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PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
Have you always been amazed at ocean documentaries? Wondered what it would be like to swim with dolphins? Imagined the last harrowing details before a ship went down into the sea? This is where it starts. The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle.
WHAT YOU LEARN
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three parts:
- Knowledge Development (online home study) to understand the basic principles of scuba diving,
- Confined Water (Pool) Dives to learn basic scuba skills,
- Open Water Checkout Dives to review your skills and explore!
All students must complete all 3 elements for certification. This means registering for:
1. e-Learning & Confined Water (Pool) Dates
2. Open Water Checkout Dive Dates
Please see the flyer at the DOWNLOAD FULL DETAILS button above for more information.
PREREQUISITES
To enroll in the PADI Open Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be:
- 10 years or older (PADI eLearning requires a minimum age of 13 years due to international internet laws).
- Have confident swimming skills and be in good physical health
PREREQUISITES
To enroll in the PADI Open Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be:
- 10 years or older (PADI eLearning requires a minimum age of 13 years due to international internet laws).
- Have confident swimming skills and be in good physical health
THE FUN PART
The fun part about this course is…well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. You breathe underwater for the first time (something you’ll never forget) and learn the basic skills to become a certified diver. During the course, you’ll make at least five pool dives and four dives at local dive sites under the supervision of your PADI Instructor, demonstrating the skills you have learned. Then you are certified to explore the wonders of the underwater world. What are you waiting for … jump in!!
THE SCUBA GEAR YOU USE
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear including a regulator, BCD, and standard accessories. With the assistance of a FLOAT N’ FLAG representative; you will use equipment that ensures your comfort throughout the course, both in the pool and open water.
For comfort, fit and hygiene reasons, all students must purchase their own scuba quality mask/snorkel + fins/boots for the course. All the remaining gear and air fills are included in the course fees. Please see the flyer at the DOWNLOAD FULL DETAILS button above for more information.
THE SCUBA GEAR YOU USE
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear including a regulator, BCD, and standard accessories. With the assistance of a FLOAT N’ FLAG representative; you will use equipment that ensures your comfort throughout the course, both in the pool and open water.
For comfort, fit and hygiene reasons, all students must purchase their own scuba quality mask/snorkel + fins/boots for the course. All the remaining gear and air fills are included in the course fees. Please see the flyer at the DOWNLOAD FULL DETAILS button above for more information.
THE LEARNING MATERIALS YOU NEED
PADI has an incredible and engaging program, providing your learning material in an eLearning environment via the internet. Study at your own pace through an interactive computer-based program.
PADI’s Open Water Diver materials cover what you need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. For each concept you’ll read a description and watch a video demonstration. Once the materials are completed, the fun begins in the pool as you practice these skills with your instructor.
Your next adventure:
Following your certification as an Open Water Diver, you can immediately progress to Advanced Open Water Diver to expand your skills and be exposed to exciting new diving environments scenarios. PADI fosters education, conservation and safety and there are numerous stages to advance and opportunities for growth within the diving community.
Contact FLOAT N’ FLAG to personalize the best study option for you!
Your next adventure:
Following your certification as an Open Water Diver, you can immediately progress to Advanced Open Water Diver to expand your skills and be exposed to a few varying scenarios. PADI fosters education, conservation and safety and there are numerous stages to advance and opportunities for growth within the diving community.
Contact FLOAT N’ FLAG to personalize the best study option for you!
