Open Water Diver
The Open Water Diver course is your entry level certification into the world of SCUBA diving. Upon completion of this training, you will be certified to dive locally and abroad to a depth of 60 feet. This certification is internationally recognized and will allow you to rent dive equipment and sign up for SCUBA dive excursions.
The Open Water Diver course starts with an online eLearning package. The learning can typically takes between 5-10 hours and is completed at your own pace. You will always have access to this training after completion.
Your in person learning begins with in class learning. This training will reiterate the key concepts of diving. You will be sized and familiarized with the equipment required for you dive. This training blends into the in-pool dives where you will learn the skills required to dive safely in an open water environment. Your in class and learning and in-pool dives will typically be completed over the course of one weekend.
Once you have learned these skills in class and pool, you will start your Open Water Diving adventure. You will learn the skills of safe diving through guided experience in the open water environment. Through experiential learning, you will learn the skills of SCUBA diving through 4 or 5 short guided dives. Once certified, the world of SCUBA diving awaits.