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ADVANCED DIVER

EXPLORATION, EXCITEMENT, EXPERIENCES.

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ADVANCED DIVER

Exploration, Excitement, Experiences. This is what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about and you can proceed upon completion of your Open Water Certification.

The course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives. You will participate in different specialty dives while gaining experience under the supervision of your PADI Instructor. You log dives, while increasing your confidence and building your scuba skills and capabilities, while becoming more comfortable in the water.

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THE FUN PART: CHOOSING YOUR SPECIALITIES

One reason you’ll love the Advanced Open Water Diver course is that you and your instructor choose from 15+ types of Adventure Dives to complete your course. This is a great way to get more dives in your log book while continuing to learn under the supervision of your PADI Instructor. This course builds upon what you’ve already learned in the OWC.

At FLOAT N FLAG the Adventure Dives we generally offer locally include Navigation, Night, Deep, DSMB and Peak Performance Buoyancy. These specialties best represent the type of diving most of our divers participate in, given our local environment and overall exposure to a varying cross section of diving conditions. These also include the mandatory dives required for PADI Advanced Open Water Certification.

The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have – photography, buoyancy control, fish identification, exploring wrecks and many more. Where will your thirst for adventure take you?

PREREQUISITES

To take this course, you must be:

  • A PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)15 years old (12 for Junior Advanced Open Water Diver)
    If you’re already an Adventure Diver, you only need to complete two more Adventure Dives to earn the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.Get credit! Each Adventure Dive may earn you credit toward the first dive of the corresponding PADI Specialty Diver Course. If you’ve already taken a specialty diver course, ask your instructor if you’ve earned credit for an Adventure Dive.

WHAT YOU LEARN

The knowledge and skills you get in the Advanced Open Water Diver course vary with your interest and the adventures you have, but include:

  • Practical and physiological aspects of deep diving
  • How to deploy an SMB from depth and swim with it
  • How to navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time in addition to your compass
  • How to better use your dive computer and electronic Recreational Dive PlannerTM (eRDPTM)
  • The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have – photography, buoyancy control, fish identification, exploring wrecks and many more.

THE SCUBA GEAR YOU USE

The gear included in the course price is an exposure suit, weights, regulator with SPG & alternate air source, BCD, compass, tanks and all air fills. You will also need a dive computer (your own or one you rent from us), whistle and SMB ( included in the crew pack ) and 1 primary dive light.

You use all the basic scuba gear including your underwater compass. Depending upon which adventure dives are selected for your course, you may also be introduced to underwater photography equipment, lift bags, a dive flag/float or other specialty gear.

THE LEARNING MATERIALS YOU NEED

In addition to the PADI’s Advanced Open Water e-learning module, which provides information on more than 15 types of specialty diving, You’ll get the Advanced Open Water Data Carrier slate. You’ll use these as a guidebook to improve your diving skills and prepare for new experiences and adventures. Students will also each need an SMB/Reel, cutting tool and an underwater light. Registered students will receive a discount on their choices. A dive computer is also needed and can be purchased or rented from the shop.

For more info on your learning materials and help with selecting the equipment that’s right for you, please contact us at FLOAT N’ FLAG and we’ll help you make the best choices for your needs.

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

WHAT TO TRY NEXT?
What about Underwater Digital Photography? Or Equipment Specialist? Or Ice Diving? Maybe a Propulsion Vehicle or a sidemount course to go on those Wreck or Cavern dives … there is a specialty for everyone … where will your adventures take you?

This is a first rate place to learn how to dive. Brad's team is well organized, experienced, enthusiastic...and nice people! They don't cut corners on the training but help you through it. And they make it fun. My final checkout dive was delayed by a family matter so a few weeks later Brad the owner took me though it one-on-one. You can't get more dedicated than that. After certifying I did my first mid-week dive at Gulliver's Lake and what a great way to gain experience when you start out. I'm looking forward to many years at Float N Flag and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn recreational diving.
Doug Martin
Brad and the team at Float N Flag are some of the most enthusiastic and organized people we work with. As a dive destination, we see dozens of groups from around the world every season in Tobermory, ON. Brad is always professional, organized, and displaying a true passion for both the sport he loves and the business he runs. We would recommend Float N Flag without hesitation to new divers and experienced divers looking for a great group of people to dive with! Keep up the great work!!!
Kelly McAdam
I recently attended the open water course with my 14 year old son. Rob was a fantastic instructor that took the time to ensure that all of the concepts and skills were understood and mastered. George also assisted in the pool and was kind enough to lend his spare mask to my son after his developed a leak. It is evident that Brad and Tammy run a very organized dive centre. The shop and classroom are clean and the logistics at the pool are well thought out. I highly recommend Float N' Flag Dive Centre.
Dave Pecharich
Just completed open water course March 2018. Awesome experience. Instructors were fun and totally thorough on all skills. I wouldn't look to any other shop. Great value. Feel 100% confident about diving. Float N Flag has an awesome community and has tons of SCUBA events around Ontario and abroad.
Mark
Awesome shop! Excellent service. Excellent instructors!!! This is my go to shop, there is always a positive answer to my inquiries!!! Good job Float and Flag Team!!!! :)
Adrian Flachi
Float n Flag is amazing with my Junior Open water divers. My son recently certified and they were very patient and provided lots of encouragement during his lessons when he was nervous. My daughter is excited about her upcoming certification and the staff share her passion for wanting to dive. I am thrilled with the service we receive and proud to call them my home shop.
Kim Powell
Brad and the team at Float N Flag are some of the most enthusiastic and organized people we work with. As a dive destination, we see dozens of groups from around the world every season in Tobermory, ON. Brad is always professional, organized, and displaying a true passion for both the sport he loves and the business he runs. We would recommend Float N Flag without hesitation to new divers and experienced divers looking for a great group of people to dive with! Keep up the great work!!!
Divers Den
I have always found Brad and his staff to be very friendly, knowledgeable and not intimidating to newer divers. They always have safety at the forefront but have a lot of fun as well. I just recently came back from my first boat diving holiday in Roatan run by Brad, and apart from being the only one bitten by bugs (not a fault of Float n Flag!), I had a wonderful time. Brad's enthusiasm for diving and underwater creatures is something he passes on to those who dive with him. Thank you so much Brad to you and your staff.
Anne Jackson
Brad and his team were very professional and knowledgeable; they made diving fun and exciting for a new learner. I was impressed with their schedule flexibility and how accommodating they were to my scheduling conflicts. The ratio of instructor to student was great and personal. Diving with Float n Flag felt like being part of a close community.
Sherry Du
Float n' Flag is a top notch dive centre. Brad is extremely safety-conscious and professional and instills these qualities in his dive masters. They go out of their way to ensure divers are comfortable in the water and have the skills required. We recently travelled with Float n' Flag and had an amazing experience. I was really impressed at the organization, thought and care that went into the entire trip experience.
Heather Buerkle
Very professional owner, new to the stores new location and owner but seems like Float N’ Flag’s legacy is in good hands. Looking forward to dealing with them in the near future.
Andrew MacGregor
I have been to a lot of dive shops in the past but Float n' Flag is by far the best shop I have ever seen! Not only does the shop look great every one of the staff is fantastic and I highly recommend FnF to any one interested in becoming a scuba diver!
Jesse Baisley

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