Open Water Course
The Open Water Course is the beginning of your new adventure, scuba diving. You will learn the use of the RDP Tables in order to plan your dives. During your last dive if interested we will introduce to you the basic of Nitrox diving (see Discover Nitrox Diving). You will be trained to dive at a depth of max. 18mt-60ft. Your commitment to the course will imply being able to focus for 3 to 4 full days on this new attractive activity.
The Open Water Course is divided in three major areas:
- Academic Training You will read the PADI Open Water manual (Module 1 to 5) and reply to the Knowledge Reviews. We will watch together the Open Water Video (part 1 to 5). We will answer your questions, correct the Knowledge Reviews and clarify to you the most important points of the 5 academic modules. The Open Water Quizzes from 1 to 4 (multiple choices) and the Final Exam will be competed at the end of each module.
- Confined Water/Pool Training We will show you and repeat with you every skill you are requested to perform in the open water. 5 confined water/pool training classes are scheduled to complete this part of the course.
- Open Water Training We will make four open water dives. During the training dives you’ll demonstrate ability to perform the skills requested in the PADI program. The remaining bottom time will be a diving tour, perfecting and fine tuning your comfort and skills. Your course is scheduled to last minimum three days. A 4th day may be added depending on your availability and confidence to perform the skills.
Diving is personal. It is a personal experience that changes lives. You will not be the same person after learning to dive as you were before. The nice thing about diving is that it is also very social. Sharing the experience of diving together can make friends for life.
Come discover another world! Learn how to become weightless as you glide through kelp forests and explore local marine life. Our knowledgeable and experienced instructors will guide you through the course materials and then take you into our heated pool to practice skills and have fun. Then hop on one of our friendly and comfortable dive boats to start your Adventures.
Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.
Your instructor will assist you in developing safe and enjoyable diving practices, while also introducing you to the fascinating underwater world. So sign up NOW and explore new possibilities!
Class Layout:
- Step 1 Home-Study
- Step 2 Knowledge Review
- Step 3 Pool Session
- Step 4 Ocean Dives
- You’re Certified!
