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Consider these Things When You Take the Certification Exam for Open Water Diving



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If you plan to dive professionally, it is important to be able to do so in open water. Open water is simply unrestricted water. It may be the sea, a lake, or even a flooded quarry. Open water is a different term from "confined waters", where most of the diver training takes places. Open water requires more fitness than confined waters and is therefore more difficult.

PADI Open Water Certification

The Open Water Diver is the entry-level autonomous diver certification for recreational scuba diving. Although different names are used by agencies for this course it is still the same course. Most recreational diving agencies will offer the same course. Some may require additional certifications or requirements. Here are some considerations to help you make a decision about the course that is best for your needs. The following information will help you learn more about the fees and certification once you've decided that you want to take the course.


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The classification of a dive to be an open water dive

Open water diving can be a popular choice for scuba divers. It is a diving style that allows you to avoid any shorelines or other obstructions. Open water dives take place in the sea, where maximum depths exceed 18 meters (59ft).


Course requirements

No matter what level of diving you're at, a scuba dive course will help get you there. The course will teach you everything, from basic swimming to mask clearing to neutral buoyancy at various depths. Also, you'll learn about diving gear, air considerations and timings. This is all important for a safe and enjoyable dive. You'll be a better diver if you take a scuba dive course.

Certification exam

You have successfully completed the PADI Open Water Diver program and would like to take certification for open water diving. This exam is easy and the instructor will review any questions you may have. You won't need to take the exam again if you score less than 75%. Keep your theory in mind and don't make any mistakes.


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Caribbean Sea Diver Training

There are many different types of Caribbean Sea diving training courses. These courses may be taken in several locations but require only one tank. Single tank dives are usually very affordable, at an average cost of $65. Equipment rental is included. The cost of a certificate course is approximately $105 and includes course materials. Most Caribbean diving schools have their headquarters in the Dutch-speaking part of the island. The island also has an English-speaking minority, which can be helpful in teaching people of all nationalities.



 



Consider these Things When You Take the Certification Exam for Open Water Diving