If you wish to learn to Scuba dive, a whole new world will open out and life will become doubly exciting! The most popular lessons that beginners take up are padi courses. The padi Open Water, which combines theory with practice, it takes 3-4 days and qualifies you to dive up to 18m.
Have you ever thought about learning to scuba dive, but just were not sure? Now is your chance. There's no time like the present by enrolling on one of the many padi courses you will be able to explore the underwater world like never before. Who can become a diver? What does it take to get certified? Why learn to dive? Hopefully, I can answer some of these questions and gently persuade you to embark on an adventure of a lifetime.
PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world's largest recreational diving membership organisation. Professional PADI Members teach the vast majority of the world's recreational divers, issuing over 900,000 certifications each year. padi courses make underwater exploration and adventure accessible to the public while maintaining the highest industry standards for dive training, safety and customer service. PADI serves more than 4300 dive centres and resorts in more than 175 countries and territories.
The PADI System of learn to scuba dive education is based on state of the art instructional system design theory, and progressive training that introduces skills, safety related information and local environmental knowledge to students in stages. padi courses are student-centred and provide for maximum practice and application. Students learn the basics through independent study and then are guided through additional development by their instructors. The goal is to get students in the water as soon as possible and provide them with the instruction necessary to gain confidence in their diving abilities.
The most popular of the plethora of padi courses available is the Open Water Diver Course. It is the first full certifying course in the PADI “learn to scuba dive” education system. During one of padi courses you will learn all the skills needed to dive confidently to a maximum depth of 18 metres, independently of a dive professional, padi courses are run by our highly qualified instructors and is divided into 3 areas:
• Academic Training (classroom and independent study)
• Confined Water Training (swimming pool sessions)
• Open Water Training (lake or coastal sessions)
The confined water training can be done in the UK or wherever your home town is situated, but how much more enjoyable to train in warm waters with the sun on your back and a holiday vibe! Also we find that to complete the padi courses in one hit is beneficial and easier on the memory!
Pre-requisites
No diving experience necessary
Minimum age: 15 (12 for Junior Divers)
Able to swim 200 meters non-stop any style
Able to tread water for 10 minutes
Price Includes
Academic Materials (Excluding Video/DVD)
All equipment hire
Air fills
PADI certification fee
There are many other scuba skills you can learn, such as underwater photography, deep diving, wreck diving, cave diving, ice diving, and spear fishing. Two thirds of the earth is underwater. It is an exciting world of marine life, caves, and shipwrecks just waiting for you to discover the beauty.
To find out more about padi courses across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Dean Thomas (16/08/08)
That’s all for now on scuba diving lessons padi courses
Showing posts with label PADI Open Water Course. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PADI Open Water Course. Show all posts
Saturday, August 16, 2008
PADI Open Water Course
If you've always wondered what lies beneath the surface, now's the time to find out. Start the journey of a lifetime with the PADI Open Water Diver course. It will change you forever. Becoming a diver is simple and fun, A qualified instructor can teach you to dive in as little as four days or over the period of a couple of weeks. It's totally up to you how fast you want to progress
Active Diving offer the PADI Open Water Course across all of their destinations, taking you through the basics of scuba diving in open water (ocean, lake, quarry, etc.) whilst allowing you to gain background knowledge along the way. Earning your PADI Open Water Course is just the beginning. As a certified diver, fabulous dive destinations, exciting people, unparalleled adventure and uncommon tranquillity await you. And, as you continue your adventure and gain experience through higher training levels, your opportunities expand
The course involves three sections:
1. Theory
2. Pool Training
3. Open Water dives
The theory when completing the PADI Open Water Course is simple & interesting, it will give you all the information you will need to dive safely & confidently. After being fitted for your scuba diving gear, you get wet first in a pool where you perfect your diving skills & then in the ocean where you enjoy the amazing sensation of being weightless while exploring the beauty & wonder of the underwater world.
The first practical part of the PADI Open Water Course takes place in a pool and introduces you to some basic hand signals. There is a short discussion on safe diving techniques also. In shallow water you will don scuba equipment and become familiar with it through breathing from a regulator underwater to being able to remove and recover your regulator. At the same time you will also look how to partially flood and clear your mask of water, a core skill for any diver. Other techniques learnt include breathing from an alternate regulator provided by another diver, equalising the ears/airspaces whilst underwater as perhaps most importantly having some serious underwater fun as part of your PADI Open Water Course.
Once the above is done you receive a certification card showing that you have completed your PADI Open Water Course that gives you access to thousands of stunning five sites located all over the globe, the seas are officially now your oyster.
Active Diving approach teaching with exceptionally high standards, offering the full range of PADI Scuba Diver Courses from Discover Scuba to Instructor, Our Training Team comprises the most experienced and professional instructors, each of whom are ready and willing to pass on their skills and experience to their students. Come and take part in the PADI Open Water Course today!!
To find out more about the PADI Open Water Course across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Dean Thomas (16/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI Open Water Course
Active Diving offer the PADI Open Water Course across all of their destinations, taking you through the basics of scuba diving in open water (ocean, lake, quarry, etc.) whilst allowing you to gain background knowledge along the way. Earning your PADI Open Water Course is just the beginning. As a certified diver, fabulous dive destinations, exciting people, unparalleled adventure and uncommon tranquillity await you. And, as you continue your adventure and gain experience through higher training levels, your opportunities expand
The course involves three sections:
1. Theory
2. Pool Training
3. Open Water dives
The theory when completing the PADI Open Water Course is simple & interesting, it will give you all the information you will need to dive safely & confidently. After being fitted for your scuba diving gear, you get wet first in a pool where you perfect your diving skills & then in the ocean where you enjoy the amazing sensation of being weightless while exploring the beauty & wonder of the underwater world.
The first practical part of the PADI Open Water Course takes place in a pool and introduces you to some basic hand signals. There is a short discussion on safe diving techniques also. In shallow water you will don scuba equipment and become familiar with it through breathing from a regulator underwater to being able to remove and recover your regulator. At the same time you will also look how to partially flood and clear your mask of water, a core skill for any diver. Other techniques learnt include breathing from an alternate regulator provided by another diver, equalising the ears/airspaces whilst underwater as perhaps most importantly having some serious underwater fun as part of your PADI Open Water Course.
