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Practical information
Learn the basics of scuba diving with 5 dives at natural spots, leading to a certificate authorising you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters on your own or 40 meters under the supervision of a divemaster
- Meeting point at the Epir Plongée diving school where you will get to know the team
- Half a day of theory (2 hours before your dives) - the videos, MCQs and exam are scheduled for the last day of the course
- Quick presentation of the information you need to know to enter the water and safety protocols
- Fitting out with a wetsuit and full equipment
- 25 minutes boat trip maximum (most sites are within a 10 minutes radius, the furthest is 25 minutes away)
- Launch for around 45 minutes of underwater exploration (the course includes 5 dives - you can choose to spread them over 3 different days)
- Return to the dive center for a debriefing and planning of the next dives
- Complete 5 dives
- Plan and complete scuba dives
- Avoid problems that can be encountered underwater
The Open Water PADI course is based on 3 main phases:
· Development of theoretical knowledge (on line, studying by yourself in class or at home) to understand the basic principles of underwater scuba diving
· Dive in a protected environment such as a diving pool to learn the basic techniques of underwater diving
· Dive in a natural environment in order to practice the skills learnt (in a diving pool) and explore the subaquatic world
A first dive certificate is required to partake in the activity.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
For this activity, you must not have any of the following contraindications (respiratory problems (exertional asthma), heart problems, ENT problems, lung problems, diabetes or epilepsy). If in doubt, please contact us or ask for medical advice.
- All necessary scuba diving gear
- Professional instructor
- Boat trip to the diving site
- Open Water certificate
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Bottle of water
- First dive certificate