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DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING (DSD) THE BEST THING YOU WILL DO THIS HOLIDAY
Skin Diver
Don't have the time? PADI Scuba Diver
Openwater Scuba Diver Course
Advanced Open Water Diver
Rescue Diver
Specialty Diver Courses Whether you are new to the sport and want to discover more of diving's exciting potentials, or an experienced diver seeking new interest, DIVE ADVENTURES Specialty Diver training is for you. You can open up new areas of underwater interest or strengthen existing skills in over ten sanctioned specialty subjects. At DIVE ADVENTURES Training Academy, you can find courses in every phase of diving.
Underwater Photography
Equipment Specialty
Night Diver
Cavern Diver
Deep Diver
Search and Recovery Diver
Master Scuba Diver
Experienced Diver
Scuba Review
Skin Diving Leader
Divemaster Course
Assistant Instructor
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Ever
since you were a kid, you probably wanted to try scuba diving.
Now you need only invest a few minutes to find out firsthand what
diving is like. That's because our Discover Scuba experience can
have you under water, breathing air, in no time at all. Discovering
scuba is simple, easy and fun. It's the most convenient way we
know to experience the actual sensation of scuba diving. Then
your instructor will make sure that you properly understand all
the safety aspects, will explain all the proceduresand will demonstrate
how to use all the diving equipment. Afterwards, we'll outfit
you, in Safety Tested equipment, which allows you to explore the
marine life of the colorful reef with your hands as well as your
eyes. A short walk to the water line, you will practice in shallow
water the very basic exercises that were described to you previously
so that that you may be familiarized with the equipment and the
underwater environment. Now, you are ready for your guided tour.
Breathe underwater and mingle with the fish as you discover the
underwater world. And if you would like to find out how easy it
is to continue diving, once you've tried it, we'll be happy to
explain that too. Our instructors have extensive experience in
training people in the recreation of Scuba Diving and in enjoying
the exciting world beneath the sea. To find out how quickly you
can be scuba diving, contact any member of our team. Our next
introduction to Scuba Diving is surprisingly close and convenient.
Join us and discover over the earth's last frontier.
The
DIVE ADVENTURES Skin Diver program is an entry level snorkeling
course. This 12 hour program combines classroom instruction with
several hours of practical in-water experience. Skin Diver graduates
will be familiar with diving equipment, diving safety including
dive planning and lifesaving, and the local water environment
including local game laws and conversation. Who Should Take the
DIVE ADVENTURES Program? People vacationing at hotels and resorts,
and casual water sports people young and old. Minimum age:
8
The
DIVE ADVENTURES Basic Scuba Diver program, is an entry-level course,
for divers who want to start getting their feet wet, but do not
have sufficient time to complete our Open Water course (OWDC).
The course consists of four theory modules and all confined water
training sessions, and is designed to increase diving enjoyment
beyond our Discover Scuba Diver program. It can be completed in
two days. Who Should Take The Basic Scuba Diver Program? Divers
seeking entry level education, and want to continue and complete
their OWDC at a later time. Minimum age: 12
The
DIVE ADVENTURES Open Water program is an entry level certification
course in scuba diving. This exciting program includes a minimum
of 15 hours of academic study in the areas of diving physics,
physiology, medicine, environment and dive safety. In addition
to the classroom, which is conveniently located only a moment’s
walk from the beach, a minimum of 12 training hours, in confined
water and 5 open water dives are required with emphasis placed
on physical fitness, diving hazards, personal limitations and
the behavior needed to function safely as a diver.This can be
accomplished over a period of 4 days, in an intensive, private
program which includes 2 theory lessons and 2 dives daily. Open
Water graduates will be competent in basic open water diving
activities and will receive a certification card honored throughout
the diving world. We are proud of our extensive experience in
Scuba Diver training to all levels. Our Instructors are certified
by the world’s largest certification agencies.
Advanced
Diver Course is an introduction, in more detail than Open Water
Training, to the new dimensions in diving. A major advantage of
this course is to be able to confidently dive in local waters
under various conditions. You will find new dive buddies, local
diving "hot spots" and increase your diving experience.
The Advanced course will open your eyes to natural navigation,
compass navigation, night diving, search and light salvage diving,
deep diving, plus much more. 
The
DIVE ADVENTURES Rescue Diver Course that you will be taking, is a
must for every diver; whether your interests in diving are strictly
recreational or professional. Diving is a social sport with more people
getting involved every day. With this in mind, you will learn how
to identify potentially hazardous situations so that they may be avoided
by you and your diving partners. Another
topic discussed thoroughly, and one of major importance is the ability
to handle stressful situations and self rescues. The Rescue Course
will soon become to diving what First Aid and CPR have become to us
in everyday life. But, the best thing about Rescue Course is that
if everyone were to take it, no one would need to ever use it. Wouldn't
that be great! So, do your part for continued diver safety and enroll
now in our next Rescue Course. PREREQUISITE:
Advanced Open Water 
Create
something to share with others and reinforce memories by enrolling
in DIVE ADVENTURES Underwater Photography Course. Photography provides
the thrill of the hunt without harming the marine life. This course
covers basic underwater photography with special emphasis on practical
photographic techniques. Some other subjects that will be covered
are available light, flash photography, camera handling, composition,
photographic principles and care and maintenance of equipment.
