If you feel the call of the sea, if you want to learn to explore the world beneath the surface, starting from the seabed of Elba Island, and if you want to take part in the great ocean conservation project, this course is for you!
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases. Most people begin with home study, also known as knowledge development. During this phase, you'll learn about scuba equipment, hand signals, and terminology, and watch videos on scuba diving skills. Knowledge development can be completed at your own pace, in a few weeks or a few days. The most popular choice for knowledge development is PADI eLearning®, an independent study option where you read, watch videos, and take quizzes using your computer or mobile device. Study online or offline at your convenience. Next, you'll practice scuba skills in a pool or a calm water environment (confined water). During these training sessions, you'll become comfortable wearing scuba equipment and learn essential skills such as clearing water from your mask, performing a pre-dive safety check, and making ascents and descents. When you're ready, you'll take your first open water dive (the ocean or another large body of water). The Open Water Diver course includes four dives. During each, you'll practice a few skills followed by a guided dive with your instructor. After completing the four training dives, you'll be a certified PADI Open Water Diver for life! Use your certification anywhere in the world to book dive adventures, rent equipment, and dive independently with a buddy up to 18 meters/60 feet. If you spend a lot of time out of the water, you can quickly refresh your skills with the PADI ReActivate® program.
We'll meet at our base: Sottolonda Diving Center. Here, you'll meet your instructor and briefly review the concepts you've learned independently. Then, you'll familiarize yourself with the equipment you'll be using and head straight into the water. You'll then return to our base for some relaxation, a hot shower, and some fun!
Address: Viale dei Golfi 359, Lacona Fr. Di Capoliveri (LI), No State, 57031, Italy
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