Learn to Dive - PADI Open Water Courses

DATES: Weekends or evenings

PRICE: From £245

Minimum Age: 10 years old

If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. Once qualified you will be able to qualified dive around the world to 18m.

3 Stages of What You Learn

1. Knowledge Development to understand basic principles of scuba diving, this is completed online at a time and place to suit you. 
2. Confined Water Dives in a warm swimming pool to learn basic scuba skills.
3. Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore! The Open Water Referral scheme gives you the option to complete these dives on holiday.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the PADI Open Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be 10 years or older and be in reasonable health but you certainly don't need to be an Olympic athlete.

The Fun Part

The fun part about this course is . . . well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. You breathe underwater for the first time (something you'll never forget) and learn what you need to know to become a certified diver. During the course you'll do the pool dive(s) and four dives at a local dive site under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.

The Scuba Gear You Use

In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use full scuba gear including a dive computer and standard accessories. If diving in winter then you also have the option to use a dry suit to keep you warm and cosy.

The Learning Materials You Need

From years of teaching 1000's of people to dive we find that PADI's new 'eLearning' is the easiest and most convenient option to learn the theory. PADI's Open Water e-learning lessons cover what you need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. For each concept you'll read a description, watch a video demonstration and take a short quiz. Then you'll jump in one of our heated swimming pools to practice these skills with your instructor. Later, as a certified diver, use the e-learning pass as a reference guide for future diving adventures and to review what you learned. All equipment is provided so all you need is your swimwear and a towel.

We have several swimming pool times and locations to choose from so there is something convenient for you:

South West London - Sunday afternoon at the Roehampton Club
Surrey & Berkshire - Saturday afternoon in Old Windsor
Soho, Central London – Tuesday evenings
Brighton & Hove - Sunday evenings
Oxford - Sunday lunchtime

To make it even easier and more convenient there are several course options available as well:

	PADI Open Water Referral - £245
	The Open Water Referral course teaches you all of the dive THEORY AND POOL SKILLS and allows you to complete the four open water certification dives at another dive centre while you are on holiday. You can choose to complete the Open Water Referral over one day in West London, Oxford and Surrey & Berkshire OR over 2 to 3 evenings (depending on your ability) in Soho or Brighton. At the end of the referral we will award you with a log book containing your PADI Referral Form which you can present to any PADI dive centre around the world allowing you to complete your open water dives with them. If you haven't booked your holiday then our Travel Centre would be happy to use their experience and provide you with some ideas and a quote.
	Private Open Water Courses - From £295
	If you have a very busy schedule or prefer to learn the theory from the comfort of your own home or office then we can send one of our qualified PADI instructors to you at a time that suits you. Please contact us to discuss your exact requirements. TO BOOK YOUR TAILORED PRIVATE OPEN WATER REFERRAL COURSE PLEASE CALL 0800 699 0243 or EMAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it