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PADI Open Water
Why take the Open Water diver course?
This beginner-level certification provides a lifetime certification to dive with a 'buddy' (independently of a professional), anywhere in the world, to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet. The Open Water diving course is designed to give you the freedom, experience and knowledge to dive safely in many environments.
This 3½ day course consists of; independent study, through videos and manuals available in many different languages; theory review, with an instructor teaching you how to apply the information to dive safely; skills session, a chance to practice new diving skills in pool-like conditions; open water dives, experience the thrill of diving on a beautiful coral reef and demonstrating mastery of the skills learned.
Once you have gained your beginner-level certification you can start the popular 2½ day Advanced Open Water course which will improve your under water skills, confidence and experience. Once you have completed this course, consisting of five adventure dives, you will be able to dive in a wider variety of underwater environments with confidence.
Special Offer: Included with your OW course are 2 free fun dives, an opportunity to put your new-found skills into practice.
Course Schedule
| Day one |
Independent Study
In our air-conditioned classrooms, watch the informative and fun PADI videos and complete sections 1-5 of the self-study knowledge reviews.
Snorkeling/Kayaking
Join our staff on the boat for an afternoon of snorkeling or take one of our kayaks for a tour of the bay.
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| Day two |
Classroom Session 1
One of our highly trained instructors reviews sections 1-3 of the knowledge reviews, offering you the opportunity to ask any questions.
Gear Demonstration and Assembly.
Get familiar with your diving equipment; learn how it works.
LUNCH BREAK
Confined Water Dive Session 1
Begin your scuba adventure in clear, calm water shallow enough to stand up in. Learn a few basic diving skills before enjoying your first open water experience.
Open Water Dive 1
Your first underwater tour is at a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet and will give you the opportunity to discover some of Utila's amazing aquatic life.
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| Day three |
Classroom Session 2
This second classroom session continues with reviewing chapters 4 and 5 and a multiple choice final exam.
LUNCH BREAK
Confined Water Dive Session 2
This session is conducted in slightly deeper water - approximately 3-5 metres/9-15 feet - and continues your basic skill instruction.
Open Water Dive 2
After reviewing a couple of skills in open water, we take you on another underwater tour to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
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| Day four |
Open Water Dives 3 & 4
Two more chances to discover the underwater world, this time to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet, and at the end of these dives...
Congratulations! You are a certified Open Water Diver!
Now you can enjoy your free fun dives or continue to improve your diving technique by taking the Advanced Open Water Course. |
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