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OPEN WATER DIVE COURSE
The Open Water Diver course is PADI's most popular certification program and introduces you to ocean diving.
Oceanwild's course is staged over two weekends. During the first weekend, the knowledge segment is completed in a Prince Rupert classroom with Instructor Almudena Miles. You will learn diving language, basic principals such as how pressure affects your body, the best choices of gear for you, and how to plan your dives, learn about diving gear and get fitted up. You will take your first underwater breath in a confined water dive in the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre.
This is followed on the second weekend by your first open water dive. The practice portion takes place in the ocean with Instructor Miles as you review and practice the motor procedures for safe diving.
Prerequisites and Learning Materials
You must be 10 years or older to enroll in the PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver course. If you opt for the self-directed on-line eLearning, international law requires you must be age 13 or more.
When you register, you will receive your PADI Open Water Diver Manual and training materials, and Oceanwild will give you your study assignment and further instructions. For more information or to register contact us. For more information on PADI or its courses, visit http://www.padi.com.
Number of Participants: Minimum 4 / Maximum 8
Prerequisites: You must be at least 10 years old to take this course.
Price: $480.00 + taxes
What's included: All equipment can be supplied. It is recommended you supply personal gear, PADI Open Water Diver Manual, Air fills, and PADI Certification Fees.
What you need to bring: Bathing suit and T-shirt (some equipment may be abrasive on
exposed skin). For the Open water dives it is recommended you dress warmly and in layers, bring a hat/head warmer and gloves for on boat, wear wind/waterproof
outerwear (jacket and rain pants)and boots, and pack a lunch, snacks and warm beverages.