
See the underwater world as it is meant to be experienced – underwater. Become a part of an
eco-system that supports so much of our life and take it to your limits; whether that is interacting
with colorful schools of fish over a peaceful sea mount or diving alongside a pod of dolphins that
have come to take a closer look. Dive with sharks, dive in caves, or dive some of the most historic
wrecks. Whatever direction you want to take your new life-style; it all begins here. The SDI Open
Water Scuba Diver course is designed to give you the necessary skills to safely conduct open
water dives. This course is the key to start exploring dive destinations around the globe or even
in your backyard.
• Persons desiring to obtain a Scuba Diving certification
• Persons interested in underwater exploration
• Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
See Junior Open Water Scuba Diver Course here. (10 – 14 years old)
The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course will cover all of the necessary skills and knowledge for
open water scuba diving, including:
• The aquatic environment: vision, light, sound, heat loss, tides, currents, waves, surge, etc.
• Physics and physiology: buoyancy, pressure, air spaces, breathing compressed air, mixed gases, etc.
• Dive equipment selection, assembly, use and maintenance
• Dive planning
• Basic scuba skills including mask and regulator skills, swimming underwater, buoyancy control,
basic rescue techniques, and emergency procedures
• And much more!
Upon successful completion of the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course, graduates may:
• Conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training
• Continue their dive education by enrolling in SDI Advanced Diver and Specialty courses
• Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
• Satisfactorily complete the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver knowledge quests or equivalent online learning course
• Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently
CALL US TO SCHEDULE: 252-256-2637 or 252-995-2661