The name Lanzarote is the direct translation into Spanish of Lancelot (Lancelloto).
At the time of Marcello's arrival a king, Zonzamas, ruled the Island. The name is still borne by the ruins of his palace which stood on a plateau near San Bartolome, considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the Canary Islands. San Bartolome is located a short car journey from where activediving is located in Costa Teguise.
Folklore Music is the traditional music of the Canary Islands. The main musical instrument in Folklore music is the timple, a ukelele-style instrument possibly introduced into the islands by Berber slaves.
activediving in Lanzarote can offer some of the best diving in the Northern Hemisphere, with over 500 species of fish, many wrecks, underwater volcanic caves, good visibility (10 - 30 meters) and water temperatures ranging from 18 to 23 degrees, it is easy to see why. Many of the popular dive sites are easily accessible with both shore and boat diving possible. activediving can offer a range of dive sites and a wealth of local knowledge.
All of our diving spots are some of the most beautiful and thrilling around the island, as you get to relive the experience of Lanzarote´s natural disasters from the last volcano eruption that took place thousands of years ago, to ship wrecks as if they happened only yesterday. Each of the 25 dive sites which activediving use through the week will introduce you to new and exciting things, structures and forms of the lava which has run into the ocean creating, caves, grots, canyons and reefs which go far over 40 metres in depth. During your diving your likely to encounter black corals and endless amounts of Anemones in may different types of colours and forms.
The team in Lanzarote and activediving put a lot of interest in having only small groups of divers based on experience level and on the choice of each diver; you will always have a stress free experience as well as being and safe with activediving. Every diver will have an unforgettable view of the mysterious underwater world here on the island of Lanzarote with activediving.
The Fascinating Volcano-Reefs of Lanzarote are a natural miracle; activediving will show you their magic and more. Their Ecosystem shows an incredible amount of underwater life from Rays, Barracudas, Angel Sharks, Trumpet Fish, Bonitos and many more species of fish which you can see everyday! The water Temperatures are normally between 18 and 24ºc, as a result activediving offer diving all year round.
Our diving options cater for the novice to the experienced, activediving offer some of the best diver training facilities in Lanzarote at our modern diver-training centre, and some of the most spectacular dive locations in the canaries. This combined with our outstanding product quality, excellent safety standards, professional service and our all inclusive pricing policy prove there is truly is no better company with which to learn to dive or to advance your diving skills.
Highlights of Diving in Lanzarote include:
• Fish
Close encounters with grouper, barracuda, angelshark, and rays. It is also possible to see Hammerhead Sharks off the small island of Los Lobos (located between Lanzarote and neighbouring Fuerteventura).
• Caves
There are many underwater caves such as the 'Cathedral'.
• Wrecks
There are many old wrecks located around the coast of Lanzarote as well as a specially created Marine Park (created by sinking several boats) just off the coast at Puerto del Carmen.
• Reefs
The reefs around Lanzarote are teeming with marine life such as Octopus, Anemone, Cuttlefish and Sea Horses Red Coral.
To find out more about travelling activediving in Lanzarote, Sharm el Sheikh or South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (05/09/08)
That’s all for now on diving in Lanzarote with activediving
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Monday, September 8, 2008
Active Diving – Travelling Solo in Lanzarote
Lanzarote, located off the west coast of Africa is one of the most popular islands for tourism in the Canaries, a popular destination for both on the water and under the water sports seekers. As a solo traveller you should hold no fear about exploring this wonderful island. Lanzarote is a warm destination in both temperature and atmosphere; the people are welcoming and proud of their volcanic island, with its biosphere status boosting its image further. The diving on the island is some of the best in Europe; Active Diving can offer insight into some of the islands history and underwater legend.
Lanzarote is the perfect destination for solo travellers, Active Diving ensure that there is a strong community vibe upon arrival right through to departure. We have the Active Centre located on Las Cucharas beach which acts as a meeting point for divers as well as a core place to share stories, drink a beer and watch the world go by after a hard day under the water.
