: Open Water Diver :: 2009



"When a person takes his first dive, he is born to another world" ~ Jacques Cousteau

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:: OPEN WATER DIVER ::   R2 125.00 ALL INCLUSIVE

Training:

The training by experienced instructors is primarily focused on safety and student enjoyment and is done to an International standard, which ensures that your qualification will be recognized and accepted at all the reputable dive destinations in the world. Training takes place over a 1-week period and consists of 3 evening lectures and 2 pool days in heated pools, a total of approximately 20 hours of instruction. We can furthermore accommodate distance training should you prefer this option, through our unique Home Study program. Included in the price is your training pack, textbook, logbook and dive tables.

 

5. OPEN WATER DIVER TRAINING - R1390.00 (OWD)
(*Free training brochure with more details available on request)

 

JANUARY

26 - 31

 

FEBRUARY

23 - 28

 

MARCH

23 - 28

 

APRIL

18 - 25

 

MAY

11 - 17

 

JUNE

8 - 14

 

AUGUST

3 - 9

 

SEPTEMBER

1 - 6

 

OCTOBER

28 SEPT - 4 OCT

 

NOVEMBER

26 OCT - 1 NOV

 

DECEMBER

1 - 6

 



 

 

 

We can complete the four qualifying Scuba dives plus 1 Snorkel dive in a local lake, which is close to Pretoria, and thus minimize the cost.
*LAKE COST : R370.00 (excluding entrance)

 

 

Miracle Waters

JANUARY

17 - 18

 

FEBRUARY

7 - 8

 

MARCH

7 - 8

 

APRIL

23 - 24

 

MAY

23 - 24

 

JUNE

20 - 21

 

AUGUST

15 - 16

 

SEPTEMBER

12 - 13

 

OCTOBER

10 - 11

 

NOVEMBER

7 - 8

 

DECEMBER

12 - 13

 

 

    Join us for your certification ceremony on successful completion of the course. At this event you will meet fellow divers and receive your certification card (R364.00)


 

 HOW ABOUT FREE SCUBA DIVER TRAINING?

 

ADVANCED DIVER TRAINING : 4 specialty dives: R1520.00
(Deep, Night, Navigation, Wreck)

(*Brochure with more details available on request)

 

JANUARY

13 & 17

 

FEBRUARY

3 & 7

 

MARCH

3 & 7

 

APRIL

31 March & 4 April

 

MAY

19 & 23

 

JUNE

16 & 20

 

AUGUST

11 & 15

 

SEPTEMBER

8 & 12

 

(Qualifying dives done at Miracle Waters or relevant dive sites)

 

The standard Advanced Diver package consists of 4 specialties at a cost of R380.00 each.

SPECIAL: If you combine the following 4, the price is only R1280.00

(excluding: Certification card & qualifying dives);

 1. Deep Diving: Deeper than 21 meters to a maximum of 39 - we can qualify you on a reef called Pinnacles at Ponta Malongane or Miracle Waters. Very deep, very quiet and very nice.

2. Night Diving: The reef life changes at night and is simply spectacular. (Can be done at Miracle Waters or in Mozambique).

 3. Navigation: No more “where’s the reef...” or “Which way were we supposed to go?” (Easiest if done at Miracle waters).

 4. Wreck diving: Teaches safe diving practices whilst diving around submerged objects. Qualifying dives can also be done on the Produce and Nebo wrecks at Umkomaas.

You can do more specialties if you so prefer, or change the standard package. The other specialties available are;

5.Equipment: This is a “dry” course - no diving. Completed through       lectures and demonstrations of equipment maintenance and repair. Very useful to sort out those little problems that can spoil a good dive.

6. Nitrox diving(EAN): Mixed gases diving. Longer bottom time, shorter sit time and less fatigue. Great for those busy dive days – R720.00  (Qualifying done at Umkomaas - Nitrox facility).

7. Photography: Capture those great underwater moments forever and show your friends and family what they are missing -  R694.00

 8. Search and Recovery:(R650.00) - Includes dives at Miracle Waters - Ever lost anything in the water , wanted to find it and couldn't? Come and do the SEARCH and RECOVERY course and learn how it is done.

 9. Master Shark Diver: Learn to dive and enjoy being with the master of the ocean. To furthermore study their habits and also how to react when diving with them. This is a must for any diver concerned with the environment.  We offer Shark diving on Protea Banks, Aliwal Shoal, Sodwana, & Mozambique (South & Central).                      

 INCIDENTALS FOR ADVANCED DIVERS:

*International registration (Certification Card) – R364.00

*Qualifying dives at Miracle – R250.00 (Includes Cylume)

*Night dive - torch rental R30.00 (excl batteries) 

*Navigation dive - compass rental R20.00.

 

STRESS & RESCUE + BLS PRO TRAINING
(Stress and Rescue:(R720.00) - Teaches you how to manage and cope with dive groups. To also observe and deal with stress and initiate a successful rescue. This specialty along with BLS (Basic Life Support: R800.00) training is a requirement for Master Diver. Total: R1520.00)

 

JANUARY

26 & 29

 

FEBRUARY

24 & 26

 

MARCH

24 & 26

 

APRIL

15 & 16

 

OCTOBER

27 & 29

 Pool 1 Nov and Qualify 7 Nov.

 

WRECK & NITROX : R 1030.00
(Dive the Produce & Nebo wrecks)

JUNE

13 - 16

(Tuesday 16th Public holiday)

 

REEF-TEACH : SODWANA
 
Fish and Coral Identification confusing you? Not surprising as South Africa, and the Maputoland Coast in particular, has an astounding 83% of the world's marine fish families (Australia only 68%).Learn more about the reef fish and the corals. DATE: TBC.
 

 LEADERSHIP TRAINING
 
These course programs are designed around the candidates needs. (Dive Control Specialist, Open Water Instructor, Specialty Instructor, Advanced Instructor & DCS Instructor.)
 
 
TECHNICAL DIVING
 T
his type of diving for the extremely adventurous will open up new horizons beyond recreational diving. Dates & Costs: TBC

 

MASTER SHARK DIVER COURSE

 Ocean Conservation module (compulsory)   R420.00

 The following includes 2 dive each (Further dives to be arranged with the facility)

Ragged tooth                                            R1800.00

Tiger shark                                                R2250.00

Black tip                                                     R2250.00

( There is a combo between the Black tip and Tiger shark course where they get to do the dives and have the oppurtunity to see the two diff sharks twice, because of the application of the baitball on each occasion) 


 

To reserve your place, don't hesitate; phone us - We're waiting for your call.


ANDRE NAUDE.
INSTRUCTOR TRAINER (IT) 38893. Cell:+27 (0)82 5781 553.

DENTON KING.
ADVANCED OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR (AOWI) 38903. Cell:+27 (0)82 5598 087.

ANNA NAUDE.
IADVANCED OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR (AOWI) 25212.Cell:+27 (0)83 5627 830.



(Note: While we will at all times strive to adhere to the program, terms prices and conditions are subject to change without notice).