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Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating
in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional.
If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver
certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply
to the open water program.
What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water
can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. You must be older than the age of
14 to begin the PADI Open Water Diver program. For those of you who are not above
the age of 14 and would like to participate in the PADI Open Water Diver Program,
then the PADI Jr Open Water Diver program is available to you. If you are between
10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver
program available.
A PADI Jr Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 11 years may only dive with
a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth
of 12 metres/40 feet.
What will I do?
Throughout the course, you will learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive
equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and
knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.
How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the
course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.
What will I need?
PADI Open Water Crew-Pak
PADI Open Water Video or DVD
Log Book
Where can I go from here?
Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in diving program, you next step in
exploring the underwater world. Stop by your PADI Dive Centre or Resort for more
information on the PADI Adventures In Diving program.
