Learn to dive in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
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Learn to dive in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses

Learn to dive in Sussex, Kent & Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
Learn to dive in Sussex, Kent & Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses

PADI Open Water Diver - Full

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive programme in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.
Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognised and respected rating in the world; you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you have already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water programme.

What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. You must be older than the age of 14 to begin the PADI Open Water Diver programme. For those of you who are not above the age of 14 and would like to participate in the PADI Open Water Diver Programme, then the PADI Jnr Open Water Diver programme is available to you. If you are between 10 and 14, or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver programme available. Please call the dive centre to discuss how we can train your child

What does the course involve?
The course is very flexible and can be spread over as long or as short a period as you like. Ideally it is conducted over two week ends (though it doesn't have to be on successive weekends) and one day in the classroom. During the classroom session we will go through the knowledge reviews from your crewpack. These are simple reviews of what you know and are not tests. At the end of each section we will review the groups answers and provide additional classroom training as required. We will not single individuals out but rather reaffirm the knowledge for the group. After completing knowledge reviews and watching a few videos of the skills etc. the next step is to go to the pool and start the fun part - diving. In the pool we learn and practice the basic skills required before we can go diving. All groups are kept small, usually a maximum of 4 people, ensuring personal attention at all times. (See profiles of our instructors to get a feel of how we will look after you). If you are still unsure of any aspects of the course then our instructors are available to assist during the week if you need it.

Our Facilities
As well as our own classroom equipped with Computer, projector, TV and a FULL range of all PADI Course material, all our Open Water Courses take place at Crowborough Leisure centre. It is important to note we have full and exclusive usage of the entire 33m long pool. We do not rent 1 or 2 lanes, nor are we limited to a 10m long pool. As a result we are able to give our students pleanty of room to swim around, and to work on the most important skill of all - buoyancy

PADI eLearning
As an alternative to the classroom session we are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer the new PADI eLearning option. This approach allows you to complete all the necessary preparation and theory work in the comfort of your own home, office or on the move. This approach is not suitable for everyone, as most people prefer the assistance of an instructor in a face to face environment. If you would like more information on this approach please follow the link below

The second week end will involve a trip to the lake on Saturday and Sunday where we can practice the skills you have learned and have an enjoyable dive at the same time !

As we have already said this is the "ideal" way to conduct the course but it can be changed to suit your needs, or the needs of demanding work or social lives. For example classroom work can be spread over a few evenings or you can use the eLearning computer based approach. Pool work can also be spread over more than one weekend. If you would like to discuss this with us please contact one of our instructors for more information

Class Sizes
To ensure that all students are looked after properly, pool and lake class sizes rarely exceed 4 people. In addition to the Instructor there will also be a certified assistant. This way we can ensure that all students receive the care and attention that they need. When courses are advertised as having room for 8 people please note that this will be split into two groups in the pool, each with its own instructor

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Course Details
Description: As above.
Objectives:  
Age restrictions: Minimum age 14 years old (10 for Junior Open Water)
Pre-requisites:
  • Ability to swim 200m - any stroke
  • Be able to tread water for 10minutes
  • You will need to be relatively healthy
Course duration: Two week ends, and one day in the classroom. Alternatively dates can be scheduled to suit individual student requirements
What is supplied:
  • Full set of scuba equipment
  • Wet suit
  • Tanks
  • Light lunch during classroom sessions
What must you bring:
  • Open Water crew pack (can be bought from Sussex Scuba)
  • Completed knowledge reviews
  • Swimming trunks, towel etc.
  • Lake entrance fees are not included
  • Boots and Fins for the lake sessions (can be bought from Sussex Scuba)
Cost: £305
Booking conditions: Tell me more...
How to book: Phone the shop or email at info@sussexscuba.co.uk
Additional information:

Where can I go from here?
You are now able to dive anywhere in the world with any PADI resort up to a depth of 18m. Full details of all resorts around the world can be found on the PADI web site. So enjoy yourself and practice your diving.

Alternatively you can enrol onto the Advanced Diving course and continue your education. On this course you are required to carry out 5 more dives, three of which are selected from a list by you. The other two - the deep dive and the navigation dive are a compulsory part of the course.

Notes for Junior Open Water

Essentially the Junior open Water course is the same as the adult course. There are a few differences relating to the depths the child can dive to as follows:

10-11 year olds must dive with a certified adult diver or an instructor and to a maximum depth of 12m

12-13 year olds can dive to 18m with a certified adult.


Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
Course Dates
Date Availability/Spaces Start Time Location
25th Feb - Classroom Only 2 places left 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
24th March - Pool Only 2 places left 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
25th March - Pool Only 2 places left 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
14th April - Lake Only 2 places left 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
15th April - Lake Only 2 places left 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
3rd March - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
24th March - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
25th March - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
14th April - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
15th April - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
14th April - Classroom Only 5 places left 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
28th April - Pool Only 5 places left 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
29th April - Pool Only 5 places left 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
12th May - Lake Only 5 places left 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
13th May - Lake Only 5 places left 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
21st April - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
28th April - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
29th April - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
12th May - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
13th May - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
22nd April - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
28th April - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
29th April - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
12th May - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
13th May - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
28th April - Classroom Only 4 places left 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
19th May - Pool Only 4 places left 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
20th May - Pool Only 4 places left 12.00pm - 4.00pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
9th June - Lake Only 4 places left 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
10th June - Lake Only 4 places left 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
29th April - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
19th May - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
20th May - Pool 6 Places Available 12.00pm - 4.00pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
9th June - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
10th June - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
12th May - Classroom Only 5 places left 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
19th May - Pool Only 5 places left 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
20th May - Pool Only 5 places left 112.00pm - 4.00pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
9th June - Lake Only 5 places left 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
10th June - Lake Only 5 places left 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
16th June - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
30th June - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
1st July - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
7th July - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
8th July - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
23rd June - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
30th June - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
1st July - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
7th July - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
8th July - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
24th June - Classroom Only 5 places left 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
30th June - Pool Only 5 places left 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
1st July - Pool Only 5 places left 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
7th July - Lake Only 5 places left 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
8th July - Lake Only 5 places left 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
14th July - Classroom< 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
28th July - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
29th July - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
4th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
5th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
15th July - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
28th July - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
29th July - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
4th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
5th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
28th July - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
11th Aug - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
12th Aug- Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
18th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
19th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
29th July - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
11th Aug - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
12th Aug- Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
18th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
19th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
4th Aug - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
11th Aug - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
12th Aug- Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
18th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
19th Aug - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
25th Aug - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
15th Sept - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
16th Sept - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
6th Oct- Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
7th Oct - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
1st Sept - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
15th Sept - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
16th Sept - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
6th Oct- Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
7th Oct - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
8th Sept - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
15th Sept - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
16th Sept - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
6th Oct- Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
7th Oct - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
27th Oct - Classroom 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
10th Nov - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
11th Nov - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
17th Nov- Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
18th Nov - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
28th Oct - Classroom/td> 6 Places Available 9.00am - 5.00pm The Dive centre
10th Nov - Pool 6 Places Available 3.00pm - 6.30 pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
11th Nov - Pool 6 Places Available 12.30pm - 3.30pm Crowborough Leisure Centre
17th Nov- Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 1.00pm Wraysbury
18th Nov - Lake 6 Places Available 9.00am - 2.00pm Open water Diving coursesWraysbury
Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses
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Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses

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Scuba diving in Sussex, Kent and Surrey with Sussex Scuba diving courses

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