Once the above is done you receive a certification card showing that you have completed your PADI Open Water Course that gives you access to thousands of stunning five sites located all over the globe, the seas are officially now your oyster.
Active Diving approach teaching with exceptionally high standards, offering the full range of PADI Scuba Diver Courses from Discover Scuba to Instructor, Our Training Team comprises the most experienced and professional instructors, each of whom are ready and willing to pass on their skills and experience to their students. Come and take part in the PADI Open Water Course today!!
To find out more about the PADI Open Water Course across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Dean Thomas (16/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI Open Water Course
learn to scuba dive
You are about to enter a new world …. A world full of many wondrous and awe-inspiring sights …. a world beyond imagination….beginning to learn to scuba dive.
No matter how many television documentaries you have seen about the underwater world, nothing can compare to the real thing. Once you learn to scuba dive your eyes will be opened like never before to the underwater world. You are about to experience the adventure of a lifetime, one which will leave you with a great feeling of personal satisfaction and an adrenalin rush so high words will fail you … a truly exhilarating experience.
Active Diving’s learn to scuba dive program caters for all budding scuba divers. Our dive facilities are always in demand for the diver that wishes to learn to dive or increase his/her diving skills through the PADI learn to scuba dive courses
PADI Scuba Diver (learn to scuba dive in 2days)
This is the first level of diver certification. On completion you will be licensed to dive anywhere in the world under the supervision of a PADI professional to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
During this course you will learn to scuba dive through all the basic underwater skills necessary to enable you to enjoy scuba diving safely in three confined [shallow] water modules. You will then put these skills into practice, and have a lot of fun, in two Open Water dives. Alongside the water sessions are onboard video assisted lessons and three multiple choice quizzes.
From this level you can easily continue on towards the Open Water Diver, which allows you to dive to 18 meters.
PADI Open Water Course (learn to scuba dive in 3/4 days)
The course consists of five confined [shallow] water modules and four Open Water dives. By the end of the course students will be comfortable with the equipment and be able to relax and enjoy diving in less demanding conditions, even using a compass to plan and navigate a simple dive route.
The use of a video reduces classroom time, giving you more opportunity to get wet, and four multiple choice quizzes lead you in easy stages to the final theory exam.
Now you can dive - but how do you take underwater photos, recover that anchor, name that fish …? As an Open Water Diver you will want to learn to scuba dive as well as discovering more about the underwater world - the way forward is through Adventure Dives.
PADI Advanced Open Water Course (3 days)
Your lifetime of diving pleasure and fun is just beginning. The PADI Adventures in Diving Program is designed to increase your diving experience and knowledge in a controlled and safe environment.
Each Adventure Dive stands alone, allowing you to explore individual interests. Completion of three Adventure Dives earns you the PADI Adventures Diver rating. Completion of five Adventure Dives, including the Deep and Navigation dives earns you the PADI Advanced Diver certification. Adventure Dives completed with other PADI Dive Centres will be counted towards either of these certifications.
Each Adventure Dive includes knowledge development through the use of the PADI Adventures in Diver manual, Instructor presentation and video. This is followed by an Open Water dive designed to put your knowledge into practice in a safe and enjoyable way.
Join our Adventure Vibe with ACTIVE DIVING!!
To find out more about how you can learn to scuba dive across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Dean Thomas (15/08/08)
That’s all for now on how you can learn to scuba dive
No matter how many television documentaries you have seen about the underwater world, nothing can compare to the real thing. Once you learn to scuba dive your eyes will be opened like never before to the underwater world. You are about to experience the adventure of a lifetime, one which will leave you with a great feeling of personal satisfaction and an adrenalin rush so high words will fail you … a truly exhilarating experience.
Active Diving’s learn to scuba dive program caters for all budding scuba divers. Our dive facilities are always in demand for the diver that wishes to learn to dive or increase his/her diving skills through the PADI learn to scuba dive courses
PADI Scuba Diver (learn to scuba dive in 2days)
This is the first level of diver certification. On completion you will be licensed to dive anywhere in the world under the supervision of a PADI professional to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
During this course you will learn to scuba dive through all the basic underwater skills necessary to enable you to enjoy scuba diving safely in three confined [shallow] water modules. You will then put these skills into practice, and have a lot of fun, in two Open Water dives. Alongside the water sessions are onboard video assisted lessons and three multiple choice quizzes.
From this level you can easily continue on towards the Open Water Diver, which allows you to dive to 18 meters.
PADI Open Water Course (learn to scuba dive in 3/4 days)
The course consists of five confined [shallow] water modules and four Open Water dives. By the end of the course students will be comfortable with the equipment and be able to relax and enjoy diving in less demanding conditions, even using a compass to plan and navigate a simple dive route.
The use of a video reduces classroom time, giving you more opportunity to get wet, and four multiple choice quizzes lead you in easy stages to the final theory exam.
Now you can dive - but how do you take underwater photos, recover that anchor, name that fish …? As an Open Water Diver you will want to learn to scuba dive as well as discovering more about the underwater world - the way forward is through Adventure Dives.
PADI Advanced Open Water Course (3 days)
Your lifetime of diving pleasure and fun is just beginning. The PADI Adventures in Diving Program is designed to increase your diving experience and knowledge in a controlled and safe environment.
Each Adventure Dive stands alone, allowing you to explore individual interests. Completion of three Adventure Dives earns you the PADI Adventures Diver rating. Completion of five Adventure Dives, including the Deep and Navigation dives earns you the PADI Advanced Diver certification. Adventure Dives completed with other PADI Dive Centres will be counted towards either of these certifications.
Each Adventure Dive includes knowledge development through the use of the PADI Adventures in Diver manual, Instructor presentation and video. This is followed by an Open Water dive designed to put your knowledge into practice in a safe and enjoyable way.
Join our Adventure Vibe with ACTIVE DIVING!!
To find out more about how you can learn to scuba dive across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Dean Thomas (15/08/08)
That’s all for now on how you can learn to scuba dive
scuba diving courses
Scuba Tune Up
Are you a certified diver but have not dived for a while? No Problem! The good news is that you do not need to complete your course again. Simply sign up to Active Diving Scuba Review program or an one of our equivalent scuba diving courses and we will have you back in the water feeling comfortable and confident in no time.
