OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION

Open Water Certification: Your Gateway to Underwater Exploration

Are you ready to dive into the world of scuba diving? Our Basic Scuba Certification course is the perfect entry point for aspiring divers. This comprehensive program equips you with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for safe and enjoyable open water diving.

Course Overview

Confined Water Training Your scuba journey begins in a controlled environment where you'll learn and practice essential diving skills. Under the guidance of our certified instructors, you'll become comfortable with basic techniques in a confined water setting, such as a pool. This phase ensures you have a solid foundation before moving on to open water dives.

Open Water Training

Once you’ve mastered the basics in a confined setting, you'll apply your skills in real-world conditions. Our open water training dives take place in diverse underwater environments, offering you the chance to experience the thrill of open water diving while being closely supervised by our experienced instructors.

Course Components

• Understanding the Aquatic Environment
• Learn about the unique aspects of the underwater world, including how vision, light, sound, and heat loss differ underwater.
• Study natural phenomena such as tides, currents, waves, and surges, and understand their impact on diving.
• Physics and Physiology
• Grasp the principles of buoyancy and pressure and their effects on the body and equipment.
• Explore the challenges of breathing compressed air and the use of mixed gases.
• Dive Equipment
• Get hands-on experience with selecting, assembling, using, and maintaining scuba gear.
• Understand the importance of proper equipment care for safety and longevity.
• Dive Planning
• Learn how to plan dives effectively, considering factors like depth, time, and environmental conditions.
• Develop skills in creating dive plans that prioritize safety and maximize enjoyment.
• Basic Scuba Skills
• Master the use of masks and regulators.
• Practice underwater swimming and buoyancy control.
• Learn basic rescue techniques and emergency procedures to ensure safety for yourself and others.

And much more! Our course is designed to cover all aspects of scuba diving, providing you with a thorough and engaging learning experience.

Achieve Your Scuba Diver Certification

Earning your Scuba Diver Certification is a significant milestone, marking the beginning of your underwater adventures. It’s a proud achievement that opens the door to countless diving opportunities around the world.

Ready to start your scuba journey? It’s easy to get started! Contact Peachtree Dive Center today to find out how to enroll in our Basic Scuba Certification course. Dive into a new adventure and discover the wonders beneath the waves!