Welcome to Clifton Diving ventures

Kurt Clifton started diving in 1972 to help his brother Randy. He was part of many local law enforcement agencies, eventually being in charge of the Dive Rescue Unit for Kane Co. Sheriff's Dept. Kurt and Karen opened Clifton Diving Ventures in 1983 and has been running classes and diving ever since. In 2010, Kurt helped form the Disabled Divers International with Fraser Bathgate. He was instrumental in creating and co-authoring the DDI instructors manual along with Sole Viktor...

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Clifton's Diving Ventures Proudly part of Freedom Divers International

Freedom Divers International Foundation Is Now Working With Clifton Diving Ventures

To bring diving to persons with disabilities in the Midwest

www.freedomdiveersinternational.org

Pool will be open May 18, 2017

Scuba Diver Courses starting weekly.

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Latest From Clifton Diving Ventures

OCEAN REEF and Clifton Diving Ventures help Blind Vets Scuba
In Illinois, Kurt Clifton, of Clifton Diving Ventures had a goal: he wated to help blind Vietnam Veterans scuba dive. It was then that he contacted OCEAN REEF and asked for our help in providing full face masks and underwater communications.

With the Neptune Space full face masks, these Vets were given the fantastic opportunity to dive, assisted, in Cozumel. Kurt provided the divers with the proper training...
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Kurt Clifton Recognized for Working with US Army
Kurt Clifton was awarded a Certificate of Appreciate for his outstanding contributions to the United States Army in November of 2009.
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Florida Keys Diving Adventures!
Clifton's Diving Ventures went on a trip to the Florida Keys in 2009 to do some DDI Training and have some fun in 2009!
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Kurt Clifton Certified as IAHD Pro Trainer
Klaas Brouwer - President of IAHD stopped by Clifton's Diving Ventures in November of 2008 to update the staff on new policy and to award Kurt Clifton his IAHD Pro Trainer Certification!
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