PADI "Open Water Diver" Course

Learning to Dive has Never Been Easier!

New Students should sign up at least a week before class starts!

Certification is required to Dive! As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, you have the freedom to safely dive independently. You can take boat charters, get air fills & purchase scuba equipment. Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.

So read through this information to get the facts. Feel free to call for further clarification..

Scheduling Options

 

Weeknight format: (Meet 4 nights ~7-10 PM). There are 2 weeknight formats; (Mon & Wed), or (Tue & Thur) followed by 2 days ocean training. (done in ~2 weeks)

Condensed Weekend format: (meet Fri-Sun (~7-10pm) + Sun Day Lecture -  followed by 2-day ocean training. (done in 2 weekends including ocean training)

Private Course Option:  Set up your own class itinerary. Training Fee based on number of students. Combine private and group sessions to meet your schedule and budget. Call for pricing and arrangements.

Referral Program: Allows you to complete your academics & pool training locally & take your ocean training at another local. This option applies to any of our scheduling formats.

Course Information

Become a certified Diver Today with "Blue Water Aquatics"! Group courses are limited to 6 new students for the Best in Personal Attention and the most fun during your Open Water Dives! We handle the gear! Classes meet in Sunnyvale!

Decide on which course dates fit your schedule! If our schedule doesn't fit, give us a call! We have other options & private classes available.

Your knowledge foundation is acquired easier & faster with advanced education materials & home learning. Applying the concepts & developing excellent watermanship & Scuba skills requires an experienced Instructor & practice. Our smaller classes & extended pool times give you the preparation before your final Ocean Training Sessions. Diving will reward you with a lifetime of enjoyment- Begin with a positive experience & fulfill the goal of becoming an Excellent Diver. This is what we strive for. We hope you begin with us!

Course Summary

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including equipment use & techniques. You earn this rating by completing five  development modules and by making four open water dives. PADI's training materials will guide you through your Home Study portion. You need to complete your study materials before the course begins. Your Instructor will test & review each module with you. Your Pool sessions will teach you all the skills to prepare you for your "Open Water" training dives that follow.

Timeframe:

PADI programs are performance based. You progress as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills, working at a comfortable pace. For our group courses, the schedule represents 4 (3 hour) sessions of class & pool training, plus 2 ocean days for open water training.

Following the class/ pool sessions your required 4 Ocean Dives (2 per day) to complete your certification requirements can be completed locally  or at another destination, with the Padi Referral option.

Cost & Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

• Be at least 10 years of age
• Be reasonably fit & in god health (per medical)
• Satisfy the medical form requirements
• Float in deep water for 10 minutes
• Swim 200 yards, or snorkel 300 yards without stopping
• Underwater swim for 50 feet

In addition, students should already feel comfortable in water. Our "Open water Diver" will concentrate on learning SCUBA, including adaptation to the ocean environment. If you are not certain of your abilities, we recommend beginning with our "Watermanship" session! Here you will learn all the adaptation skills to be comfortable in the water & learn all the techniques of snorkeling before starting the scuba program. Good watermanship is everything to new students wanting the easiest transition from water enthusiast to a Scuba Diver!

Course Requirements

You don't have to be a great swimmer, but be comfortable in the water. 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 guardian to a maximum depth of 40 feet.

Here's what's you need to do;

• Pick a course date. Make a min $50 non-refundable deposit to register.
• Acquire Course itinerary & sign-up forms from us.
• Complete the Medical Form
• Purchase the PADI Open Water Student Kit with Video. Complete your homework before the first class session.
• Acquire Snorkel Gear (Mask, Snorkel & Fins)+(boots, gloves for local diving) to use on the first session.

We make sure you pick the right gear & offer a Student Discount on your Snorkel Package!

Open Water Diver Complete Course Fees

• Complete Course: $285 (includes rental gear & C-Card)
• Referral Course (no open water training): $235
• Student Kit: A variable, depending on which you choose. Budget for ~$75
• Personal Snorkel gear- varies. Expect ~$250 for 5 item pkg

Optional Drysuit Training

Enjoy diving in a Dry Suit for Ocean Training. Warm & Dry! Receive a discount on the Drysuit Specialty as well. $50

Your Next Step after Certification?

Continue your Education with con-ed Courses or Join in on  our Fun Dives - Join Our Club - it's FREE!

Student References

• Medical Form: Review Padi's medical form - consult with your physician, if needed.
• Discover Scuba Statement of Understanding

Scuba Review

Pool Training Fee: $50 + (optional) Ocean Training: $50 + (optional) Academic review $20

Certified, but haven't been in the water lately? Looking to refresh your dive skills and knowledge? Are you a PADI Scuba Diver or referral student diver and want to earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification? Are you looking for an orientation to Local Diving? If you answered yes to any of these questions then PADI Scuba Review is for you.

Course Prerequisites

• Scuba certification
• Minimum age: 10 years old
• PADI Open Water Manual, Scuba Tune-up guidebook or PADI Scuba Tune-up Multimedia

Watermanship Training

Often, we find new students are not quite ready for Padi's Scuba Program, due to lack of good watermanship. It's generally a result of lack of experience in swimming, or not having much background in aquatic sports. Our Watermanship Course will overcome common deficiencies & prepare the new student for diving! It's our most popular program, going beyond simple swimming & snorkeling. It prepares students with the necessary skills to meet PADI watermanship requirements beforehand. After this session you will find learning Scuba to be so easy, you'd wonder why you waited so long! Great for most all ages, even if you only wanted to learn snorkeling!

Class Requirements

• Minimum age: 8

• Completed Medical Form

• Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Swimsuit & Towel. We provide the rest!

• Fee: $50