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
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Dahab Diving
Dahab often referred to as the Goa of the Red sea, Dahab diving breeds on Dahab's hippie-like image, yet it is as good, if not better than people claim. The average age of Dahab's tourists are probably around 20, but far older visitors can feel just as welcome. Dahab is one of the most versatile diving locations in the world. The sites combine coral garden, arches, canyons and caves, with a huge diversity of reef fish and invertebrates, as well as turtles, rays, moray eels, octopus, and larger fish including Napoleon fish, Barracuda, small sharks and dolphins. 20% of the fauna, and 50% of the Butterfly fish, are found nowhere else in the world.
Dahab is definitely one of my favourite places in the world for total relaxation, the ultimate getaway from the daily grind. The amazing setting and the people around you; this place doesn't get boring even on days when you do absolutely nothing. Swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing, drinking coffee and eating food, with only the pulse of the waves surrounding you 24 hours a day. Of course Dahab diving is second to non in my opinion and the ultimate getaway from the daily grind.
Dahab diving offers a plethora of experiences for all levels of ability. The Lagoon is a nice spot to watch, and also a great place for children to swim. The lagoon is formed by a long tongue of beach. On the outside, the ocean begins, allowing good swimming for adults. Still, the lagoon is little visited, a reflection of Dahab being well-equipped with beaches. The Blue Hole, not far north of Dahab, is probably Egypt's most infamous diving spot. The hole is a shaft that starts just a metre below the surface of the sea. It goes 80 metres straight down, and the main trip for experienced divers is to dive down to a depth of 60 metres, then pass through a tunnel to the outer edge of the reef before returning to the surface. People die here almost every year, mainly from nitrogen narcosis. It is apparently too easy to start diving all by yourself. This should only be done after years of training or with an experienced guide next to you. The Blue Hole is not only for divers, it is chillingly fascinating for snorkelers too. The corals are colourful, fish abundant, and you can tickle your nerves by swimming along the edge of this hole which has no visible bottom.
Ra's Abu Galum is a nice addition to your visit for Dahab diving, it’s a camel ride north of the Blue Hole. It is a genuine Bedouin village, with ramshackle huts on a sandy bank next to the ocean. There might be a few hundred people living here. What is perhaps most memorable in this area is that the boys and girls playing naked on the beach, swimming like dolphins, and appearing totally free. Their attitudes resemble little the strict rules of relations between men and women in the rest Egypt.
Taking into account of the experience you’re gaining when travelling in Dahab diving you should be aware that your usual home comforts are not always accessible, Dahab is a great place for eating, but hotels are often basic; the few middle class hotels have a dull touch. But the clue here is to settle for the simple standards, and enjoy everything else (the restaurants, the clubs, the large gardens and the amazing atmosphere).
Practically all restaurants here follow the same concept, they are open-air places next to the beach whereby you will be seated on large pillows right on the ground. You may pick out the fish of the night from stands at the entrance, and when you finally finish your meal, you can stay as long as you like.
Dahab diving offers a relaxed environment, the heat lightened by a constant breeze with the temperatures ranging from the mid-80's at night to the upper 90's during the day. In the shade it is very comfortable with the breeze; clearly visible from the coast is Saudi Arabia, Right across the gulf.
Dahab diving provides a stark contrast to other diving destinations, the teal water of the red sea on one site and the orange of the desert leading up to craggy mountains. Being able to walk into the water from the hotel is equally attractive, ensure diving is accessible constantly, there are dozens of dive shops and the sea is swarming with divers.
When in Dahab diving your likely to see grey moray eels, lots of lion fish, split-tail rays, crocodile fish, cleaners shrimps, wrass of all different colours, shapes and sizes, as well as unicorn fish, grouper, puffer fish, clown fish, pipe fish, angel fish, sergeant fish and scorpion fish. You’re equally likely to see octopi and giant clams. The coral visible when in and around Dahab diving is amazing, the table coral, which looks like a tree where in all the branches are horizontal and the same height, creating a “table” look provide excellent cover for interesting fish to lurk below in the shade.
Overall from each person I have met throughout my diving travels the general consensus is that the Red Sea especially when in Dahab diving rivals the Great Barrier Reef and is a “must dive” location for all SCUBA divers. The best description I can think of to describe the wonders of Dahab diving would be like swimming inside the most abundant aquarium on earth.
