Open Water Scuba Diver
Beginner Class

The classroom sessions will cover topics related to diving physics, physiology, tables and dive computers, dive equipment, dive planning and the environment. Study is done prior to the beginning of the course, which enables the instructor to get you in the water sooner than later. There is a final written exam that is given to test your understanding of the information.

The pool sessions will have the you learn the basic skills of scuba diving. The student will progress into the more complex diving skills and finally work on stress management in the underwater environment. Upon completion of the confined water training, you will be ready to do your open water certification dives.

The open water certification dives consist of at least four dives. The first scuba dive will have you perform the basic skills that you did in the pool earlier. The last three dives you will perform and demonstrate buoyancy control, stress management, dive planning and underwater navigation. After the “first dive butterflies”, we look for you to gain confidence as a scuba diver. We will work with you until you feel competent in your own mind. We may require additional dives if we feel you need more work. Your comfort and safety is our biggest concern.

Class and Pool Sessions
Wednesday, August 13
Monday, August 18
Wednesday, August 27
Wednesday, September 3
Wednesday, September 10

Checkout Dives
Saturday, September 13
Sunday, September 14

Class and Pool Sessions are from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Checkout Dives are at Dutch Spring and are from 8:00am - 4:00pm

Rescue Diver
August 2008

Dive Master
Call for Details

Open Water Scuba Instructor
Call for Details

International Training Crossover Programs
Call for Details
Available October 2008

EANx Nitrox
Dates Being Coordinated Now

Advanced Wreck Diving
October 2008

Advanced Nitrox and Deco Procedures
October 2008

Draeger Dolphin SCR Diving
October 2008

Trimix Diving
Call for Details

Dive Rite Optima CCR Diving
Call for Details

Silent Diving Evolution CCR Diving
Call for Details

Wreck Diving
NAUI External Survey Course

Classroom Sessions
Thursday, September 4 — 6pm - 10pm

Checkout Dives
Saturday, September 13 — 8am at Dutch Springs Quarry
Sunday, September 21 — 7am at Tuna Seazure Charter Boat

*Checkout Dives usually take up a full day whether at the quarry or on the boat.

Wreck Diver (External Survey) Class Requirements

Open Water Diver with a minimum age 15yrs

Equipment Requirements in Addition to Basic SCUBA Gear:
Reel
Surface Marker or Lift Bag
Cutting Device
Two Lights (Primary and Backup)
Audible Signaling Device
Redundant Air Supply (available for rent)
Dive Computer (available for rent)
Dive Tables to Coincide with Breathing Gas
Optional: Strobe/Marker Light

If you do not already own these items, wait until the first classroom session before purchasing as we will cover each of these items in detail.

Textbook: No Manual Required for this Course

Topics Covered
Specialized Equipment
Types of Shipwrecks
Boat Diving Procedures
Team Diving Protocols
Shipwreck Navigation
Proper Reel/Guideline Use
Limited Visibility Diving
Proper Light use
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Ascent Line Deployment
Line entanglement
Loss of visibility
Equipment Malfunction
Shipwreck Research
Artifact Recovery/Regulations

EANx Nitrox Diving
August 2008

Gas Blending
August 2008

First Aid, CPR
Tuesday, August 26 — 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, August 28 — 6:30pm - 9:30pm