If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba course,… Read More
If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, 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. American Divers International (ADI) has been a PADI 5-Star Training Facility for over 35 years. You get one on one class sessions with our highly qualified instructors. The class is at your pace and on your schedule!
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
This gives you the basic knowledge and understanding of the underwater environment. Just like learning to drive, you need to know the rules of the road. This knowledge gives you the rules for proceeding into the wonderful underwater environment.
PADI eLearning is a web-based training that is offered through the PADI website. It allows you to complete all the academic portions (reading, knowledge reviews, waivers, tests, and quizzes) in the comfort of your home from any device with an internet connection at your own pace and on your own schedule.
The eLearning course will be available for one year from the time of course registration. Though you must finish the online portion of the course within that time frame, you will have perpetual access to an online version of the PADI Open Water Diver manual.
The PADI Open Water Diver Course online will take approximately 12-15 hours to complete.
Prior to certification as a PADI Open Water Diver, you’ll take a short eLearning Quick Review to confirm your understanding of safety-related material from the course prior to beginning the practical portion.
Practicals
Confined Water (Pool) - we test your swimming skills and your ability to float. Then we teach you a series of skills that you will need when you are diving. Skills such as, clearing your mask, how to control your breathing and how to properly control your buoyancy.
Open Water Dives (4 total) - all of the skills and knowledge that you learned in academics and confined water will now be demonstrated in your open water dives. All dives are completed in the Ocean, off of a boat. We don't dive in any of the marrow-pit, alligator-infested lakes, springs, or swamps. We want you to gain your diving experience where you are most likely to actually dive!. Each dive has a prescribed set of skills that you will demonstrate to your instructor. Once you have completed all 4 dives, you will become a CERTIFIED OPEN WATER DIVER!
To enroll in the PADI Open Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be:
The Scuba Gear You Use
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear including a dive computer, and standard accessories. The equipment you wear will be chosen by a AMERICAN DIVERS INTERNATIONAL Representative to ensure your comfort throughout the course.
**Please contact us to find out exactly which personal equipment items you need BEFORE you buy them and take advantage of programs we have designed to help ensure you purchase the gear that best suits your needs as a student**
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