To find out more about Sharm el Sheik and diving across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk/diving_destinations_dahab.html and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (15/08/08)
That’s all for now on Dahab diving
Dahab is definitely one of my favourite places in the world for total relaxation, the ultimate getaway from the daily grind. The amazing setting and the people around you; this place doesn't get boring even on days when you do absolutely nothing. Swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing, drinking coffee and eating food, with only the pulse of the waves surrounding you 24 hours a day. Of course Dahab diving is second to non in my opinion and the ultimate getaway from the daily grind.
Dahab diving offers a plethora of experiences for all levels of ability. The Lagoon is a nice spot to watch, and also a great place for children to swim. The lagoon is formed by a long tongue of beach. On the outside, the ocean begins, allowing good swimming for adults. Still, the lagoon is little visited, a reflection of Dahab being well-equipped with beaches. The Blue Hole, not far north of Dahab, is probably Egypt's most infamous diving spot. The hole is a shaft that starts just a metre below the surface of the sea. It goes 80 metres straight down, and the main trip for experienced divers is to dive down to a depth of 60 metres, then pass through a tunnel to the outer edge of the reef before returning to the surface. People die here almost every year, mainly from nitrogen narcosis. It is apparently too easy to start diving all by yourself. This should only be done after years of training or with an experienced guide next to you. The Blue Hole is not only for divers, it is chillingly fascinating for snorkelers too. The corals are colourful, fish abundant, and you can tickle your nerves by swimming along the edge of this hole which has no visible bottom.
Ra's Abu Galum is a nice addition to your visit for Dahab diving, it’s a camel ride north of the Blue Hole. It is a genuine Bedouin village, with ramshackle huts on a sandy bank next to the ocean. There might be a few hundred people living here. What is perhaps most memorable in this area is that the boys and girls playing naked on the beach, swimming like dolphins, and appearing totally free. Their attitudes resemble little the strict rules of relations between men and women in the rest Egypt.
Taking into account of the experience you’re gaining when travelling in Dahab diving you should be aware that your usual home comforts are not always accessible, Dahab is a great place for eating, but hotels are often basic; the few middle class hotels have a dull touch. But the clue here is to settle for the simple standards, and enjoy everything else (the restaurants, the clubs, the large gardens and the amazing atmosphere).
Practically all restaurants here follow the same concept, they are open-air places next to the beach whereby you will be seated on large pillows right on the ground. You may pick out the fish of the night from stands at the entrance, and when you finally finish your meal, you can stay as long as you like.
Dahab diving offers a relaxed environment, the heat lightened by a constant breeze with the temperatures ranging from the mid-80's at night to the upper 90's during the day. In the shade it is very comfortable with the breeze; clearly visible from the coast is Saudi Arabia, Right across the gulf.
Dahab diving provides a stark contrast to other diving destinations, the teal water of the red sea on one site and the orange of the desert leading up to craggy mountains. Being able to walk into the water from the hotel is equally attractive, ensure diving is accessible constantly, there are dozens of dive shops and the sea is swarming with divers.
When in Dahab diving your likely to see grey moray eels, lots of lion fish, split-tail rays, crocodile fish, cleaners shrimps, wrass of all different colours, shapes and sizes, as well as unicorn fish, grouper, puffer fish, clown fish, pipe fish, angel fish, sergeant fish and scorpion fish. You’re equally likely to see octopi and giant clams. The coral visible when in and around Dahab diving is amazing, the table coral, which looks like a tree where in all the branches are horizontal and the same height, creating a “table” look provide excellent cover for interesting fish to lurk below in the shade.
Overall from each person I have met throughout my diving travels the general consensus is that the Red Sea especially when in Dahab diving rivals the Great Barrier Reef and is a “must dive” location for all SCUBA divers. The best description I can think of to describe the wonders of Dahab diving would be like swimming inside the most abundant aquarium on earth.
To find out more about Sharm el Sheik and diving across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk/diving_destinations_dahab.html and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (15/08/08)
That’s all for now on Dahab diving
scuba diving packages
The time has come to discover a whole new world! Immerse yourself in the fascinating underwater realm and you will simply be thrilled! Come and join us by starting today with our Discover Scuba Diving programme or another of our scuba diving packages. If you’re looking for a convenient way to try scuba, look to a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience to broaden your horizons. You can jump into this program with us and continue onto your PADI openwater as part of one of the many scuba diving packages available.
Give it a try. Diving can change your life. But beware – diving is addictive and you’ll wonder how you ever survived without this experience. If you have dived before we offer a range of scuba diving packages from complete novice qualifications to divemaster. Equally we offer a range of BSAC scuba diving packages.
