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PADI
Open Water Diver Course
 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, the dive company that sets the
standards in the global diving community.
Why
PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open
Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the
world, 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.
What do I
need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and
comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver
certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between
these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program
available. A PADI Jr Open Water
Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI
Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum
depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
What will I do?
Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba
diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this
rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development
sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.
 How
long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you
demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to
work at a pace that is comfortable for you.
What will
I need?
- PADI Open
Water Crew-Pak
- PADI Open
Water Video or DVD
- Log Book
- Mask,
Snorkel, Fins
Where can
I go from here?
Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in diving program,
you next step in exploring the underwater world.
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