Training Schedule

Below are the classes we have currently scheduled. If you are interested in a particular class and you don't see it listed, or if our classes don't conform to your schedule, please call us at 252-728-2265 or email us at dive@discoverydiving.com

Prices are subject to change.

Divemaster, Search & Recovery, Digital U/W Photography, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Drysuit Diver, DPV (scooter), and Fish ID classes are offered on an on-demand basis.

Upcoming Classes:

Advanced Open Water:  February 2, 3, 4
Open Water (Beginner):  February 3, 4, 10, 11
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2024 Class Schedule

Overview

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed to enhance the experience, skill and knowledge of the diver for practical application in the diving environment. This course is a prerequisite for the Rescue Diver, Dive Master and Master Diver courses.

Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Diver or to have an equivalent rating.

Minimum age

15, or 12 for junior advanced open water.

Class Description

Training is divided into Classroom lectures and corresponding dives in the areas of:

  • Natural and Compass Navigation
  • Wreck Diving
  • Deep Diving
  • Search & Recovery
  • Drift Diver
  • Night (Tide permitting)
Equipment Requirements
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source
  • Dive Light – Primary
  • Dive Light – Back up
  • Compass
  • Dive Knife
  • Whistle
  • Personal Marker Light
  • Depth Gauge
  • Dive Timer
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Manual with Slate
  • Dive Slate (recommended)
Before Class
  • Students should read and answer the questions for Deep, Wreck, Search and Recovery, Underwater Navigation, Night, Drift, and Boat before the first class meeting.
  • Students should also read Thinking Like a Diver, the first chapter.
  • Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.
Cost

$395 per person. This includes a Regular Day Charter. The PADI Advanced Manual is not included in the class price.

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
July - Coming Soon
August - Coming Soon
 
Class also offered upon request

Overview

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed to enhance the experience, skill and knowledge of the diver for practical application in the diving environment. This course is a prerequisite for the Rescue Diver, Dive Master and Master Diver courses.

Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Diver or to have an equivalent rating.

Minimum age

15, or 12 for junior advanced open water.

Class Description

Training is divided into Classroom lectures and corresponding dives in the areas of:

  • Natural and Compass Navigation

  • Wreck Diving

  • Deep Diving

  • Search & Recovery

  • Drift Diver

  • Night (Tide permitting)

Equipment Requirements
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source

  • Dive Light – Primary

  • Dive Light – Back up

  • Compass

  • Dive Knife

  • Whistle

  • Personal Marker Light

  • Depth Gauge

  • Dive Timer

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Manual with Slate

  • Dive Slate (recommended)

Before Class
  • Students should read and answer the questions for Deep, Wreck, Search and Recovery, Underwater Navigation, Night, Drift, and Boat before the first class meeting.

  • Students should also read Thinking Like a Diver, the first chapter.

  • Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.

Cost

$395 per person. This includes a Regular Day Charter. The PADI Advanced Manual is not included in the class price.

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates

February 2, 3, 4

February 23, 24, 25

March 22, 23, 24

May 3, 4, 5

May 24, 25, 26

June 14, 15, 16

June 28, 29, 30

July 26, 27, 28

August 9, 10, 11

September 6, 7, 8

September 20, 21, 22

October 18, 19, 20

November 1, 2, 3

Class also offered upon request

Overview

This course is designed to acquaint divers with the aspects of boat diving including terminology, layout, storage areas, off-limit areas, location of emergency equipment, boarding/debarking techniques, water entry and exit techniques and general in-water dive procedures.

Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent rating.

Minimum Age

12

Class Description

Classroom Lectures will cover:

  • Layout

  • Storage areas

  • Off-limit areas

  • Location of emergency equipment

  • Boarding/Deboarding procedures

  • Water entry

  • Exit techniques

  • General in-water dive procedures

Training includes 2 boat dives on a Half Day Charter.

Equipment Requirements:
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source

  • Compass

  • Dive Knife

  • Whistle

  • Depth Gauge

  • Dive Timer

  • PADI Boat Diving Manual

Before Class
  • Students should read and answer the questions in the Boat Diving manual before the first class meeting.

  • Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.

Cost

$235 per person. This includes a Half Day Charter. The PADI Boat Diver Manual is not included in the class price.

2024 Dates
COMING SOON
 
Class also offered upon request
Private Classes are also available.

Overview

DFA Pro includes all elements of all DAN core first aid courses plus additional information and resources applicable to dive professionals in a variety of settings. This course is also approved by the U.S. Coast Guard as meeting the CPR and first aid requirements for captain and mate licenses. It has also been accepted by the American Camp Association for staff CPR and first aid requirements.

The Diving First Aid for Professional Divers program prepares you to address multiple problems at once and with confidence.  Even though it was created for Diving Professionals, anyone can take this course.  It combines the knowledge and skills from four courses into a single approach to managing diving emergencies.  In the first section, you will learn CPR for Adults, Children and Infants, how to use an AED, and how to provide First Aid.  How to conduct a Neurological Exam is taught in the Second Section.  The third section teaches you how to administer Oxygen in diving emergencies.  Hazardous Marine Life Injuries are taught in the Fourth Section.  Each section has skills that need to be mastered and there is an exam for each section.  Before Class, you will need to do eLearning.  Once you sign up for the Class, you will be sent an email that gives you access on the DAN site.  You will need to print out the exercise questions before you start the course so you can mark your answers.  You will  bring them to class.for review and discussion in class.

Why Take This Course

When a dive accident occurs, multiple things happen. Separate small problems can compound to create a larger problem. DAN's Diving First Aid (DFA) Pro course prepares you to handle the kinds of multifaceted accidents that may occur. It's an easy and fast way to take four of DAN's core first-aid courses in one program.

What You Will Learn

The DAN DFA Pro course prepares you to address multiple problems at once and with confidence. It combines the knowledge and skills from the following four courses into a single approach to managing diving emergencies:

  1. Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid
  2. Neurological Assessment
  3. Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries
  4. First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries.
You will learn the content and skills of the four courses:
  • CPR & use of AEDs
  • Neurological assessments
  • Decompression illness and stroke
  • Atmospheric gases
  • Respiration and circulation
  • Oxygen safety
  • Oxygen first aid for scuba diving injuries
  • Envenomations from marine life
  • Traumatic injuries
  • Life-threatening complications
  • Seafood poisonings
  • Avoidance of marine life injuries

There is an online portion that has to be completed prior to the first day of class.  When signing up for the class, you will need to provide your email address.  The book for the class is online.  You will need to print off the exercise questions for the classroom portion of the class.

Cost

$260 per person.

2024 Dates
March 23, 24
April 13, 14
May 11, 12
June 22, 23
July 13, 14
August 3, 4
August 17, 18
September 14, 15
September 28, 29
October 26, 27
November 9, 10
December 7, 8
December 21, 22
Class also offered upon request

Overview

The DAN DFA Pro Instructor course qualifies you to teach the DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Injuries, First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries (HML), and the Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for Scuba Diving Injuries courses. During the course, you will learn the proper teaching techniques to train individuals how to administer emergency medical oxygen, recognize and treat hazardous marine life injuries, and use and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for Scuba related injuries.

Cost

$805 per person.

2024 Dates
DATES COMIONG SOON
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class also offered upon request

Overview

This course provides the diver with the necessary skills and knowledge for deeper diving. The dives will be non-decompression dives and none will be conducted over 130 feet.

Prerequisites

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent rating.

Minimum Age

15

Class Description

Classroom sessions will cover:

  • Planning
  • Problems
  • Hazards
  • Decompression
  • Special equipment
  • Buoyancy control
  • Descent lines
  • Emergency procedures
  • Flying after diving
  • Dive tables
  • Decompression chambers

Training includes 4 Open Water dives

Equipment Requirements:
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Compass
  • Dive knife
  • Whistle
  • Depth gauge
  • Bottom timer
  • Wreck Reel
  • Safety Sausage
  • PADI Deep Manual
Before Class:
  • Students should read and answer the questions in the PADI Deep Diver Manual before the first class meeting.
  • Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.
Cost

$595 per person. This includes 2 Regular Day Charters. The PADI Deep Diver Manual is not included in the class price.

