PADI Open Water Certification Class
Course Outline:
The course consists of approximately 18 hours of instruction (6 sessions) and qualifies for 1 College credit through ACE. The time is divided between classroom instruction in the theory of diving and adapting to the underwater world, and pool sessions where you will learn the skills to dive. Each class is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding and build your confidence in diving.
Schedule:
One 3 hour class per week for 6 weeks. (Students must attend all sessions for certification)
The next class meets @ 7pm on either Wednesday or Thursday. Sessions start Wednesday, April 23rd or Thursday, June 5th. There is a free Discover Scuba experience on Thursday, May 29th @7pm and Wednesday, June 4th @7pm (a chance to try scuba before signing up for the class).
Below is the tentative schedule for the next 6 months (subject to change):
Discover Scuba:
June 24th, July 17th, July 23rd, September 4th, September 10th, October 23rd & October 29th
Open Water Certification classes begin:
July 1st, July 24th, July 28th, September 11th, September 17th, October 30th & November 5th
Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 12 years old, 10 and 11 years old with a parent who is a certified diver or if parent takes class with 10/11year old student.
Must be in good physical health (physicians approval may be needed). Ability to swim 200 yards unassisted and tread water for 10 minutes.
Supplied by the Ski & Scuba Connection LLC:
Instruction, Books (course and logbook), use of tanks regulators, BCDs, weights and wetsuit during the 6 training sessions.
Supplied by the Student:
Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Weight Belt and Compass. (We will go over the equipment need on the 1st night of class so do not go out & purchase any gear before 1st night of class). Our Store is located here in Greenwich at 26 St. Roch Ave (down the street from the Hamilton Ave Elementary School & St. Roch Catholic Church). You can schedule you own personal Equipment Consolation, where we will assist you in selecting the gear you need to take the class.
Cost:
Open Water academics and confided water training $ 325 to $ 350 (depending upon venue).
Open Water certification Dives, 4 open water training dives completed over 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) equipment rental: tanks, regulators, BCDs and certification fees $175. (min 4 students). (wetsuits, entry & boat fees, lodging, food and transportation to dive site not included).
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