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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. If you are
between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI
Junior Open Water Diver program available.
- A PADI Jr Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
What will
I do?
Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of
scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques.
All scuba courses, regardless of format, require student
preparation. Reading the appropriate modules, watching the video, and
completion of the Knowledge Review at the and of each module is required
before each class session.
Students should be prepared to do the swim test (10 minute
float and 200 yard swim) at the first pool session and should always bring
a swim suit and towel for use in the pool.
You will earn your Open Water Scuba Diver 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?
We offer many formats of classes and lessons to fit anyone's to schedule.
Click on any of the days for more information on schedules.
Class Formats:
click links for dates
- Monday / Wednesday evenings
- Tuesday / Thursday evenings
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Accelerated (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- Group Private Class (min 6 people, fit your schedule)
- Private Class (fit your schedule)
- eLearning (online class format)
What we will provide?
- PADI Open Water Crew-Pak
- PADI Open Water DVD
- Dive Planner Table
- Use of Pool Gear (Tank, Weights, Bcd, Regulator w/ Octopus & Gauges)
- Divers Log Book
What you need to provide?
- Required Personal Gear: Mask, Fin, Snorkel, Boots, Defog
- Recommended Gear: Gearbag, Wetsuit, Student Kit
Students receive a 10% discount on gear purchases (Sale Items Not Included) - El Mar Diving Center has the largest selection of Scuba Diving Equipment.
What Does the Course Cost?
- $198.00, eLearn, 3 week course (online fee and certification dives are extra)
- $198.00, 3 week course (certification dives are extra)
- $239.00, Weekend Accelerated Course (certification dives are extra)
- $239.00, Group Private Class, Min 6 people (certification dives are extra)
- $399.00, Private Class, Planned around your schedule (certification dives are extra)
Where can I go from here?
- You need to complete
your certification at a Open Water location;
Lake Pleasant
San Carlos, Mexico - Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in diving program, you next step in exploring the underwater world.
Stop by El Mar Diving Center, for more information.
El
Mar Diving Center
2245 West Broadway
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Phone (480) 833-2971
Fax (480) 898-0194
elmar@elmar.com
Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Closed Sundays
For
questions regarding scuba instruction, diving activities,
scuba diving equipment, equipment repair, gear rental, etc.
E-mail to: elmar@elmar.com
For Travel related questions E-mail: tierramar@elmar.com