ACTIVE DIVING is a PADI 5-star Dive Centre, and we teach diving to their exacting standards across Lanzarote, The Red Sea and South Africa. Completion of each of the scuba diving packages either PADI or BSAC course comes with certification which qualifies you in that given area of diving activity, and also enables you to progress to higher levels of recreational and professional diving
Who are PADI
If you want to learn to scuba dive, the PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Diver course is the most widely recognized and respected diving certification in the world.
PADI's Mission statement headlines
• Purpose... PADI exists to develop programs that encourage and fulfil the public interest in recreational scuba and snorkel diving worldwide.
• Vision... PADI intends to be the world leader in the educational development of scuba diving professionals and enthusiasts.
• Slogan... PADI - The Way the World Learns to Dive.®
• Mission... To teach the world to scuba dive.
• Values... In all of our relationships, we will demonstrate our steadfast commitment to...
Leadership, Integrity, Our People, Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Retention, and The Environment Underwater Cultural Heritage
The PADI 5 Star Dive Centre membership level is awarded to progressive PADI Dive Centres that excel in providing dive consumers with a full range of diver education programs, equipment selection, and experience opportunities and that actively promote aquatic environmental awareness.
A PADI 5 Star Dive Centre is active in its community presenting a professional image consistent with, or better than, the norm of the marketplace. These dive centres embrace the PADI System of diver education and are committed to providing customers with quality products, services and experiences.
A PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre (5 Star IDC) is a dive centre that not only meets all 5 Star Dive Centre standards, but also offers PADI Instructor-level training. A PADI 5 Star IDC offers dive consumers programs to fulfil their educational goals from entry-level training up through instructor-level certifications.
PADI Advanced Open Water Course
Continuing the adventure is one of the best moves you can make. Completing one of our advanced scuba diving packages will upgrade your depth rating without any classroom content - just two days of diving.
The PADI Advanced Open Water program has some great benefits in helping you to develop your diving skills by going beyond Open Water Diver as part of one of the many scuba diving packages available, you will
• Learn additional skills specific to your interests
• Be more confident in and around the water
• Acquire a better understanding of the aquatic world
• Dive where only divers with advanced training can, to a maximum depth of 30 metres
What the scuba diving packages cover
• 2 core dives – Deep and Navigation
• 3 elective dives – Peak Performance Buoyancy, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Boat, Nitrox, Dry Suit, Search and Recovery, Wreck, Underwater Naturalist, Drift, Digital Underwater Photography.
Come on, qualify yourself and change your world with ACTIVE DIVING!
To find out more about scuba diving packages 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 scuba diving packages
Give it a try. Diving can change your life. But beware – diving is addictive and you’ll wonder how you ever survived without this experience. If you have dived before we offer a range of scuba diving packages from complete novice qualifications to divemaster. Equally we offer a range of BSAC scuba diving packages.
ACTIVE DIVING is a PADI 5-star Dive Centre, and we teach diving to their exacting standards across Lanzarote, The Red Sea and South Africa. Completion of each of the scuba diving packages either PADI or BSAC course comes with certification which qualifies you in that given area of diving activity, and also enables you to progress to higher levels of recreational and professional diving
Who are PADI
If you want to learn to scuba dive, the PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Diver course is the most widely recognized and respected diving certification in the world.
PADI's Mission statement headlines
• Purpose... PADI exists to develop programs that encourage and fulfil the public interest in recreational scuba and snorkel diving worldwide.
• Vision... PADI intends to be the world leader in the educational development of scuba diving professionals and enthusiasts.
• Slogan... PADI - The Way the World Learns to Dive.®
• Mission... To teach the world to scuba dive.
• Values... In all of our relationships, we will demonstrate our steadfast commitment to...
Leadership, Integrity, Our People, Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Retention, and The Environment Underwater Cultural Heritage
The PADI 5 Star Dive Centre membership level is awarded to progressive PADI Dive Centres that excel in providing dive consumers with a full range of diver education programs, equipment selection, and experience opportunities and that actively promote aquatic environmental awareness.
A PADI 5 Star Dive Centre is active in its community presenting a professional image consistent with, or better than, the norm of the marketplace. These dive centres embrace the PADI System of diver education and are committed to providing customers with quality products, services and experiences.
A PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre (5 Star IDC) is a dive centre that not only meets all 5 Star Dive Centre standards, but also offers PADI Instructor-level training. A PADI 5 Star IDC offers dive consumers programs to fulfil their educational goals from entry-level training up through instructor-level certifications.
