Certification card fees are also included for students who successfully complete their course. The student supplies personal equipment consisting of mask, fins, snorkel, and weight belt with weights. Your instructor will help you with proper selection of these items. PADI Open Water. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors is the largest international diving certification agency, and is known for its dedication to continuing education.
Swimming is only a small part of diving.
In our courses, students do a two hundred yard swim and a ten minute survival float. With today's equipment, diving is easy. The minimum age for full certification is 15. Junior Open Water certification is offered to children 12 years or older. They take the same course as adults, but are restricted to diving with a certified adult after certification.