| Has the thought of learning how to scuba dive | | | | completely trust. He or she must be patient, |
| crossed your mind? If it did, what are the questions | | | | supportive, thorough and clear. If you feel queasy |
| you often ask? Who can become divers? What are | | | | being around an instructor, then don't continue the |
| the requirements to become a certified diver? Why | | | | lessons anymore. Scuba diving is a hazardous sport |
| do I have to learn to dive? | | | | and you need the proper training in order to be safe |
| Well, first of all, in order to get an Open Water Diver | | | | and successful. |
| Certification, you must be over 15 years old. Young | | | | The duration of courses depend on how short and |
| adults ages 10 to 14 (10-14 for PADI and 12 to 14 for | | | | how long you want it to be. You can fix your |
| NAUI) can get the counterpart which is the Junior | | | | schedule. If you're as free as a bird, then voila, you |
| Open Water Diver Certification. | | | | can be a certified diver in just two weeks. |
| Before one can get certified, he must be in good, or | | | | But for those who work and leisure time is an |
| better yet, excellent physical health. If you think that | | | | opportunity they have to seize, the average is two |
| you aren't fit in scuba-diving terms, consult your | | | | months. |
| doctor first. | | | | Now the cost? Generally, scuba diving courses cost |
| Don't worry. You don't have to be an Olympic-medal | | | | around $175 to $250 but every penny is worth it. |
| winning swimmer for you to get your certificate. As | | | | That is because it includes books and rental |
| long as you know the basic skill - which is swimming | | | | equipment. If you are into the sport, you can shop |
| then you're good. | | | | for your own equipment. There are a wide variety of |
| Now, the best way for one to learn how to dive and | | | | masks, snorkels, weights, fins, belts and boots to |
| to get the certificate is registering at a reputable | | | | choose from. |
| program. Most offer PADI and NAUI certifications. | | | | As time progressed, you will learn other scuba skills |
| There are other agencies that include Scuba Schools | | | | such as underwater photography, wreck diving, deep |
| International, PDIC and YMCA | | | | diving and spear fishing. Look at this way: earth is |
| Regard choosing the program like you are shopping | | | | two-thirds water. As a certified scuba diver, you can |
| for clothes. You can compare them. It is your right to | | | | discover first-hand the beauty of marine life not a |
| do so. It is also important that you go for the | | | | majority of people have the opportunity to see. |
| instructor you feel most comfortable with and | | | | |