Welcome to your PADI Open Water Diver Course

Welcome to your PADI Open Water Diver Course Orientation! Brought to you by:

TODAY WE WILL COVER 1. Introductions 2. Beach Cities Scuba Centers Information 3. Required Paperwork 4. Schedule of Events 5. Locations and Logistics 6. Beach vs. Boat Diving 7. Gear Needs and Recommendations 8. Importance of Owning a Dive Computer 9. Gear Sizing and Cleaning 10. Dive Planning Tutorial 11. Staying connected with Beach Cities Scuba 12. PADI Continuing Education Courses 13. Exclusive Promotion for Students 14. Referral Opportunities 15. Wrap Up

Introductions What’s your name? Where are you from? What brought you to scuba diving? Where are you going on your next adventure? Photo credit: Chob Scuba

HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - 10 am – 7 pm Tuesday - 10 am – 7 pm Wednesday - 10 am – 7 pm Thursday - 10 am – 7 pm Friday - 10 am – 7 pm Saturday - 10 am – 5 pm Sunday - 10 am – 5 pm Photo credit: Chob Scuba

REQUIRED PAPERWORK 1. Student Record File 2. Standard Safe Diving Practices 3. Liability Waiver 4. Learning Agreement 5. Emergency Contact Info 6. Student Rental Liability Form 7. Register for your Cert Card now! www. beachcitiesscuba. com/register

Schedule of Events After tonight we will accomplish the remaining portions of your academics. There are five quizzes. Chapters 1 -4 and the Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) quiz. Once you are complete on quizzes, we will move on the Final Exam and the RDP Final Exam! Own a computer? If you do, YOU DON’T NEED TO DO THE RDP QUIZ/EXAM! We will then move to the pool for Confined Water Sessions 1 -5! From there we move to the ocean!

Locations and Logistics You will conduct your classroom portions at this location. Confined Water sessions are located at the Cypress pool! When it comes to Open Water: Choose Dives 1 & 2 on the beach or on a boat Choose Dives 3 & 4 on the beach/boat

Boat vs. Beach 1. A beach dive is a more physical activity. 2. You will descend 72 steps after a 3 -block walk from Laguna Sea Sports. 3. The beach will have waves that you will be required to move through safely. 4. Once you are complete with your dives, you will need to ascend the 72 -steps and conduct an uphill 3 -block walk with your equipment on your back. 5. You will need to bring snacks and drinks. If you feel that this is not a suitable option for you to try, you may want to consider boat diving! Photo credit: Chob Scuba

Boat vs. Beach 1. Have knee problems? You can do seated entries here! 2. You will meet your equipment on the boat. 3. You have about ten steps on a level boat deck to get to the aft to start your dive. 4. You will conduct a giant stride from the boat. 5. Upon return, you will hand your fins up and be assisted by a Dive Master onto the boat. 6. Snacks and drinks are provided for FREE! Obviously, this requires less effort, is generally safer than beach diving and gives you a beautiful day of boat diving in Southern California. If this option is for you, it is $120 per two dives!

Recommended Gear for Certified Divers • Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Booties and Gloves are required for you to start! • Dive Computer or Timing Device • Regulator • BCD • Mask Defog • Whistle • Gear Bag – Mesh or Travel • Dive Knife • Underwater Dive Light • Surface Marker Buoy • Wetsuit or Drysuit *Don’t forget, when you purchase from Beach Cities Scuba, you receive 10% off anything you purchase, the full manufacturers warranty, and we price match for you!

Importance of Owning A Dive Computer First and foremost, what is a dive computer? Some dive computers look a bit like chunky digital wristwatches, others like tethered consoles – regardless of design, these tools are so much more than just time keepers. Dive computers help you keep nitrogen levels within acceptable limits. Dive computers are the far more convenient and versatile option because they constantly track your depth and time while you are underwater and between dives.

All scuba gear should be rinsed in clean, fresh water after every dive. Regulator The number one rule when washing your regulator is to ensure that the regulator's dust cap is clean, dry, and securely in place before dunking or washing with freshwater. BCD Completely submerge it in fresh water and dunk it up and down several times until all salt water and dry salt crystals have been washed away. Dive Computer and Camera Rinse each thoroughly, allow to soak if possible and allow to dry completely away from the sun. Be sure to dry completely before opening the camera housing. Mask, Fins and Snorkel Submerge in fresh water, dunk up and down until clean and hang up to dry. Wetsuit, Drysuit, Booties and Gloves Use wetsuit soap to disinfect/deodorize items as needed. Turn neoprene items inside out to dry, and hang drysuits head-down from the boots if possible.

DIVE PLANNING OPTIONS Recreational Dive Planner Dive Computer Simulator e. RDPML Touch

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Bring your buddy in for certification, we will give you the Advanced Course tuition for $99! t Bring your Friends and Take Advantage of our GREAT Referral Program Photo credit: Chob Scuba

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