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Beginning
Open Water Diver
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| Our course is divided into four
parts: Home Study, Class Sessions, Pool Training,
and Open Water Training. Classes are usually completed
in three to five weeks depending upon length and frequency of
each session. See Open Water Diver
Class Dates. |
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| Home Study - This part of our course is easy with S.S.I.'s
home study kit. First, you will watch a chapter on video
or DVD then read the chapter in the text book which helps
you to better understand and retain the materials. There
are
six chapters. They cover : using your snorkeling and
scuba
equipment;
breathing
underwater;
adapting to the underwater environment; ascent procedures;
depth and time on the diver; the aquatic environment; and
planning
your dive. |
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Classroom Sessions
- Your instructor will summarize and
review the chapters with the class and additional information,
not covered in your home study, will also be presented. Pool
skills are reviewed and evaluated to prepare you for your next
pool session . Your instructor and Aqua Ventures staff will also
be available to answer questions and to advise you on trips,
classes, and equipment purchases. |
| Pool Training
- You will follow an easy and natural
step by step progression of skills to help you adapt to the underwater
world. These skills cover: entries & exits; mask & regulator
clearing; equipment handling; buoyancy control; safety procedures;
and ascents & descents. In addition to your instructor, one
or two certified assistant instructors will aid with your training.
You will also have an opportunity to try out different types
of equipment while you practice. |
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Open Water Training
- The final part of your course is
a two day in water evaluation. It is designed to observe your
newly acquired skills, help you adapt to the open water environment
and give you a chance to see fish and explore. A minimum of four
dives will be performed and as many as six dives if weather permits.
Your dives will cover : review of snorkeling skills; diver aid
and assistance; review of scuba skills; natural navigation &
compass navigation; and buoyancy control. Upon completion of
this part of the course you will receive your certification card
from Aqua Ventures and S.S.I. which will allow you to begin your
diving activities and participate in specialty classes. |
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Equipment Supplied -For
your pool training, an air regulator with alternate air source
and pressure gauge, buoyancy control device, scuba tank,
and soft weight belt will be provided. For your open
water training,
these items plus a dive computer, compass and wet suit with
hood will also be supplied for the weekend diving adventure.
Equipment Needed -
We will require you to have a few pieces of equipment of
your own while taking the classes for two reasons. First,
many dive
sites do not rent snorkeling equipment and where they do,
it is not of the quality required for scuba diving. Second,
you
will perform better and enjoy the experience more if you
use your own equipment that is properly fitted and maintained. The
following equipment is required for your pool training: mask,
fins, snorkel, regulator mouthpiece. (Approximate cost
for quality equipment. $110 to $225) For your open water
training: boots and gloves may be needed
(Approximately
$40 and up.)
10% Discount - While
attending your class, you will receive a complimentary 10%
discount off of non-sale items.
Prerequisites: You
must be at least 10 years of age, can swim and be in good
physical condition. |
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Tuition |
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Group Classes
. . . . . . . . . . . $350.00*
Includes : class sessions,
pool training, open water training , use of
scuba equipment,
(Air regulator with alternate air source and pressure
gauge, buoyancy control device, scuba tank,
soft
weight belt, dive computer, compass and a wet suit
with hood for the open water dives), S.S.I.
student home study kit
(Open Water Diver Training Video, Open Water Manual,
Open Water Workbook, Dive Tables, & Log Book)
and Open Water Certification Card fee, a
free six months subscription to Dive Training Magazine
and free DAN insurance while enrolled in the
Open Water Scuba class.
* $25.00 less if you complete your course as a referral
student.
* $20.00 less per additional family member if the training
video can be shared. |
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Private Classes
(1 to 6 people)
One person - $45.00 / hour plus pool rental
if needed
Two or more - $30.00 / hour / person plus pool rental if needed
(usually 2 hours of class and 6 hours of pool are the minimum
amount of time a student requires for private lessons)
Student Study Kit
S.S.I. student home study kit $90.00
Each additional study kit (without training video)
$70.00
Open Water Evaluation
a) Group classes (open water dives, use of scuba
equipment, certification card)........ $75.00
b) Private classes (same) one person....$200.00 two or more....$150.00
/ person
c) Referral (referral letter, and certification card fee).......$30.00
Total (Tuition,
Student Study Kit, & Open Water Evaluation)........$________________
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| Additional Fees when applicable:
1. Entry fee for dive site (Bainbridge Quarry)
when applicable................$25.00 / day
2. Make up pool sessions for missed group classes..............$30.00/hour/person + pool rental
3. Wet suit top rental for pool sessions ................$10.00 / day ..........or $25.00 for the entire course. (Wet suit rental fee can be applied to the purchase of a new suit at end of class)
4. Pool Rental for private or missed group classes (Goucher College
or Notre Dame Prep).............................$50.00
/ hour |
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We hope you will choose Aqua
Ventures as your full service scuba center and are looking forward
to diving with you. |
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