Join one of our friendly and professional instructors for a 3 hour confined water session brushing up on the skills that you learnt on your Open Water Course. We don’t stop there though. You will then have the opportunity to do 2 spectacular dives in the ocean. You can dive alongside turtles, octopus, Manta Rays, Clown Fish, Pipefish and even Humpback Whales on any of our scuba diving courses.
Open Water Course
The PADI Open Water course is a full certification course one of the most popular within the range of scuba diving courses available. The qualification allows you to scuba dive independently of an instructor or divemaster to a maximum recommended depth of 18m. The PADI Open Water Diver course is a performance based course and can be broken down to three components:
The Knowledge Development section will give you the theory required to feel happy and confident in the water. This is completed as self study before the course begins using the PADI crew pack. This pack includes your Open Water Diver Manual, Diver's Log Book, Recreational Dive Planner and more. On day one of your course, you will view the corresponding section of the Open Water DVD which also previews the skills that you will learn. You will briefly review what you studied in each section with your instructor and complete a short quiz. Before the completion of your course you will complete an exam demonstrating a sufficient understanding of scuba diving concepts.
Next is your Confined Water Training. This is where you develop your basic scuba skills including how to prepare your scuba units, entering and exiting the water safely, breathing comfortably under the water and clearing your mask without having to come to the surface. You will also learn some emergency skills to give you the comfort and confidence needed in the open water. This is a fun and exciting day that will allow you to familiarise yourself with your equipment.
Finally you will have your four Open Water Dives needed for certification. This is your chance to put all of your newfound skills into practice and experience the underwater adventure after this you can go on to continue with any of the other scuba diving courses on offer.
BSAC training is also available offering scuba diving courses for everyone from absolute beginner to a fully qualified dive leader.
Advanced Diver Course
Do you want to experience real adventure? You can with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course or one of the equivalent scuba diving courses on offer from BSAC.
The PADI Advanced Open Water Course "Adventures in Diving" program is the next step beyond the Open Water Certification. The aim of this course is to expand on your knowledge and skills gained in your Open Water Course, and to develop more confidence to broaden your diving horizons.
To complete your "Advanced Open Water Diver" certification, five Adventure Dives are required. The following are the most popular adventure dives from our range of scuba diving courses:
Deep Dive - Experience the excitement and wonder of what lies below 18 metres. You will gain the experience of diving to 30 metres below the surface. This will allow you to explore otherwise unseen sights such as wrecks, caves and more.
Underwater Navigation - Ever wondered how an experienced diver finds their way around a dive site so easily? On the Underwater Navigation dive you will learn some of the secrets of navigation, including compass use and using the natural environment to assist you. You will never be lost again!!
Night Dive - Just as the marine life changes from season to season, it also changes from day to night. Many fish seldom seen during the day come out at night allowing you to explore a whole new world. A big misconception about diving at night is that you can not see a thing! Wrong - just as your eyes adjust to a dark room at night, they will do the same underwater. The Night Dive is commonly regarded by divers as the most rewarding Adventure Dive.
Underwater Naturalist - This dive will allow you to examine the relationship between marine creatures and their surrounding environment. You will learn to identify some of the fish, plants and animals that you see regularly, and how your interactions affect their behaviour.
Wreck Dive - Dive on some of Egypt’s most famous wrecks discovering not only the stunning structures rising above the ocean floor but also the amazing marine life calling these wrecks home.
If any of these scuba diving courses appeals to you, please contact: http://www.activediving.co.uk/
Author: Dean Thomson (15/08/08)
That’s all for now on scuba diving courses
Are you a certified diver but have not dived for a while? No Problem! The good news is that you do not need to complete your course again. Simply sign up to Active Diving Scuba Review program or an one of our equivalent scuba diving courses and we will have you back in the water feeling comfortable and confident in no time.
Join one of our friendly and professional instructors for a 3 hour confined water session brushing up on the skills that you learnt on your Open Water Course. We don’t stop there though. You will then have the opportunity to do 2 spectacular dives in the ocean. You can dive alongside turtles, octopus, Manta Rays, Clown Fish, Pipefish and even Humpback Whales on any of our scuba diving courses.
Open Water Course
The PADI Open Water course is a full certification course one of the most popular within the range of scuba diving courses available. The qualification allows you to scuba dive independently of an instructor or divemaster to a maximum recommended depth of 18m. The PADI Open Water Diver course is a performance based course and can be broken down to three components:
The Knowledge Development section will give you the theory required to feel happy and confident in the water. This is completed as self study before the course begins using the PADI crew pack. This pack includes your Open Water Diver Manual, Diver's Log Book, Recreational Dive Planner and more. On day one of your course, you will view the corresponding section of the Open Water DVD which also previews the skills that you will learn. You will briefly review what you studied in each section with your instructor and complete a short quiz. Before the completion of your course you will complete an exam demonstrating a sufficient understanding of scuba diving concepts.
Next is your Confined Water Training. This is where you develop your basic scuba skills including how to prepare your scuba units, entering and exiting the water safely, breathing comfortably under the water and clearing your mask without having to come to the surface. You will also learn some emergency skills to give you the comfort and confidence needed in the open water. This is a fun and exciting day that will allow you to familiarise yourself with your equipment.
Finally you will have your four Open Water Dives needed for certification. This is your chance to put all of your newfound skills into practice and experience the underwater adventure after this you can go on to continue with any of the other scuba diving courses on offer.
BSAC training is also available offering scuba diving courses for everyone from absolute beginner to a fully qualified dive leader.
Advanced Diver Course
Do you want to experience real adventure? You can with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course or one of the equivalent scuba diving courses on offer from BSAC.
The PADI Advanced Open Water Course "Adventures in Diving" program is the next step beyond the Open Water Certification. The aim of this course is to expand on your knowledge and skills gained in your Open Water Course, and to develop more confidence to broaden your diving horizons.
To complete your "Advanced Open Water Diver" certification, five Adventure Dives are required. The following are the most popular adventure dives from our range of scuba diving courses:
Deep Dive - Experience the excitement and wonder of what lies below 18 metres. You will gain the experience of diving to 30 metres below the surface. This will allow you to explore otherwise unseen sights such as wrecks, caves and more.
Underwater Navigation - Ever wondered how an experienced diver finds their way around a dive site so easily? On the Underwater Navigation dive you will learn some of the secrets of navigation, including compass use and using the natural environment to assist you. You will never be lost again!!
