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First Coast Divers
2777 University Blvd. West
Jacksonville, Florida 32217 | MAP
info[at]FirstCoastDivers.com
Phone (904) 737-0050
Fax number: (904) 737-0053
Store hours:
Monday-Saturday
10am-7pm
Sunday Closed
Learn To Dive
At First Coast Divers we've made it very easy and inexpensive to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver
Why should you choose First Coast Divers?
- You can't beat our price!! Only $99.99 This price includes your pool training, your training during your actual open water check-out dives and the use of the scuba gear (regulator, BCD, dive computer, wetsuit & air tanks)
- Aqua Lung’s & Suunto’s Unique Computers In The Classroom program: In addition to learning the use of traditional dive tables, all of our Open Water Diver students will train with their very own Suunto dive computer on their regulator. Dive computers have pretty much become standard equipment for today’s scuba divers so we feel a new diver should learn to master the use of this essential but uncomplicated piece of equipment from the very beginning.
- Class Sizes: Don’t get lost in the crowd!! We conduct smaller class sizes in comparison to some of our local competitors.
- Our Training Gear: All of our training gear is high quality Aqua Lung gear and is standardized for all students. Your training gear will either be new or in like-new condition. Every year, we sell-off our instructional gear and replace it with new gear. Rest assured, you will only train with the latest and best maintained gear available. Furthermore, in keeping with our practice of training our students with the most current dive gear available, all of our training BCD’s are weight integrated. Again, we are all about teaching our students to safely dive with a fine selection of modern scuba gear.
What the price of the class does not include
- All students are required to furnish their own personal basic scuba gear (mask, fins, snorkel & lead weight). Here at First Coast Divers, we have the finest selection of gear available in Jacksonville. Also, when you buy your gear from us, you will benefit from our 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. Our goal is to provide you with the right gear for you. You will not be stuck with anything that isn't working for you. Note: Our students are not required to have their own weight belt. This is because all our students train with a weight-integrated BCD. MONEY SAVER!
- The price of the class also does not include your actual open water check-out dives. We conduct our open water check-out dives at some of the many beautiful fresh water springs that we have here in Florida. See below under "Details & Schedule" for further info about of weekend getaway Springs package.
- All students are required to purchase their own PADI Open Water Diver study materials. This includes the PADI Open Water Diver manual, divers logbook and RDP dive planner. Please note...if you are an eLearner...you do not need to purchase the Open Water Diver manual. You will have lifetime access to the online version.
Class Options:
- Become an Enriched Air/Nitrox diver while you go through the Open Water Diver Class. The class tuition is regularly $100 but for our Open Water students, we give a $25 discount if you do this class in conjunction with your Open Water Diver class. Study materials are not included in the cost of the tuition.
- Become an eLearner! Is time short for you? Are you more comfortable with an online knowledge development training platform? Then register for PADI eLearning and save time by not having to attend the classroom training sessions. Just click the banner on the top of this page for an online demonstration of eLearning.
Okay...I like what I hear...how do I register for my class?
It's simple...just come into the store and register for your class and purchase your study materials. Every student is required to do their own self study at home, prior to the start of the class, so give yourself plenty of time to get that done. You can literally start your training today!
You can review the confined water pool training schedule and weekend getaway dive schedule and pick out which training dates best works for you. Simple!
Rest assured, when you train with First Coast Divers you will definitely get your money’s worth. Please contact us or come visit us if you have any questions and/or concerns.
*Note: Private classes are available for you and your buddy. Please contact us for further information.
Below is a brief description of what the PADI Open Water Diver course involves (click for more info):
PADI Open Water Diver Course Details & Schedules
If you’ve always wondered what lies beneath the surface, now’s the time to find out. Start the journey of a lifetime with the PADI Open Water Diver course. It will change you forever.
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, your PADI Instructor takes you through the basics of learning how to scuba dive. You start in a pool and progress to the open water getting the background knowledge along the way.
Earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification is just the beginning. As a certified diver, fabulous dive destinations, exciting people, unparalleled adventure and uncommon tranquility await you. And, as you continue your adventure and gain experience through higher training levels, your opportunities expand.
Course Details
Number of Dives:
Five Confined Water Dives (split up between two afternoon pool sessions) and Four Open Water Dives
Prerequisites:
10 years old for Junior Open Water Diver and 15 years old for Open Water Diver.
(A PADI Jr Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.)
All students need to be in good health, have reasonable fitness and are required to be comfortable in the water.
Study Materials:
All students are required to have their own copy of the PADI Open Water Diver manual. Study materials are sold seperately.
Note: eLearners have lifetime access to the PADI Open Water Diver manual online.
Equipment:
Students are only required to furnish their own basic scuba gear. This includes the mask, fins, snorkel, lead weight, log book & a Recreational Dive Planner (RDP).
First Coast Divers will provide for use the regulator, BCD, Suunto dive computer, wetsuit and all the air tanks necessary.
Schedules:
Confined Water Pool Training Schedule:
2010
Jan 16th & 17th / Feb 20th & 21st / Mar 20th & 21st
April 17th & 18th / May 15th & 16th / June 5th & 6th
June 26th & 27th / July 17th & 18th / Aug 7th & 8th
Aug 28th & 29th / Oct 2nd & 3rd/ Nov 6th & 7th
Dec 4th & 5th
Florida Springs Weekend Getaway Dates:
This package includes entrance fee's to the springs, full gear use for our Open Water Diver students, hotel stay for the night near the dive sites, hot BBQ lunch served on both days along with snacks and drinks during the day. Price is $219 per person / double occupancy
2010
Jan 23rd & 24th / Feb 27th & 28th / Mar 27th & 28th
April 24th & 25th / May 22nd & 23rd / June 12th & 13th July 3rd & 4th / July 24th & 25th / Aug 14th & 15th
Sept 4th & 5th / Oct 9th & 10th / Nov 13th & 14th
Dec 11th & 12th
