There are no hidden charges or additional fees to pay. We believe in one all inclusive price, not in trying to bait the consumer with a low price that is not realistic. Our open water course INCLUDES your choice of mask, snorkel, fins, equipment bag, deluxe log book and all educational materials. All of these items are the best items from major manufacturers and yours to keep at the conclusion of your course.
Graduation Package
Blue Horizons graduates receive the following with their open water certification:
10% off a trip taken within the following 6 months
10% off a complete equipment package purchased within 3 months
10% off their next course taken within 3 months
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Blue Horizons currently teaches at the following locations:
- University of Pennsylvania
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Wilmington YMCA
- Blue Horizons Dive Center
Prerequisites
No prior experience is needed.
Course Outline
The PADI Open Water Course academic sessions are segmented into five modules and an orientation session. Students will be introduced to concepts in the classroom, and practice specific skills from each module in the pool.
Orientation
- Getting Acquainted
- Gearing Up for Fun
- Administration and Paperwork
Module 1
- Buoyancy
- Comfortable Descents and Ascents
- Breathing Underwater
Module 2
- Staying Warm
- Streamlining Yourself
- Diving Together
Module 3
- What it’s Like Where We Will Be Diving
- Care for Yourself
- Care for Others
- Solution Thinking Underwater
- Offshore Adventures
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Module 4
- Nitrogen Narcosis
- Decompression Sickness
- Dive Tables Introduction
- Using the Recreational Dive Planner
Module 5
- Making Safety Stops
- Emergency Decompression
- Altitude Consideration for Divers
- Finding a Minimum Surface Interval
- Electronic Dive Planning
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Materials
Blue Horizons provides all the materials and equipment needed to complete the class. In addition to your mask, snorkel, fin set, and educational materials given at the beginning of the course, rental of all other equipment needed is included in the course fee. The course is also available on CD ROM at no additional cost.
Academics and Pool Schedule
To make sure we meet every individual’s time constraints we offer four different course formats, Group, Flex , Private and
eLearn. Find out more about eLearn Online
GROUP LESSONS – at the Blue Horizons location are completed in one weekend. Courses meet on Friday evening from 5:00PM to 9:30PM, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM to 6PM. Sessions are available year-round. Other locations have unique schedules prices – please contact us for more information on these classes. email mail@bluehorizons.net
Our unique FLEX SCHEDULE offered at the Blue Horizons location, allows you to set your own schedule. We will conduct your academic sessions anytime the store is open, you need only give us 24 hours notice if you are able. You can complete your pool dives any Wednesday at 5:30PM. Most students can complete the course in three pool sessions, some prefer more. These sessions need not be consecutive Wednesdays.
For those looking for the ultimate in flexibility, we offer PRIVATE LESSONS at your place or ours. You set the schedule. This option is also perfect for those wanting even more personal attention. Blue Horizons can also structure a class specifically for you and your friends. |