Night Dive - Just as the marine life changes from season to season, it also changes from day to night. Many fish seldom seen during the day come out at night allowing you to explore a whole new world. A big misconception about diving at night is that you can not see a thing! Wrong - just as your eyes adjust to a dark room at night, they will do the same underwater. The Night Dive is commonly regarded by divers as the most rewarding Adventure Dive.
Underwater Naturalist - This dive will allow you to examine the relationship between marine creatures and their surrounding environment. You will learn to identify some of the fish, plants and animals that you see regularly, and how your interactions affect their behaviour.
Wreck Dive - Dive on some of Egypt’s most famous wrecks discovering not only the stunning structures rising above the ocean floor but also the amazing marine life calling these wrecks home.
If any of these scuba diving courses appeals to you, please contact: http://www.activediving.co.uk/
Author: Dean Thomson (15/08/08)
That’s all for now on scuba diving courses
PADI open water course
If you're reading this then you've probably decided to learn how to SCUBA dive. Congratulations! You've taken your first step toward a lifetime of fun and adventure! By taking our PADI open water course you will obtain one of the most widely recognized and respected diving certification in the world
Maybe you've been thinking about it for a while now, or maybe you saw your friend’s photos from their SCUBA trip. Do you want to explore sunken shipwrecks, swim along towering walls or coral, or become one with nature? Are you tired of being left out of all the great fun and adventure? Look no further, learn to SCUBA DIVE with Active Diving today and enrol on a PADI open water course!
Whether you will be diving in the Canaries or in Egypt, you can learn how to dive and change your life! The PADI open water course will ensure your scuba diving is fun, safe and easy. You don't have to be an Olympic swimmer to do it either. As part of the PADI open water course we will teach you how to dive in a confined area of the ocean, where you will learn all of your SCUBA skills in a controlled environment, then take you out into the open water for your certification dives. Once certified you are ready to go off on your own to explore the underwater world!
Boring lectures are a thing of the past! Get in the water and dive today!
With PADI open water course you can dive up to a depth of 18m as soon as your qualified. The majority of the learning is held in a classroom or in a practical lesson including pool dives and open water dives.
PADI open water course
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can enrol onto a PADI open water course and achieve their certification within 4 days. You must be older than the age of 15 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 15 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI open water course (junior) program available.
Throughout the PADI open water course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five confined dives and knowledge development sessions as well as making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.
To find out more about the PADI open water course across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Dean Thomas (16/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI open water course
Maybe you've been thinking about it for a while now, or maybe you saw your friend’s photos from their SCUBA trip. Do you want to explore sunken shipwrecks, swim along towering walls or coral, or become one with nature? Are you tired of being left out of all the great fun and adventure? Look no further, learn to SCUBA DIVE with Active Diving today and enrol on a PADI open water course!
Whether you will be diving in the Canaries or in Egypt, you can learn how to dive and change your life! The PADI open water course will ensure your scuba diving is fun, safe and easy. You don't have to be an Olympic swimmer to do it either. As part of the PADI open water course we will teach you how to dive in a confined area of the ocean, where you will learn all of your SCUBA skills in a controlled environment, then take you out into the open water for your certification dives. Once certified you are ready to go off on your own to explore the underwater world!
Boring lectures are a thing of the past! Get in the water and dive today!
With PADI open water course you can dive up to a depth of 18m as soon as your qualified. The majority of the learning is held in a classroom or in a practical lesson including pool dives and open water dives.
PADI open water course
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can enrol onto a PADI open water course and achieve their certification within 4 days. You must be older than the age of 15 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 15 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI open water course (junior) program available.
Throughout the PADI open water course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five confined dives and knowledge development sessions as well as making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.
To find out more about the PADI open water course across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Dean Thomas (16/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI open water course
Monday, August 11, 2008
Diving sharm – The Wrecks
Diving sharm is a must for anyone who is serious about exploring the underwater world, wreck diving especially is the place whereby the world above the water amalgamates perfectly with the aquatic world to create an awe-inspiring locality of marine life, colours and seemingly new worlds. Diving sharm is, in my opinion the pinnacle of where our everyday world blends with the depths of the ocean.
Wreck diving in the red sea, especially when Diving sharm opens your eyes to feasts amongst the Sinai Peninsula whereby the amount of wrecks present for divers to investigate is endless. Diving sharm offers perhaps the two most famous sunken shipwrecks in the world, the Thislegorm and the Dunraven. Known for the thrill they create when diving as well as the pristine condition and almost untouched state in which the red sea has preserved these vessels.
Diving sharm to dive the Thislegorm is well worth it, the ship lays at anchor awaiting further orders and directions from its previous commander, Great Britain. Once a supply vessel, she was laden heavily with an array of military equipment en route to North Africa to replenish British troops with ammunition and vehicles. Sunken by an attack from a German bomber in the late evening of 6th October 1941, the bombs took out the number four hold, ripping the stern apart. Resulting in the sunken treasure which holds some of the most wonderful aquatic life visible when Diving sharm.
Diving sharm is an experience which every diver should explore; the Thislegorm is integral to the overall experience. 126m long with a beam of 17.5m, once with the capability of carrying 4898 tons. She lies on a sandy plain at 30m, with parts of her bridge coming to just 17m. Safety is imperative when diving this piece of history, the currents are strong and the tidal directions can vary greatly, ascent and descents on rope secured by the wreck are obligatory.
Diving sharm for the wreck itself is undisputedly the number one dive site in the world featuring a vast array of military hardware ranging from anti aircraft and bren guns, airplane wings, ammunitions and shells, railway carriages and tenders, Wellington boots, trucks and motorcycles.
Diving sharm for the Thislegorm is awe-inspiring in itself, however additionally the Dunraven offers something slightly different. She was a steam and sail powered vessel en route from Bombay to Newcastle transporting spices and timber when she met with the horse shoe reef at Sha'ab Mahmud. The ship hit the reef after an allegedly drunken dispute involving the Captain, his wife, and his First mate, and caught on fire. The shipwreck has been underwater for more than 130 years; its contents were stripped of by a team of archaeologists in the 80s. Now it resembles a large cave. Inside divers can find schools of yellow goat fish and Giant morays. Due to its long time underwater the hull that is on the top is encrusted with corals and full of marine life, such as schools of bat fish, nudibranchs, pipe fish and the very rare ghost pipe fish.
