Open Water Class Certification Information
With By The Shore SCUBA – Kevin Alexander
I. General Information:
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Location: 7908 Kingsland Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613 or online
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When: Call By The Shore for current schedules: 919-247-0356 or email scubainfo@scubadivingraleigh.com
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Map: Enclosed for pool and class locations (Appendix A) or Open Water location
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Class Duration: We offer various class options. The standard class lasts 3 weeks and includes one full weekend. Each session lasts approximately 4 hours per day, with classes meeting twice a week for 3 hours per session. The six meetings consist of 3 pool sessions (approximately 3 hours each) and 3 classroom sessions.
Other options, such as weekend classes, private sessions, and online courses, are also available. Please call 919-247-0356 for more details. -
Provided Equipment: By The Shore SCUBA provides all life support equipment during pool sessions, including regulators, consoles, buoyancy control devices (BCD), tanks, air, weights, weight belts, compasses, textbooks, dive tables, and personal identification cards (C-cards).
II. Preparation:
- Complete all liability and medical forms.
- Pay all fees in full.
- Submit two passport-size pictures or electronic JPG files.
- Fill out and sign the loan/rental agreement.
- Bring reef gloves or another form of hand protection.
III. Must-Haves for Open Water Participation:
- Air for Open Water Dives is included in the open water fee.
- Students are responsible for their transportation to and from Open Water dives and for meals.
- Personal Equipment: Mask, snorkel, and fins. Do not purchase equipment until after the first class session to ensure it’s of acceptable quality!
IV. Open Water Suggestions (Optional but Recommended):
- Dive Knife: A crucial piece of diving gear recommended to start familiarizing yourself with its use. Required for Advanced Open Water!
- Compass: A required piece of gear for Advanced Open Water. Students will receive one during the Open Water class.
- Slate: Essential for communication and safety; you’ll use it often.
- Safety Tube: Required for most dives off the coast of North Carolina.
Note: The above items are recommended but not required for the course.
Open Water Equipment Policy:
Any student intending to use life support equipment at the Open Water experience that is not supplied by By The Shore must bring that equipment in for inspection beforehand. Regulators and tanks must have current servicing, and all equipment must meet PADI and By The Shore’s safety standards. Any equipment failure not belonging to By The Shore during Open Water will require the student to return on another scheduled Open Water weekend to complete the course requirements.
For more information, please call us at 919-247-0356 or email scubainfo@scubadivingraleigh.com
7908 Kingsland Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613
Learn more about SCUBA Instruction in the Raleigh NC area at: https://www.scubadivingraleigh.com/