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, a dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You will also earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification that is recognized worldwide. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program. Your underwater adventure can begin as soon as today with the new PADI Open Water Diver Video and interactive CD-ROM! You can view these materials at home, at your own pace and then meet with an instructor for further assistance. Open water learning options also include group or private instruction. This course offers tremendous flexibility and lets you work out individual needs with your instructor.

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. At some point in the course, your PADI Instructor will ask you to demonstrate the ability to swim 200 yards without swim aids or 300 yards with mask, fins and snorkel and complete a bit of paperwork, to get you on your way. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

There is good news for college students interested in getting certified: Now the PADI Open Water Diver course is recommended for college credit(s) by the American Council on Education (ACE). This program meets the educational standards and requirements for credit at the college level, even when taught away from a college or university. Ask your local PADI office for details on how you can enjoy this fabulous sport AND get a recommendation for college credit!

Drop by Aqua Marine Scuba today and check out the Open Water Diver program. Experience life. Dive with PADI

• Explore the secrets of a sunken wreck at a nearby lake.
• See nature on a scale you never imagined.
• Diving is a shared experience, share it with people that are special to you.

Qualifications: Must be at least 10 years old (ages 10-15 will be issued a PADI Junior Diver Certification)

1.Swim 200 yards any style (no time limit)

2.Surface float for 10 minutes

Fill out a medical questionnaire (if any questions require a "yes" answer, PADI requires a physical to be completed by a licensed Physician prior to class)

This class requires 3 phases to be completed for full certification

1st Phase: Each participant must purchase a PADI Student Kit, (includes PADI Manual, log book, Dive Planner, decals,etc;) PADI Manual consists of 5 modules, each must be read & knowledge review at end of chapter completed in full. This can be done at home at your own convenience. During class the instructor will review the Knowledge review with diver, then issue a 10 question quiz on 4 modules and a final test of 50 questions going over the whole book. Students must pass each quiz and the final with 80% or better. Classes will be scheduled by appointment until all book work is completed (note: all bookwork and tests must be completed before Open Water in the quarry or ocean).

2nd Phase: Pool sessions. All chapters will be reviewed by practical application in the pool. There will be 2 pool sessions scheduled, each session will be 3-4 hours. These are usually held on Saturdays and Sundays of the same weekend (a video or DVD will be loaned for viewing at home that goes over all aspects of the PADI Confined Water Class, viewing of this is critical)

3rd Phase: PADI Open Water Certification Dives. These are held at "Gilboa Stone quarry", in Gilboa, Ohio near Findlay. We believe in introducing our students to the best diving available in Ohio . This is an overnight stay, either by camping at the Quarry or reserving a hotel room. 4 dives are required for completion.

COST: $390.00 PER PERSON WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

USE OF ALL SCUBA EQUIPMENT

STUDENT KIT AND DVD/VIDEO LOAN

CLASSROOM SESSIONS

POOL SESSIONS FINAL CERTIFICATION DIVES*

Price breakdown: $60.00 + tax for student kit, $220.00 confined water classes and classroom, $110.00 for Open Water at the quarry = $390.00 (these payments can be broken up)

*Diver is responsible for all other fees i.e.. Pic application/Referral $25.00, entrance to Quarry, air fills , food and lodging.