Become a Kelp Diver!
Learn From The Friendliest Experts In Diver Training

Welcome to the world of kelp diving!
We at Scuba Fusion Dive Center look forward to helping you get trained as a Kelp Diver. This course, unique to Scuba Fusion Dive Center, is designed to be an introduction to the kelp ecosystem and to help develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary to safely dive in and around kelp.

If you have any questions, or would like to sign-up, stop by, call us, or send us an e-mail.

Training Fees
The PADI Kelp Diver Distinctive Specialty total training fee for a group class is
$125.00. The fees are broken down as follows:

$ 25.00 - Store Registration Fee (nonrefundable, nontransferable)
$100.00 - Instructors Fee/Certification Fee

When you sign up for the class, the Store Registration Fee will be
collected. The Instructor will collect the Instructor Fee/Certification Fee (cash/check only)
during the first night of class. Class size is limited, so early registration is recommended!

Course Prerequisites
In order register in the Kelp Diver course, you must first already be a PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent), and you must be at least 12 years old.

Class Schedule
The Kelp Diver Class is a two evening class consisting of one class session and one pool session. In the class, we'll discuss how to dive safely in kelp. The ocean session consists of three dives:
- a skin dive (act like an otter in the kelp!)
- a scuba dive that introduces kelp forest penetration
- a scuba dive that introduces procedures for handling entanglement

What you will need to buy
There are no purchases necessary for the Kelp Diver course. It is recommended that you have a small light for the ocean dives.

What you may rent
You may rent the rest of your scuba diving equipment from Scuba Fusion Dive Center.
This includes your wetsuit, hood, regulator, weight belt, buoyancy control device (BCD),
and tanks.

Medical Concerns or Questions: If you are currently under the care of a Medical Doctor, or have a preexisting condition that requires permission from a Physician, you will need to have a Medical Release before any in-water activities. PADI Medical Release Form.

PADI Kelp Diver Distinctive Specialty Dive Class
Continuing Education and Adventure!

Welcome to the world of kelp diving! You're about to learn
how to dive safely in kelp - and you're about to learn from the very best.
Just $25 will sign you up and hold a spot for you in the next class! Hurry
because class size is limited!