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
January 19, 20, 21
February 2, 3, 4
May 3, 4, 5
May 24, 25, 26
June 21, 22, 23
August 2, 3, 4
September 13, 14, 15
September 27, 28, 29
October 25, 26, 27
November 8, 9, 10
December 6, 7, 8
December 20, 21, 22
Class also offered upon request

Overview

The Divemaster course is conducted on an individual basis and denotes an individual who has a high level of personal diving skill, has instructor-level knowledge of diving theory, has had significant training in assisting instructors during training activities and is able to assume a role of responsibility for the welfare of other divers in his/her charge. 

Prerequisite certifications are Open Water, Advanced, Rescue Diver, Divemaster Prep and 40 logged dives.

Minimum age is 18.

Persons interested in this course are requested to contact the store staff instructors for further information.

dive@discoverydiving.com
252-728-2265

Dates
2024 Testing Dates Coming Soon

Overview

As an Emergency First Response Instructor, you can teach CPR and first aid to others so they can be prepared for an emergency. Gain experience in how to structure learning, the requirements of performance based training and your role as the instructor in the learning environment for teaching CPR and first aid. You also learn how to motivate students, evaluate student knowledge, present course content effectively, become proficient in developing students' hands-on skills practice sessions, and are taught how to present an effective scenario-based learning experience.  Once again this program is now covered by Tuition Assistance.

Get College Credit

You may be able to earn college credit for the Emergency First Response Instructor Course.

What You Learn

Gain experience in how to structure learning, the requirements of performance-based training and your role as the instructor in the learning environment for teaching CPR and first aid.

You also learn how to motivate students, evaluate student knowledge, present course content effectively, become proficient in developing students' hands-on skills practice sessions, and are taught how to present an effective scenario-based learning experience.

What You Can Teach

Learn how to conduct the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Emergency First Response Secondary Care (first aid) courses.

You also learn to conduct the recommended Automated External Defibrillator (AED), emergency oxygen and conscious choking management skills.

Learning Materials You Need
  • Student manuals for Primary Secondary Care, Care for Children, and CPR/AED
  • Student DVDs for Primary Secondary Care, Care for Children, and CPR/AED
  • Instructor guides for Primary Secondary Care, Care for Children, and CPR/AED
  • Student exams for Primary Secondary Care and Care for Children
Prerequisites

You must:

  • Have successfully completed a sanctioned course in adult and child/infant CPR and basic first aid within the past 24 months.
  • Be at least 18 years old

Contact us today for more information:
dive@discoverydiving.com
252-728-2265

2024 Dates
January 13
January 27
February 24
March 16
April 6
April 27
May 11
August 10
August 31
September 28
November 9
November 30
December 21
Class also offered upon request

Overview

The PADI EFR course focuses on building confidence in lay rescuers and increasing their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency. Course participants learn simple to follow steps for emergency care and practice applying skills in a non-stressful learning environment.

Cost

$135 per person.

2024 Dates
COMING SOON
 
Class also offered upon request

Overview

The PADI Equipment Specialist course is designed to be an introduction to new types of equipment and to familiarize divers with routine care and maintenance procedures as well as scuba equipment storage recommendations.  You will be shown how to overcome some common equipment problems and will be offered equipment configuration suggestions. 

NOTE: This is not an equipment repair certification course.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite certification is PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or an equivalent rating.

Minimum Age

12

Equipment Requirements

None

SCUBA Equipment Care and Maintenance Manual recommended.

Cost

$265 per person.

2024 Dates
March 10
March 31
April 278
June 30
July 21
August 4
September 1
September 15
October 13
October 27
November 24
December 8
Class also offered upon request

Overview

The PADI Full Face course is designed to educate divers about the use of Full Face Masks, with emphasis on the AGA Mask and the Ocean Reef Masks. This program will introduce the participants to Full Face Masks and the use of underwater communication equipment.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite certification for enrollment is PADI Open Water Diver or an equivalent rating.

