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.
What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is 14 years of age or older, in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.
For those who are not 14, and are between the ages of 10 to 14, then the PADI Junior Open Water Diver program is available to you. A PADI Junior Open Water Diver may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 40 feet/12 meters.
What will I do?
Throughout the course, you'll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You will have five classroom sessions, five pool sessions, and four open water (ocean or lake) diver.
How long will it take?
On the average, our Open Water Course is held three Saturdays in a row. Depending on the instructor it could be more or less. Once you have completed the classroom and pool sessions and passed your final exam you will then take your checkout dive. Below is an example of our PADI Open Water Diver Course class schedule.
| 1st Sat | Module 1 & 2 | Classroom | 12:30 | 3:30 | PM |
| 1st Sat | Module 1 & 2 | Pool Session | 4:00 | 7:00 | PM |
| 2nd Sat | Module 3 & 4 | Classroom | 12:30 | 3:30 | PM |
| 2nd Sat | Module 3 & 4 | Pool Session | 4:00 | 7:00 | PM |
| 3rd Sat | Module 5 | Classroom | 12:30 | 3:30 | PM |
| 3rd Sat | Final Exam | 12:30 | 3:30 | PM | |
| 3rd Sat | Module 5 | Pool Session | 4:00 | 7:00 | PM |
What will I need?
| Students must Provide their own personal equipment. (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, and Weight Belt). |
| Their own transportation to Class and Open Water (Check out dives). |
All students must obtain textbook from Sentry Scuba, read the first two chapters, and complete knowledge reviews before first class. If there are any positive indications on the medical form, a Medical Doctor's signature will be required before the first pool session.
Where can I go from here?
Once you have completed your PADI Open Water Course, you can continue the adventure with PADI's Adventures in diving course. Stop by or call our dive store today for more details on the Adventures In Diving Course.
The Complete PADI Open Water Course Includes:
| Five (5) Classroom Sessions |
| Five (5) Pool Sessions |
| Four (4) Open Water Training Dives |
| PADI Open Water Manual |
| Plastic Dive Tables |
| Personal Log Book |
| Open Water Certificate, Certification Card and Patch |
| All Instructor Fees |
| All rental equipment for pool and open water dives (Regulator, B.C.D, Wet Suite, and Weights) |
Course Fee $300.00
