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| Description |
If you want to learn to scuba dive, but don't have much time, then this course is the best option for starting scuba diving training. This is a 'half'
course which takes beginners with no previous experience through the first half of the world-recognised PADI Open Water Diver course - the standard for qualified divers. It is ideal
for anyone who wants to start their qualification process on one holiday and complete it on the next.
It is possible to start the week with no previous experience of scuba diving and in a few days learn the basics of scuba diving, and gain your world-recognised PADI Scuba Diver
certification. But this is not just any PADI Scuba Diver course, as unlike other schools, both the sea dives take place in the beautiful waters of Gran Canaria's only marine reserve.
So you have fun taking the course, but you also get two dives in one of Spain and Europe's best places to dive with a top PADI Gold Palm Resort - Davy Jones Diving. |
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| Your lessons start in the pool and you learn essential basic skills including breathing underwater, clearing your regulator and mask, buoyancy
control, finning 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 |
Three lessons in the pool, two lessons in the sea in the marine reserve, some reading, video sessions, knowledge reviews and tests/quizzes |
| Skills covered |
The course covers all the skills required to dive safely in the sea including breathing, buoyancy control, mask clearing, regulator recovery, finning,
entries and exits. |
| Duration and Logistics |
Usually 2 or 3 days including self-study time, Pool sessions will be in Playa del Ingles (possibly in your own hotel). All transfers included.
Timetabled to suit any other holiday or partner commitments |
| Distance Learning Options |
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 |
| What you get |
PADI Qualification to dive to 12m WITH AN INSTRUCTOR |
| What Next ? |
Take the PADI Scuba Diver upgrade (or second half of the Open Water) course and gain the full PADI
Open Water diver qualification. |
| How much will it cost? |
- The price of obtaining your PADI Scuba Diver Qualification in the marine reserve at El Cabrón is €230 per person, which includes your on-line registration with PADI, and all the items listed as included below.
- PADI now require all students to have access to their own copy of the manual. You can bring one with you, or purchase one here. There are options to purchase just the manual,
or money saving kits which include log books and DVD. Families or partners need only purchase one copy between them.
Offer 1 - Course fee plus PADI Open Water Manual - €269
Offer 2 - Course fee plus PADI Manual, DVD and Logbook €290
- If you answer 'YES' to any of the questions on the 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.
- Special Offers Summer and Autumn 2008
We are offering various special prices and discounts for pre-booked diving and courses in August and into the Autumn. Use our Contact form to see if any offers are available for this course during your stay.
The price of the upgrade from Scuba Diver to Open water is €210 which includes your on-line registration with PADI, and all the items listed as included below.
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| What is included |
All transfers to and from your hotel, use of full equipment for all dives, free tea, coffee in the dive centre, all tuition, tests and final
certification. |
| We Recommend |
- If possible you complete your reading of the PADI manual 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 logbooks 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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| 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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