Minimum age

15

Class Description

Classroom sessions will cover:

  • Planning
  • Organization Procedures
  • Techniques
  • Potential Problems and Hazards of Full Face Masks
  • Communication Equipment

Pool sessions and 2 Open Water dives

Equipment Requirements
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Compass
  • Dive Knife
  • Whistle
  • Depth Gauge
  • Dive Timer
  • Full Face Mask
Before Class
Cost

$240 per person.


Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
TBA  (Class starts 8 am)
Class offered upon request

Overview

The Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program is one of two distinct components of PADI’s Instructor Development Course (IDC)—the core of PADI Instructor training. The first portion is the Assistant Instructor course followed by the Open Water Scuba Instructor program. The OWSI program is a minimum of six days. It introduces you to the entire PADI System of diver education and concentrates on further developing your abilities as a professional dive educator.

Contact us today for more information:

dive@discoverydiving.com
252-728-2265

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
COMING SOON

Overview

The Lionfish Population Control course is a PADI Distinctive Specialty that was created to give the necessary skills and knowledge to capture lionfish. The course consists of lectures and collecting dives. The student will develop an understanding of the lionfish, how to live collect and transport back to shore, how to spear lionfish, dive planning, and special equipment requirements.

Video of Lionfish hunting: Hunting Lionfish with Discovery Diving

Cost

$385 per person. This includes a Regular Day Charter.

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
COMING SOON
 
Class also offered upon request

Overview

The PADI Night Diver course is designed to prepare the diver to dive safely at night.

Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent rating.

Minimum Age

12

Class Description

Classroom Lectures will cover:

  • Planning and preparation for night diving
  • Procedures and techniques for night diving
  • Problems and hazards
  • Dive lights
  • Navigation
  • Buddy systems
  • Communication
  • Buoyancy control
  • Disorientation
  • Nocturnal marine life

Training includes 3 shore dives. (All 3 may all be done in a single night)
Note: The Night Dive from Advanced Open Water counts towards the 3 total dives needed for certification

Equipment Requirements:
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Dive light – Primary
  • Dive light – Back up
  • Compass
  • Dive knife
  • Whistle
  • Personal marker light
  • Depth gauge
  • Bottom timer
  • PADI Night Diver Manual
Before Class
  • Students should read and answer the questions in the PADI Night Diver Manual before the first class meeting.
  • Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.
Cost

$305 per person.

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
COMING SOON
Class also offered upon request (Tide dependent)

Overview

This course is designed to give the necessary skills and knowledge for diving with Enriched Air Nitrox. The course consists of a minimum of four hours of lectures and classroom exercises. The student will develop a working knowledge of Enriched Air Nitrox, physiological aspects of breathing oxygen at elevated partical pressures, computation of equivalent air depths, use of dive tables, oxygen analysis, dive planning, and special equipment requirements.  The Class is schuled from 8am - 5 pm.

Prerequisite

PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent rating.

Minimum Age

12

Class Description

Classroom sessions will cover:

  • A working knowledge of enriched air
  • Physiological aspects of breathing oxygen at elevated partial pressures
  • Computations of Equivalent Air Depths
  • Use of dive tables
  • Cylinder content analysis
  • Dive planning
  • Special equipment requirements
Equipment Requirements:
  • PADI Enriched Air Manual
  • PADI 32% Enriched Air Table
  • PADI 36% Enriched Air Table
  • DSAT Equivalent Air Depth Table
  • PADI Air Table
  • Calculator (recommended)
Before Class:
  • Students should read the PADI Enriched Air Manual and the Use of Tables Booklet, answer the Exercise Questions, and complete the Knowledge Reviews before the first class meeting.
  • Practice using the PADI Tables
  • Download and complete the PADI Medical Form prior to the first day of class.
Cost

$149 per person. Does not include class materials.


