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Amphora
Open Water Course
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Now
is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most
popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime
of intense adventure with PADI, a dive company that sets the standards
in the global diving community.
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Throughout
the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including
dive equipment and techniques. You will also earn a PADI
Open Water Diver certification that is recognized worldwide.
You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge
development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake)
dives.
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As a certified
PADI Open Water Diver you have the freedom
to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already
tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check
with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply
to the open water program. Your underwater adventure can begin as
soon as today with the new PADI Open Water Diver Video and interactive
CD-ROM! You can view these materials at home, at your own pace and
then meet with an instructor for further assistance. Open water learning
options also include group or private instruction. This course offers
tremendous flexibility and lets you work out individual needs with
your instructor.
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| Virtually anyone
who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water
can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. At some point in the
course, your PADI Instructor will ask you to demonstrate the ability
to swim 200 metres/yards without swim aids or 300 metres/yards with
mask, fins and snorkel and complete a bit of paperwork, to get you
on your way. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between
these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available. |
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