Are you ready to explore the mesmerizing underwater world? Your scuba diving adventure starts with the Open Water certification. Offered through our sister company, Paragon Scuba Academy, this SDI-certified course is your ticket to discovering the wonders of the deep.
Why Choose the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course with Paragon Scuba Academy?
Learn at Your Own Pace: SDI’s online learning platform lets you study the necessary skills and knowledge of scuba diving from the comfort of your home, whenever it’s convenient for you.
Train Locally or in an Exotic Location: Complete your in-water skills training right here in Tucson, and your open water check out dives either in Mexico or in Lake Pleasant, Arizona. ! We offer the flexibility to make this diving course fit your lifestyle.
World-Class Instruction: Paragon Scuba Academy’s experienced instructors are passionate about diving and dedicated to your success. They’ll guide you through every step of the dive training, ensuring you feel confident and prepared.
How to Get Your Open Water Scuba Certification: Three Easy Steps
SDI’s streamlined approach makes getting certified a breeze:
Get Smart (Online Learning): Kickstart your diving journey by completing the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course online. This flexible format allows you to learn at your own pace, covering everything from dive theory to equipment essentials.
Get Wet (Confined Water Training): Next, you’ll put your knowledge into practice during in-water skill-development sessions in a controlled environment like a pool. Our certified instructors will guide you through mastering essential scuba skills.
Go Diving (Open Water Dives): The final and most exciting step! You’ll complete four open-water dives in a real-world setting, applying your skills and gaining confidence under the supervision of our expert instructors. Choose to dive locally or explore the underwater world at an exotic destination.
What the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course Covers:
The comprehensive SDI course equips you with all the knowledge and skills you need to dive safely and confidently:
Dive Environment: Understand how light, sound, and temperature change underwater, and learn about tides, currents, and other natural phenomena.
Physics and Physiology: Dive into the science behind diving, exploring concepts like buoyancy, pressure, and how your body reacts to breathing compressed air.
Equipment Mastery: Become proficient in selecting, assembling, using, and maintaining your scuba gear for optimal safety and performance.
Dive Planning: Learn to plan your dives to manage air consumption, time, and depth for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Essential Skills: Master fundamental scuba skills like mask and regulator clearing, underwater navigation, buoyancy control, and emergency procedures.
Who Can Get Certified?
Adults: Anyone 18 or older can enroll.
Teens: With parental consent, teens as young as 15 can get certified.
Junior Divers: A special Junior Open Water Diver course is available for kids aged 10-14.
Ready to Dive Deeper?
Your Underwater Adventure Awaits!
With your SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification, you’ll learn basic scuba skills and have the freedom to dive anywhere in the world. Imagine swimming alongside colorful fish, exploring ancient shipwrecks, or simply floating weightlessly in the crystal-clear water. The possibilities are endless when you have a scuba diving certification!
Contact Paragon Scuba Academy today and take the first step towards a lifetime of underwater exploration.
Call 520-771-8214, visit us online at scubaclubtucson.com, or stop by our dive shop at 2951 N Swan Road Suite 175 Tucson, AZ 85712 to join the thriving community of local divers in Tucson.