Diving sharm for its wrecks induces a haze of adrenaline induced speechlessness which is incomparable to any other diving experience, a must for the premier position on any divers must see list.
Author: Emma Parker (11/08/08)
To find out more about Diving sharm and other areas across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (03/08/08)
That’s all for now on Diving sharm
Wreck diving in the red sea, especially when Diving sharm opens your eyes to feasts amongst the Sinai Peninsula whereby the amount of wrecks present for divers to investigate is endless. Diving sharm offers perhaps the two most famous sunken shipwrecks in the world, the Thislegorm and the Dunraven. Known for the thrill they create when diving as well as the pristine condition and almost untouched state in which the red sea has preserved these vessels.
Diving sharm to dive the Thislegorm is well worth it, the ship lays at anchor awaiting further orders and directions from its previous commander, Great Britain. Once a supply vessel, she was laden heavily with an array of military equipment en route to North Africa to replenish British troops with ammunition and vehicles. Sunken by an attack from a German bomber in the late evening of 6th October 1941, the bombs took out the number four hold, ripping the stern apart. Resulting in the sunken treasure which holds some of the most wonderful aquatic life visible when Diving sharm.
Diving sharm is an experience which every diver should explore; the Thislegorm is integral to the overall experience. 126m long with a beam of 17.5m, once with the capability of carrying 4898 tons. She lies on a sandy plain at 30m, with parts of her bridge coming to just 17m. Safety is imperative when diving this piece of history, the currents are strong and the tidal directions can vary greatly, ascent and descents on rope secured by the wreck are obligatory.
Diving sharm for the wreck itself is undisputedly the number one dive site in the world featuring a vast array of military hardware ranging from anti aircraft and bren guns, airplane wings, ammunitions and shells, railway carriages and tenders, Wellington boots, trucks and motorcycles.
Diving sharm for the Thislegorm is awe-inspiring in itself, however additionally the Dunraven offers something slightly different. She was a steam and sail powered vessel en route from Bombay to Newcastle transporting spices and timber when she met with the horse shoe reef at Sha'ab Mahmud. The ship hit the reef after an allegedly drunken dispute involving the Captain, his wife, and his First mate, and caught on fire. The shipwreck has been underwater for more than 130 years; its contents were stripped of by a team of archaeologists in the 80s. Now it resembles a large cave. Inside divers can find schools of yellow goat fish and Giant morays. Due to its long time underwater the hull that is on the top is encrusted with corals and full of marine life, such as schools of bat fish, nudibranchs, pipe fish and the very rare ghost pipe fish.
Diving sharm for its wrecks induces a haze of adrenaline induced speechlessness which is incomparable to any other diving experience, a must for the premier position on any divers must see list.
Author: Emma Parker (11/08/08)
To find out more about Diving sharm and other areas across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (03/08/08)
That’s all for now on Diving sharm
PADI Open Water Course in Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh offers some of the calmest waters in the world for learning to dive, the PADI Open Water course is the perfect addition to your trip to Egypt. Throughout the training and upon certification you will be privy to some of the best diving in the world. The red sea offers a high level of visibility and a wealth of marine life from multicoloured coral to sharks, turtles and shipwrecks.
Certification isn't required, however it is highly recommended, the 20 hour PADI Open Water course (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) can teach the basics of scuba diving across a few day. The PADI Open Water course will instruct students on how to prepare gear, to breathe properly, descend and ascend safely and avoid common dangers. They will also teach you how to clear your mask, use your regulator properly, life-saving tips and much more. Once you have completed the PADI Open Water Course you are an entry-level scuba diver allowing you to dive in an environment under your instructor’s supervision and guidance.
The minimum ages for scuba certification is 10 for the Junior Open Water (adult supervised diving), and 15 for the Open Water Diver. These certifications show that you successfully completed the course according to the training standards and requirements established by PADI. Dive centres require a person to be a certified diver or in training before they will rent or fill scuba tanks for you, or let you participate in scuba activities. There is a “Discover Scuba Diving” (DSD) program which allows you to dive one day under the direct supervision of an instructor for the experience without the certification but the diving is extremely limited.
Enrolling on the PADI Open Water Diver Course can lead to a lifetime of great adventures on vacation or around the corner from home. To take part in the PADI Open Water Course you will need to be in good health with no major health problems as well as being comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills (nothing extreme – 200 meter swim at you leisure and a 10 minute float on the surface (any way up)). Mentally you need a mature attitude and the self-discipline to follow the guide-lines and principles required for safe diving.
The PADI Open Water course consists of 3 segments: Confined water dives, Knowledge development and Open water dives. Each plays an important role in learning to dive. When you're certified as an Open Water diver you'll be able to dive to 60 feet / 18 meters (40 feet / 12 meters for 10-12 year olds) whenever you're accompanied by a fellow of the same or higher certification level (the other diver must be 18 or older for Junior Open Water divers). You don't have to be accompanied by a Divemaster or Instructor, but can be if you'd prefer. You're also eligible to do the Advanced PADI Open Water Course and many specialties.
The PADI Open Water course is usually taught over 3 to 5 days, Active Diving (087 123 11 122: http://www.activediving.co.uk) offer a range of packages for beginners and experienced divers across a variety of Sharm el Sheikh Resorts.
The Open Water certification is a full entry level certification you earn by successfully completing the entire PADI Open Water course. The certification qualifies you to:
• Dive independently (with a certified diving buddy) while applying the knowledge and skills that you learned in this course, within the limits of your dive training and experience......
• Get air fills, rent scuba equipment and other service for scuba diving.
• Plan, conduct and log open water no stop (no decompression) dives when equipped properly and accompanied by a buddy in conditions which you have training and or experience.
• Continue your diver training with a specialty dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water program, and or in PADI specialty course.
The instructors and students you meet will often have useful suggestions and fascinating stories to tell about the exciting places they've dived. Australia's Barrier Reef, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Caymans, Thailand and dozens more sites around the globe have all been explored.
To find out more about diving holidays across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South
Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (08/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI Open Water course
Certification isn't required, however it is highly recommended, the 20 hour PADI Open Water course (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) can teach the basics of scuba diving across a few day. The PADI Open Water course will instruct students on how to prepare gear, to breathe properly, descend and ascend safely and avoid common dangers. They will also teach you how to clear your mask, use your regulator properly, life-saving tips and much more. Once you have completed the PADI Open Water Course you are an entry-level scuba diver allowing you to dive in an environment under your instructor’s supervision and guidance.
