ADVANCED OPEN WATER

Not all diving is created equal...Get a taste of the different types of diving with the Advanced Open Water Class.

In the Advanced Open Water Class, students will complete 5 different types of dives (one being underwater navigation, another being deep diver, and 3 more of the student's choice).  Students are required to be Open Water Certified prior to registering for the Advanced Class.

All 5 dives will be conducted in the ocean.
Kids 12+  &  Adults
Age Requirement
O.W. Certified
Prerequisite
A.O.W. Certification
Certification
1 Week +
Duration
  • DESCRIPTION:
Once a diver completes the Introductory Open Water Class, they are able to advance that knowledge with the Advanced Open Water Class.  In this class, students will read about different types of diving during their individual studies portion of the class before moving on to the ocean for the in-water portion of the class.  Students are required to complete 5 different types of dives (underwater navigation and deep diver are required for the class, the other 3 dives may be chosen by the student).  Once the student has proven their knowledge and skills, they will earn their Advanced Open Water Certification!
* Students 12 - 15 will earn a Junior Advanced Open Water Certification

  • HOW TO GET STARTED:
Come into Sharky's Scuba & Swim, 490 W. Arrow Hwy, Suite F, San Dimas, CA 91773, to enroll in the class. 
Cost is $295.00 per person.  Fill out some quick paperwork and receive your "individual studies" learning material.  Complete the individual studies portion of the class, then our student liaison will be in contact with you to schedule your in-water training.  Participants must be ages 10 years old and over, be in reasonably good health, and have completed the introductory Open Water Class.

  • WHAT'S INCLUDED:
    • Learning Material
    • 5 Ocean dives**
    • Certification Card
 
  • WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS BRING:
    • All Scuba Equipment (Personal Gear - mask, fins, snorkel, boots, gloves, hood, compass, etc;  Primary Gear - buoyancy compensation device, wetsuit, weights, regulator, computer, tank  *Sharky's offers primary gear rentals*)
    • Bathing suit
    • Towel
    • Dry clothes


     ** Ask Us About Getting Certified On Catalina Island Or On A Boat! **