Open Water Certification
Class Includes:
- All training materials
- Certification Card
- Classroom sessions (2-4 sessions)
- Confinded water / pool (1-2 sessions)
- Two days of open water diving (off our local beaches)
- Use of regulator system, buoyancy compensator, tanks and air fills during training
NOTE: Most classroom sessions start at 6pm
SSI Open Water Classroom
| Day One: | Course Orientation | Average Length - 1.5 Hours |
| Student File Folders | ||
| Review chapters one and two in manuals | ||
| Day Two: | Watch risk awareness DVD parts one and two | Average Length - 1.5 Hours |
| Review chapters three and four in manuals | ||
| Day Three: | Review chapters five and six in manuals | Average Length - 2 Hours |
| Complete final exam (50 multiple choice questions) | ||
PADI Open Water Classroom
| Day One: | Course Orientation | Average Length - 1.5 Hours |
| Student File Folders | ||
| Watch DVD for chapter one | ||
| Review chapter one in manuals | ||
| Complete chapter one quiz | ||
| Day Two: | Watch DVD for chapters two and three | Average Length - 2 Hours |
| Review chapters two and three in manuals | ||
| Complete quiz for chapters two and three | ||
| Day Three: | Watch DVD for chapters four and five | Average Length - 2 Hours |
| Review chapters four and five in manuals | ||
| Complete quiz for chapters four and five | ||
| Day Four: | Review materials and complete the final exam | Average Length - 1.5 Hours |
Confined Water / Pool Dives (PADI or SSI)
Average length of pool session is 2.5 to 3 hours
Each student must complete a 200 yard swim and a ten minute tread
There are over 25 skills that must be completed successfully by each student
In most cases we can complete this in one session. However, if for any reason the instructor or student feels and additional session is needed, one will scheduled at NO additional charge.
NOTE: Most confined water/pool sessions are early Saturday or Sunday
Open Water Dives
Our normal schedule is from 7am until mid to late afternoon. Depending on the needs of the students, locations of the dives or weather conditions, times may vary.
Options
Local or east coast two tank certification dives start at $60.00 plus tax
Weekend certification get-a-ways that include one night lodging and two 2-tank boat trips start at $175.00 plus tax
Other Courses
Open Water | Advanced Open Water | Rescue or Stress Rescue | Medical & First Aid | Specialty Diver | Online Courses