Learning
to dive consists of two phases.
Phase One: Knowledge Development & Pool Training.
(Tropical Referral Certification Course)
Here you gain the Knowledge and skills necessary
for safe diving. This is often referred to as the "Referral Program". This begins with you reviewnig an enjoyable, Home Study
program. Once the home studies are completed, you are eligible to join any of our pool training sessions. In the
pool session you will have time to become comfortable with the diving equipment .
We have regularly scheduled pool training throughout the Portland / Salem area.
Once completed you will be ready for Phase 2, the ocean training dives.
Phase Two: Open Water Training Dives.
In the ocean training dives you will participate in four dives. Under the guidance of a professional diving instructor,
you will practice the skills learned in Phase One.
You can complete the Phase Two training with us at our
facilities in Seattle or San Francisco, or at any PADI or NAUI facility in the world.
In Seattle we do all of our beginner training at one of the Northwest's most
popular dive sites in West Seattle. This is where the majority of Oregon diver training facilities come to complete
the Open Water training.
In San Francisco Bay area all our diving occurs in the Monterey Bay Marine
Santuary. You will join us for four exciting dives.
Once completed you will receive the internationally recognized, PADI
"Open Water Diver Certification" or NAUI "Scuba Diver Certification". Whichever you choose, you will be ready
to join the adventure that is diving!
If you decide the do the Phase two diving at another PADI or NAUI Resort, we will issue you all necessary
forms. You will be able to go to any PADI or NAUI facility in the world to complete the training and gain certification.
