OPEN WATER COURSE INFORMATION
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Open Water Course Schedule
MASSACHUSETTS CLASSES
INFORMATION FOR OBP CLASSES AT UNITED DIVERS
ONLINE TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE CLASS AND POOL 1
Before the first day of Class and Pool 1, you will need,
CLASS 1
Gear fitting and class is held at United Divers, 59 Washington Street, Somerville, MA.
Class includes fitting for your personal gear (mask, snorkel, fins and boots). OBP purchases this equipment for you to own.
POOL 1-4
Pool 1-4 is at the Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02482.
You will need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel to the pool.
You will also need to pick up the other gear (tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators, weight belts and exposure suits) at United Divers and bring it to the pool for you to use (at OBP's cost).
OPEN WATER DIVES
The Open Water Dives will include 4 ocean dives required for the open water certification.
You will need to go into United Divers in advance of your Open Water Dives to be fitted for, and reserve, the scuba gear that you will need. This includes all scuba gear (regulator, SPG, BC, wetsuit, hood, weights and compass) and 2 tanks per day. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO GO INTO UNITED DIVERS ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVE WEEKEND TO PICK UP YOUR GEAR.
You will also need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel.
Additional class information is available at United Diver's website, https://www.uniteddivers.com, 617-666-0410
Before the first day of Class and Pool 1, you will need,
- To fill out the Medical Statement. You may need to get approval from your doctor before you can begin the class and your doctor may need to fill out the Medical Statement. Read the Medical Statement, and your answers closely, to determine if your doctor's approval and signature is required. Here is the link to the form of required Medical Statement. 2023_diver_medical_form.pdf
- To complete the online course, including all of the home study, academics, quizzes and final exam. You will need to contact United Divers to arrange for e-learning materials, and to go to United Divers to pick up e-learning and other required learning materials. You will need to complete the learning materials in advance of the first day of class. It is recommended that you go to United Divers at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ELEARNING, OR WOULD LIKE ANY ADAPTIVE SUPPORT, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OBP.
CLASS 1
Gear fitting and class is held at United Divers, 59 Washington Street, Somerville, MA.
Class includes fitting for your personal gear (mask, snorkel, fins and boots). OBP purchases this equipment for you to own.
POOL 1-4
Pool 1-4 is at the Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02482.
You will need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel to the pool.
You will also need to pick up the other gear (tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators, weight belts and exposure suits) at United Divers and bring it to the pool for you to use (at OBP's cost).
OPEN WATER DIVES
The Open Water Dives will include 4 ocean dives required for the open water certification.
You will need to go into United Divers in advance of your Open Water Dives to be fitted for, and reserve, the scuba gear that you will need. This includes all scuba gear (regulator, SPG, BC, wetsuit, hood, weights and compass) and 2 tanks per day. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO GO INTO UNITED DIVERS ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVE WEEKEND TO PICK UP YOUR GEAR.
You will also need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel.
Additional class information is available at United Diver's website, https://www.uniteddivers.com, 617-666-0410
INFORMATION FOR OBP CLASSES AT DIVERS MARKET-PLYMOUTH
ONLINE TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE CLASS AND POOL 1
Before the first day of Class and Pool 1, you will need,
CLASS 1
Gear fitting and class is held at Divers Market, 319 Court Street, Plymouth, MA.
Class includes fitting for your personal gear (mask, snorkel, hood, gloves, fins and boots). OBP purchases this equipment for you to own.
POOL 1-2
Pool 1-2 is at the Percy Walker Pool, 175 Saint George Street, Duxbury, MA.
You will need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel to the pool.
The other gear (tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators, weight belts and exposure suits) will be at the pool for you to use (at OBP's cost).
OPEN WATER DIVES
The Open Water Dives will include 4 ocean dives required for the open water certification.
On the first day of class, you will be fitted for, and reserve, the scuba gear that you will need. This includes all scuba gear (regulator, SPG, BC, wetsuit, hood, weights and compass) and 2 tanks per day. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO GO INTO DIVERS MARKET ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVE WEEKEND TO PICK UP YOUR GEAR.
You will also need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel.
Additional class information is available at Divers Market website, www.diversmarket.com/pages/Home.cfm, 508-746-3483.
