Open Water
The first step to qualify as a certified SCUBA diver able to dive without supervision to 60ft.
Course consists of classroom education and practical application in a pool environment. What will you learn?
Physical Requirements: While diving is not commonly regarded as strenuous exercise, the affects on your body are significant and your safety is our number one priority.
All students will be required to:
If you are under a physician's care for an illness or taking and medications on a daily basis (excluding birth control) a medical release must be completed by your physician prior to ANY WATER ACTIVITY.
Gear Requirements: All students MUST have their own SCUBA QUALITY mask, snorkel, fins and boots (if required by fin style).
Please note that:
We will provide you with the following during the pool portion of your course:
Course fees include required text books.
There are THREE PARTS to earning an entry level SCUBA Certification:
We encourage our students to take advantage of E-learning courses available through NAUI and PADI. Please contact us for the necessary codes.
January 2021: NAUI online academics. Mandatory class session January 21st 6pm-9:30pm. Pool skills session meet at the Powell Crosley Jr. YMCA 10am-1:30pm on Sundays January 10th, 17th, and 24th.
February 2021: NAUI online academics. Mandatory class session January 30th 11am-2pm. Pool skills session meet at the Powell Crosley Jr. YMCA 10am-1:30pm on Sundays February 7th, 14th, and 21st.
March 2021: NAUI online academics. Mandatory class sessions February 20th 12pm-2pm and March 28th 10am-2pm. Pool skills session meet at the Powell Crosley Jr. YMCA 10am-1:30pm on Sundays March 7th, 14th, 21st.
Doing your certification dives locally? Here is our summer schedule
Store Hours: Monday - Thursday Noon-6; Friday Noon-5; Sat noon-4; Closed Sunday and Major Holidays
Experience the other two thirds
10 years of age or older, tread deep water for 10 minutes unassisted, continuously swim 200 meters or snorkel 300 meters, SCUBA quallity mask, open-heel fins, boots, and snorkel
Complete the form below and a qualified staff member will contact you directly to discuss your experience and enroll you in our available class schedule.