The Open Water Scuba Certification
In order to scuba dive you must first get certified. Certification is broken into three simple parts:
- Classroom Academics (Online Option)
- Pool Training
- Four Ocean Dives.
Class and pool is held in San Mateo the first weekend while the four ocean dives are held in Monterey the second. Many students choose to finish their ocean dives while on vacation. This is called the Referral Program.
First Weekend
We start Friday night with classroom lecture and equipment assembly. Saturday and Sunday has us in the huge 176 thousand gallon heated 86 degree swimming pool complete with hot showers, deepwater well and 25 yard lanes.
Second Weekend
The ocean dives are done in Monterey. Two dives on Saturday and two on Sunday. We recommend that you stay at a motel and make a weekend getaway out it. That way you are better rested to have fun exploring the kelp forests. There is much to see and do in Monterey for non-divers as well.
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