This is a one-time introduction to Scuba Diving, perfect for those not sure about committing to the full Basic Open Water Scuba Course. It is a short, one-hour online course, followed by a one hour pool session in St. Helens, OR. In the online course, students will learn the very basic Scuba Diving safety practices. In the pool, students will be introduced to the equipment necessary to scuba dive, will practice a few basic skills, and dive around the pool in order to get acquainted with the equipment and feel of scuba diving. Class size is limited to 6 people.

The PADI Basic Open Water course is designed for those who have always wanted to get scuba certified, and experience an entirely new world! This course consists of four sections: an online knowledge development section; an in-person orientation session; a confined water, skills practice section; and the open water checkout dives. Completion of this course will allow you to rent diving equipment, go diving with a buddy, sign up for boat and resort dives, and gives you the ability to explore the underwater world- worldwide!