Open Water training is Step 3 of earning your PADI® Open Water Scuba Diver Certification. This class is the 3rd step in becoming Open Water Scuba Diver certified. Students will be using scuba equipment, under the guidance of a professional scuba instructor, in an open water environment (The ocean, a lake, or quarry.) After successfully completing Step 3 students will have earned a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver certification. This course includes: Custom equipment fitting (2x wet) open water training sessions. Professional scuba instruction, in an open water environment (ocean, lake, or quarry.) Thermal Protection Equipment needed for class All Life Support equipment needed for class (Regulator, BCD, Dive Computer, Octopus, Compass, Gauges) ALL 3-Steps are required to complete an Open Water Scuba Diver certification: STEP 1: PADI E-Learning- Step 1 must also be completed to earn the PADI Open Water Scuba Diver certification. (Additional fees apply) STEP 2: Confined Water (CW) Training - Step 2 must also be completed to earn the PADI Open Water Scuba Diver certification. (Additional fees apply) STEP 3: Open Water (OW) Training - Classes fill fast! Limited availability for each session. To sign up, choose your training dates, add to cart, and purchase today to reserve your spot. ABOUT FULL CERTIFICATION: Step 1, 2, & 3 sold separately. Step 1 must be completed prior to Step 2. Step 1 & Step 2 must be completed prior to Step 3. Step 3 can be completed with New England Dive, or elsewhere by way of referral paperwork. (If choosing referral- all scheduling, payments, and instruction is completed by the student at the destination of their choosing) Step 1, 2, & 3 must be completed within 1 year from start to finish. ABOUT SCUBA EQUIPMENT for STEP 2 & 3: Included: ALL life support & thermal protection equipment needed for class. Life support gear consists of the primary pieces of equipment needed to scuba dive. (Regulator, BCD, Dive Computer, Octopus, Compass, Gauges) Not Included: Personal Gear, or Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Boots, & Mouthpiece kit. Special student discounts apply when purchased at New England Dive. FREE Custom Personal Gear Fitting: Students enrolled in Step 2 with New England Dive receive special student discounts on personal gear. An email invitation is sent at sign up to book your custom fitting (or "Meet & Greet") prior to training. Here, an expert staff member will ensure your personal gear fits you, your diving needs, and your budget perfectly!