PADI Advanced Open Water Course
Continuing the adventure is one of the best moves you can make. Completing one of our advanced scuba diving packages will upgrade your depth rating without any classroom content - just two days of diving.
The PADI Advanced Open Water program has some great benefits in helping you to develop your diving skills by going beyond Open Water Diver as part of one of the many scuba diving packages available, you will
• Learn additional skills specific to your interests
• Be more confident in and around the water
• Acquire a better understanding of the aquatic world
• Dive where only divers with advanced training can, to a maximum depth of 30 metres
What the scuba diving packages cover
• 2 core dives – Deep and Navigation
• 3 elective dives – Peak Performance Buoyancy, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Boat, Nitrox, Dry Suit, Search and Recovery, Wreck, Underwater Naturalist, Drift, Digital Underwater Photography.
Come on, qualify yourself and change your world with ACTIVE DIVING!
To find out more about scuba diving packages 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 scuba diving packages
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
scuba diving lessons
Discover Scuba
Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming holiday? scuba diving lessons can be done before you leave home or once your arrive, If you dont have the time to put into a regular diver course talking part in scuba diving lessons whilst on holiday is the perfect solution. There's a quick and easy program designed especially for you! This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience an intense adventure in a short amount of time
Discover scuba diving lessons is a simple, confined water- based introduction to scuba diving.
PADI Open Water Referral Course
The PADI Open Water Referral program is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for holiday makers who don't want to spend half their holiday in a classroom or sitting on the bottom of a pool, scuba diving lessons initially are half a day and introduce you to the wonderful world of diving.
As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Referral Course allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimising time constraints whilst on holiday.
PADI Open Water scuba diving lessons
Earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification 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 from scuba diving lessons, your opportunities will expand.
• Number of Dives: Five Confined Water Dives and Four Open Water Dives
• Knowledge Development: Five sessions
• Prerequisites: 10 for Junior Open Water Diver and 15 for Open Water Diver. Good health, reasonable fitness and comfort in the water.
• Materials You’ll Need: PADI Open Water Crew-Pak (included in course fees).
• Equipment you’ll use during the course includes: mask, fins, snorkel, tank, regulator, buoyancy compensator, submersible pressure gauge and exposure protection as required by the local environment.
Becoming a diver opens a door to a whole new world and scuba diving lessons are the way to open that door. Open yours and step through to this exhilarating experience!
Once you have qualified as a PADI Open Water Diver, the next step is to gain more experience and acquire additional diving skills from more scuba diving lessons, which will increase your confidence and open up different areas and types of diving to you.
PADI Advanced Diver Course
Move up and experience real adventure with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. As you step beyond the PADI Open Water Diver level, you make five dives and have the opportunity to try some of diving’s most rewarding and useful specialty activities, such as deep diving, digital underwater photography, wreck diving and much more as part of your scuba diving lessons. These skills make diving much more than underwater sightseeing.
With your PADI Instructor you complete the deep and underwater navigation Adventure Dives. These dives boost your confidence as you build these foundational skills. Then, you choose three additional dives from more than 15 Adventure Dives to complete your course.
Boat Dive – although we are not a coastal location, our rigid hull inflatable provides valuable experience in small boat diving techniques, and takes you to dive areas of the lake that otherwise are a long swim away!
Enriched Air scuba diving lessons – this is the way diving is going. Extend bottom time, build in an extra safety feature or use recreational enriched air mixtures as the first step of your technical diving development – whatever your reason for choosing this dive, our dedicated equipment, technical school dive computers and gas blending facilities make it easy to achieve.
Night Dive – this is really where we shine both at Lanzarote, Dahab and Sharm ( Our dedicated dive sites and their staff remain open for your training dive, and although we do ask you to purchase your own torch, we will supply both the chemical lights and the back-up torches for the dive.
Deep Dive – this is classed as a dive below 18 metres, and believe us a 22-25 metre dive here in our water is more than equivalent to a 30 metre dive in crystal clear tropical waters. Very good experience and confidence building!
Underwater Photography scuba diving lessons –. Given the right weather conditions, visibility is good and this is a technique which will give you great pleasure in all your diving holidays around the world, together with pictorial souvenirs of your dive experiences.
• Wreck Dive – yes, we know everyone aspires to diving on shipwrecks that may reveal their ancient secrets or tragic past. That’s what causes a lot of people to learn to dive in the first place. But, be wise and learn wreck diving techniques under controlled conditions.
Come and take one of these courses with Active Diving and qualify yourself to dive freely all round the world!
