Now is the time
to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive
program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense
adventure with PADI, a dive company that sets the standards in the
global diving community.
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Throughout the
course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive
equipment and techniques. You will also earn a PADI
Open Water Diver certification that is recognized worldwide.
You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge
development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake)
dives.
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As a certified PADI
Open Water Diver you have the freedom to dive with a buddy
independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover
Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check
with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply
to the open water program. Your underwater adventure can begin as
soon as today with the new PADI Open Water Diver Video and interactive
CD-ROM! You can view these materials at home, at your own pace and
then meet with an instructor for further assistance. Open water learning
options also include group or private instruction. This course offers
tremendous flexibility and lets you work out individual needs with
your instructor.
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in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn
a PADI Open Water Diver certification. At some point in the course,
your PADI Instructor will ask you to demonstrate the ability to swim
200 metres/yards without swim aids or 300 metres/yards with mask,
fins and snorkel and complete a bit of paperwork, to get you on your
way. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages,
there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available. |
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