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Open Water Diver – your first step into the underwater world

PADI Open Water Diver or OWD course is an ideal start for anyone who wants to begin diving. Under the guidance of an instructor, you will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for safe and enjoyable diving. The course includes both theory and practical pool and open water dives.

The course consists of two parts:

Part I: Theory and pool dives

• 5 theory modules covering pressure, buoyancy, equipment and planning and conducting dives
• Important skills are practiced in a safe environment in the pool
• You will acquire the knowledge and techniques necessary for daily and emergency diving

Part II: Open water dives

• 4 open water dives under the supervision of an instructor
• Practical diving in natural waters – Rummu quarry, Äntu lakes (including Äntu Sinijärv, the lake with the best visibility in Estonia)
• The focus is on buoyancy, body positioning, and practicing proper breathing
• Opportunity to also do open water dives on an overseas trip

Who is the course suitable for?

• From the age of 10
• General health must be good
• A physical disability does not necessarily exclude participation – consult the organizer

The course is not hard, but it requires commitment and practice. The first part of the OWD course is valid for 1 year, during which the open water dives must also be completed.

What does the course include?

• All equipment provided by the instructor
• Theory, pool and open water dives
• International PADI OWD license, valid for lifetime and allows diving up to 18 meters deep

Why choose diving? It's a social and calming hobby that offers unforgettable views, moderate physical activity and helps to relieve stress. A truly special opportunity to discover a different world underwater.

Come and discover the underwater world!