To find out more about scuba diving lessons 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 scuba diving lessons
Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming holiday? scuba diving lessons can be done before you leave home or once your arrive, If you dont have the time to put into a regular diver course talking part in scuba diving lessons whilst on holiday is the perfect solution. There's a quick and easy program designed especially for you! This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience an intense adventure in a short amount of time
Discover scuba diving lessons is a simple, confined water- based introduction to scuba diving.
PADI Open Water Referral Course
The PADI Open Water Referral program is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for holiday makers who don't want to spend half their holiday in a classroom or sitting on the bottom of a pool, scuba diving lessons initially are half a day and introduce you to the wonderful world of diving.
As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Referral Course allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimising time constraints whilst on holiday.
PADI Open Water scuba diving lessons
Earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification 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 from scuba diving lessons, your opportunities will expand.
• Number of Dives: Five Confined Water Dives and Four Open Water Dives
• Knowledge Development: Five sessions
• Prerequisites: 10 for Junior Open Water Diver and 15 for Open Water Diver. Good health, reasonable fitness and comfort in the water.
• Materials You’ll Need: PADI Open Water Crew-Pak (included in course fees).
• Equipment you’ll use during the course includes: mask, fins, snorkel, tank, regulator, buoyancy compensator, submersible pressure gauge and exposure protection as required by the local environment.
Becoming a diver opens a door to a whole new world and scuba diving lessons are the way to open that door. Open yours and step through to this exhilarating experience!
Once you have qualified as a PADI Open Water Diver, the next step is to gain more experience and acquire additional diving skills from more scuba diving lessons, which will increase your confidence and open up different areas and types of diving to you.
PADI Advanced Diver Course
Move up and experience real adventure with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. As you step beyond the PADI Open Water Diver level, you make five dives and have the opportunity to try some of diving’s most rewarding and useful specialty activities, such as deep diving, digital underwater photography, wreck diving and much more as part of your scuba diving lessons. These skills make diving much more than underwater sightseeing.
With your PADI Instructor you complete the deep and underwater navigation Adventure Dives. These dives boost your confidence as you build these foundational skills. Then, you choose three additional dives from more than 15 Adventure Dives to complete your course.
Boat Dive – although we are not a coastal location, our rigid hull inflatable provides valuable experience in small boat diving techniques, and takes you to dive areas of the lake that otherwise are a long swim away!
Enriched Air scuba diving lessons – this is the way diving is going. Extend bottom time, build in an extra safety feature or use recreational enriched air mixtures as the first step of your technical diving development – whatever your reason for choosing this dive, our dedicated equipment, technical school dive computers and gas blending facilities make it easy to achieve.
Night Dive – this is really where we shine both at Lanzarote, Dahab and Sharm ( Our dedicated dive sites and their staff remain open for your training dive, and although we do ask you to purchase your own torch, we will supply both the chemical lights and the back-up torches for the dive.
Deep Dive – this is classed as a dive below 18 metres, and believe us a 22-25 metre dive here in our water is more than equivalent to a 30 metre dive in crystal clear tropical waters. Very good experience and confidence building!
Underwater Photography scuba diving lessons –. Given the right weather conditions, visibility is good and this is a technique which will give you great pleasure in all your diving holidays around the world, together with pictorial souvenirs of your dive experiences.
• Wreck Dive – yes, we know everyone aspires to diving on shipwrecks that may reveal their ancient secrets or tragic past. That’s what causes a lot of people to learn to dive in the first place. But, be wise and learn wreck diving techniques under controlled conditions.
Come and take one of these courses with Active Diving and qualify yourself to dive freely all round the world!
To find out more about scuba diving lessons 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 scuba diving lessons
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
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
The first thing that often comes to mind at the thought of learning to scuba dive is images of James Bond wearing fins and attacking the villain, or even Jacques Cousteau investigating the newfound creatures surrounding coral reefs world wide.
Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) developed rapidly after the war and sport diving arose in tandem. Tanks, regulators and other gear formed the nucleus of an activity that is now practiced anywhere there is more than two feet of water. From the 1960s to the present, buoyancy compensators, wetsuits and dry suits, along with a host of supplemental gear has been developed to allow almost anyone to take part in scuba 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.
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.
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 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.
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
Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) developed rapidly after the war and sport diving arose in tandem. Tanks, regulators and other gear formed the nucleus of an activity that is now practiced anywhere there is more than two feet of water. From the 1960s to the present, buoyancy compensators, wetsuits and dry suits, along with a host of supplemental gear has been developed to allow almost anyone to take part in scuba 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.
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.
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 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.
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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