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Scuba Diver

Let the adventure begin.......

Imagine gliding weightlessly over the rocky kelp gardens, swimming with the fish, breathing underwater, and exploring the oceans’ vast beauty and hidden treasures.

By taking this entry level scuba diving class, you will no longer have to imagine experiencing these thrills. This class will allow you to experience all of the above. You will be fully certified after three weeks. Your new certification card will be recognized world wide.

Is diving something you have always wanted to do? Now is your chance; sign up today to open up a whole new world! You are guaranteed to have fun, meet new people, make life-long friends and enjoy weekend adventures. This class is only the beginning. Once you are certified you are welcome to join me in diving with our local dive club, North Coast Divers.

Many other shops or instructors provide quick weekend course and and pack in as many students as their standards allow. I think that does you, the student, a disservice. I believe that you should get quality training at a pace that maximizes your comfort. Thus, my Scuba Diver course will have no more than eight students and is longer than other courses. However, smaller class sizes and additional instructional time are more expensive to provide. So if you are looking for a quick and cheap course, I understand and wish you the best of luck.

Course Cost: $369

NO Hidden Fees!!!!!!! Many other institutions charge tuition, plus books, plus pool fees, plus rental fees, etc.... So a $199 teaser quickly becomes $500!!!! Bloody pirates!!

My course includes:

  • Tuition
  • Scuba Diver DVD
  • Scuba Diver textbook with workbook
  • Plastic dive tables
  • Recreational and training logbook
  • Pen and highlighter
  • Scuba Diver decals
  • Scuba Diver certification card
  • All Rental Gear

Course Length:

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-10pm for three consecutive weeks and one Saturday from 9-5pm and Sunday from 9-3pm. See schedule for next course dates.

Prerequisites:

Age: 15 (age 12 for Junior certification)

Diver Certification: None

Prior Training: None

Health: No medical contraindications (see questionnaire for details), may need medical approval at instructors discretion.

Sense of Humor

Skill Prerequisites: (Will be performed at the first pool session)

  • Demonstrate novice level swim stroke proficiency 200 yards
  • Swim 50ft underwater without push off
  • Tread water for 15 minutes

Gear Requirements:

Skin diving and scuba diving are equipment intensive sports. If you can, it is a great idea to purchase your own gear for the course, however I will supply the use of most of the gear at no extra charge. However, there are some personal items that really need to be purchased. These items include:

  • Mask
  • Fins
  • Snorkel
  • Booties
  • Hood
  • Gloves

The cost varies from $170-$500 depending on what you get. I will be happy to help you pick out your equipment on the first night of class.

Students should bring the following items to the first class session:
• Notebook
• Pen or Pencil