Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.
Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.
What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. You must be older than the age of 14 to begin the PADI Open Water Diver program. For those of you who are not above the age of 14 and would like to participate in the PADI Open Water Diver Program, then the PADI Jr Open Water Diver program is available to you. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.
What will I do?
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.
How long will it take?
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.
What will I need?
What should i consider when choosing to learn to dive?
Choosing your Instructor is a very important part of your course. Don't be afraid to ask to be shown their qualifications and check whether they are currently authorised to teach (PADI Instructors have to renew their membership annually to be authorised to teach PADI courses as well as having to carry full insrance.). Also, PADI have a number of different professional teaching qualifications relating to their experience and training. These range from DM (DiveMaster), AI (Assitant Instructor), OWSI (Open Water Scuba Instructor), MSDT (Master Scuba Diver Trainer), IDCS (IDC Staff Instrcutor), to the highest Instructor rating possible in the UK through PADI - MI (Master Instructor). We have both male and female instructors and instructors of all ages.
The scuba diving equipment that you learn to dive with is also an important consideration when choosing somewhere to take your PADI Open Water Course. We believe that you should not be expected to put up with budget equipment just because you are new to the sport. All the Apeks and Cressi regulators in our school are cold water rated. Another consideration is your availability to a choice of exposure suit. We would recommend that you insist on learning to dive using a drysuit if you want to continue to dive all year 'round in the UK. Our equipment is replaced annually and you will find it in 'as new' condition when you take your course.
Our courses are fully comprehensive and include all of the following: PADI Open Water Crew Pack which is yours to keep when you complete the course, use of all equipment for both pool sessions and Open Water dives (including drysuit training not always included by most dive centres), pool fees, classroom fees, exams, Open Water dives and air. If you take our deluxe course then we will also include a PADI Log Binder, PADI Rucksack, T-Shirt and photograph to show your friends and family!
We also offer discounts on equipment whilst on a course and if you join our club once your training is complete then you can take full advantage of other monthly offers.