As a solo traveller, Costa Teguise, where Active Diving is based, is the perfect area of Lanzarote to stay. Costa Teguise offers a lot less hustle and bustle compared to the main resort Puerto del Carmen, allowing you to get absorbed in the relatively small community and get to know the other divers.
The accommodation available across Costa Teguise when travelling with Active Diving is all of a similar standard; some apartments are located in central Costa whereas others are a 15 minute walk to the centre of the area. No matter where you stay however you’re no more than a 15 minute walk or €3 taxi ride from good restaurants and bars. High quality accommodation is available however most travellers looking to dive are uninterested in their accommodation as most of their time is spent at the dive school or under the water.
Extra activities on offer on top of diving include Windsurfing (The windsurfing world championships are held every year in Costa Teguise during July), Surfing, Mountain biking, Trekking and Kitesurfing. During your time in Lanzarote with Active Diving you will most likely meet other guests taking part in some of these activities and they will share their experiences from throughout their holiday. Lanzarote is a real adventure destination where you will meet like minded individuals looking for adventure whilst sampling new sports and experiences from learning to Scuba Dive to achieving their divemaster, the options are endless.
Its becoming increasingly popular for visitors to learn to speak Spanish whilst on the island, Active Diving offer a crash course in Spanish around your diving so that you can competently order food, give directions and start basic conversations in Spanish during your time on the island.
All in all Lanzarote is a perfectly safe and welcome place for solo travellers, offering a holiday destination for some of the best diving in Europe whilst discovering a new landscape and commonly making long term friends through the Active Diving community here on the island.
To find out more about travelling solo with Active Diving in Lanzarote, The Red Sea or South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (29/08/08)
That’s all for now on how you the travelling solo with Active Diving
Lanzarote is the perfect destination for solo travellers, Active Diving ensure that there is a strong community vibe upon arrival right through to departure. We have the Active Centre located on Las Cucharas beach which acts as a meeting point for divers as well as a core place to share stories, drink a beer and watch the world go by after a hard day under the water.
As a solo traveller, Costa Teguise, where Active Diving is based, is the perfect area of Lanzarote to stay. Costa Teguise offers a lot less hustle and bustle compared to the main resort Puerto del Carmen, allowing you to get absorbed in the relatively small community and get to know the other divers.
The accommodation available across Costa Teguise when travelling with Active Diving is all of a similar standard; some apartments are located in central Costa whereas others are a 15 minute walk to the centre of the area. No matter where you stay however you’re no more than a 15 minute walk or €3 taxi ride from good restaurants and bars. High quality accommodation is available however most travellers looking to dive are uninterested in their accommodation as most of their time is spent at the dive school or under the water.
Extra activities on offer on top of diving include Windsurfing (The windsurfing world championships are held every year in Costa Teguise during July), Surfing, Mountain biking, Trekking and Kitesurfing. During your time in Lanzarote with Active Diving you will most likely meet other guests taking part in some of these activities and they will share their experiences from throughout their holiday. Lanzarote is a real adventure destination where you will meet like minded individuals looking for adventure whilst sampling new sports and experiences from learning to Scuba Dive to achieving their divemaster, the options are endless.
Its becoming increasingly popular for visitors to learn to speak Spanish whilst on the island, Active Diving offer a crash course in Spanish around your diving so that you can competently order food, give directions and start basic conversations in Spanish during your time on the island.
All in all Lanzarote is a perfectly safe and welcome place for solo travellers, offering a holiday destination for some of the best diving in Europe whilst discovering a new landscape and commonly making long term friends through the Active Diving community here on the island.
To find out more about travelling solo with Active Diving in Lanzarote, The Red Sea or South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (29/08/08)
That’s all for now on how you the travelling solo with Active Diving
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Active Diving – Travelling Solo in Lanzarote
Lanzarote, located off the west coast of Africa is one of the most popular islands for tourism in the Canaries, a popular destination for both on the water and under the water sports seekers. As a solo traveller you should hold no fear about exploring this wonderful island. Lanzarote is a warm destination in both temperature and atmosphere; the people are welcoming and proud of their volcanic island, with its biosphere status boosting its image further. The diving on the island is some of the best in Europe; Active Diving can offer insight into some of the islands history and underwater legend.
