| The Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Course is the next step in the progression of training for the scuba diver who has attained Open Water Scuba Diver certification. This course is designed to enhance the diver's scuba education and allows the diver to participate in more exciting and challenging diving with safety and confidence.
Contents:
This course offers two 1½ hour lectures and 5 dives, including navigation, search and recovery, night and 2 boat dives (deep and wreck). No skill testing or written exam is required for certification.
Prerequisites:
- Open Water Scuba Diver Certification (e.g., NAUI, PADI, SSI, YMCA)
- Minimum 10 logged dives (including 4 certification dives)
- Minimum age 18
- Log book and plastic decompression tables (map may be purchased at lectures)
- Full set of scuba equipment (either your own or rental), including compass, 2 underwater lights and 2 tanks.
Fee:
$255. Includes all course materials, instructor and boat charter fee.
Certification:
The internationally recognized YMCA Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver Certification is issued upon successful completion of the course. The diver will be awarded a YMCA Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver wallet certification card, wall certificate and a jacket emblem. This lifetime certification does not have to be renewed. A free pool refresher lesson is available any time a former student needs to renew skill level in the future.
Please call us at 781-444-DIVE (3483) for specific course dates, a course outline and registration application, or to ask us any questions you might have. |
