PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course

5 Fun Dives. 5 Different Dive Themes. No Test
The best way for Certified divers to gain experience is to do so under supervision in the PADI Adventures in Diving program. By completing this course you will receive your Advanced Certification, required for many diving activities like wreck diving, etc.. Commonly completed over just one weekend, you will make 5 dives, each having a different theme, such as: Night Diving, Underwater Navigation, Deep Diving, Altitude Diving, Wreck Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Photography, and much more. Because of their great importance to your enjoyment and safety, Underwater Navigation, and Deep Diving (greater than 60 feet), are required as 2 out of the 5 dives. The theme of the remaining 3 dives is optional, but mostly determined by location.
The entire course is just so fun - you read up on each of the 5 different dives, hear a pre-dive explanation from your Instructor about what is involved with each dive, make each dive, and then have a de-briefing conversation after each dive on what you experienced.
Equipment Needed
- Required equipment is NOT included in the cost of tuition.
- Required equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, surface marker bouy, compass, slate, and light (if night diving)
- The scuba equipment needed for Advanced Open Water Dives is available for rent at a discounted rate: Buoyancy Compensator, Regulator with Computer, Wetsuit, Hood, Gloves, Tanks, and Weights.
- Plan ahead and come in early to reserve any rental gear needed. Rental gear is on a first come first served basis.
How to get started:
To participate in the PADI Advanced Diver Course you must have adequate swimming skills, be in good physical health, and properly fill out a medical questionnaire. Padi medical and Continuing Education form. Make sure to bring these with you.
- Please note: a medical evaluation by your doctor may be required to properly complete the medical form. Please complete the medical questionnaire first, so you have time to schedule a doctor's appointment, if needed.
- There are no refunds for failing to properly complete the medical form.
When ready, click here and go to the Padi online eLearning center and get started on the self home study portion. Or stop by SEALS for book packet.
Complete 6 modules including Thinking like a diver, Deep, Navigation, Peak performance buoyancy, Altitude, and Search and Recovery
MONTEREY DATES: finalize details and directions at SEALS (shop).
TAHOE DATES: directions & MAP. Dives will be held at Meeks Bay Resort (there is a day use fee). Paul the instructor will be staying at Tahoe Valley Campground.
Costs:
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Online version: E-learning including online card application $216, Tuition $300 = $516
Class Cancellation Policy
We ask that you commit to your date when signing up. Please note:
- Cancel or reschedule up to 3 weeks prior with a 4% processing fee.
- Cancellations or changes after the 3-week deadline will incur a $50 fee.
- Starting 1 week before class, there are no refunds for cancellations or transfers. You will need to pay and additional instructor fee of $100 for rescheduling.
- Failure to show up or call will result in forfeiting your tuition.
- Tuition is non-refundable once class begins, completed or not.
If you need a physician’s release, rescheduling follows the same policy.
We need a minimum of 3 students to run this class. If the minimum is not met we will reschedule the class for a later date.
Please fill out the Student Form below
Please call to schedule class dates 707-542-3100
Skill Level: | Intermediate |
Skill Details: | Must have Open Water Diver certification. |
Requirements: | You will need your own personal Mask, Snorkel, Fins, (as well as Boots and Gloves if diving in California), 2 dive lights and tank light for night dive, and an underwater writing slate. Most divers buy their own wet suit and scuba gear too, we have some great options for you...however we also rent equipment. For your Adventures Diving weekend, if you choose to rent, we offer a wet suit and scuba gear package for just $100. The best scenario of course, is to purchase your gear before your class and get use to it during class. The choice is yours. |
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