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REFERRAL


PROGRAM

PREREQUSITES: Must have completed all academic and pool work and have a PADI referral letter dated within 12 months.  Universal referral letters from other agencies are excepted , however there is some additional class work to be completed.  Ask your instructor for a PADI referral letter.
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CLASS DESCRIPTION: The first day you will complete Open Water Dives #1 & 2. Usually, these will be conducted at a local dive site(freshwater site). These locations enable us to complete many of the skills from shore to facilitate completion. Day two you will complete your dives #3 & 4, in the Gulf of Mexico(weather permitting) or a freshwater site to be announced. Although we plan some all our dive excursions from boats, inclement weather may force us to dive in alternate land based locations for the sole purpose of being able to complete your dive training. Most day's dives will be completed by 12.00 noon.
You will receive a temporary certification card so you can start diving right away. We process your PADI certification card on line so you will get your permanent license in as little as 7 days and it can be sent anywhere in the world.  You will also be qualified to take the PADI Advanced class as well numerous specialty classes like wreck diver and underwater photographer.
All students that graduate will receive a $25 credit towards the next class.

REQUIERMENTS:

  • Reservations are required
  • Classes are paid in full when enrolling
  • Must complete a student record file
  • Minimum age is 10 for certification, however, only a Junior Open Water License will be issued to those under 15
  • Those under 18 need a parent or guardians approval and signature.
  • Must complete a medical form   
  • Although not required, we recommend that all divers have diving insurance. The cost is very low and benefits high. Please take a look here!
COSTS: The price of the course is $225 and includes instructor fees, certification card and photo, all rental gear (tanks, weights, BCD, regulator, wet suit) with the exception of personal gear.  Personal gear is considered to be your mask, snorkel, and fins and those are available for sale at the shop if needed. Enrolled students get special discounts on merchandise!

Dive site fees are NOT included in the Referral fee.