Open Water Diving Course- Get certified to dive! $895
2025 Spring, and Summer Dive Season: Open Water Class Schedule dates noted below. Private Lessons still available.
February Class: 2/3 - 2/13: SOLD OUT (The open water portion of this class will be completed in early June or a referral.)
March Class: 3/10- 3-20 (The open water portion of this class will be completed in early June or a referral.)
April Class 3/31 - 4/10: (The open water portion of this class will be completed in early June or a referral.)
May Class 5/5 - 5/15: The open water portion of this class will be completed in late May to early June or a referral.)
June Class 6/9 - 6/22: (8 days over 2 weeks, Evenings during the week and mornings on the last weekend)
July Class 7/7 -7/20: (8 days over 2 weeks, Evenings during the week and mornings on the last weekend)
July / August Class (eLearning Only) 7/28 - 8/3: (6 days over 1 week. Evenings during the week and mornings on the weekend)
August Classes 8/11 - 8/24: (8 days over 2 weeks, Evenings during the week and mornings on the last weekend)
September Classes 9/8 - 9/21: (8 days over 2 weeks, Evenings during the week and mornings on the last weekend)
October Class 9/29 - 10/12 (8 days over 2 weeks, Evenings during the week and mornings on the last weekend)
Sign up here, call, or stop by the shop to register for one of our Open Water Courses. If needed, you have the option to enroll in a private class. Also, you have the option to get a referral to complete your open water dives at your travel destination.
The eLearning only classes are one week long with Monday having an orientation and gear pick up along with a quiz covering what was learned in the eLearning. Tue, Wed, and Thu are pool nights with the open water being conducted on the weekend.
e-Learning that is done during a normal class schedule will still be over two weeks you just dont have to attend the monday class dates.
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Open Water Dive Course Overview
Course Structure:
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Academics (2 Sessions):
- Held at the dive shop.
- Upon registration, you'll receive a book, dive log, and recreational dive planner table.
- Pre-Class Prep: Complete required forms, read Chapters 1–5, and fill out the Knowledge Reviews.
- If any medical form question with an asterisk is answered "Yes," a doctor's approval is required before the first pool session.
- In-Class Activities: Review Knowledge Reviews, complete quizzes, and sign out necessary dive gear.
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Pool Sessions (3–4 Sessions):
- Conducted at the YMCA of the Seacoast in Portsmouth.
- The first session is at the shallow end of the pool, and the subsequent sessions are at the deep end of the pool.
- Master essential scuba skills to prepare for open-water dives.
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Open Water Dives (4 Dives):
- Held in lakes and the ocean, typically over a weekend.
- Work with your instructor to apply and refine your skills in real-world conditions.
What’s Included:
- Rental Gear: Wetsuit, BCD, regulator, weights, gloves, hood, tanks, and more.
- Education Materials: E-learning access, PADI crew packs, and one year of PADI Club membership (check out the cool video below about PADI club).
What You Need to Bring or Purchase:
- Mask, snorkel, fins, and booties (available for purchase at the dive shop).
Dive Into the Experience!
Complete your training and join a growing community of certified divers. The course includes hands-on training in diverse environments, from controlled pools to the open water.
We also have training packages to assist you with your Diving goals.
