PADI Open Water - DVD

Info. below  is my personal interpretation so please double check with your centre before booking.  

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Overview

Briefing

Equipment preparation

Don and adjust equipment

Predive safety check

Entry

Buoyancy/weight check

Controlled descent (max 12 m/40 ft)

Underwater exploration

Ascent

Exit

Debrief and log dive

Performance Requirements:

During Open Water Dive 1 under instructor supervision the student will:

• Listen to and participate in the briefing and dive planning session for the dive.
• Prepare and with a buddy don and adjust scuba equipment with minimal instructor/staff assistance.
• Enter the water in the manner determined during the briefing.
• Adjust the weight so that the student floats at eye level with an empty BCD and holding a normal breath.
• Descend in a controlled manner using a descent line or sloping bottom contour to provide control and reference to a depth not greater than 12 metres/40 feet.
• Under direct instructor supervision explore underwater to gain experience.
• Exit the water as determined during dive planning.
• Attend the instructor’s debriefing.
• Log the dive for instructor signature.

Highly Recommended: Why not do your PADI Open Water Course at Aquarius Red Sea Diving

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