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Open Water Scuba Diving
Becoming an Open Water diver means that are qualified to go on lake or ocean dives to a certain depth with a 'buddy' (another diver) but without the supervision of a professional. It's necessary to take a certified course - here at Scubadex we recommend the one run by PADI. To embark on the course you must be in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water .If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is also 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.
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.
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.
Equipment needed
- PADI Open Water Crew-Pak
- PADI Open Water Video or DVD
- Log Book
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