PADI Open Water Certification Course

Diving is personal. It is a personal experience that changes lives. You will not be the same person after learning to dive as you were before. The nice thing about diving is that it is also very social. Sharing the experience of diving together can make friends for life.

Come discover another world! Learn how to become weightless as you glide through kelp forests and explore local marine life. Our knowledgeable and experienced instructors will guide you through the course materials and then take you into our heated pool to practice skills and have fun. Then hop on one of our friendly and comfortable dive boats to start your Ocean Adventures.

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

Your instructor will assist you in developing safe and enjoyable diving practices, while also introducing you to the fascinating underwater world.  So sign up NOW and explore new possibilities!

Class Layout:

• Step 1 Home-Study
• Step 2 Knowledge Review
• Step 3 Pool Session
• Step 4 Ocean Dives
• You’re Certified!

Why PADI Open Water with Ocean Adventures?

Our goal is to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction! We have been serving the Venice Beach area for nine years.  Come in and look around, join us exploring the Underwater World! Ocean Adventures prides itself on thorough training, safety and care for the students and dive environment. We always have small classes, with absolutely no more than 8 students in a class at any time. Assistants are with each instructor for more personal attention.   

 

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you will have the freedom to dive with a buddy of your choice (Jr. Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet).

What do I need to start?

• Virtually anyone who is older than 10-years-old and in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.
• Signed Medical Certification Statement (download here)

What will I do?

Open Water classes are conducted on a regular basis, typically over 2 consecutive weekends. The first weekend covers basic knowledge and pool skills. The second weekend is putting everything you learned during the first weekend into practice while the ocean dives. We offer some classes with boat dives while some with beach dives (for those more price sensitive).

How long will it take?

PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. We offer group, semi private, private and “girls only” classes to accommodate every need. Open Water classes are conducted on a regular basis, typically over 2 consecutive weekends.

How much does it cost to become a certified diver?

The course fee depends on the option you choose:

 

Ask about FREE Scuba certification with total equipment purchase! 

 

Group Class: The most common way to get certified. You complete your training with a few other people on pre-set dates. See the CALENDAR of Scheduled Classes here

 

Open water dives are conducted from boats and/or Catalina Dive Park.
$385 plus dive boat fees. The dive boat fee varies on the boat used, averaging $95 per day.

 

Beach Diving Group Class: Our most economic option. You complete your training with a few other people on pre-set dates. Open water dives are conducted at local beaches. Total cost: $385

 

eLearning Class: Our online option. Complete your home-study AND your classroom sessions online and join a Group Class for your pool and ocean dives. $335 plus online registration fee and dive boat fees. The dive boat fee varies on the boat used, averaging $95 per day.

 

Private Training: Our executive option. It is a training option for you if you would like to have a more personalized schedule (faster or slower than regular) and a one-on-one training at your home, office or at our dive center. It is all up to you.
$750 plus dive boat fees for you and your instructor. The dive boat fee varies on the boat used, averaging $95 per day.

 

Semi-private Training: Complete the pool sessions at your or our pool, the academics at your or our office at anytime convenient for you and the open water dives are concerned, you can join an existing group of Open Water students and complete your training while diving with other enthusiastic divers and share the adventure and fun.
$550 plus dive boat fees for you and your instructor. The dive boat fee varies on the boat used, averaging $95 per day.

 

“Girls Only” Classes: For those ladies who wish to have some “girlfriend time” while enjoying new adventures. Become a scuba diver and escape to a peaceful place to renew your energy and excite your senses. Learn with girls from girls!
$385 plus dive boat fees. The dive boat fee varies on the boat used, averaging $95 per day.

 

Referral: For those, who wish to dive in warm water rather than in California. You can complete the Academic and Pool Sessions here in California and dive anywhere you plan on going. We will help you to locate a PADI facility at your dive destination where you can complete your training and gain the Open Water Diver Certificate. The training takes only one weekend. You can do it linked together with any of our scheduled classes for $285 or privately for $350. Price includes all training materials and primary rental equipment.

What does the course fee include?

• Tuition fee
• Study materials (Open Water crew-pack with book, dive table, log book)
• Lifetime "PADI Open Water Scuba Diver" certification card
• Rental of primary scuba gear (wet suit, regulator, BCD, weights, tank)
• Ocean Adventures Dive Club membership. 

Students are required to purchase their own personal equipment: mask, fins, boots, gloves, snorkel, dive bag and a timing device.

 

Open Water Training Schedule 2010

 

Class #	Classroom 10am – 5 pm	Pool 10am – 5 pm	Ocean  Dives          6 am – 5 pm	Instructor's Name
1	January 16	January 17	January 23 & 24	Stewart Tanner
2	February 6	February 7	February 13 &14	Tim Balcomb
3	February 27	February 28	March 6 & 7	Leonard Seagal
4 - Boat*	March 20	March 21	March 27 & 28	Stewart Tanner
5 - Boat*	April 17	April 18	April 24 & 25	Leonard Seagal
6 - Boat*	May 8	May 9	May 15 & 16	Tim Balcomb
7 - Boat*	May 22	May 23	May 29 & 30	Tim Balcomb
8 - Boat*	June 5	June 6	June 12 & 13	Stewart Tanner
9 - Catalina Weekend *	June 19	June 20	June 26 & 27	Leonard Seagal
10 - Boat*	July 10	July 11	July 17 & 18	Stewart Tanner
11 - Boat*	July 17	July 18	July 24 & 25	Tim Balcomb
12 - Boat*	July 31	August 1	August 7 & 8	Leonard Seagal
13 - BEACH*	August 21	August 22	August 28 & 29	Mike Van Fleet
14 - Boat*	September 4	September 5	September 11 & 12	Tim Balcomb
15 - Boat*	September 18	September 19	September 25 & 26	Mike Van Fleet
16 - Boat*	October 2	October 3	October 9 & 10	Stewart Tanner
17 - BEACH*	October 16	October 17	October 23 & 24	Tim Balcomb
18 - Boat*	October 30	October 31	November 6 & 7	Leonard Seagal
19 - Boat*	November 20	November 21	November 27 & 28	Stewart Tanner
20 - Catalina Weekend *	December 11	December 12	December 18 & 19	Tim Balcomb

 

*Boat Option:

Southern California’s Channel Islands are constantly rated one of the top ten dive destinations by the major dive publications every year. Your adventure begins with an early morning departure form either Long Beach or Ventura Harbor. From there you will take a short ride to either Catalina or Anacapa Island, where you will experience Southern California diving at its best. All boat trips include air, snacks and drinks.

 

*BEACH Option:

Beach diving is the economical way to dive in Southern California. You will experience Redondo Beaches Veterans Park. This park was built specifically for SCUBA Diving. The stairs are a bit shorter than a standard stair making it easier for divers to go up and down with their gear. With it’s sandy bottom divers will find it similar to the pool when doing their skills. We do suggest that you be comfortable with surf entries and that you are also used to swimming in the ocean.

 

*Catalina Island Weekend:

Enjoy a mini-vacation as you learn to SCUBA at historic Casino Point. This five-acre dive park and fish sanctuary was developed for the ultimate Southern California SCUBA experience. With its varied terrain and diverse wildlife you will come back and explore this wonderful park and Catalina Island again and again. For this option please add $50 from June 1 to September 30 as there is a two night minimum stay during this period.

 

See the CALENDAR of Scheduled Classes here

 

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Where can I go from here?

After completing the PADI Open Water Scuba Diver program, you'll want to continue your dive education. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification is your next logical step. To get started on your adventure, come by our Store and ask about the variety of programs available today or Read about the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course here

 

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