OPEN WATER DIVER
If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wonderous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle.
Every student that completes the course will receive a graduation package that includes a free equipment rental to be used after certification
Please note that all course fees are non-refundable. Students can switch course dates at no charge with a minimum of 7 days notice. Within 7 days of your course start date the fee to change dates is $150. No date changes are allowed within 24hrs of your start date. Students who do not show up for their course without prior notice will have to pay a $500 rescheduling fee.
You MUST have a PADI medical form completed to start your course. We advise all students to fill this form out and submit it ASAP. if you have answered "yes" to any questions on the medical form a doctor will need to sign the medical. If all answers are "no" the student just has to sign the form, no doctor required.
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What You Learn
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
- Knowledge Development (online, and classroom review) to understand basic principles of scuba diving,
- Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills,
- Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore!
Prerequisites
To enroll in the PADI Open Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be:
- 12 years or older.
- Competed PADI Medical Questionaire
- Be able to swim 200 meters unassisted.
- Float in the deep end of a pool for 10 minutes.
The Fun Part
The fun part about this course is...well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. You breathe underwater for the first time (something you'll never forget) and learn what you need to know to become a certified diver. During the course, you'll make at least five pool dives and four dives at the best east coast dive sites under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.
The Scuba Gear You Use
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear including a dive computer, and standard accessories. The equipment you wear will be chosen by your TORPEDO RAYS Instructor to ensure your comfort throughout the course.
The Learning Materials You Need
Recently PADI has enhanced this program by offering the learning material in an Elearning environment via the internet, or on via a Tablet. Let us know your prefrence!
Contact TORPEDO RAYS to personalise the best study option for you!
PADI's Open Water Diver materials cover what you need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. For each concept you'll read a description and watch a video demonstration. Then you'll jump in the pool to practice these skills with your instructor.
Looking to Finish Up Down South
We can also offer Referral Courses to any student that wants to do their dives in warmer water. All you have to do is sign up, complete your eLearning, complete the pool work, and we will give you the paperwork required to finish your course with any other PADI dive shop... World Wide. LEARN MORE HERE
Private and Small Group Courses Avialable
Want to have some 1-on-1 time, learn with group of friends, learn to dive as a family, or have any other special needs? TORPEDO RAYS can accomidate you. Check out our Private and Semi Private Course Options. LEARN MORE HERE
IMPORTANT:
Please note that all course fees are non-refundable. Students can switch course dates at no charge with a minimum of 7 days notice. Within 7 days of your course start date the fee to change dates is $150. No date changes are allowed within 24hrs of your start date. Students who do not show up for their course without prior notice will have to pay a $500 rescheduling fee.
You MUST have a PADI medical form completed to start your course. We advise all students to fill this form out and submit it ASAP. if you have answered "yes" to any questions on the medical form a doctor will need to sign the medical. If all answers are "no" the student just has to sign the form, no doctor required.
