Get
certified as an Open Water Diver in 2-3 days!
Virtually
anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and
comfortable in the water can earn Open Water
Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have
a child between these ages, there is a Junior Open Water
Diver program available. If you are not in good
health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water this
course is not for you.
We certify divers using the DAN, EFR,
MDEA, PADI, SDI and TDI, systems of diver education. DAN
(Divers Alert Network) is the leader in diver safety
research, CPR and diver insurance. We instruct CPR and
First Aid Training using Emergency First Response and
Diver's Alert Network programs. MDEA (Multinational Dive
Educators Association) and PADI (Professional Association
of Dive Instructors) are sport diver training agencies.
SDI (Scuba Diving International) is the fastest growing
advanced recreational sport diver training agency (SDI
was founded by TDI). TDI (Technical Diving International)
is the world's largest technical scuba diver training
agency. We are Charter Boat Training Facilities for PADI
international and International Training, (SDI and TDI).
Course Overview
Academic and
Diving Theory is at home via interactive DVD/CD or
eLearning online training (computer required). Eight to
Twelve hours are required completing the academics.
- Pool Sessions are in
the AM of Day One at the dive site in pool like
conditions.
- 2 open water dives in
Crystal River (72 degrees year round) the
afternoon of Day One. Quizzes and Exams given.
- Pool Sessions are in
the AM of Day Two at the dive site in pool like
conditions.
- 2 open water dives in
Crystal River (72 degrees year round) the
afternoon of Day Two.
- Day three is optional
if additional time is necessary to complete any
portion of the course not completed on day one or
day two. Additional fee of $100.00 per person for
Day 3.
- Once the course is
completed Open Water Certification is awarded.
Additional Open Water Certification Cards
available for each agency we teach (PADI, SDI-TDI,
MDEA.
Scheduled Classes
We teach scuba classes year round, our
regular two or three (2 or 3) day dive and scuba classes
are every weekend. Dates are available for weekday
lessons. Please review our calendar at http://www.scubatampa.com/calendar.html.
Course Fees*
Private
Lessons: One on one with Instructor (weekdays or
weekends)
- $450.00 per person
includes DVD, dive gear, wetsuit, dives and
certification card.
- Dive computer use
provided with SDI/TDI courses. PADI
eLearning and SDI
Online courses require additional fees.
Regular
Lessons: Up to 10 persons per class (weekends
only, unless 2 or more in class)
- $250.00 per person
includes DVD, dive gear, wetsuit, dives and
certification card (if booked 7 days prior to
class date)..
- $450.00 per person
includes DVD, dive gear, wetsuit, dives and
certification card (if booked less than 7
days prior to class date).
- $450.00 per person
per person for 10 and 11 year olds. Instructor
ratio 2 to 1, includes DVD, dive gear, wetsuit,
dives and certification card.
- Dive computer use
provided with SDI/TDI courses. PADI
eLearning and SDI
Online courses require additional fees.
*Requirements and Terms
- $75.00 per person
deposit required for course materials/processing.
Academics and forms must be completed prior to
diving. Deposit applied to course fees is non
refundable. Balance due on day of class.
Rescheduling fees for no shows.
- Diving Quality Mask,
fins, booties, snorkel. (We prefer you buy these
from us as we are familiar with the gear and we
offer a best price and satisfaction guarantee)
See our student special at: http://www.scubatampa.com/special.html. Snorkeling gear can be
rented from us $20.00 per person for the course. We
reserve the right to deny your use of personal
non-diving or sub-standard snorkeling gear.
- One Passport Type
Photo for certification card (digital photos
accepted).
- Optional
for non-computer folks Open Water Manual (specify
language), Dive Tables and Open Water Videos/DVD
$84.95 with Shipping.
- Recommended
E-RDP Electronic Recreational Dive
Planner $30.00 with Shipping.
- PADI
Open Water Course available online. Start Today! Click here for
PADI Open Water eLearning Online Courses. Additional
Agency fees required for online courses.
- SDI/TDI
Courses available online, Open Water, Computer
Nitrox, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver. Start Today! Click here for
SDI/TDI Online Courses. Additional
Agency fees required for online courses.
- Online
and eLearning courses may be required for those
signing up for classes with less than 7 days lead
time before open water training. Additional
Agency fees required.
- Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver two day (2
day) courses available.
- Gift
certificates available.
Contact
Captain John
L. Russell 3, SDI/TDI Instructor 11794, MDEA Instructor
Trainer 2098, PADI Master Diver Trainer 40957. Over 20
years teaching instruction, 5000+ logged dives, perfect
safety record. ~l scubatampa@earthlink.net ~ Web http://www.scubatampa.com
SIGN
UP NOW!
To sign up for class, review the course
schedules, choose the weekend/ weekdays you want
(give yourself at least 10 days to study the
academics) by reviewing the Dive and Course
schedule/calendar and
send an email to scubatampa@earthlink.net
with your requests. We will send additional
information and a booking form to you. |
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