Before the first day of Class and Pool 1, you will need,
- To fill out the Medical Statement. You may need to get approval from your doctor before you can begin the class and your doctor may need to fill out the Medical Statement. Read the Medical Statement, and your answers closely, to determine if your doctor's approval and signature is required. Here is the link to the form of required Medical Statement. 2023_diver_medical_form.pdf
- To complete the online course, including all of the home study, academics, quizzes and final exam. You will need to contact Divers Market to arrange for e-learning materials. You will need to complete the learning materials in advance of the first day of class. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE E-LEARNING, OR WOULD LIKE ANY ADAPTIVE SUPPORT, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OBP.
CLASS 1
Gear fitting and class is held at Divers Market, 319 Court Street, Plymouth, MA.
Class includes fitting for your personal gear (mask, snorkel, hood, gloves, fins and boots). OBP purchases this equipment for you to own.
POOL 1-2
Pool 1-2 is at the Percy Walker Pool, 175 Saint George Street, Duxbury, MA.
You will need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel to the pool.
The other gear (tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators, weight belts and exposure suits) will be at the pool for you to use (at OBP's cost).
OPEN WATER DIVES
The Open Water Dives will include 4 ocean dives required for the open water certification.
On the first day of class, you will be fitted for, and reserve, the scuba gear that you will need. This includes all scuba gear (regulator, SPG, BC, wetsuit, hood, weights and compass) and 2 tanks per day. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO GO INTO DIVERS MARKET ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVE WEEKEND TO PICK UP YOUR GEAR.
You will also need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel.
Additional class information is available at Divers Market website, www.diversmarket.com/pages/Home.cfm, 508-746-3483.
RHODE ISLAND CLASSES
INFORMATION FOR OBP CLASSES AT DIVE ON IT SCUBA
ONLINE TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE ORIENTATION CLASS AND POOL TRAINING
Before the first day of Orientation Class and Pool Training, you will need,
CLASS 1 and 2
Class sessions are held at Dive on it Scuba, 1000 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI.
Please bring your PADI online completion form. Dive on it Scuba will request your completed PADI Medical Form prior to class.
Class 1 includes fitting for your personal gear (mask, snorkel, hood, fins, boots and gloves). OBP purchases this equipment for you to own.
POOL 1 and POOL 2
Pool 1 and Pool 2 is at the Cumberland High School Pool, 2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864.
You will need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel to the pool.
You will also need to pick up the other gear (tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators, weight belts and exposure suits) at Dive On it Scuba and bring it to the pool for you to use (at OBP's cost).
OPEN WATER DIVES
The Open Water Dives will include the 4 ocean dives required for the PADI open water certification.
You will need to go into Dive on it Scuba in advance of your Open Water Dives to be fitted for, and reserve, the scuba gear that you will need. This includes all scuba gear (regulator, SPG, BC, wetsuit, hood, weights and compass) and 2 tanks per day. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO GO INTO DIVE ON IT SCUBA ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVE WEEKEND TO PICK UP YOUR GEAR.
You will also need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel.
Additional class information is available at Dive on it Scuba's website, www.diveonit.com 401-333-0002
Before the first day of Orientation Class and Pool Training, you will need,
- To fill out the Medical Statement. You may need to get approval from your doctor before you can begin the class and your doctor may need to fill out the Medical Statement. Read the Medical Statement, and your answers closely, to determine if your doctor's approval and signature is required. Here is the link to the form of required Medical Statement. 2023_diver_medical_form.pdf
- To complete the online course, including all of the home study, academics, quizzes and final exam. You will need to contact Dive on It Scuba to arrange for e-learning materials, and to go to Dive On It Scuba to fit gear and pick up other learning materials. You will need to complete the learning materials in advance of the first day of class. It is recommended that you go to Dive On It Scuba at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ELEARNING, OR WOULD LIKE ANY ADAPTIVE SUPPORT, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OBP.
CLASS 1 and 2
Class sessions are held at Dive on it Scuba, 1000 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI.
Please bring your PADI online completion form. Dive on it Scuba will request your completed PADI Medical Form prior to class.
Class 1 includes fitting for your personal gear (mask, snorkel, hood, fins, boots and gloves). OBP purchases this equipment for you to own.
POOL 1 and POOL 2
Pool 1 and Pool 2 is at the Cumberland High School Pool, 2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864.
You will need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel to the pool.
