To participate in the PADI Open Water Diver Course you must have adequate swimming skills, be in good physical health, and properly fill out a medical questionnaire.
- 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.
- No prior SCUBA experience is needed. Minimum age to participate is 10 years, which qualifies for a Jr. Open Water Diver.
- We require you to provide your own personal equipment as follows:
- mask
- snorkel
- fins
- neoprene boots
- diver logbook
- surface marker buoy
- whistle
- We also recommend that you have your own hood and gloves if you are finishing your Open Water Dives in California.
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SEALS has a great selection of gear and knowledgeable staff to help you get outfitted for SCUBA diving.
- You may want to purchase the following:
- regulator with octopus
- computer with compass
- wetsuit
- hood
- gloves
- weight
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2 tanks for Open Water Dives
Cancellation Policy
We ask that you are committed to your dates before you sign up for class. Class tuition is not changeable and is non-refundable once signed up. However if you need to a cancel, please do so no less than 10 days prior to your class and you will be put on standby for a future class with availability. Failure to show up or call will forfeit your tuition.
If you do not complete all of your Open Water Dives, Private Dives can be scheduled at an additional cost.
Tuition is non-refundable once your class begins, completed or not.
Please review the medical form before signing up. Rescheduling due to needing a physician's release is subject to our policy above.