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PADI Deep Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Mari Jachetta
Tuition: $175.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Dates:
Deep Diver Manual
Course Information: One (1) dive will be conducted on Sunday, and two (2) dives will be conducted on the following Saturday. All students need to read and complete the PADI Deep Diver Manual. It is strongly recommended that students familiarize themselves with SAC Rates and how to determine them.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Deep Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Dave Sylvester
Tuition: $220.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Dates:
Deep Diver Manual
Course Information: Be able to satisfy your curiosity of what lies in deeper water. You will expand your knowledge base about deep diving, and learn to plan and execute deep dives. Students need to have read and completed the PADI Deep Diver Manual prior to class. This is a two day course, the first day being a beach side review of the material, followed by two (2) deep dives. The second day we will make two (2) more deep dives. Prerequisite certification is Advanced Open Water. It is highly recommended that deep diving students have a working understanding of SAC Rates and how to determine them.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Deep Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Al Schumer
Tuition: $175.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Dates:
Deep Diver Manual
Course Information: It's a rare diver who hasn't felt the urge to dive deep. Deep diving opens the door to many new exciting dive sites like deeper wrecks, reefs and walls.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

TDI Decompression Procedures

Seattle

Instructor: Mari Jachetta
Tuition: $350.00
Prerequisite Certifications: Advanced Open Water & Nitrox
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Course Information: This course will teach you the fundamentals of planning and executing a safe deco dive. We will conduct a class session on the Friday evening. Dives will be conducted on both Saturday and Sunday. It is strongly recommended that students familiarize themselves with SAC Rates and how to determine them.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Drift Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Dave Sylvester
Tuition: $130.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Date:
Drift Diver Manual
Course Information: Feel like you're flying through inner-space, in control, rather than being blown around like a tumbleweed. In the drift diving class you'll learn how to plan & execute a drift dive with confidence. You will need to read & complete the PADI Drift Diver Manual prior to the class. We will start with a beach side review of material and then enjoy two (2) dives.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Dry Suit Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Dave Sylvester
Tuition: $150.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Dates:
Dry Suit Diver Manual
Course Information: No longer do you have to limit your diving to warm water or shallow depths. In the dry suit course you will be able to better control your exposure protection so that you can dive year round and in colder waters. You will need to have read and completed the PADI Dry Suit Diver Manual prior to class. This is a two day course with the first day being classroom review of the material and a pool session. The second day is conducted in open water and will consist of two (2) dives. Also recommended Peak Buoyancy class.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Underwater Naturalist

Seattle

Instructor: Dave Sylvester
Tuition: $130.00
Prerequisite Certification: Open Water
Choose Dates:
Underwater Naturalist Manual
Course Information: Speak with confidence and have a broader knowledge base about the environment you dive in. You will be exposed to various local fish, colorful invertebrates and aquatic plants, and you will be able to name them. Students will need to read and complete the PADI Underwater Naturalist Manual prior to class. It is also recommended that you have the Naturalist Book Package. This is a two day course with the first day being classroom review of the material. The second day is conducted in open water and will consist of two (2) dives where we will put your new found knowledge to work. Tours of the Seattle Aquarium and information about becoming a volunteer can be arranged with Dave during the class.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Underwater Navigation

Seattle

Instructor: Mari Jachetta
Tuition: $100.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Dates:
Underwater Navigation Manual
Course Information: One (1) dive will be conducted on the first Saturday, and two (2) dives will be conducted on the second Saturday. All students need to read and complete the PADI Underwater Navigation Manual.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Underwater Navigation

Seattle

Instructor: Dave Sylvester
Tuition: $150.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Dates:
Underwater Navigation Manual
Course Information: Take the guesswork out of Puget Sound diving. Have the security of knowing where you are underwater and how to get back using natural and compass references. Students must read and complete the PADI Underwater Navigation Manual prior to the course. This is a two day course, with the first day consisting of a beach side review of the material, dry land excercises, and one (1) open water dive. Day two will consist of more dry land excercises and two (2) open water dives. Peak Buoyancy is recommended prior to this course.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Night Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Mari Jachetta
Tuition: $125.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Date:
Night Diver Manual
Course Information: One (1) dive will be conducted on Sunday evening, and one (1) dive will be conducted on the following Saturday. All students need to read and complete the PADI Night Diver Manual. In addition to standard Scuba equipment students must have a Primary Light, a Backup Light, and a Tank Marker Light. All lights must have fresh batteries.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Night Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Dave Sylvester
Tuition: $150.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Dates:
Night Diver Manual
Course Information: Don't let your diving be limited to the daylight hours. See how once familiar dive sites change once the sun goes down, and the critters come out. Students must read and complete the PADI Night Diver Manual prior to the course. This is a two night course, with the first night being of a beach side review of the material and one (1) open water dive. The second night will be two (2) open water dives. You will be required to have one primary light, a back–up light and a tank marker light. All lights must have fresh batteries.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Nitrox Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Dave Sylvester
Tuition: $125.00
Prerequisite Certification: Open Water
Choose Date:
Nitrox Manual and Slates
Course Information: Extend your bottom time and take the first step to technical diving. There are no required dives for this course. We will concentrate on understanding and planning components of safe use of Enriched Air Nitrox, up to 40%, utilizing table-top excercises and pratical applications of knowledge. Studentw will need to have read and completed the PADI Nitrox Manual prior to the course. Additionaly students may wish to utilize the FREE Underwater Sports Nitrox Calculations Sheet for more assistance.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials.

