Open Water Diver Certification - SCUBA Certification in Maryland - SCUBA Diving Lessons
Open Water Diver / Open Water Nitrox Diver Certification -
The purpose of this course is to teach fundamental SCUBA diving techniques to develop the confindence and responsibility necessary to enjoy recreational diving as a novice SCUBA diver.
Course Length:
10 hours of Classroom Instruction plus 2 weekends of diving
Prerequisites:
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Must be an adult (18 or older) OR a minimum of 15 years of age with parent authorization, OR a minimum of 12 years of age for Junior Diver qualification.
Equipment:
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IANTD Open Water Diver Student Kit or IANTD Open Water Nitrox Diver Student Kit.
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Our required Sport Diver Program Equipment (click for more info)
Qualifications:
Upon completing the courseyou will be able to -
Participate in accompanied divesto a maximum of 70 fsw in open water (100 fsw if guided by a dive master or instructor) where appropriate diver support is available on the surface.
Upon completion of the Open Water Nitrox Diver Program, the diver may dive any EANx mixture from Air to EAN 40.
Course Fees