2024 Dates
January 13
March 10 (Sunday)
March 30
April 27
June 8
June 29
July 20
August 3
August 31
September 14
October 12
October 26
November 23
December 7
Class also offered upon request

Overview

The PADI Open Water course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely gain limited experience in the diving environment under favorable conditions. We recommend that the newly qualified SCUBA diver limit diving to calm, shallow waters with an experienced buddy and engage in special diving activities only after qualifying through training for the particular activity.

Minimum Age

15 for an Open Water certification (People 12 to 15 years old receive a Junior Open Water Certification.)

Class Description

Training is divided into 8 major categories:

  • Diving Equipment
  • Medical Aspects
  • Diving Physics
  • Diving Environment
  • Dive Tables
  • Diving Practices
  • Diving Activities
  • Scuba Diving Skills

There are approximately 12 hours of class work and 12 hours of pool work, depending on the progress of the class.

The class culminates with 4 Scuba Dives, which are beach entry dives.

Requirements

Each person must:

    • Take a swim evaluation consisting of:
      1. 200 yard swim with any combination of strokes
      2. 10 minute Float
      3. 5 Minute Tread
      4. Breath Hold Swim
    • Satisfactorily pass a written examination
    • Supply mask, fins, and snorkel, PADI Open Water Manual with tables and Divers Log Book

NOTE: Students without mask, fins, and snorkel are requested to wait until after the first class session before purchasing them. The first session details these items and provides information for selecting appropriate and adequate equipment before class

  • Read the first three sections of text book and answer the questions at the end of each section before the first class meeting
  • Complete the Medical Form.

After Certification, students will be allowed to use the Scuba gear FREE OF CHARGE any time we are doing student dives or when they are participating in higher level and Specialty Classes.

Cost

$405 per person. Does not include class materials or rental gear.

Class starts at 9 am the first day of class.

2024 Dates
 
Coming Soon
Class also offered upon request

We only need four to run this class and it is available upon request.

Overview

The PADI Open Water course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely gain limited experience in the diving environment under favorable conditions. We recommend that the newly qualified SCUBA diver limit diving to calm, shallow waters with an experienced buddy and engage in special diving activities only after qualifying through training for the particular activity.

Minimum Age

15 for an Open Water certification (People 12 to 15 years old receive a Junior Open Water Certification.)

Class Description

Training is divided into 8 major categories:

  • Diving Equipment

  • Medical Aspects

  • Diving Physics

  • Diving Environment

  • Dive Tables

  • Diving Practices

  • Diving Activities

  • Scuba Diving Skills

There are approximately 12 hours of class work and 12 hours of pool work, depending on the progress of the class.

The class culminates with 4 Scuba Dives, which are beach entry dives.

Requirements

Each person must:

  • Take a swim evaluation consisting of:

    1. 200 yard swim with any combination of strokes

    2. 10 minute Float

    3. 5 Minute Tread

    4. Breath Hold Swim

  • Satisfactorily pass a written examination

  • Supply mask, fins, and snorkel, PADI Open Water Manual with tables and Divers Log Book

NOTE: Students without mask, fins, and snorkel are requested to wait until after the first class session before purchasing them. The first session details these items and provides information for selecting appropriate and adequate equipment before class

  • Read the first three sections of text book and answer the questions at the end of each section before the first class meeting

  • Complete the Medical Form.

After Certification, students will be allowed to use the Scuba gear FREE OF CHARGE any time we are doing student dives or when they are participating in higher level and Specialty Classes.

Cost

$405 per person. Does not include class materials and rental gear.

Class starts at 9 am the first day of class.

Class also offered upon request​

2024 Dates  

January 13, 14, 20, 21

(Class & Pool)

February 3, 4, 10, 11

(Class & Pool)

March 2, 3, 9, 10

(Class & Pool)

March 23, 24, 30, 31

(Class & Pool)

April 13, 14, 20, 21

(Class & Pool)

May 4, 5, 11, 12

(Class & Pool)

May 25, 26, June 1, 2

 

June 8, 9, 15, 16

 

June 22, 23, 29, 30

 

July 6, 7, 13, 14

 

July 20, 21, 27, 28

 

August 3, 4, 10, 11

 

August 17, 18, 24, 25

 

Sept. 28, 29, Oct. 19, 20

 

Oct. 12, 13, Oct. 19, 20

 

November 2, 3, 9, 10

(Class & Pool)

November 16, 17, 23, 24

(Class & Pool)

Class also offered upon request  

Overview

The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for individuals to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, manage diving accident situations, render proper first aid and qualify for PADI Divemaster training.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite certification for enrollment is PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or has an equivalent rating.  Divers must also complete the DAN DFA Pro Course, the PADI Emergency First Response Course, or an equivalent First Aid and CPR Course prior to course completion.

