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| Description |
For many people, this course is the best way to learn to scuba dive. It is possible to start the week with no previous experience of scuba diving and
end the week ready to go diving anywhere in the world, with your world-recognised PADI Open Water Diver certification. But this is not just any PADI Open Water course, as unlike other
schools, at this PADI Gold Palm resort all the sea dives take place in the beautiful waters of Gran Canaria's only marine reserve. So you get not only a week of fun taking the course
with a team of highly rated instructors, but you also get four dives in one of Spain and Europe's best places to dive. |
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| You start in the pool and learn essential basic skills including breathing underwater, clearing your regulator and mask, buoyancy control, fining
techniques and techniques for safe diving. You then build on these basic skills and practice them both in the pool, and then in the sea, all the time under the supervision of
one of our qualified and experienced PADI Instructors. All the teaching and support materials are used to ensure that you understand the simple physics behind diving and to give
you the confidence and enthusiasm to continue diving after your course. In addition to the prescribed skills we aim to develop your confidence in the water, so that you leave us
as a safe, competent and qualified diver. |
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| Minimum Requirements |
No previous diving experience necessary. Must pass PADI Medical, and be over 12 years of age (Junior Open Water Diver) |
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| Course Content |
Five lessons in the pool, four lessons in the sea in the Arinaga marine reserve, some reading, video sessions, knowledge reviews and tests/quizzes |
| Duration and Logistics |
Usually four days, pool sessions will be in Playa Del Ingles (possibly in your own hotel). All the open water dives will be in the beautiful
waters of the El Cabron Marine Reserve, and in each dive about one quarter is spent on specific skills, and three quarters just exploring and practicing the core skills of
fining, breathing, buoyancy control and enjoying your diving. In the past our students have been delighted by trumpetfish, barracuda, stingray, angelshark, octopus, cuttlefish,
and many more species while developing their core skills
We usually teach in small groups and you can come on your own, with a partner or friend, or as a group and the parts of the course will be timetabled to suit any other holiday
or partner commitments.
With sub-tropical waters around the island we run courses all year round, and the temperatures in the sea rarely drop below 17C. The Canary Islands have always had an excellent
reputation as a 'winter sun' holiday destination. |
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Distance Learning Options
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You don't have to wait until you get here to Gran Canaria to start your scuba diving course, as you can now start to learn to dive at home before you depart using one of our
distance learning options. The simplest way to start is to get the PADI course manual before you come to Gran Canaria for your diving course, and do all the reading at home.
Alternatively you can register for the new PADI e-learning system, nominate Davy Jones Diving as your partner, and do much of the coursework and quizes online. In both cases
we will be able to answer any questions by phone or email before you arrive to do the practical parts of the course. We work with a UK partner (Roho) to help you get the right
materials. Finally you can complete the reading, tests and confined water training with one school before you depart, and the rest of the Open Water Diving Course in Gran Canaria
when you arrive (See the Referal dive page).
For more details on any of these options please use the Express course enquiry and reservation form
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| Languages |
 English - Instruction, Books and papers, Video
 Deutsch - Instruction, Books and papers, Video
 Español - Instruction, Books and papers, Video
 Dutch - Books and papers, Video, *
 Italian - Books and papers, Video, *
Exams and tests also available in French, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian *
* All verbal instruction in English, German or Spanish
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| What you get |
Your PADI Qualification Card is sent to you at the end of the course, which qualifies you to dive to 18m (12m for Juniors) |
| Other students said .. |
Thank you for a gret time - finaly got my long time wanted open water certificate - 4 days of Joy. Especially I would like to thank Brian and Annette for making this possible. You
are very calm and easy both of you - and it feels safe diving with you. I hope that I'll return with Statsraaa Lehnkuhl next year so I can join you for another dive. Wishing you
all the best for the future.
Morten Haagh-Jensen - From: Frederiksberg, Denmark
Thank you Annette and co for the lovely couple of days. Really enjoyed my first dive, absolutely fantastic, told Annette I had 5 bar instead of 50! Second dive with Brian was
great especially doing headstands! My third dive was incredible, went down to nearly 20 metres! and swam under arch! My last dive was again superb, seen two octopuses, one swam
past me! I'd like to thank everyone for the fantastic days and I would love to come back and read this comment soon (hopefully as a higher-qualified diver). All the best everyone
(sad to leave, will miss everyone I met.. Annette especially!
Stefan Williams - From: Neath, West Glamorgan
Passed my OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE! Happy as Larry! Annette helped and pushed me all the way through it. Would recommend it to anyone. Thanks Annette. Thanks to all at Davy Jones
Diving - see you next year.
Philip L Cowley - From: Manchester, England
I write to thank you for the excellent experience I had diving with you. I am glad I did the four day course though I just made it through that little PADI quiz at the end. The
teaching and service I thought was very professional and all the instructors had shown a lot of patience with me. Especially thank Brian for his time and Andy for his pool
sessions and his patience. Hope to dive in the red sea after this war is over, though I might be back to Gran canaria before then. Once again thankyou for the experience, the
water on the last day was crystal clear. Hope to bring my digital camera next time.
Arif Shukralla - From: Dublin Ireland
See more Guestbook entries.
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| What Next ? |
Do a few more dives to build you skill and confidence and then consider taking the PADI Advanced Open Water course and
broaden your knowledge, increase your confidence, and take part in some really good adventure dives. Or you could go to a 'specialist' area such as Digital Underwater Photography, or try diving with Nitrox. The main thing however is to have fun, enjoy yourself and learn more about the waters that cover two thirds of
earths surface. Here are some of the things you can see if you dive around the world:
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| How much will it cost? |
- The price of obtaining your PADI Open Water Qualification in the marine reserve at El Cabrón is €365 per person for web bookings made 7 days in advance, which includes your on-line registration with PADI, your PADI Divers Card and all the services listed below. The normal price is €385 euros.
- Special Offers Autumn and Winter 2008
We are offering various special prices and discounts for pre-booked diving and courses in November and into the Winter. Use our Contact form to see if any offers are available for this course during your stay.
- If you answer 'YES' to any of the questions on the PADI medical form, you must have a medical examination. This can be done before you get here, or in Gran Canaria where the cost
is about €20-€30 per person.
- If for any reason you do not complete the course a pro-rata price will be charged.
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| What is included |
This is an 'all inclusive' course, and includes all transfers to and from your hotel, use of full equipment for all dives (including mask, fins,
snorkel, wetsuit and boots), free tea, coffee in the dive centre, all tuition, tests and final certification. It also includes the PADI Registration fee. |
| We Recommend |
- If possible you complete your reading of the PADI manual and watch the PADI video/DVD before you come to Gran Canaria.
- All students on all courses should have a log-book in which to record their dives. We have several different log books from €8 to €25.
- That by the end of the course you should have tried and found a comfortable mask and snorkel.
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| Referrals |
If you have completed part of the course already, (eg confined water training, PADI Scuba Diver) we can accept the PADI referral providing you present us
with the signed PADI training/referral form. Pricing will depend upon content already completed. If you have started your training with another organisation (eg CMAS) it may be
possible to 'credit' this towards your PADI course. |
| How to reserve your place on a course |
You can fill in the Express course enquiry and reservation
form or use the information on our contact page to email or call us to enquire about or reserve a place on your
course. |
| Any Questions? |
Check the frequently asked questions about training courses page, but if you still have some questions then don't hesitate
to contact us by email to us at webinfo@DavyJonesDiving.com.
Other pages which may be useful include:
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