Have
you ever dreamed of being a pirate? Or, better yet, dream of discovering
pirates' treasures? You can make some of your dreams come true
by diving for anchors, and so much more. This
DIVE ADVENTURES specialty course develops necessary skills and
knowledge for safe wreck diving. The planning, organization procedures,
techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving are thoroughly
covered. Combine the adventure of your dreams with the know-how
received from proper training. 
The
Equipment Specialty Course will familiarize divers with the operation
and maintenance of equipment, minor servicing, theory and principles
of the operation of diving equipment, maintenance procedures, and
simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations. The course
will also include common problems with equipment and recommendations
for maintenance and storage of equipment. An insight to new products
will also be included. So, make this a must in your continuing education
program because the instructors at DIVE ADVENTURES really get into
the equipment and make sure you get your money's worth.
Diving
after the sun has set is an almost indescribable experience that is
always remembered. The nocturnal life on a reef is uniquely different
from life on the same reef during the day. Octopus,
stone crab, strolling lobster and sleeping fish are just some of the
sights to be seen on a night dive. The colors are intensified by the
artificial light from dive lights. This
course is to prepare that diver to dive safely at night. It includes
dive planning and preparation, procedures, techniques, problems and
hazards of night diving. The confidence gained during this training
will enable any diver to be comfortable in the water day or night.
Cavern
diving is defined as a dive conducted within the light zone of a cave.
The light zone being that part of the cave from which natural light
illuminating the entrances is visible at all times. With proper training,
confidence can be gained to safely explore old flooded coal mines
searching for articles from the past or finding fossils embedded in
the rocks of a cavern. Air consumption management, reef handling and
lighting are just some of the skills taught in this specialty course.
Many of
the wrecks and ledges divers want to explore lie beyond the 18 meter
(60 feet) depth, which for a sport diver is considered the beginning
of Deep Diving. What’s so magical about 18 meter (60 feet) depths
and beyond? Why should there be different procedures? How can I go
deeper without causing undue stress and strain on myself and my buddy?
Come learn the answers to these questions and much more in DIVE ADVENTURES
Deep Diver Course. This course will provide you with the necessary
skills and knowledge for deeper diving. It includes planning, organization
procedures, techniques, problems, special equipment, buoyancy control
and descending lines. 
"Oh,
no! I just dropped my new fishing pole overboard. Quick, let's gear
up and find it." The Search and Recovery Course just might make
the difference between a happy ending or the loss of a fishing pole.
Different search patterns will be shown to ensure full area coverage.
With the knowledge learned from the light
salvage portion of this course, a diver will be able to use lift bags
and other techniques to bring heavy objects, like anchors, to the
surface. Endless benefits are in store for the diver completing this
specialty. 
The
Experienced Diver Certification is for the "old timer" who
has never been certified and is finding it increasingly difficult
to buy air and make dive trips on charter boats. Any diver who has
been diving for a minimum of two years and has proof of a minimum
of 20 open water dives may apply for an Experienced Diver Certificate.
As those
of you who are already divers know - no matter how much diving we
may do, it’s just not enough. Not enough, that is, when it's something
we enjoy so well. If you have been away from the water for a while,
DIVE ADVENTURES have a program which is sure to make you feel like
a fish the very first time you hit the water. The DIVE ADVENTURES
Scuba Review is a home study guide, which allows you to review the
skills and information you learned years back. Along with it, your
proficiency will be evaluated in water as well as out. AND, of course,
our staff will always be handy during your update to answer any of
your questions. An effective, economical way to insure continued comfort
in the water is the Scuba Review course. It's fun and it's easy.
Leadership,
adventure and travel are only few of the rewards will experience
from the satisfaction of completing DIVE ADVENTURES Divemaster
program. In the course of this program you will learn and develop
skills of guiding others underwater, working as a safety assistant
for instruction, organizing diving activities and conducting dives.
All this and more will be accomplished through in-depth training
in waterman ship, diving skills and overall diving knowledge.
Everything will be outlined with specific guidelines and extensive
training materials. 
An
Assistant Instructor should have patience, understanding and
a desire to help others learn about diving. The Assistant Instructor
is authorized to teach diving under the direct supervision of
an Instructor, and is in the best possible position to develop
his or her own instructional skills. The rating can be a step
on the way to Instructor certification or on a volunteer basis.