coast Blvd. La Jolla 92037, meet on the grass behind the restrooms)
Session Hosts: SD Freedivers / LJ Cove Swim Club
Full Description: http://sddivers.com/3rs.html
Bring a wetsuit, fins, and mask. Suggested donation $20.
Legendary MARK S, BROWN will likely be lecturing and Body Surfing at Boomer. Learn to navigate the RIPs, Rocks, and Reefs around Boomer and La Jolla Cove, and find out the current state of the reserves, the sea-lions, and other area history and knowledge.
(FYI: park at your own risk, tickets start at 11:00 AM, fill out the online waivers here, )
More info:
http://www.sddivers.com/3rs.html
- Michael R.
- Mark S B.
- Marc H.
- 38 attendees
3Rs-Tour2023: Children's Pool / S. Casa Beach
Saturday June 17th, 2022 @ 8:00am - 11 AM
800 Coast Blvd., La Jolla 92037
(meet above the stairs to South Casa Beach)
Session Host: La Jolla Swim and Sport
Bring a wetsuit, fins, and mask. Gloves and booties are recommended. Suggested donation $20.
Full Description: http://sddivers.com/3rs.html
Next 3Rs-Tours:
#3. July 1st, North Bird Rock
#4. July 15th, Goldfish Point-La Jolla Caves
#5. July 29th, Marine Street
#6. August 12th, Hospital Point
#7. August 26th, Shell Beach
#8. September 9th, Sunset Cliffs
P.S. Parking will be difficult, come early. Fill out the online waiver if possible.
- Christa
- Joel T.
- Marc H.
- 17 attendees
3Rs-Tours 2023: Hospital Point
Saturday August 12th, 2023 at 8:00am
350 Coast Blvd., La Jolla 92037 (where Coast and South Coast Blvd. cross)
Session Host SPONSOR:
San Diego Dive Club
https://sandiegodiveclub.com/
Bring wet-suit, fins, and mask. Suggested donation $20.
SURFING FLOATS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS AREA (AFTER THE TOUR)
Full Description: http://sddivers.com/3rs.html
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE WAIVER ONLINE, TOO. BRING IT OR FILL OUT A NEW WAIVER EACH TIME.
This is a great place to surf, scuba, or swim, but you must know the rips, the reefs, and the rocks, and conditions.
Next
August 26th, Shell Beach
September 9th, Sunset Cliffs
- Christa
- haley c.
- Joel T.
- 8 attendees
Shell Beach - Danger: RIP, Reef, Rocks, WAVES!
Saturday, August 26th, 2023 @ 8:00am
Meet at 1000 Coast Blvd. La Jolla 92037 (nearest cross street - Ocean St.) Top of the stairs
Session Host: TBD
Remember to bring your wetsuit, gloves, fins, and mask or goggles.
Suggested Donation $20
Fill out the WAVER online here: http://www.sddivers.com/3rs.html
Shell Beach is one of the most dangerous entries in La Jolla and causes San Diego Lifeguards to have headaches due to anxiety. You will learn how to use Shell to enter and exit the water safely.
NEXT
September 9th, Sunset Cliffs
- Michael R.
- Doug M
- Christa
- 7 attendees
Past events (37)
- Joel T.
- Marc H.
- Michael R.
- 11 attendees