The minimum ages for scuba certification is 10 for the Junior Open Water (adult supervised diving), and 15 for the Open Water Diver. These certifications show that you successfully completed the course according to the training standards and requirements established by PADI. Dive centres require a person to be a certified diver or in training before they will rent or fill scuba tanks for you, or let you participate in scuba activities. There is a “Discover Scuba Diving” (DSD) program which allows you to dive one day under the direct supervision of an instructor for the experience without the certification but the diving is extremely limited.
Enrolling on the PADI Open Water Diver Course can lead to a lifetime of great adventures on vacation or around the corner from home. To take part in the PADI Open Water Course you will need to be in good health with no major health problems as well as being comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills (nothing extreme – 200 meter swim at you leisure and a 10 minute float on the surface (any way up)). Mentally you need a mature attitude and the self-discipline to follow the guide-lines and principles required for safe diving.
The PADI Open Water course consists of 3 segments: Confined water dives, Knowledge development and Open water dives. Each plays an important role in learning to dive. When you're certified as an Open Water diver you'll be able to dive to 60 feet / 18 meters (40 feet / 12 meters for 10-12 year olds) whenever you're accompanied by a fellow of the same or higher certification level (the other diver must be 18 or older for Junior Open Water divers). You don't have to be accompanied by a Divemaster or Instructor, but can be if you'd prefer. You're also eligible to do the Advanced PADI Open Water Course and many specialties.
The PADI Open Water course is usually taught over 3 to 5 days, Active Diving (087 123 11 122: http://www.activediving.co.uk) offer a range of packages for beginners and experienced divers across a variety of Sharm el Sheikh Resorts.
The Open Water certification is a full entry level certification you earn by successfully completing the entire PADI Open Water course. The certification qualifies you to:
• Dive independently (with a certified diving buddy) while applying the knowledge and skills that you learned in this course, within the limits of your dive training and experience......
• Get air fills, rent scuba equipment and other service for scuba diving.
• Plan, conduct and log open water no stop (no decompression) dives when equipped properly and accompanied by a buddy in conditions which you have training and or experience.
• Continue your diver training with a specialty dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water program, and or in PADI specialty course.
The instructors and students you meet will often have useful suggestions and fascinating stories to tell about the exciting places they've dived. Australia's Barrier Reef, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Caymans, Thailand and dozens more sites around the globe have all been explored.
To find out more about diving holidays across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South
Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (08/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI Open Water course
PADI Open Water Course in Lanzarote
Lanzarote is the perfect place to learn how to scuba dive, by completing your PADI Open Water Course there will not only allow you to dive some of the best diving in Europe but equally it will fit into a weeks holiday ensuring that you can get some extra dives out of your 7 day holiday, or even 14 days if you have a long trip planned. Scuba diving on the island of Lanzarote is a popular sport however the dive sites are relatively uncrowned. If you have never dived before it may be worth completing a discover scuba dive course to ensure it is what your looking for, most times this 3 hour introduction to diving only buoys a persons excitement about diving.
Certification isn't required, however it is highly recommended, the 20 hour PADI Open Water course (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) can teach the basics of scuba diving across a few day. The PADI Open Water course will instruct students on how to prepare gear, to breathe properly, descend and ascend safely and avoid common dangers. They will also teach you how to clear your mask, use your regulator properly, life-saving tips and much more. Once you have completed the PADI Open Water Course you are an entry-level scuba diver allowing you to dive in an environment under your instructor’s supervision and guidance.
Embarking upon the PADI Open Water Diver Course can lead to a lifetime of great adventures on vacation or around the corner from home. To take part in the PADI Open Water Course you will need to be in good health with no major health problems as well as being comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills (nothing extreme – 200 meter swim at you leisure and a 10 minute float on the surface (any way up)). Mentally you need a mature attitude and the self-discipline to follow the guide-lines and principles required for safe diving.
Lanzarote is a short haul flight from the UK and Ireland, varying from 3-5 hours from all major airports, the island itself is a biosphere reserve and as a result promotes the sustainability of both the island and the surrounding marine life. The minimum ages for scuba certification is 10 for the Junior Open Water (adult supervised diving), and 15 for the Open Water Diver. These certifications show that you successfully completed the course according to the training standards and requirements established by PADI. Dive centres require a person to be a certified diver or in training before they will rent or fill scuba tanks for you, or let you participate in scuba activities. There is a “Discover Scuba Diving” (DSD) program which allows you to dive one day under the direct supervision of an instructor for the experience without the certification but the diving is extremely limited.
The PADI Open Water course consists of 3 segments: Confined water dives, Knowledge development and Open water dives. Each plays an important role in learning to dive. When you're certified as an Open Water diver you'll be able to dive to 60 feet / 18 meters (40 feet / 12 meters for 10-12 year olds) whenever you're accompanied by a fellow of the same or higher certification level (the other diver must be 18 or older for Junior Open Water divers). You don't have to be accompanied by a Dive master or Instructor, but can be if you'd prefer. You're also eligible to do the Advanced PADI Open Water Course and many specialties.
The PADI Open Water course is usually taught over 3 to 5 days, tour operators such as Active Diving (087 123 11 122, http://www.activediving.co.uk) are based in Lanzarote and can offer you courses and guided dives to be pre-booked before you even leave the UK.
The fun begins in the confined water dives, during which you will apply dive principles, and learn and practice dive procedures and skills. You’ll do this either in a swimming pool or in body of water with pool like conditions under your instructor’s guidance and supervision. There are 5 confined water dives that correspond with 5 knowledge development sections.
Knowledge development establishes the principles and basic information that all divers need to have fun diving safely. It’s divided into 5 bite sized segments that you’ll complete primarily on your own time or in the classroom alone by using the PADI Open Water course manual and video to guide you. For each segment your instructor reviews and elaborates on the material, applying what you’re learning to your specific needs and the local dive environment. A short quiz at the end of each section in the manual confirms that you have picked up the information that you need from that section.
At the end of the knowledge development section there is a 50 question examination (in leisurely conditions) which covers all of the 5 knowledge review sections and your instructor will go through this with you for “reinforced” learning.
You’ll make 4 Open Water Dives. Prior to completing your PADI Open Water course, you’ll meet specific learning objectives that you’ll read about in the Open Water Divers manual.