Minimum Age

12

Class Description

The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for individuals to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, manage diving accident situations, render proper first aid, and qualify for PADI Divemaster training.

Training consists of:

  • Classroom sessions
  • Confined Water Training
  • Open Water Training Scenarios
  • Final Exam
Equipment Requirements:
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Compass
  • Dive Knife
  • Whistle
  • Depth Gauge
  • Dive Timer
  • Wreck Reel
  • Safety Sausage
  • Pocket Mask
  • PADI Rescue Manual with Slate
Before Class:
  • Students should read and answer the questions at the end of each section before the first class meeting.
  • Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.
Cost

$300 per person. Does not include class materials.

Class starts at 9 am the first day of class.

2024 Dates 
COMING SOON
 
 
Class also offered upon request
Private Classes are also available.

Overview

The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for individuals to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, manage diving accident situations, render proper first aid and qualify for PADI Divemaster training.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite certification for enrollment is PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or has an equivalent rating.  Divers must also complete the DAN DFA Pro Course, the PADI Emergency First Response Course, or an equivalent First Aid and CPR Course prior to course completion.

Minimum Age

12

Class Description

The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for individuals to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, manage diving accident situations, render proper first aid, and qualify for PADI Divemaster training.

Training consists of:

  • Classroom sessions
  • Confined Water Training
  • Open Water Training Scenarios
  • Final Exam
Equipment Requirements:
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Compass
  • Dive Knife
  • Whistle
  • Depth Gauge
  • Dive Timer
  • Wreck Reel
  • Safety Sausage
  • Pocket Mask
  • PADI Rescue Manual with Slate
Before Class:
  • Students should read and answer the questions at the end of each section before the first class meeting.
  • Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.
Cost

$300 per person. Does not include class materials.

Class starts at 9 am the first day of class.

2024 Dates 
February 16, 17, 18
April 5, 6, 7
April 26, 27, 28
May 24, 25, 26
July 5, 6, 7
July 26, 27, 27
August 16, 17, 18
August 30, 31, September 1
September 27, 28, 29
October 11, 12, 13
November 8, 9, 10
November 22, 23, 24
December 20, 21, 22
Class also offered upon request
Private Classes are also available.

Overview

The PADI Search and Recovery course is designed to acquaint the diver with the techniques and applications of search and recovery methods.

Prerequisites

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent rating.

Minimum Age

12

Class Description

Classroom Lectures will cover:

  • Planning
  • Procedures
  • Techniques
  • Problems and hazards of Search and Recovery
  • Organization
  • Navigation
  • Limited visibility diving
  • Object location
  • Salvage methods

Training includes 4 Open Water dives

Equipment Requirements
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Dive light – Primary
  • Dive light – Back up
  • Compass
  • Dive knife
  • Whistle
  • Personal marker light
  • Depth gauge
  • Bottom timer
  • PADI Search and Recovery Manual
Before Class:
  • Students should read and answer the questions in the PADI Search and Recovery manual before the first class meeting.
  • Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.
Cost

$305 per person.

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
February 16, 17, 18
March 8, 9, 10
April 5, 6, 7
May 17, 18, 19
June 7, 8, 9
June 28, 29, 30
July 12, 13, 14
August 9, 10, 11
September 13, 14, 15
September 20, 21, 22
October 4, 5, 6
November 1, 2, 3
November 16, 17, 18
Class also offered upon request
Private Classes are also available.

