About Aquatic Sports
Our store came of age with Jacques Cousteau and Sea Hunt.
We’re Passionate About Diving
At Aquatic Sports, we believe the positive customer experience you have at Aquatic Sports is the first step to a lifelong aquatic adventure. We aim to provide expert retail service and top-notch dive education. We take the time to get to know our customers. We hope you will keep you coming back for scuba instruction, dive equipment and diving adventures.
Aquatic Sports is an Aqua Lung Platinum Partner.
Jeff Powelson, owner
Email: jeff@aquaticsports.com
Level of Certification: SSI Instructor Certifier
How many years diving: Diving since 1970
How many dives to date: #7230
Why Aquatic Sports?
Our family started this business in 1966 to provide the highest quality and in-depth training to the Portland area. We continue today to provide this high-quality training to produce the best and safest scuba divers in the area.
Favorite Places to Scuba Dive
Pacific NW and Canada, Sea of Cortez, Philippines, Indonesia, Roaten, Cozumel, Australia, Micronesia (Palau & Chuuk) and the lakes and rivers of Oregon.
Favorite Dive Equipment
- Aqualung I770 dive computer w/transmitter
- Aqualung Rogue BCD
- Kracken Solo 8000 lumen video light
Austin Craig
Email: austin@aquaticsports.com
Level of Certification: Advanced Open Water Instructor
Why Aquatic Sports?
Knowledge, Safety, and Professionalism! We believe in creating good DIVERS – we take time with all of our students to ensure that they can dive safely and enjoyably – nothing about our classes is rushed or hectic. I also love the fact that we can offer our students almost unlimited practice time with our on-site training pool.
Favorite Places to Scuba Dive
Channel Islands (California), Indonesia, Philippines
Favorite Dive Equipment
1. Apeks MTX-R Regulator
2. Apeks WTX System Backplate & Wing
3. Ocean Reef Predator Integrated Diving Mask
Favorite Class to Teach
Stress & Rescue, Deep, Open Water
Adrian Pereda
Email: Bonaventurescuba@gmail.com
Level of Certification: Instructor & Service Technician
Why Aquatic Sports?
Because there is no better place to work!
Favorite Places to Scuba Dive
Tulum, Belize, Pacific Northwest, Thailand, Red Sea
Favorite Dive Equipment
- Scubapro MK25 Evo Regulator
- Scubapro Galileo HUD dive computer
Favorite Class to Teach
Open Water Diver and Equipment Techniques
Shelby Powelson
Email: shelbypowelson16@gmail.com
Level of Certification: Open Water Diver
Why Aquatic Sports?
Aquatic Sports is a very important part of my life. This business has been in my family since 1966, so I have grown up around the dive industry and have been scuba diving from a very young age. I am very proud to be a third-generation employee here at Aquatic Sports and I believe we provide the best dive experience in the PNW.
Favorite Places to Scuba Dive
Cozumel, Cabo Pulmo, Ambergris Caye, Roatan, Fiji
Favorite Dive Equipment
- Nova Scotia Semi-dry Suit
I love the Scubapro Nova Scotia semi-dry suit. For PNW diving, this product allows you to maintain great dexterity while staying warm during those colder dives. I love the lightness and versatility of the product, making it appropriate to use in many different climates. - Aqualung Rogue BCD
The Aqualung Rogue BCD is my favorite Buoyancy Control Device right now. We teach our students on this system for a reason, being able to use it in cold and warm water diving, personalize the sizing of the device allows for the most comfortable experience. It also allows you to evenly distribute your weight around the device, and the price point is great for what the product provides.