The instructors and students you meet will often have useful suggestions and fascinating stories to tell about the exciting places they've dived. Australia's Barrier Reef, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Caymans, Thailand and dozens more sites around the globe have all been explored.
The PADI Open Water Course is a full entry level certification, once you have passed the course you are qualified to:
• Refill air tanks, rent scuba equipment and other services for scuba diving.
• Plan, conduct and log open water no stop (no decompression) dives when equipped properly and whilst accompanied by a buddy in conditions which you have training and or experience.
• Dive independently (with a certified diving buddy) while applying the knowledge and skills that you learned in this course, within the limits of your dive training and experience......
To find out more about diving holidays and PADI certification across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (08/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI Open Water course
Certification isn't required, however it is highly recommended, the 20 hour PADI Open Water course (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) can teach the basics of scuba diving across a few day. The PADI Open Water course will instruct students on how to prepare gear, to breathe properly, descend and ascend safely and avoid common dangers. They will also teach you how to clear your mask, use your regulator properly, life-saving tips and much more. Once you have completed the PADI Open Water Course you are an entry-level scuba diver allowing you to dive in an environment under your instructor’s supervision and guidance.
Embarking upon the PADI Open Water Diver Course can lead to a lifetime of great adventures on vacation or around the corner from home. To take part in the PADI Open Water Course you will need to be in good health with no major health problems as well as being comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills (nothing extreme – 200 meter swim at you leisure and a 10 minute float on the surface (any way up)). Mentally you need a mature attitude and the self-discipline to follow the guide-lines and principles required for safe diving.
Lanzarote is a short haul flight from the UK and Ireland, varying from 3-5 hours from all major airports, the island itself is a biosphere reserve and as a result promotes the sustainability of both the island and the surrounding marine life. The minimum ages for scuba certification is 10 for the Junior Open Water (adult supervised diving), and 15 for the Open Water Diver. These certifications show that you successfully completed the course according to the training standards and requirements established by PADI. Dive centres require a person to be a certified diver or in training before they will rent or fill scuba tanks for you, or let you participate in scuba activities. There is a “Discover Scuba Diving” (DSD) program which allows you to dive one day under the direct supervision of an instructor for the experience without the certification but the diving is extremely limited.
The PADI Open Water course consists of 3 segments: Confined water dives, Knowledge development and Open water dives. Each plays an important role in learning to dive. When you're certified as an Open Water diver you'll be able to dive to 60 feet / 18 meters (40 feet / 12 meters for 10-12 year olds) whenever you're accompanied by a fellow of the same or higher certification level (the other diver must be 18 or older for Junior Open Water divers). You don't have to be accompanied by a Dive master or Instructor, but can be if you'd prefer. You're also eligible to do the Advanced PADI Open Water Course and many specialties.
The PADI Open Water course is usually taught over 3 to 5 days, tour operators such as Active Diving (087 123 11 122, http://www.activediving.co.uk) are based in Lanzarote and can offer you courses and guided dives to be pre-booked before you even leave the UK.
The fun begins in the confined water dives, during which you will apply dive principles, and learn and practice dive procedures and skills. You’ll do this either in a swimming pool or in body of water with pool like conditions under your instructor’s guidance and supervision. There are 5 confined water dives that correspond with 5 knowledge development sections.
Knowledge development establishes the principles and basic information that all divers need to have fun diving safely. It’s divided into 5 bite sized segments that you’ll complete primarily on your own time or in the classroom alone by using the PADI Open Water course manual and video to guide you. For each segment your instructor reviews and elaborates on the material, applying what you’re learning to your specific needs and the local dive environment. A short quiz at the end of each section in the manual confirms that you have picked up the information that you need from that section.
At the end of the knowledge development section there is a 50 question examination (in leisurely conditions) which covers all of the 5 knowledge review sections and your instructor will go through this with you for “reinforced” learning.
You’ll make 4 Open Water Dives. Prior to completing your PADI Open Water course, you’ll meet specific learning objectives that you’ll read about in the Open Water Divers manual.
The instructors and students you meet will often have useful suggestions and fascinating stories to tell about the exciting places they've dived. Australia's Barrier Reef, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Caymans, Thailand and dozens more sites around the globe have all been explored.
The PADI Open Water Course is a full entry level certification, once you have passed the course you are qualified to:
• Refill air tanks, rent scuba equipment and other services for scuba diving.
• Plan, conduct and log open water no stop (no decompression) dives when equipped properly and whilst accompanied by a buddy in conditions which you have training and or experience.
• Dive independently (with a certified diving buddy) while applying the knowledge and skills that you learned in this course, within the limits of your dive training and experience......
To find out more about diving holidays and PADI certification across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (08/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI Open Water course
PADI Open Water Course in Dahab
Dahab is a small town on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. Formerly a Bedouin fishing village, northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab is still considered to be one of the Sinai's most treasured diving destinations. The nearest international airport is located at Sharm el-Sheikh. To scuba dive in Dahab is many a divers dream however to learn to scuba dive by completing your PADI Open Water course there is a chance of a lifetime – offering you the opportunity to learn in one of the most richest diving areas in the red sea. You can dive in Dahab without certification as part of an introduction to scuba diving called a Discover Scuba Diving course however it is highly recommended, the 20 hour PADI Open Water course (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) is completed. The PADI Open Water course teaches the basics of scuba diving across a few days. The PADI Open Water course will instruct students on how to prepare gear, to breathe properly, descend and ascend safely and avoid common dangers. They will also teach you how to clear your mask, use your regulator properly, life-saving tips and much more. Once you have completed the PADI Open Water Course you are an entry-level scuba diver allowing you to dive in an environment under your instructor’s supervision and guidance.
Embarking upon the PADI Open Water Diver Course can lead to a lifetime of great adventures on vacation or around the corner from home. To take part in the PADI Open Water Course you will need to be in good health with no major health problems as well as being comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills (nothing extreme – 200 meter swim at you leisure and a 10 minute float on the surface (any way up)). Mentally you need a mature attitude and the self-discipline to follow the guide-lines and principles required for safe diving.