PADI Nitrox Diver

Fed. Way

Instructor: David Fessler
Tuition: $100.00
Prerequisite Certification: Open Water
Choose Date:
Nitrox Manual and Slates
Course Information: This home-study course is conducted the 2nd Wednesday of each month. It teaches you the benefits of using Enriched Air including longer no-decompression limits. This course runs from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Knowledge Reviews in the PADI Nitrox Manual must be completed prior to class.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials.

PADI Nitrox Diver

Olympia

Instructor: Steve Fornoff
Tuition: $125.00
Prerequisite Certification: Open Water
Choose Date:
Nitrox Manual and Slates
Course Information: Class meets from 7:00pm - 10:00pm at Underwater Sports Olympia. There are no required dives, this course will concentrate on understanding and planning the components of safe use of Enriched Air Nitrox.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials.

PADI Nitrox Diver

Olympia

Instructor: Janet McIntosh
Tuition: $125.00
Prerequisite Certification: Open Water
Choose Date:
Nitrox Manual and Slates
Course Information: Class meets from 7:00pm - 10:00pm at Underwater Sports Olympia. There are no required dives, this course will concentrate on understanding and planning the components of safe use of Enriched Air Nitrox.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials.

TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Mari Jachetta
Tuition: $350.00
Prerequisite Certifications: Advanced Open Water & Nitrox
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Course Information: Learn to dive with enriched air up to 100%. We will conduct a class session on the Tuesday evening. Dives will be conducted on both Saturday and Sunday. It is strongly recommended that students familiarize themselves with SAC Rates and how to determine them.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Seattle

Instructor: Dave Sylvester
Tuition: $120.00
Prerequisite Certification: Open Water
Choose Date:
Adventures in Diving Manual w/ Data Slate
Course Information: Good buoyancy is one of the most important skills a diver can have, and good buoyancy sets a diver apart from those that go crashing into the bottom or shooting to the surface. Learning good buoyancy skills and trim will make you a better - more efficient diver. Students need to read and complete the Buoyancy section in the Adventures in Diving Manual prior to the start of class. This one day course consists of a beach side review of materials and two (2) open water dives.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Search & Recovery

Seattle

Instructor: Mari Jachetta
Tuition: $150.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Dates:
Search and Recovery Manual
Course Information: One (1) dive will be conducted on Sunday, and two (2) dives will be conducted on the following Saturday. All students need to read and complete the PADI Search & Recovery Manual. This course will cover search patterns, selection and rigging of a lift bag, and control and use of a lift bag. In addition to standard Scuba equipment students may want to bring a Lift Bag (25 - 50lbs).
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Search & Recovery

Seattle

Instructor: Dave Sylvester
Tuition: $200.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Open Water
Choose Dates:
Search and Recovery Manual
Course Information: Enjoy the excitement of a treasure hunt and learn how the professionals go about it. You will learn planning, search patterns, rigging and the use of lift bags. You will need to read and complete the PADI Search & Recovery Manual. This is a two day course with the first consisting of a beach side review of the material, dry land excercises and two (2) open water training dives. Day two will consist of more dry land excercises and two (2) open water dives.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

SDI Solo Diver

Seattle

Instructor: Mari Jachetta
Tuition: $150.00
Prerequisite Certifications: Advanced Open Water
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Course Information: This course covers how to safely plan and execute a solo dive. We will cover equipment, contingency planning, safety considerations, and more. Dives will be conducted on both Saturday and Sunday. It is strongly recommended that students familiarize themselves with SAC Rates and how to determine them.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

TDI Advanced Nitrox & Deco

Seattle

Instructor: Mari Jachetta
Save $100.00
Tuition: $600.00
Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water & Nitrox
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Course Information: The first course, Advanced Nitrox, will teach you to dive with enriched air up to 100%. The second course, Decompression Procedures, will teach you the fundamentals of planning and executing a safe deco dive. We will conduct a class session on the Tuesday evening. Dives will be conducted on the Saturday, Sunday and additional Saturday.
It is strongly recommended that students familiarize themselves with SAC Rates and how to determine them.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials or use of Rental Equipment.

PADI Wreck Diver

Fed. Way/Canada

Instructor: David Fessler
Tuition: $650.00
Prerequisite Certification: Advanced & Deep Diver
Choose Date:
Wreck Diver Manual
Course Information: This wreck diving class takes you to Sechelt BC Canada where you will train to dive wrecks on the 366' Destroyer HMCS Chaudiere. You will learn how to map wrecks, plan penetrations, how to use a dive reel. You will have the option of doing an actual penetration dive. The cost of this course includes the certification class, two (2) nights accomodations with Porpoise Bay Charters, five (5) meals, and six (6) boat dives. Students must read and complete the PADI Wreck Diver Manual.
Course Tuition does not include Academic Materials, Required Equipment, nor anything other than that listed above. Contact instructor with questions about required equipment list and other item to take into consideration.

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