Haven’t been scuba diving in a while? Feeling a little rusty?
The Scuba Review is a relaxed, instructor-led refresher designed to rebuild comfort, confidence, and control in the water.
Dive With Frank brings certified divers back to basics in a low-stress pool environment. This is not a test, a lecture, or a rushed checklist. It’s hands-on time with an instructor, focused on real skills and real comfort so you’re ready for your next dive, trip, or course.
This program is ideal if you:
Haven’t dived recently and want to feel confident again
Are preparing for an upcoming dive trip
Want a skills tune-up before continuing training
Are upgrading from Junior certification or completing a referral
Just want to stop feeling rusty and start having fun again
Everything is done at a calm, supportive pace. It’s common to see that initial gear-setup anxiety fade quickly once things start clicking again.
A typical Scuba Review takes about 2 hours and focuses on the skills that matter most.
You’ll review:
Gear assembly and disassembly
Pre-dive safety checks (BWRAF)
Proper weighting and buoyancy checks
Mask clearing and regulator recovery
Neutral buoyancy and basic underwater control
Dive With Frank assumes nothing. The session starts from the beginning, even if it’s been years since you last touched your gear. The goal is simple: leave the pool feeling relaxed, capable, and ready to dive again.
The date selected at booking is a placeholder only.
After booking, Dive With Frank will reach out within 48 hours to schedule your Scuba Review at a specific date and time that works for you.
Scuba Review sessions are conducted in a pool environment.
Late April through mid-October: typically held in Pikesville
Mid-October through April: typically held in Laurel
Exact pool location and directions are confirmed after booking.
This program is taught privately or in small groups at a pace that prioritizes comfort, confidence, and fun.
Book now and let Dive With Frank help you shake off the rust and get back to enjoying scuba diving.
After your Scuba Review, you’ll leave the pool feeling more comfortable, more confident, and ready for whatever diving comes next.
Some divers walk away refreshed and ready for an upcoming dive trip. Others use the review as a springboard into additional training or certifications. There’s no pressure either way.
Depending on your goals, Dive With Frank can help you:
Get dive-trip ready with renewed confidence
Prepare for continuing education courses
Refresh skills before upgrading from Junior certifications
Arrange additional pool sessions if you want more time
Set up local diving opportunities (aka: rent a dive buddy 😄)
If you bring your logbook, Dive With Frank is happy to sign and stamp it. If you don’t, no worries. The goal is confidence, not paperwork.
This review is about meeting you where you are, knocking the rust off, and making sure your next dive feels fun instead of stressful.
Regulator and BCD provided
Tank and weighting provided for the session
One-on-one or small-group refresher with a PADI Instructor
Scuba Mask
Snorkel
Fins
Boots
Weight Belt / Integrated Weight BCD
Swimsuit and towel
Optional, but Dive With Frank is happy to stamp and sign it