Living Seas 13 York Hill, #01-02 Singapore 162013 www.livingseas.com.sg Diving Deeper With Living Seas The PADI Advanced Open Water Course: Delving into more adventures Hooked on diving and ready for more? Welcome to the family. If you’re keen to dive with greater proficiency, the PADI Advanced Open Water Course is for you. It will equip you with additional knowledge and skills to navigate the underwater environment, and as you clock up more adventure dives, you’ll discover new ways to enjoy deep-sea exploration. Upon your successful completion of the course, you’ll be qualified to plan and conduct open water no decompression dives with a buddy – up to a maximum depth of 30 meters. The course will… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Give you a comprehensive overview of various scuba activities including boat, drift, night, navigation and deep dives. Boost your understanding of trim and buoyancy through the use of a backplate and wing system as well as jet fins. Impart the skills needed to understand and control all nine directions of underwater movement via a series of propulsion techniques taught and practiced during the pool session. Develop your awareness and communication skills under water. Help you become entirely comfortable and efficient in water, reducing stress and enhancing the dive experience. The Living Seas Advanced Open Water Course 2015 Page 1 of 5 Living Seas 13 York Hill, #01-02 Singapore 162013 www.livingseas.com.sg Why Living Seas We don’t just go through the motions. Living Seas ensures that each student feels comfortable, confident and competent in a variety of diving scenarios beyond graduation. • Comprehensive approach If you have any questions about diving after your Open Water course, we’ll address them during the Living Seas PADI Advanced Open Water Programme. Most errors and problems in the water can be traced to a lack of understanding, and in this course, we will troubleshoot those issues, fill knowledge gaps and correct skill deficiencies. • Thorough pedagogy With our Advanced course, we exceed the PADI curriculum by introducing the use of a backplate to improve the student’s grasp of trim and buoyancy. To help students feel truly at ease underwater, the course will examine, in detail, the most efficient and comfortable position to assume while diving – and how best to achieve it. The classroom tutorial precedes the pool session so that the understanding of technical concepts may be reinforced during the practical. • Focused instruction Classes are conducted in a small-group setting, with a maximum student to instructor ratio of 4 to 1. Our Advanced Open Water Course emphasizes hands-on (and fins-on) learning, so students will be taught the ideal trim (position) and kick techniques on land before proceeding to try them in the pool. • Customized coaching We believe it is important that our students truly understand the material, so we make sure that instructors see each class through from start to finish. Our instructors plan lessons to suit the learning speed of each student. Class schedules are also arranged at our students’ convenience. • Value-added with GUE expertise Finally, Living Seas instructors are all active Global Underwater Explorer divers, so our students can look forward to tapping into our knowledge and know-how beyond recreational diving. In particular, our Advanced Open Water Course will introduce students to different propulsion techniques including the frog kick, backwards kick and helicopter turn. Students will also learn to deploy a surface marker buoy, which divers use to indicate their position to their surface safety boat. The Living Seas Advanced Open Water Course 2015 Page 2 of 5 Living Seas 13 York Hill, #01-02 Singapore 162013 www.livingseas.com.sg Course structure A typical course, consisting of 1 theory session, 1 pool session and 1 weekend trip, will typically span one week. Each class averages three hours. Session Theory Pool Open Water Trip What you will learn/do: The importance of control in the water, Introduction to a backplate system, Buoyancy control, Trim, Propulsion techniques Gearing up, Equipment handling, Buoyancy, Trim, Propulsion (kick) drills At least 5 dives Alternative schedules are also available; please check with your instructor to find a schedule that suits everybody. Pricing & Logistics PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course $999 with a trip to Rimba Resort on Sibu Island From $999 with a 4D3N trip to Bali *Includes: All classes, pool sessions, manuals, certification, wetsuit and gear rental - Accommodation (Twin Share) - All land and sea transfers - Meals at resort - 5 day dives and 1 night dive * Excludes: - Other purchase of beverages - Other items not mentioned above - Meals not provided by the dive resort The pricing shown above is representative and classes will be conducted at appropriate dive locations. Please contact your instructor to arrange a schedule and a location that suits all participants. The Living Seas Advanced Open Water Course 2015 Page 3 of 5 Living Seas 13 York Hill, #01-02 Singapore 162013 