Open Water Diver

*ALL RENTAL SCUBA GEAR, ACADEMIC E-LEARNING, DIVES & CERTIFICATION ARE INCLUDED! Duration: 2 days 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 **If there are no upcoming sessions available, please call or email us to schedule your course. Support your local Veteran-Owned & Operated scuba diving center in Panama City, Florida