Open Water Diver
Entry-level scuba diver certification. 60ft max depth
Price | Max # Participants | Certification Course | Duration | Scuba Rental Pkg Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$550 | 4 | Yes | 2 days | Yes |
Course Locations(s)
Jetties/Kiddie Pool
St. Andrews State Park
Panama City, FL
Diver's Area
Vortex Springs
Ponce de Leon, FL
Other surround areas of Panama City, FL
TBD
Prerequisites
Minimum age 18; 10 through 17 with written parental consent.
Students between the ages of 10 through 14 may obtain a SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver Certification if the following conditions are met: junior students are to train and dive under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or active dive professional.
When a SDI Junior Open Water Diver reaches the age of 15, they may upgrade to a SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification by completing the Junior Open Water Upgrade Form and submitting it to World HQ.
Introduction
This certification course is designed to give students the necessary skills to conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training without the direct supervision of an instructor.
Topics Covered:
History of Diving
The Aquatic Environment
Marine life injuries
Physics & Physiology
Scuba Equipment
Planning Your Dive
Underwater Navigation
Upon successful graduation of this course you'll be able to:
Conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training to a maximum depth of 18 metres/ 60 feet.
Conduct dives with other certified divers at the same or higher level of certification.
Conduct dives that do not require decompression.
Enroll in the Advanced Adventure Diver program, individual SDI Specialties, or the SDI Advanced Diver Development program.
4 Open Water Dives are Required for Course Graduation
Optional Charter add-on for final 2 dives available for $125
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