Overview

The PADI Shark Awareness course is distinctive specialty created by Lee Moore to educate the diver about sharks, with emphasis on the Atlantic Sand Tiger. This course will also give an understanding into the true nature of sharks and dispel any preconceived notion about sharks.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite certification for enrollment is PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or an equivalent rating.

Minimum Age

15

Class Description
  • Classroom Lectures will cover:
    1. Habitat of sharks
    2. Characteristics of sharks
    3. Atlantic Sand Tiger Sharks
    4. Bull Sharks
    5. Great White Sharks
    6. Hammerhead Sharks
    7. Conservation of sharks
  • 2 Open Water Dives
Equipment Requirements
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Compass
  • Dive Knife
  • Whistle
  • Depth Gauge
  • Dive Timer
Before Class
Cost

$385 per person.

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
COMING SOON
 
Class also offered upon request

Overview

The PADI Underwater Hunter course is centered on hunting with spear guns and pole spears. The course will also be used to develop the required knowledge and skills for underwater collecting of items such as shells, artifacts, or tropical fish.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite certification is PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or an equivalent rating.

Minimum Age

15

Class Description
  • Classroom Lectures will cover:
    1. Safety
    2. Operation
    3. Maintenance
    4. Target Identification
    5. Types of Spearfishing Equipment
    6. Conservation
    7. Fish and Game Regulations
  • 4 Open Water Dives
Equipment Requirements:
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Compass
  • Dive Knife
  • Whistle
  • Depth Gauge and Dive Timer OR Dive Computer
  • Goody Bag for youir catch
  • N.C. Saltwater Fishing License (CRFL)

All spear equipment is supplied, but students should feel free to use their own if they wish.

Spearfishing and Underwater Hunting Handbook is recommended.

Before Class

Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.

Cost

$450 per person. This includes a Regular Day Charter.

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
COMING SOON
 
Class also offered upon request
Private Classes are also available.

Overview

The PADI Underwater Navigator course is designed to familiarize the diver with the enjoyment of underwater navigation.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite certification is PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent certification.

Minimum Age

12

Class Description
  • Classroom Lectures will cover:
    1. Skills
    2. Knowledge
    3. Planning
    4. Organization
    5. Procedures
    6. Techniques
    7. Problems
    8. Hazards
  • 3 Open Water Dives
Equipment Requirements:
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Compass
  • Dive Knife
  • Whistle
  • Depth Gauge
  • Dive Timer
  • PADI Underwater Navigator Manual
Before Class
  • Students should read and answer the questions in the PADI Underwater Navigator manual before the first class meeting.
  • Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.
Cost

$305 per person.

2024 Dates
COMING SOON
Class offered upon request

Overview

The PADI Wreck Diver course is designed to provide the diver with the necessary skills and knowledge for safe wreck diving.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite certification for enrollment is PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent rating.

Minimum Age

15

Class Description

Classroom sessions will cover:

  • Planning
  • Organization Procedures
  • Techniques
  • Problems and Hazards of Wreck Diving
  • Wreck Penetration (The 4th dive will be a penetration dive)

The course also consists of 4 Open Water Dives.

Equipment Requirements:
  • Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
  • Compass
  • Dive Knife
  • Whistle
  • Depth Gauge
  • Dive Timer
  • Dive Light – Primary
  • Dive Light – Back-up
  • Wreck Reel
  • PADI Wreck Diver Manual
Before Class:

Students should read and answer the questions in the PADI Wreck Diver Manual before the first class meeting.

Complete the PADI Medical Form prior to first day of class.

Cost

$595 per person. This includes 2 Regular Day Charters. The PADI Wreck Diver Manual is not included in the class price.

Class starts at 6 pm the first day of class.

2024 Dates
January 5, 6, 7
January 26, 27, 28
February 16, 17, 18
March 8, 9, 10
March 22, 23, 24
June 21, 22, 23
July 12, 13, 14
August 9, 10, 11
September 20, 21, 22
October 11, 12, 13
November 1, 2, 3
November 15, 16, 17
December 13, 14, 15
December 27, 28, 29
Class also offered upon request.
Private Classes are also available.