Who We Are
Bubbles or Not Diving is located in the heart of historic downtown Harlem, Georgia. Its founder, U.S. Army Veteran Bob Bennett, and his wife Rose, longed to share their 25 years of experience and passion for diving with the public. Together, they created a family-oriented dive shop focused on introducing people to the joys and wonders of SCUBA.
Five years after opening their doors, Bob was suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us. His passing left an enormous void in the diving community. Rose, who had always supported her husband and embraced Bob’s vision of educating the next generation of divers and instructors, decided to honor her husband by keeping his dream alive. Bob’s memory fuels Rose to maintain his legacy and to elevate Bubbles or Not to a whole new level.
At Bubbles or Not Diving, our dedication to providing quality training and education is evident. We pride ourselves on helping ordinary people become safe, skilled, and aware divers. We love bringing the thrill of the underwater world to new explorers. But, it’s more than just diving; it’s about building a dive community, a place where family members can create lifelong memories together, and a stranger can become a new friend. It’s about promoting a healthy mental and physical lifestyle enabling divers to enjoy all of the adventures that await. And of course, it’s about protecting the beautiful but fragile environment for the next generation.
Are you that person who is ready to learn to dive? Have you always wanted to see beneath the surface of Lake Thurmond or dreamed of traveling to a warm, tropical island to experience the vibrance of coral reefs? Are you that adventurer seeking out cavern diving in Central Florida? If so, Bubbles or Not is the dive shop you and your friends can call home.
Why Choose Bubbles or Not?
There are so many reasons to call Bubbles or Not home for all your SCUBA gear and training needs. Here’s what our family of customers say…
Robert Bennett Youth SCUBA Scholarship
In Honor of Bob, Bubbles-or-Not has created the Robert Bennett Youth SCUBA Scholarship. This fun, engaging program is designed to teach youth responsibility and respect for themselves and the ocean while also offering the opportunity to give back to the community through Project Aware and Dive Against Debris cleanup projects. The program emphasizes providing the SCUBA experience to at-risk youth, low-income families, and youth who have a history of trauma and offers a vast array of benefits. Our mission is to provide youth with leadership and mentoring skills, experiential education, and activism and charity opportunities.
Bubbles-or-Not is currently seeking sponsors and donations! 100% of sponsorships/donations go toward giving youth the opportunity to become certified Open Water divers with a specialty in Project Aware and will participate in local beach and underwater cleanup projects throughout the year. Donations will cover the full cost of the program including Open Water Certification, Project Aware Specialist Course, Mask, Fin, and Snorkel, Dive Site Entry Fees, PADI Instructor, and Divemaster.
Bubbles-or-Not is seeking nominations for youth between the ages of 10 -18 who are currently enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school for the Robert Bennett Youth SCUBA Scholarship. Nominations are accepted throughout the calendar year and will be awarded to recipients quarterly. Scholarship application information may be obtained from Rhonda McMullen, Community Event Liaison. (Rhonda@bubbles-or-not.com)