Lanzarote is the perfect destination for solo travellers, Active Diving ensure that there is a strong community vibe upon arrival right through to departure. We have the Active Centre located on Las Cucharas beach which acts as a meeting point for divers as well as a core place to share stories, drink a beer and watch the world go by after a hard day under the water.
As a solo traveller, Costa Teguise, where Active Diving is based, is the perfect area of Lanzarote to stay. Costa Teguise offers a lot less hustle and bustle compared to the main resort Puerto del Carmen, allowing you to get absorbed in the relatively small community and get to know the other divers.
The accommodation available across Costa Teguise when travelling with Active Diving is all of a similar standard; some apartments are located in central Costa whereas others are a 15 minute walk to the centre of the area. No matter where you stay however you’re no more than a 15 minute walk or €3 taxi ride from good restaurants and bars. High quality accommodation is available however most travellers looking to dive are uninterested in their accommodation as most of their time is spent at the dive school or under the water.
Extra activities on offer on top of diving include Windsurfing (The windsurfing world championships are held every year in Costa Teguise during July), Surfing, Mountain biking, Trekking and Kitesurfing. During your time in Lanzarote with Active Diving you will most likely meet other guests taking part in some of these activities and they will share their experiences from throughout their holiday. Lanzarote is a real adventure destination where you will meet like minded individuals looking for adventure whilst sampling new sports and experiences from learning to Scuba Dive to achieving their divemaster, the options are endless.
Its becoming increasingly popular for visitors to learn to speak Spanish whilst on the island, Active Diving offer a crash course in Spanish around your diving so that you can competently order food, give directions and start basic conversations in Spanish during your time on the island.
All in all Lanzarote is a perfectly safe and welcome place for solo travellers, offering a holiday destination for some of the best diving in Europe whilst discovering a new landscape and commonly making long term friends through the Active Diving community here on the island.
To find out more about travelling solo with Active Diving in Lanzarote, The Red Sea or South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (29/08/08)
That’s all for now on how you the travelling solo with Active Diving
Lanzarote is the perfect destination for solo travellers, Active Diving ensure that there is a strong community vibe upon arrival right through to departure. We have the Active Centre located on Las Cucharas beach which acts as a meeting point for divers as well as a core place to share stories, drink a beer and watch the world go by after a hard day under the water.
As a solo traveller, Costa Teguise, where Active Diving is based, is the perfect area of Lanzarote to stay. Costa Teguise offers a lot less hustle and bustle compared to the main resort Puerto del Carmen, allowing you to get absorbed in the relatively small community and get to know the other divers.
The accommodation available across Costa Teguise when travelling with Active Diving is all of a similar standard; some apartments are located in central Costa whereas others are a 15 minute walk to the centre of the area. No matter where you stay however you’re no more than a 15 minute walk or €3 taxi ride from good restaurants and bars. High quality accommodation is available however most travellers looking to dive are uninterested in their accommodation as most of their time is spent at the dive school or under the water.
Extra activities on offer on top of diving include Windsurfing (The windsurfing world championships are held every year in Costa Teguise during July), Surfing, Mountain biking, Trekking and Kitesurfing. During your time in Lanzarote with Active Diving you will most likely meet other guests taking part in some of these activities and they will share their experiences from throughout their holiday. Lanzarote is a real adventure destination where you will meet like minded individuals looking for adventure whilst sampling new sports and experiences from learning to Scuba Dive to achieving their divemaster, the options are endless.
Its becoming increasingly popular for visitors to learn to speak Spanish whilst on the island, Active Diving offer a crash course in Spanish around your diving so that you can competently order food, give directions and start basic conversations in Spanish during your time on the island.
All in all Lanzarote is a perfectly safe and welcome place for solo travellers, offering a holiday destination for some of the best diving in Europe whilst discovering a new landscape and commonly making long term friends through the Active Diving community here on the island.
To find out more about travelling solo with Active Diving in Lanzarote, The Red Sea or South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (29/08/08)
That’s all for now on how you the travelling solo with Active Diving
Saturday, August 16, 2008
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
Monday, August 11, 2008
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
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