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PADI Open Water Diver - Weekend groupcourse from May to September

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Key info

  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, German
  • Max. 2 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 30days notice
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Highlights

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

  • Become a licensed scuba diver in just a few days, no prior experience required.
  • Breathing underwater for the first time is something you'll never forget.
  • Meet like-minded people who care about the ocean and see our ocean planet with new eyes.

Dive center

Tauchsport Uster AG

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Tauchsport Uster has existed for over 30 years. Our spacious shop, the PADI 5 Star IDC diving school and our specialized travel agency offer you professional diving services. Today as then, the joy of diving is what drives our company. The company was founded 35 years ago. At that time, still in the early days of scuba diving, it was still a hobby for exotic, crazy and adventurous people. Over time, the equipment became safer and more professional, making it possible for a large number of people. Batir el sombrero Luchsinger handed over to the traditional Compre un Sandro Scagliola some time ago, after a one-year transition phase. With this change came the move to the new location at Apothekerstrasse 4 en Uster. The new, bright and inviting shop offers a larger sales area and has been very well received by customers and the staff team.

PADI 5 Star IDC Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 14 PADI Instructors Max. 2.0 divers / guide

Address: 8102 Km from your location
Apothekerstrasse 4, Uster, 8610, Switzerland

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Wetsuit (5mm)
  • BCD
  • Regulator
  • Dive computer
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Flashlight (torch)
  • Confined water dives
  • Open water dives

Not inclusive of

  • Fins (full foot)
  • Lunch
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Nitrox
  • Mask/snorkel
  • Fins (open heel)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 12+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • No prior experience with scuba diving is required. You must be in good physical health and be able to float for 10 minutes and swim 200 m unaided and without stopping. Students will need to complete a self-assessment medical form at start of course

What to expect

The course starts with an information evening. Includes theory lessons (e-learning) and 4 dives in the pool and lake, each on two weekends.


Information evenings : Always at 18:45

Theory : e-learning (own time management / effort 5 - 15 hours)

Practice : Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Information evening: 22 May / Practice: 25 & 26 May + 1 & 2 June

Information evening: 17 June / Practice: 22 & 23 June + 29 & 30 June

Information evening: 15 July / Practice: 20 & 21 July + 27 & 28 July

Information evening: August 5th / Practice: August 10th & 11th + August 17th & 18th, 2024

Information evening: 02 September / Practice: 07 & 08 September + 14 & 15 September


The PADI Open Water Diver course is made up of three parts. The first part is knowledge acquisition and covers everything you need to know about technical basics, terminology and safety when diving. The second part is confined water dives, which are training sessions in a confined open water area, which includes pools or bodies of water with protected areas. They give you the opportunity to get used to your equipment and practice basic diving skills and techniques to keep you safe. The third part is open water dives. After all, that's what it's all about - you're diving in the ocean for the first time! During the four dives, you'll practice various skills so you can be a confident and competent diver underwater and on the surface. The training session usually only takes up the first part of the dive, meaning the rest of the time is spent exploring the underwater world with your instructor. As soon as your open water training dives have been approved by your instructor, you will receive your "Open Water Diver" certification from PADI! You can now rent diving equipment for life and dive to a depth of 18 meters worldwide!

Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

Address: Apothekerstrasse 4, Uster, 8610, Switzerland

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the activity
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