
Open Water Diver
Oferecido por Sunshine Divers GmbH
St Gallen, St. Gallen
Descrição do Curso
The PADI Open Water Diver course, offered by Sunshine Divers, is the world's most recognized entry-level scuba certification. This comprehensive program provides the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for safe and confident exploration of underwater environments. Sunshine Divers structures the course to cover all essential modules, including theoretical instruction, confined water pool sessions, and crucial open water dives. You will gain proficiency in dive planning, equipment utilization, buoyancy control, and vital safety procedures, building your abilities progressively.
Upon successful completion of this PADI certification, you will be qualified to dive with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet). This opens up a vast array of global dive sites and serves as the essential first step for further diving education. Sunshine Divers emphasizes understanding the local underwater environment and fostering responsible diving habits from the outset. It represents a significant investment in a new skill and a gateway to exploring the majority of our planet.
While specific dive site details are not provided, the course curriculum is designed to prepare divers for various conditions. The climate data for the region shows a wide temperature range throughout the year, with average monthly air temperatures varying from 0.5°C in January to 19.4°C in August. This suggests that while some months offer warmer conditions, divers should be prepared for cooler water temperatures, particularly during the winter months, and potentially varying visibility.
Sunshine Divers is a PADI-certified training center, ensuring adherence to the highest international standards for diver education. The course is conducted in German, catering to local and international students seeking certification. While specific details on instructor-to-student ratios or boat facilities are not available, the PADI Open Water Diver certification is globally recognized, enabling certified individuals to pursue further diving adventures and explore the underwater world responsibly.
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
- Si tienes lentillas o gafas, comunicarlo al inscribirte
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