LEARN TO DIVE WITH SDI’S OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVER COURSE

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR:

• Persons desiring to obtain a Scuba Diving certification
• Persons interested in underwater exploration

COURSE PREREQUISITES

• Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
• See Junior Open Water Scuba Diver Course here. (10 – 14 years old)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN:

• The aquatic environment: vision, light, sound, heat loss, tides, currents, waves, surge, etc.
• Physics and physiology: buoyancy, pressure, air spaces, etc.
• Dive equipment selection, assembly, use and maintenance
• Basic scuba skills including mask skills, swimming, buoyancy, rescue techniques, and emergency procedures

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Upon successful completion of the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course, graduates may:

• Conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training
• Continue their dive education by enrolling in SDI Advanced Diver and Specialty courses

SDI OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
• Satisfactorily complete the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver knowledge quests or equivalent online learning course
• Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently

HOW DO I TAKE THIS COURSE?

• Take it online. SDI Open Water is available in eLearning:
• Find your local dive center
• CCourse Cost: $129.95 USD for eLearning only. Pool and open water training not included. Contact your local dive shop for full course cost.