The minimum ages for scuba certification is 10 for the Junior Open Water (adult supervised diving), and 15 for the Open Water Diver. These certifications show that you successfully completed the course according to the training standards and requirements established by PADI. Dive centres require a person to be a certified diver or in training before they will rent or fill scuba tanks for you, or let you participate in scuba activities. There is a “Discover Scuba Diving” (DSD) program which allows you to dive one day under the direct supervision of an instructor for the experience without the certification but the diving is extremely limited.
The PADI Open Water course consists of 3 segments: Confined water dives, Knowledge development and Open water dives. Each plays an important role in learning to dive. When you're certified as an Open Water diver you'll be able to dive to 60 feet / 18 meters (40 feet / 12 meters for 10-12 year olds) whenever you're accompanied by a fellow of the same or higher certification level (the other diver must be 18 or older for Junior Open Water divers). You don't have to be accompanied by a Divemaster or Instructor, but can be if you'd prefer. You're also eligible to do the Advanced PADI Open Water Course and many specialties.
The PADI Open Water course is usually taught over 3 to 5 days in dive vacation destinations such as Lanzarote or the red sea (Active Diving: http://www.activediving.co.uk) , but can also be taught over weeks or even months if taken as a part-time course. The course content is the same but the daily workload is much greater, although still quite manageable, on the shorter course.
The fun begins in the confined water dives, during which you will apply dive principles, and learn and practice dive procedures and skills. You’ll do this either in a swimming pool or in body of water with pool like conditions under your instructor’s guidance and supervision. There are 5 confined water dives that correspond with 5 knowledge development sections.
Knowledge development establishes the principles and basic information that all divers need to have fun diving safely. It’s divided into 5 bite sized segments that you’ll complete primarily on your own time or in the classroom alone by using the PADI Open Water course manual and video to guide you. For each segment your instructor reviews and elaborates on the material, applying what you’re learning to your specific needs and the local dive environment. A short quiz at the end of each section in the manual confirms that you have picked up the information that you need from that section.
The Open Water certification is a full entry level certification you earn by successfully completing the entire PADI Open Water course. The certification qualifies you to:
• Dive independently (with a certified diving buddy) while applying the knowledge and skills that you learned in this course, within the limits of your dive training and experience......
• Get air fills, rent scuba equipment and other service for scuba diving.
• Plan, conduct and log open water no stop (no decompression) dives when equipped properly and accompanied by a buddy in conditions which you have training and or experience.
• Continue your diver training with a specialty dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water program, and or in PADI specialty course.
The word Dahab is Arabic for gold and is possibly a reference to the geographic locality; gold washed down from the desert mountains may have accumulated on the alluvial flood plain where the town was built. The name may also be a reference to the colour of the sands to the south of the town itself. Some locals attribute the name to the colour of the sky, just after sunset. Either way the destination of Dahab is a gem within Egypt and should definitely be on a divers must see list. Many of the reefs in Dahab are within walking distance from your accommodation, the majority of the higher class hotels offering house reefs to use for unlimited diving.
To find out more about diving holidays across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (08/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI Open Water course
Embarking upon the PADI Open Water Diver Course can lead to a lifetime of great adventures on vacation or around the corner from home. To take part in the PADI Open Water Course you will need to be in good health with no major health problems as well as being comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills (nothing extreme – 200 meter swim at you leisure and a 10 minute float on the surface (any way up)). Mentally you need a mature attitude and the self-discipline to follow the guide-lines and principles required for safe diving.
The minimum ages for scuba certification is 10 for the Junior Open Water (adult supervised diving), and 15 for the Open Water Diver. These certifications show that you successfully completed the course according to the training standards and requirements established by PADI. Dive centres require a person to be a certified diver or in training before they will rent or fill scuba tanks for you, or let you participate in scuba activities. There is a “Discover Scuba Diving” (DSD) program which allows you to dive one day under the direct supervision of an instructor for the experience without the certification but the diving is extremely limited.
The PADI Open Water course consists of 3 segments: Confined water dives, Knowledge development and Open water dives. Each plays an important role in learning to dive. When you're certified as an Open Water diver you'll be able to dive to 60 feet / 18 meters (40 feet / 12 meters for 10-12 year olds) whenever you're accompanied by a fellow of the same or higher certification level (the other diver must be 18 or older for Junior Open Water divers). You don't have to be accompanied by a Divemaster or Instructor, but can be if you'd prefer. You're also eligible to do the Advanced PADI Open Water Course and many specialties.
The PADI Open Water course is usually taught over 3 to 5 days in dive vacation destinations such as Lanzarote or the red sea (Active Diving: http://www.activediving.co.uk) , but can also be taught over weeks or even months if taken as a part-time course. The course content is the same but the daily workload is much greater, although still quite manageable, on the shorter course.
The fun begins in the confined water dives, during which you will apply dive principles, and learn and practice dive procedures and skills. You’ll do this either in a swimming pool or in body of water with pool like conditions under your instructor’s guidance and supervision. There are 5 confined water dives that correspond with 5 knowledge development sections.
Knowledge development establishes the principles and basic information that all divers need to have fun diving safely. It’s divided into 5 bite sized segments that you’ll complete primarily on your own time or in the classroom alone by using the PADI Open Water course manual and video to guide you. For each segment your instructor reviews and elaborates on the material, applying what you’re learning to your specific needs and the local dive environment. A short quiz at the end of each section in the manual confirms that you have picked up the information that you need from that section.
The Open Water certification is a full entry level certification you earn by successfully completing the entire PADI Open Water course. The certification qualifies you to:
• Dive independently (with a certified diving buddy) while applying the knowledge and skills that you learned in this course, within the limits of your dive training and experience......
• Get air fills, rent scuba equipment and other service for scuba diving.
• Plan, conduct and log open water no stop (no decompression) dives when equipped properly and accompanied by a buddy in conditions which you have training and or experience.
• Continue your diver training with a specialty dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water program, and or in PADI specialty course.
The word Dahab is Arabic for gold and is possibly a reference to the geographic locality; gold washed down from the desert mountains may have accumulated on the alluvial flood plain where the town was built. The name may also be a reference to the colour of the sands to the south of the town itself. Some locals attribute the name to the colour of the sky, just after sunset. Either way the destination of Dahab is a gem within Egypt and should definitely be on a divers must see list. Many of the reefs in Dahab are within walking distance from your accommodation, the majority of the higher class hotels offering house reefs to use for unlimited diving.
To find out more about diving holidays across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (08/08/08)
That’s all for now on the PADI Open Water course
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