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 The Anchor Shack is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center

The Anchor Shack 5775 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco, CA 94553
(925) 825-4960 or Fax (925) 825-4863 (DIRECTIONS) 

Store Hours are Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm
See What Diving is All About
Great 2009 Dive Trips
Lobster       Channel Islands 2010

       July 1-5:  $750
       October 6-10:  $515
       December 4-6:  $495
Osprey Coral Sea 2010

Solomon Islands
Fiji
Bahama Islands



2011
Philippines
Austrailia

2012
Truk Lagoon
Anchor Shack Training Calendar

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Anchor Shack News
Massive sale and raffle!
Come to Anchor Shack on December 19 at 9AM for drawings and a storewide sale. See the flyer for details.

Open Water, Advanced and Rescue classes schedule for 2010 
Call now to find out about scheduling and materials.

New Xcel  wetsuits have arrived
These are your best wetsuits for California diving.  

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Why Choose the Anchor Shack?
SCUBA DiverAre you looking to find your best value where you should learn to dive? Here are some helpful hints of what you should be looking for:
  • Though the bottom line ($$$) is important, consider what you are getting for your money.
  • The experience of the instructor staff and the qualifications they hold.
  • Is the certifying agency PADI (the world's largest and most recognized) or some other?
  • Does the store have it's own pool available at any time. Some stores don't. They have to use a public pool and only at specific (not so convenient) times?
  • Can you use the stores pool and diving equipment at no extra charge for practice both during and after your certification?
  • How long has the store been in business (will they be around for a while)?
  • Now cost - What will everything cost to get certified, books, required equipment, rental gear, and other costs (staying in Monterey, and travel)?

SCUBA Open Water classThe Anchor Shack is your best choice!

Now that you know what you are looking for, here's what The Anchor Shack has to offer:
  • The Anchor Shack is a PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center that has been in business for over 30 years with the same owner.
  • With a PADI Course Director, Master instructor, & Master Scuba Diver Trainers on site, The Anchor Shack staff holds among the highest levels of instructor ratings in the world.
  • With our own on site heated pool (custom built for diver training) we can accommodate virtually any of your special schedules, as well as our standard format with out any interruptions of pool availability.
  • During and after your training you have unlimited access to our private pool and, while on site, our tanks, regulators, BCD's and wetsuits. This is great for either practicing your new skills at your own rate or for reacquainting yourself with your diving skills and equipment before a trip.
  • Finally, when you add up what you get… no one gives you more value for your dollar. Check it out for yourself.