Local Diving Adventures
FUN DIVING! Y-KIKI'S LOCAL DIVING ADVENTURES PROGRAM
The only way to get better at diving is to go diving, and the best way to get better is to go diving with divers who are more skilled than you. Acquiring more skills now on local dives will greatly enhance your enjoyment and safety when you make your trips to exotic destinations. We want YOU to be a more confident, experienced diver. It is with that spirit that we created the Fun Diving Club. Our "club" includes a core group of avid divers who are very proficient, experienced, and enthusiastic about sharing their love of diving.
There is no charge to attend most of our Fun Dive events, but you are responsible for entry fees, hotels, meals, air, etc.
RSVP To Events Below
Poker Run - April 26 & 27
Join us at Mermet Springs to kick off the local dive season with our annual poker run and fun diving weekend. Hosted by Marco Mariscal, our preeminent poker dealer. No knowledge of poker is required to have fun at this event.
Fun Diving May 24 & 25
Join us at Pennyroyal Scuba Center in Hopkinsville, KY for a weekend of fun diving. Hosted by Anson & Jennifer Rinesmith.
Great Lakes June 28 & 29
Great Lakes Wreck Diving weekend. Gary Voss and Konstantin Chartkov are hosting this weekned trip to dive some of the wrecks in Lake Michigan. Call the shop to register for this trip.
Women's Dive Day - July 19
Join us in celebrating the ladies! Mark your calendars to join Y-kiki Divers for PADI’s Annual Women Dive Day at Mermet Springs. Dive briefing at 10 am (CST). Of course, all the men in our lives are welcome to join in the fun!
Fun Diving July 26 & 27
Meet us at Table Rock Lake for a weekend of fun diving at Dewey Short Dam & Visitors Center. Easy Shore diving for all skill levels.
Fun Diving August 30 & 31
July and August are great times to dive Table Rock Lake, so we're heading back in August. Meet us again at Dewey Short Dam & Visitors Center for easy shore diving.
Beaver Lake - September 20-21
We haven't been to Beaver Lake in a while. Join us as we return to the Ozark Mountains in Northwest Arkansas
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Bull Shoals - October 3-6
This year we have reserved cabins instead of houseboats. We'll have a couple pontoon boats so we can explore more dive sites while having a land based space to spread out between dives. A hot shower every night is a big plus.
Soak Your Gourd - October 11
Our annual pumpkin carving event has some serious competition whether you carve underwater or on land. We'll have great prizes for the best pumpkins in several categories. Fun for all!
November 1 - Mermet Fun Dives
Help us celebrate the end of another great local dive season. After months of courses it's nice to relax and dive for fun for a couple days.
Scuba Santa - December 6
Our annual fund raiser for the St. Louis Area Food Bank is a great cause, and the pictures make great Christams cards. We'll provide all the gear for your group so you don't have to break yours out for a short pool dive.
Dive Into the New Year
Welcome the new year in style! This event grows in popularity each year. Mermet stays open for some night diving that culminates in launching a marker at midnight to celebrate the new year.
Polar Plunge - January 1, 2026
Mermet Springs hosts this annual event for the brave among us. Drysuits are not required, but highly recommended. Of course, if you celebrated the New Year with us this event is a piece of cake.
We Own Winter 2025-2026
Own winter with Y-kiki Divers by taking part in our annual bragging rights diving event. Post your dives and keep up with others using #ownwinterwithY-kiki on Facebook. No fee to play, but if you want to stay warm in an event hoodie let us know.