You will also need to pick up the other gear (tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators, weight belts and exposure suits) at Dive On it Scuba and bring it to the pool for you to use (at OBP's cost).
OPEN WATER DIVES
The Open Water Dives will include the 4 ocean dives required for the PADI open water certification.
You will need to go into Dive on it Scuba in advance of your Open Water Dives to be fitted for, and reserve, the scuba gear that you will need. This includes all scuba gear (regulator, SPG, BC, wetsuit, hood, weights and compass) and 2 tanks per day. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO GO INTO DIVE ON IT SCUBA ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVE WEEKEND TO PICK UP YOUR GEAR.
You will also need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel.
Additional class information is available at Dive on it Scuba's website, www.diveonit.com 401-333-0002
NEW HAMPSHIRE CLASSES
INFORMATION FOR OBP CLASSES AT PORTSMOUTH SCUBA
ONLINE TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE ORIENTATION CLASS AND POOL TRAINING
Before the first day of Orientation Class and Pool Training, you will need,
CLASS 1
Class sessions are held at Portsmouth SCUBA, 915 Sagamore Ave,Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-436-4887
Please bring your PADI online completion form. Portsmouth SCUBA will request your completed Medical Statement prior to class.
Class 1 includes fitting for your personal gear (mask, snorkel, hood, fins, boots and gloves). OBP purchases this equipment for you to own.
POOL 1 and POOL 2
Pool 1 and Pool 2 is at the Portsmouth YMCA Pool.
You will need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel to the pool.
You will also need to pick up the other gear (tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators, weight belts and exposure suits) at Portsmouth SCUBA and bring it to the pool for you to use (at OBP's cost).
OPEN WATER DIVES
The Open Water Dives will include the 4 ocean dives required for the PADI open water certification.
You will need to go into Portsmouth SCUBA in advance of your Open Water Dives to be fitted for, and reserve, the scuba gear that you will need. This includes all scuba gear (regulator, SPG, BC, wetsuit, hood, weights and compass) and 2 tanks per day. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO GO INTO PORTSMOUTH SCUBA ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVE WEEKEND TO PICK UP YOUR GEAR.
You will also need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel.
Additional class information is available at Portsmouth SCUBA'S website, www.portsmouthscuba.com, 603-436-4887
Before the first day of Orientation Class and Pool Training, you will need,
- To fill out the Medical Statement. You may need to get approval from your doctor before you can begin the class and your doctor may need to fill out the Medical Statement. Read the Medical Statement, and your answers closely, to determine if your doctor's approval and signature is required. Here is the link to the form of required Medical Statement. 2023_diver_medical_form.pdf
- To complete the online course, including all of the home study, academics, quizzes and final exam. You will need to contact Portsmouth SCUBA to arrange for e-learning materials, and go to Portsmouth SCUBA to fit gear and pick up other learning materials. You will need to complete the learning materials in advance of the first day of class. It is recommended that you go to Portsmouth SCUBA at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ELEARNING, OR WOULD LIKE ANY ADAPTIVE SUPPORT, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OBP.
CLASS 1
Class sessions are held at Portsmouth SCUBA, 915 Sagamore Ave,Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-436-4887
Please bring your PADI online completion form. Portsmouth SCUBA will request your completed Medical Statement prior to class.
Class 1 includes fitting for your personal gear (mask, snorkel, hood, fins, boots and gloves). OBP purchases this equipment for you to own.
POOL 1 and POOL 2
Pool 1 and Pool 2 is at the Portsmouth YMCA Pool.
You will need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel to the pool.
You will also need to pick up the other gear (tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators, weight belts and exposure suits) at Portsmouth SCUBA and bring it to the pool for you to use (at OBP's cost).
OPEN WATER DIVES
The Open Water Dives will include the 4 ocean dives required for the PADI open water certification.
You will need to go into Portsmouth SCUBA in advance of your Open Water Dives to be fitted for, and reserve, the scuba gear that you will need. This includes all scuba gear (regulator, SPG, BC, wetsuit, hood, weights and compass) and 2 tanks per day. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO GO INTO PORTSMOUTH SCUBA ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVE WEEKEND TO PICK UP YOUR GEAR.
You will also need to bring your personal gear, bathing suit and towel.
Additional class information is available at Portsmouth SCUBA'S website, www.portsmouthscuba.com, 603-436-4887