National Aquatic Service

Specialties

Learning to SCUBA dive can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a lifetime. With over ¾ of the world covered with water, you’ll have the greatest playground in the universe. The only thing between you and your next journey to inner-​space is the proper training. National Aquatic Service has helped over 36,000 students begin the great adventure called SCUBA, without a single accident. When you’re ready to start enjoying the peace and beauty of the undersea environment, email or call us. Deciding to begin your underwater adventure with SCUBA training can be one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll ever make. It is also a very important decision, so be sure you know all about the school and instructors who will teach you and answer all your questions. Learning to dive with a professional and qualified instructor begins a lifetime of education and adventure into the most beautiful part of the planet Earth…

History

Established in 1959.

Dr. Jere Hallenbeck, Educational Psychologist and diving pioneer, founded National Aquatic Service in 1959. In those early years of Scuba diving in CNY Jere grew the fledging company by teaching thousands to dive.

Through Jere’s continual efforts NAS has grown to become the largest SCUBA diving school in the Northeastern United States, teaching at upstate Colleges and Universities.

Jere was sought after by the industry for his knowledge in helping students learn about the joys and concerns of our oceans until the time of his death on August 9, 2003. While he will be missed, his spirit and passion for the sport of diving continue to be an inspiration to us all.

Mike Druce, an employee of NAS since 1988, has been continuing to keep the NAS tradition alive. NAS will always strive to be the most friendly, modern, and professional dive facility in the industry. Providing divers current equipment, teaching methods, and ways to preserve our planet.

Meet the Business Owner

Mike D.

Business Owner

Mike started diving in 1988. He completed the ‘Century Diver’ level (100 dives) in 1992. He reached the 500 dive level in 1998. Mike is a member of the full time staff at NAS. His favorite spot to dive in Central New York is ‘Red Hook Wall’ located in Skaneateles Lake. Most memorable dive to date is on the Empress of Ireland. Dutch Springs Quarry, PA and Mount Storm WV among his favorite dive spots. Still enjoys Skaneateles Lake very much. YES, he enjoys warm tropical waters with lots of colorful fish, just don’t get there as often as he likes.