Did you know that the YMCA was the first organization in the US to certify dive instructors and divers?  The Y started the program in Chicago in 1959 and has continued for almost 50 years until now.  Now that program is coming to and end.  

The dive instructors at North Suburban Scuba Instructors (NSSI), who have taught YScuba for over 15 years, have chosen NAUI as the new certifying association. Why NAUI?  “The National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI Worldwide) has been teaching the world to dive safely since 1959. As the largest non-profit and most respected dive training and certifying organization in the world, NAUI offers a full range of training programs from Skin Diver through Instructor Course Director, with dozens of specialty courses including Nitrox and Technical diving. “

NSSI will still continue to teach at the North Suburban Y but there will be some advantages for new dive students:

• Shorter class time (7 weeks instead of 10)
• Better class materials (DVDs to accompany class lectures)
• Greater opportunity for additional training
• As always free refreshers session as needed.

The instructors and assistants at NSSI are excited to begin our affiliation with NAUI and look forward to another great 15 years of scuba instructions with our students.