Scuba Discovery

For those who want to test the waters and try scuba this is the course for you! The SDI Scuba Discovery Program gives you a glimpse of what you can expect to experience in the underwater world as well as what you could expect to learn in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course. During this experience program, you will go through the basic safety procedures for enjoyable scuba diving under the watchful eye of an active SDI Instructor. You will learn skills such as equalizing your ears, buddy checks, basic buoyancy control, underwater communication, and more. You will also be given an introduction to basic scuba equipment followed by an underwater tour in our local pool.

Who is this Course For:

• Those who would like to experience the underwater world
• Those who would like an introductory course to scuba diving prior to enrolling in the Open Water Scuba Diver course

What you can expect to learn:

During this program the following topics will be covered… and more!

• Basic overview of physics/physiology and how it relates to diving such as Buoyancy, Pressure, and Equalization techniques
• Scuba equipment assembly
• Underwater communications
• Taking the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course

Some of the in-water skills you will perform include:

• Predive check
• Weight removal at the surface
• Ear clearing and equalization
• Buoyancy compensator device (BCD) use
• Buoyancy control for controlled ascents and descents
• Regulator use
• Mask clearing
• Underwater swimming: proper use of fins
• Computer use
• Use of gauges
• Underwater communications

If you enjoy this experience then the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course is your next step!

What’s in it for you?

• Introduction to dive planning, equipment setup and donning, skills and knowledge to complete dives
• Unique underwater experience under the watch of an active SDI Instructor