
Advanced Open Water
Offered by Adventure Dive Center
Albany, New York
Course Description
The Advanced Open Water Diver course at Adventure Dive Center is designed to build upon your existing Open Water certification, introducing you to new diving environments and techniques. This program expands your knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to undertake more diverse and exciting dives. You will gain confidence and proficiency through a series of specialized dives, often including deeper explorations and navigation exercises. The curriculum focuses on pushing your comfort zone and abilities underwater, adapting to different conditions and utilizing additional scuba gear.
This advanced training typically involves five specific adventure dives, with a maximum depth recommendation of 30 meters (100 feet) for certified Advanced Open Water divers. These dives are structured to refine your existing skills while introducing new ones, potentially including night diving, drift diving, or wreck exploration, depending on the specific program offered by Adventure Dive Center. The goal is to make you a more proficient and confident diver, ready for a wider range of underwater experiences.
Adventure Dive Center offers this course with PADI and SSI certifications, reflecting a commitment to high training standards. While specific dive site details are not provided, the curriculum is designed to expose you to varied underwater conditions. The "START DATE BELOW" indicates availability for purchase, with scheduling to follow, allowing for flexible planning of your advanced diving education. This course is a crucial next step for divers aiming to gain more experience and explore more challenging dive sites.
As a prerequisite, you must hold a PADI or SSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent. The course fee is $350.00 USD. While the exact ratio of instructor to student is not specified, the emphasis on practical application suggests a focus on personalized guidance. The "START DATE BELOW" feature allows you to select a date that fits your schedule, with the rest of the course details to be arranged subsequently. This structured approach ensures you receive the necessary training to advance your diving capabilities.
What's included
- Equipo completo de buceo (jacket, regulador, traje, aletas, máscara, snorkel)
- Manual digital y material didáctico oficial PADI
- Tasas de certificación y emisión del carnet
- 4 inmersiones en aguas confinadas (piscina)
- 4 inmersiones en aguas abiertas con instructor
- Botellas de aire comprimido y plomos
- Seguro de buceo durante la formación
Requirements
- Edad mínima: 10 años (Open Water Junior) o 15 años (Open Water completo)
- Saber nadar 200 m sin parar (estilo libre, espalda o braza)
- Mantenerse a flote 10 minutos sin apoyo
- No padecer claustrofobia ni asma severa
- Cuestionario médico firmado (PADI) — si hay duda, certificado médico
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