Learn to dive! This is the first course to start your diving adventures.
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!
DETAILS & SCHEDULE
This certification includes E-Learning (which must be completed before orientation), a 5:30-9:30pm Orientation Session at Under Water Works for gear fitting, a Pool Session at Eisenschmidt Pool in St. Helens (choose 1 full day or 2 weeknights), and an Open Water Weekend at Sunrise Motel in Hoodsport, WA (disregard the weekend if completing a Referral Course).
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COST
$630.00 Full Course. Includes PADI eLearning course, in-person orientation session, pool session, BCD, regulator, tanks and weights for the confined session. Wetsuit, hood, gloves and above equipment are also included for the open water checkout dives.
$480.00 Referral Course. Includes PADI eLearning course, in-person orientation session, pool time, 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.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
This certification includes E-Learning (which must be completed before orientation), a 5:30-9:30pm Orientation Session at Under Water Works for gear fitting, a Pool Session at Eisenschmidt Pool in St. Helens (choose 1 full day or 2 weeknights), and an Open Water Weekend at Sunrise Motel in Hoodsport, WA (disregard the weekend if completing a Referral Course).
Click 'buy now' to see available class dates, then call or purchase online to register.
LOCATION
Pool sessions are held at the Saint Helens, OR Swim Center.
Open Water Dives are typically held along the Hood Canal, WA Area.