Open Water

So you are new to scuba diving! The best place to start is with an open water scuba certification. This is an entry or beginner level certification course where you will derive all the skills for conducting safe open water dives. You will not only learn to dive in open water but also get insight into the different types of equipments required for a successful dive and how to dive safely.

Welcome to open water scuba diving certification!

Whether you are a beginner to scuba diving or havent been diving for a while, you can always opt for the open water diver certification, which is considered the most popular scuba diving course in the world. This course will create a strong base for any future diving certifications that you might want to take or prepare you for a good time diving at any of the hundreds of dive sites around the world.

One of the greatest advantages of this certification is that it is widely recognized. As a certified open water diver, you will not only get to learn about diving through classroom and pool sessions but also take a dive with a professional. As a part of the certification course, you must be able to complete four open water dives and the points for every successful dive will be added to your course result.

Open Water Scuba Certification Requirements

Most of you are probably wondering whether there are any specific requirements for the certification course. There are some basic requirements, which are:
  • You need to have good health and should be reasonably fit
  • Knowledge of swimming is important
  • Your age should be 14 or older (If you are aged 10-14 then you can consider the Junior certification programs)

Whats in the course?

The course is absolutely doable by most people, and its not something you should get stressed about. As a part of the open water scuba certification, you will focus on the fundamentals of recreational scuba diving with emphasis on various dive techniques and equipments used. Your rating will depend on your performance in 4 pool dives and 4 open water dives as well as a straightforward written test to confirm the knowledge that you gained in the development sessions.

So what are you waiting for? Lets take an open water dive!

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