What are the requirements for an Open Water Course?

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Learning to dive is basically a three – step process

1) Academic Training
Five modules are covered in 2-3 sessions to teach you the basics of scuba diving. Knowledge reviews after each module prepares you for the hour multiple-choice quizzes and final exam.

2) Pool Training
Demonstrate minimum water skills by treading water for 10 minutes and by either swimming 200 yards (any stroke, no time limit) or 300 yards with mask, fins and snorkel (still no time limit). This is followed by confined water training, which will be completed in 2 sessions with a PADI Instructor demonstrating diving skills in a comfortable pool environment. You will practice all skills before heading out to open water.

3) Open Water Training
Everything comes together for the open water class conducted over a weekend at a local lake. Demonstrate mastery of the diving skills during four dives. Begin to enjoy the underwater world!

Equipment Needed
Each student must have a mask, snorkel, weight belt, mouthpieces, and fins.