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

Suiting up

Equipment inspection

Entry

Buoyancy/weight check

Surface swim

Surface dives and underwater swimming

Snorkel clear

Underwater exploration

Exit

Debrief and log dive

Performance Requirements:

During the Open Water Optional Skin Dive 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 skin diving equipment with minimal instructor/staff assistance.
• With a buddy inspect each other’s equipment.
• Enter the water in the manner determined during the briefing.
• Adjust the weight so that the student is slightly positively buoyant.
• Perform a surface swim using skin diving equipment demonstrating proper descent and ascent techniques.
• Clear water from the snorkel.
• Exit the water as planned during the briefing.
• Attend the debriefing.
• Log the dive for signature.

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

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