PADI BASIC OPEN WATER COURSE
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!
COURSE DETAILS & SCHEDULE
This certification includes:
E-Learning (you must complete this work before your Orientation Session)
1 Classroom Session at Under Water Works (you will be fitted with pool gear and learn equipment preparation)
1 Pool Session at Eisenschmidt Pool in St. Helens (completed in 1 day or 2 weeknights)
1 Open Water Weekend in the Hoodsport, WA. (Disregard if completing a Referral Course)
Register online or in our store to secure dates for your Classroom Session, Pool Session(s), and your Open Water Weekend. Choose between the following dates (please note that the below list does not automatically update when a booking is full. Register online or call us to see all available dates.)
Classroom Session, 5:30-9:30pm
March 31, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 2, 2025
June 5, 2025
June 30, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 31, 2025
August 4, 2025
September 25, 2025
September 29, 2025
Pool Session (choose 1 full day or 2 weeknights)
April 6, 2025. 8am -5pm (Sunday All Day)
April 9 & 16, 2025. 7pm-11pm (Wednesday Evenings)
May 7 & 14, 2025. 7pm-11pm (Wednesday Evenings)
May 18, 2025. 8am -5pm (Sunday All Day)
June 8, 2025. 8am -5pm (Sunday All Day)
June 11 & 25, 2025. 7pm-11pm (Wednesday Evenings)
July 9 & 16, 2025. 7pm-11pm (Wednesday Evenings)
July 13, 2025. 8am -5pm (Sunday All Day)
August 6 & 13, 2025. 7pm-11pm (Wednesday Evenings)
August 10, 2025. 8am -5pm (Sunday All Day)
October 1 & 8, 2025. 7pm-11pm (Wednesday Evenings)
October 5, 2025. 8am -5pm (Sunday All Day)
Open Water Weekend, Sunrise Motel, Hoodsport WA
April 19-20
May 31 & June 1
June 28-29
July 19-20
August 16-17
October 11-12
COST
$590.00 Full Course
Includes: PADI eLearning course, in-person orientation session (step 1), pool session (step 2), BCD, regulator, tanks and weights for the confined session. Wetsuit, hood, gloves and above equipment are also included for the open water checkout dives.
$450.00 Referral Course
Includes: PADI eLearning course, in-person orientation session (step 1), pool time (step 2), BCD, regulator, tanks and weights for the confined water session. Referral paperwork will be provided to students within 48 hours of the confined water session.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be 12 years or older
Must be comfortable in water
Must be able to continuously swim 200 yards
Must be able to tread water for 10 minutes
Must fill out a medical and liability release. Some answers on the liability release will require a release from a physician prior to in-water activities.
LOCATION
Pool sessions are held at the Saint Helens, OR Swim Center.
Open Water Dives are typically held along the Hood Canal, WA Area.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Pool Session (step 2): Students must purchase their own mask and snorkel. Fins can be rented for $10; wetsuit can be rented for $30 (optional, but recommended).
Open Water Dives (step 3): Students must purchase their own mask, snorkel, fins and boots. Students are responsible for the costs for the open water weekend, including but not limited to: gas, food, accommodation, and 2 tank fills (approximately $10 each).
Please wait to purchase equipment until after the Orientation session (step 1) to ensure you get the appropriate equipment. We offer packages at a discounted rate for current students in the open water course.