www.livingseas.com.sg Frequently Asked Questions Find the answers to commonly posed queries below. Have more questions? Email [email protected]. • How is the Advanced programme different from the Open Water course? The Open Water course is a compulsory entry point for divers who are new to the sport. If you’re keen to take your interest further as well as boost your comfort and confidence in water, you should undertake the Advanced Programme. It will expose and prepare you for a number of adventure dives. In particular, being able to dive deeper (up to 30 meters) lets you encounter a greater diversity of marine life that exist at different depths. Also, the Living Seas Advanced Open Water Course will finetune your buoyancy control and diving techniques so you’ll move more efficiently underwater. • Do I need lots of diving experience before taking up the Advanced course? The course is open to all with the PADI Open Water certification. There’s no need to acquire more experience before taking up the Advanced course, as it’s better to learn proper diving techniques before any bad habits develop. • Will I get to choose the kind of adventure dives I wish to attempt? We offer any of the adventure dives that are available in the curriculum. However, the course focuses on deep, navigation, boat, and drift dives as these are the most common dives that local divers would do. The first two are compulsory. • How does the course address the risks of diving deeper? In addition to adventure dives, you’ll learn how to safely and effectively manage a deeper dive, with special attention to decompression techniques and control of the ascent. • Is the theory lesson compulsory? Yes, it will provide some detail in understanding the nine underwater movements better. • Is the pool session compulsory? Yes, you will need the hands-on experience in confined water. The pool environment allows you to focus on mastering the various dive techniques and improving buoyancy control before you embark on advanced open water dives. • Why do you use the backplate and wing system instead of the standard jacket BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)? The backplate and wing system offers more benefits. It gives more precise buoyancy control underwater, and it’s a more comfortable setup to dive with. • Can I use my own gear for this course? That depends on what you have. We recommend the backplate and wing system, but you can use your own BCD if preferred. However, only jet fins or rigid non-split fins should be used for this course. Without them, you will not be able to execute the kicks and propulsion techniques that are taught. • Do I need to find my own buddy or can I take up the course alone? Taking the course alone is possible, although you may have more fun if you’ve a friend with you. • We have a group of 5 (or more). Are we able to take up the course together? For groups larger than 4, we’ll get another instructor to assist with the class. You can do the course together, but for certain in-water skills, you’ll be split into smaller groups so that you get the benefit of increased attention and safety. The Living Seas Advanced Open Water Course 2015 Page 4 of 5 Living Seas 13 York Hill, #01-02 Singapore 162013 www.livingseas.com.sg • Why do Living Seas’ courses cost more than others? At Living Seas, we invest in our students’ safety, and deliver a comprehensive and customized learning experience. Classes are not only small, but are also conducted in an interactive, instructor-led format instead of video instruction. Furthermore, there are no hidden costs involved. Our fees include all certification, materials and rental gear needed for the course. We spare no expense in keeping all equipment well maintained and regularly serviced, and work with only the most trustworthy dive companies in the region. • How do I sign up for the course? If you’ve decided upon taking this first step with Living Seas, download and fill up the booking form found at (http://www.livingseas.com.sg/courses), then email the completed Word document to [email protected]. • How do I pay? Payment can be made via Internet Bank Transfer, credit cards via Paypal, cash, or cheque. Credit card and Paypal payments are subject to prevailing service fees. Details can be found in the invoice that you’ll receive once the course dates are confirmed. About Living Seas Established in 1999, Living Seas is the only dive education center in Singapore that offers the full range of PADI courses along with GUE Recreational and Technical classes. Apart from course-based curricula, we also offer workshops to introduce divers to various types of diving including scooter, double tank and dry suit diving. At Living Seas, safety is our priority so we continually upgrade our equipment knowledge, and are well attuned to developments in the international diving arena. Our love for diving goes beyond the sport – we also support conservation efforts and have established links with marine research groups and various organizations that spearhead environmental protection projects. 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